The Tennessee Volunteers are still dancing. Rick Barnes and company handled Creighton on Friday night, disposing of the Bluejays, 82-75. Dalton Knecht led the way with 24 points.
Tennessee and Creighton traded baskets in an uptempo first half, with neither side able to gain an advantage. The Bluejays would eventually go ahead 33-29 after finding their stroke from three, but a Tennessee run — which included a three from Cameron Carr of all people — would give the Volunteers the lead back just before halftime.
Creighton’s Steven Ashworth was a problem early on, connecting on shot after shot to keep Creighton in the game.