No. 9 Tennessee improved to 1-0 with a 70-47 victory over Radford at Food City Center on Monday night, extending the Volunteers' defensive dominance from their season opener.
The Vols held the Highlanders (0-2) to just 47 points, continuing a trend that saw Tennessee limit Wofford to 28 second-half points and 15.4% shooting from three-point range in their first game. Radford entered the contest averaging 66 points per game.
Tennessee's defense forced numerous turnovers and contested shots throughout, allowing the Vols to control the tempo and build a comfortable lead. The win keeps Tennessee unbeaten ahead of more challenging non-conference matchups.
