COLUMBIA, Mo. — Santiago Vescovi scored 15 points and Yves Pons and Jaden Springer added 13 apiece as No. 7 Tennessee blitzed No. 12 Missouri 73-53 on Wednesday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
The Volunteers (7-0) shot 50% from the field and were selective with their shots, going 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Playing its first road game of the season, Tennessee was at home in Mizzou Arena. The Volunteers made their first seven shots on mid-range jumpers and 3-point shots, building a 21-4 lead.
Missouri (6-1) didn't get many chances to play at its preferred fast pace because it began most possessions by pulling the ball from the net.