Chaz Lanier Leads Tennessee to Sweet 16

The Tennessee Volunteers have advanced to their third consecutive Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament after defeating UCLA 67-58. Chaz Lanier was instrumental in the victory, scoring 20 points and setting a new Tennessee single-season record with his 119th three-pointer, surpassing Chris Lofton's previous record. Earlier in the tournament, Lanier scored 29 points and made six three-pointers against Wofford, showcasing his significant impact on the team. Lanier's first season with Tennessee follows a standout year at North Florida, and he joins Lofton and Santiago Vescovi as the only players in Tennessee history to make over 100 three-pointers in a season. Tennessee will face either Kentucky or Illinois next, aiming for their second straight Elite Eight appearance, with strong contributions from players like Zakai Zeigler and Jordan Gainey in the win against UCLA. Coach Rick Barnes leads Tennessee into this historic third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, a first for the program.