The Tennessee Volunteers (26-3, 14-2) dominated the Kentucky Wildcats (24-5, 13-3) at home, leading to a 71-52 win.

It looked like the Vols were in trouble in the opening minutes of the game. The team allowed Kentucky to go on a 6-0 run, but quickly answered and started its own 7-0 run.

Kentucky starts on a 6-0 run.

Tennessee responds with a 7-0 run.

Joran Bone has 5 of Tennessee's points.

— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) March 2, 2019

The Volunteers led for the majority of the first half, but seemed to never be able to completely capitalize on Kentucky's mistakes.

The Vols went into halftime leading the Wildcats, 37-24.

#Vols were the all around better team in the first half and they lead 37-24.

Bone: 12 points
Williams: 11 points
Bowden: 7 points

Derrick Walker didn't stuff the stat sheet, but he came in and game really good minutes for Tennessee.

— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) March 2, 2019

The Vols came out of the second half on fire and distanced themselves from Big Blue. It started to become apparent that Tennessee wasn't just looking for a win- they wanted to make a statement.

Tennessee is playing tremendous defense, grabbing offensive boards, controlling the game & using home court to their advantage vs #Kentucky. #Vols came ready to play today. This is the team that beat Gonzaga.

— Zach Bingham (@Bada_Bingham) March 2, 2019

The Vols continued to lead the 'Cats throughout the remainder of the game and finished with a statement win in the SEC.

#Vols get their revenge on Kentucky in grand fashion. 71-52.

Bone: 27 points
Williams: 24 points, 7 rebounds

Bone and Williams combined for only one point less than the entire Kentucky team.

— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) March 2, 2019

Here are the best eight pictures from the game:

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Bone (0) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) moves the ball against Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 71 to 52. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) reacts to a play against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 71 to 52. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) goes to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 71 to 52. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) and Tennessee Volunteers (0) react to a play against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 71 to 52. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) is fouled by Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 71 to 52. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) goes to the basket against Tennessee Volunteers forward Derrick Walker (15) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 71 to 52. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) goes to the basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports