University of Tennessee Athletics
Postgame Notes: Vols 59, Missouri 51
January 17, 2015 | Men's Basketball
Jan. 17, 2015
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WITH THE WIN...
- Evens UT's all-time series with Missouri at 5-5. Missouri was one of only three SEC teams with a winning record against the Vols.
- Gives the Vols back-to-back SEC road victories.
- The victory is Tennessee's first against the Tigers in Columbia, Mo.
- Improves Tennessee to 3-0 vs. "Tigers" this season (Texas Southern, Tennessee State).
- Marks the first time since 2009 that Tennessee won its first two SEC road games.
INSIDE THE SERIES
- Overall: Series tied 5-5, dating to 1961
- In Knoxville: UT leads, 3-2
- In Columbia: Missouri leads, 3-1
- Neutral Sites: UT leads, 1-0
- Current Streak: Tennessee has won two
- Last Meeting: Tennessee won, 72-45 in Knoxville 3/8/14
FOR STARTERS
- Tennessee starters: Josh Richardson, Kevin Punter, Robert Hubbs III, Armani Moore, Derek Reese.
- First UT basket: Armani Moore with a layup (19:06).
- First sub: Willie Carmichael III and Devon Baulkman (17:14)
MOORE SCORING, MOORE REBOUNDS
- Armani Moore recorded his third double-double of the season, the third of his career.
- He finished with 15 points, the seventh time this year he has scored at least 10 points and the second time this year he has scored at least 10 points in consecutive games.
- He also finished with 11 rebounds. He has had at least 10 rebounds in four games this year.
DOUBLE DIGITS
- The Vols had three players finish in double digit scoring, with Kevin Punter finishing with 12 points and Derek Reese with 10.
- It was the first time in three games Punter has scored at least 10 points. He has scored at least 10 points in seven games this year.
- Reese narrowly missed out on a double-double himself with 10 points and eight rebounds. It's the second time this year he has scored at least 10 points.
FIRST HALF NOTES
- The Vols spread around the statistics in the first half against Missouri, leading 26-24.
- Four Vols scored four or five points, with Kevin Punter and Josh Richardson getting five points each.
- Armani Moore and Robert Hubbs III led the Vols with five rebounds each.
- The Vols were 10 of 25 from the field (40 percent) while Missouri was 10 of 34 (29.4 percent). Mizzou attempted 11 3-pointers, making two (18.2 percent).
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