Live Updates: Arkansas (16-7) at Tennessee (13-10)
It's that time of the week again.
After an emphatic loss at the hands of Kentucky on Saturday, Tennessee (13-10, 5-5 SEC) is back in action, hosting Eric Musselman's Arkansas Razorbacks (16-7, 4-6 SEC) at Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday.
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Pregame Notes
- Freshman guard Josiah-Jordan James has missed the previous three games with a groin injury. His status remains day-to-day.
- Junior forward Yves Pons has recorded at least one block in every game this season. He leads the SEC in blocks per game at 2.7 on average.
- Senior guard Jordan Bowden currently ranked 10th all-time in program history with 171 makes from beyond the 3-point line.
- Junior forward John Fulkerson currently leads the Vols in scoring during conference play at 14.0 points per game.
Starting Lineups
Tennessee
G Jalen Johnson
G Jordan Bowden
G Santiago Vescovi
G Yves Pons
F John Fulkerson
Arkansas
G Desi Sills
G Jalen Harris
G Jimmy Whitt Jr.
F Adrio Bailey
F Reggie Chaney
First Half
Arkansas wins the opening tip
19:34 - Desi Sills knocks down a three.
19:11 - Jordan Bowden answers with a three on the other end.
17:56 - Bowden scores on the drive.
Tennessee 5, Arkansas 3
17:17 - Santiago Vescovi finds John Fulkerson for a cutting layup.
15:32 - Timeout on the floor.
Tennessee 8, Arkansas 5
13:37 - Timeout on the floor.
Tennessee 10, Arkansas 6
11:57 - Timeout on the floor.
Tennessee 10, Arkansas 6
10:59 - Yves Pons scores down low.
10:21 - Vescovi gets to the rim for an easy score.
9:29 - Jalen Johnson knocks down a pair of free throws.
Tennessee 16, Arkansas 8
8:22 - Timeout, Tennessee.
Tennessee 16, Arkansas 8
7:43 - Vescovi knocks down a three from the left wing.
7:18 - Ethan Henderson dunks it down low.
7:08 - Olivier Nkamhoua is fouled down low. He converts the pair.
Tennessee 23, Arkansas 13
6:20 - Vescovi knocks down a three from the corner. Timeout, Arkansas.
Tennessee 28, Arkansas 13
5:25 - Mason Jones hits a pair of free throws.
5:11 - Fulkerson is fouled. He splits the free throws.
3:56 - Timeout on the floor.
Tennessee 32, Arkansas 18
3:56 - Jones hits a pair of free throws for the Razorbacks.
3:26 - Bowden hits a contested three from the corner.
2:42 - Vescovi hits a floater in the lane.
Tennessee 37, Arkansas 20
1:32 - Fulkerson hits a turnaround down low.
1:00 - Fulkerson is fouled down low. He splits the pair.
HALFTIME: Tennessee 40, Arkansas 23
Second Half
19:06 - Vescovi gets to the basket for an easy score.
18:06 - Johnson scores in transition.
17:38 - Fulkerson scores down low.
Tennessee 46, Arkansas 27
15:59 - Timeout on the floor.
Tennessee 48, Arkansas 31
15:13 - Bowden finds Vescovi for a corner three.
14:34 - Fulkerson scores on a putback.
13:05 - Bowden drives to the rim for an easy score.
Tennessee 55, Arkansas 34
11:41 - Timeout on the floor.
Tennessee 57, Arkansas 35
10:31 - Whitt Jr. hits a pair of free throws for the Razorbacks.
9:57 - Davonte Gaines finds Pons for a three plus the foul. He hits the ensuing free throw.
8:15 - Fulkerson is fouled. He hits both free throws.
Tennessee 67, Arkansas 42
7:36 - Timeout on the floor.
6:45 - Nkamhoua scores down low.
Tennessee 69, Arkansas 45
5:54 - Fulkerson is fouled. He hits both free throws.
4:27 - Vescovi finds Pons for the dunk.
2:09 - Vesocvi finds Pons for another dunk.
Tennessee 82, Arkansas 61
