No. 5 Tennessee records 11th straight win versus Vanderbilt

No. 5 Tennessee (14-2, 4-0 SEC) defeated Vanderbilt (8-8, 1-2 SEC), 77-68, Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

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The Vols led 7-0 to start the contest. Vanderbilt held a 39-37 advantage at halftime after Jordan Wright made a layup on the final play.

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The Commodores produced 36 of its 39 points from their bench during the first half.

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Tennessee scored its first nine points after halftime and never trailed again.

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Three Tennessee players scored 10-plus points against the Commodores.

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Julian Phillips and Santiago Vescovi scored 15 points each, while Uros Plavic totaled 11.

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Phillips recorded six rebounds and three assists.

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Vescovi finished with six rebounds and three assists. Plavsic recorded six rebounds.

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