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Vols defeat UNC Greensboro

A stifling defense and a balanced offensive attack spelled victory for the Tennessee (7-2) Saturday.

The Volunteers defeated UNC Greensboro, 76-36, at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tennessee surrendered 15 first-half points to the Spartans (7-3).

Josiah-Jordan James and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield each scored 12 points against UNC Greensboro.

Santiago Vescovi totaled 10 points and eight rebounds for the Vols, who led 33-15 at halftime.

Freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler had nine points, six assists and two rebounds for the Vols, who forced the Spartans into 25 turnovers.

Zakai Zeigler also had nine points for the Vols.

De’Monte Buckingham led UNC Greensboro with 10 points.

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