The Tennessee men’s basketball team opens up SEC play on Saturday against the Auburn Tigers and former Vol head coach Bruce Pearl.
Last year’s return to Thompson-Boling was an emotional one for Pearl and Vol fans. It was full of people still wanting him back, people who did not, and those backing then new Vol head coach Donnie Tyndall.
Pearl’s return to Knoxville was spoiled by Tyndall and company with a score of 71-63. Former Vol and current Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson scored 15 points in the game. Current Vols Armani Moore and Kevin Punter combined for 36 points.