Boxscore Breakdown: Mercer 75 – Tennessee 67

March 20th, 2013 10:08 PM║ Posted By: MrSEC.com ║ Permalink ║ Schools: Tennessee
Tags: Alabama, Jarnell Stokes, NIT, Trae Golden

Tennessee had a 27-26 lead with just over two minutes to go in the first half. They never led again. Mercer had a 34-28 lead at half and didn’t look back. The Vols couldn’t get any closer than four points the rest of the way. Mercer beats Tennessee 75 – 67.

Trae Golden led Tennessee with 20 points. Jarnell Stokes had another double-double – 14 points and 13 rebounds.

- Mercer shot 50% from the field (26-52) while Tennessee shot just 37.9% (22-58)

- Tennessee lost despite a huge rebounding advantage. Vols outrebounded the Bears 38-24.

- Both teams connected on seven three-pointers and made 16 free throws.

The SEC is now 1-2 in NIT play. With Kentucky and Tennessee losing, only Alabama is left.

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MiloMoon

I expected TN to lose this game or luck out with a win. The coach and team spent the last three days complaining about the NCAA, and getting prepared for Mercer. Mercer came in focused and ready to play, which is more than I can say for the Vols.

SevierVol

Maybe now the bitchin about being passed over for the big dance will stop at Kentucky and Tennessee. Makes all that talk about the SEC being under-rated look kinda silly. Before you can be a consistent team, you have to have sound fundamentals and both these teams are lacking. Both also had too many nights when they didn't show up for some reason.

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