No. 4 Tennessee Defeats Oklahoma 70-52 in SEC Clash

No. 4 Tennessee dominated Oklahoma in a 70-52 victory, marking the first matchup between the two teams in 56 years. The Volunteers established control early, shooting an impressive 69% in the first half, led by Chaz Lanier's 21 points and Zakai Zeigler's 17. Oklahoma struggled offensively, finishing the game with a season-low 52 points and shooting only 32% from the field. The Sooners, who have now lost two consecutive games to top-five opponents, fell behind by 20 points at halftime and could not recover. Tennessee's defense was a key factor, limiting Oklahoma's scoring opportunities and winning the rebounding battle 35-21. The Volunteers improved to 20-4 overall and 7-4 in SEC play, continuing their strong performance as they prepare for a matchup against Kentucky.