Jan 31, 2021

Tennessee defeats Kansas 80-61

Posted Jan 31, 2021 12:08 PM

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Yves Pons scored 17 points, and No. 18 Tennessee never trailed in beating 15th-ranked Kansas 80-61 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Volunteers (12-3) won their second straight and notched their second win against a Top 15 opponent this season, a much-needed boost to their resume after COVID-19 issues scratched No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 14 Wisconsin and also a trip to Notre Dame.

This was just Tennessee’s second win all-time against Kansas in six games. The Vols now are 5-2 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Kansas (11-6) now has lost four of five and dropped to 4-4 against ranked opponents this season.