Terrence Hill scores 18 to lead No. 11 Tennessee over Radford 70-47

In Knoxville, Tennessee, on Monday night, the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers achieved a decisive 70-47 victory over the Radford Highlanders. Terrence Hill Jr. led the charge with 18 points, while Dai Dai Ames contributed 13 points and DeWayne Brown II added 12 rebounds. Jalen Haralson also made an impact with 11 points, including a standout 16-0 second-half performance that solidified the Vols' 26-point lead.

The Highlanders struggled with defense, scoring just 29% of their shots (8 of 28). Jordan Kee and Warren Keel Jr. each contributed 13 points for Radford. At halftime, Tennessee had already taken a 33-24 lead. Radford dominated the rebounding, securing 18 of 17. Coach Rick Barnes emphasized the importance of transitioning from offensive focus to a balanced approach, including improved defense.

The Highlanders began their season with challenging away games, losing to San Francisco and California by double digits. Upcoming games see Radford hosting Shenandoah on Saturday, while Tennessee heads to Tennessee State on Friday.