Tennessee Volunteers vs. Missouri Tigers: Top Eight Images From the Vols' Win
The Tennessee Volunteers (21-1, 9-0) prevailed in a SEC contest at Thompson-Boling Arena against the Missouri Tigers (11-10, 2-7), 72-60. It was an ugly start for both the Vols and Tigers. However, it didn't take the number one team in the nation long to get hot offensively. Despite the impressive run, the Vols were unable […]
The Tennessee Volunteers (21-1, 9-0) prevailed in a SEC contest at Thompson-Boling Arena against the Missouri Tigers (11-10, 2-7), 72-60.
It was an ugly start for both the Vols and Tigers. However, it didn't take the number one team in the nation long to get hot offensively.
Despite the impressive run, the Vols were unable to maintain that momentum and turned the ball over three consecutive times.
The Vols went into halftime leading the Tigers 37-31.
Tennessee continued to be consistent offensively in the second half and steadily widened the gap.
The Volunteers' offensive production was enough to carry them to another in-conference win, despite their struggle with turnovers in the game.
Here are the best eight pictures from the win:
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) controls the ball as Missouri Tigers forward Kevin Puryear (24) defends during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) shoots the ball over Missouri Tigers forward Kevin Puryear (24) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes (right) speaks with forward Grant Williams (2) during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Bone (0) dribbles the ball as Missouri Tigers head coach Cuonzo Martin reacts during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2), forward Kyle Alexander (11) and Missouri Tigers guard Xavier Pinson (1) battle for a rebound during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee won 72 to 60. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Yves Pons (35) dunks the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Xavier Pinson (1) dribbles the ball as Tennessee Volunteers guard Lamonte Turner (1) defends during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Reed Nikko (14) blocks a shot by Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
