Lanier and Zeigler lead No. 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64

Tennessee forward Cade Phillips reacts to dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee forward Cade Phillips reacts to dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Chaz Lanier scored 23 points and Zakai Zeigler had 17 points and 15 assists to lead No. 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64. Felix Okpara added 12 points, Jordan Gainey had 10 and Igor Milicic Jr. grabbed 12 rebounds as the Volunteers improved to 12-0 and tied the second-best start in program history. The Blue Raiders, looking like a top mid-major, got 24 points off the bench from Camryn Weston and 13 from Kamari Lands.

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