Finally, a win!
Vols topple top-ranked Tide, 68-59
The Vols entered their game against Alabama on Wednesday having dropped two straight on buzzer beaters to Vanderbilt and Missouri. They were also going to be without Josiah-Jordan James due to an ankle sprain and Julian Phillips who is battling a hip flexor strain.
This led to starting roles for two usual bench players, Jonas Aidoo and Jahmai Mashack who were thrust into the lineup due to the injuries, and both played very well, helping anchor a tremendous defensive effort for Tennessee.
Alabama posted their lowest scoring total on the season as the Vols did a tremendous job keeping the fastest tempo team in college basketball limited in transition.