Tennessee Basketball Improves to 4-0 with Win

The Tennessee Volunteers celebrated their fourth consecutive victory, defeating Austin Peay 103-68, with standout performances from Igor Milicic Jr. and Zakai Zeigler. Milicic scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Zeigler added 19 points and eight assists, elevating him to fifth place on Tennessee's all-time assists list. Coach Rick Barnes emphasized the importance of taking care of the ball against a defensively aggressive opponent and noted the team’s disciplined approach to the game. Meanwhile, Michigan State football continues to struggle, losing 38-16 to Illinois, marking their third consecutive defeat and dropping their record to 4-6. Coach Jonathan Smith acknowledged the team's poor execution, especially on third downs, where they converted only 2 of 15 attempts. In other news, Liberty finished their non-conference schedule undefeated with a dramatic 35-34 overtime win against UMass, with Coach Jamey Chadwell focusing on the need for consistent intensity from his defense.