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Tennessee Defeats UNC Asheville 78-63 - Recap

Tennessee got 17 points from Lamonte Turner en route to a 78-63 victory over UNC Asheville on Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Yves Pons had 15 points for Tennessee and John Fulkerson chipped in with 10 points. Lamonte Turner had 6 assists for them, while John Fulkerson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

UNC Asheville got 22 points from LJ Thorpe in a losing cause and another 11 points from Lavar Batts Jr.. Trent Stephney contributed 1 assists for them, while Jax Levitch had 5 rebounds.

Tennessee was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Tennessee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-26.

Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Murray State. UNC Asheville will aim to get back on the winning track at The Citadel.