Tennessee Defeats Louisville in First Road Game

No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers showcased a dominant performance against Louisville Cardinals with a 77-55 victory, maintaining an unbeaten start to their season (2-0). The Vols' defense was instrumental, limiting Louisville to a mere 26.7% shooting from the field. Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier led Tennessee's offense, each scoring 19 points, with Zeigler notably hitting crucial three-pointers to fend off Louisville's attempts at a comeback. Louisville, under new coach Pat Kelsey, struggled offensively, missing their first seven shots and ultimately shooting only 21.7% from three-point range in the first half. This loss marked Louisville's 16th consecutive defeat against a ranked opponent, challenging Kelsey's efforts to revitalize the team after last season's poor performance.