It took three tries, but Tennessee basketball finally got Rick Barnes win No. 700. The Vols scored a dominant 75-53 victory over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks after back to back losses, at home to the Memphis Tigers and on the road to the Cincinnati Bearcats.
UT struggled in the first half, going seven minutes without scoring a bucket and falling behind 16-13 at one point. They were only up 30-26 at halftime. However, they dominated the second half to pull away and secure a blowout.
With the win, the Vols move to to 8-3 on the year.