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Overtime: Final Thoughts From Tennessee's Statement Win Over Kentucky

Jack Foster and Jackson Williams Discuss Tennessee Vols Basketball Statement Win Over Kentucky
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Overtime: Final Thoughts From Tennessee's Statement Win Over Kentucky
Overtime: Final Thoughts From Tennessee's Statement Win Over Kentucky

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– The No. 16 Tennessee Vols knocked off rival No. 4 Kentucky in Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday night. 

The Vols were not phased by the daunting matchup and made it eight consecutive conference wins, and head coach Rick Barnes is now 9-7 against the Wildcats as since coming to Rocky Top and 5-2 in Thompson-Boling Arena. 

After the game, Volunteer Country's Jack Foster and senior WUTK Rock Solid Sports member Jackson Williams discussed the magnitude of Tennessee's first Top-5 win since 2019. 

It cannot be understated how significant a factor the crowd was in TBA against Kentucky, as the Tennessee fanbase continued to show it creates one of the toughest environments for opposing teams in the nation. 

And it's in the numbers, too, as the Vols are now 14-0 at home this season and have earned three huge wins over (then; No. 3 current) No. 6 Arizona, No. 4 Kentucky and (then) No. 13 LSU. 

Jack and Jackson talk the fans' impact, Kennedy Chandler's phenomenal performance, a breakout performance for Jonas Aidoo, continued improvement for John Fulkerson and more in the video above. 

Photo Credit: Tennessee Athletics 

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JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.