Dalton Knecht wasn’t quite his usual 30-something points a game self on Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, the Vols didn’t need him to be.
Tennessee topped the Alabama Crimson Tide 91-71 on Saturday afternoon inside Thompson-Boling Arena, snapping Alabama’s 6-game winning streak. Knecht managed to post a game-high 25 points on 8-20 shooting (1-6 from three). He was outstanding at the free throw line, making all eight attempts. Jonas Aidoo was terrific for the Vols in the paint, tallying 19 points on 9-14 shooting with four big blocks and five rebounds. Jordan Gainey added 15 points with 3-5 shooting from beyond the arc.