In a jaw-dropping SEC showdown, No. 1 Tennessee humiliated No. 23 Arkansas 72-56, leaving future Hall-of-Fame coach John Calipari in shock. It was supposed to be a tight contest, but Tennessee had other plans, proving just why they sit atop the rankings.
After the brutal defeat, Calipari couldn’t hide his awe. “I’ve never had a team manhandled like that,” he admitted, in awe of Rick Barnes’ powerhouse squad. He added, “I don’t even know how we lost by just 25… it could’ve been 50!”
Tennessee’s stars were unstoppable, with Chaz Lanier leading the charge, dropping a sensational 29 points and sinking five 3-pointers. Fellow transfer Igor Miličić Jr. had a career-defining night, adding 13 points and an eye-popping 18 rebounds. Arkansas had no answers for Tennessee’s ferocity, especially on the boards.
The Vols are now a perfect 14-0, surpassing expectations for a team many doubted before the season. With a massive clash against No. 6 Florida on the horizon, Tennessee is riding high. If they can keep up this level of dominance, a perfect 15-0 start may be in their future!
