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Per ESPN: INDIANAPOLIS -- — Zakai Zeigler had 18 points and 10 assists, and Tennessee outhustled and outplayed Kentucky on both ends of the court in a 78-65 victory Friday night that sent the Volunteers to a second consecutive Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

The second-seeded Vols (30-7) beat their border rival in the first all-Southeastern Conference Sweet 16 matchup since 1986 and will play Sunday against Houston or Purdue in the Midwest Region final.

Chaz Lanier added 17 points and Jordan Gainey had 16 for the Vols, who lost twice to Kentucky in the regular season but prevailed on a much bigger stage this time.

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kywildcatfanone•11 months
Given where we were in April, no coach, no players, I am very pleased what Pope did. The future is bright.
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Serraneaux•11 months
Wait until Poop gets all his own players!

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Serraneaux•11 months
lol @ uk
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