Tennessee nearly doubled up Presbyterian Tuesday night, beating the Hose black and Blue by a score of 86-44. Here are three things.
Lean on me
Tennessee had 26 assists on 33 made field goals on Tuesday which means the Vols were assisted on nearly 80 percent of their buckets. That sort of percentage is a hallmark of cohesive offensive basketball. 26 helpers is Tennessee’s second-highest number so far this season, and it’s no accident that the Vols’ highest assist total this year (28) came against UNC, which is also the team’s best win thus far.