Tennessee basketball defeats Wofford in season opener
Tennessee basketball wins season opener against Wofford.
On Tuesday, Tennessee basketball kicked off its 2026-27 season with a decisive 90-59 win over Wofford at Food City Center. USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll rankings were in effect for the matchup. DeWayne Brown II and Terrence Hill Jr. were the leading scorers for Tennessee, each registering 17 points. Hill Jr. accounted for six successful field goals and five free throws, while also dishing out three assists, two rebounds, and two steals.
Brown II hit seven field goals and three free throws, adding 17 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks to his performance. Tyler Lundblade and Troy Henderson contributed double-digit scoring for the Vols. Tennessee dominated the boards with 42 rebounds compared to Wofford's 34. Wofford made 12 turnovers, while the Vols capitalized with 10 points from such mistakes.
The game officials for the night were Bart Lenox, Patrick Evans, and Shane Land. Looking ahead, Tennessee will face Radford on November 9, with a tip-off at 7 p.m. EST at Food City Center. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for more updates.
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