In what was supposed to be a tricky matchup for the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, it turned out to be no contest on Tuesday night in Columbia. Frank Martin’s Gamecocks hung around early in the second half, but the Vols buried them in the middle stages of the final period.
South Carolina didn’t have an answer for Jordan Bone, who added 19 points along with nine assists. Bone was nearly flawless on the night, seemingly making every correct decision possible.
After the game, Frank Martin had high praise for Tennessee.
“We tried.