LSU opens SEC title defense by winning 78-64 at Tennessee
Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) passes the ball off to a teammate during an NCAA college basketball game against LSU at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) passes the ball off to a teammate during an NCAA college basketball game against LSU at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Jan. 04, 2020 02:19 PM EST
Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) and LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) go after a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) and LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) go after a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Jan. 04, 2020 02:15 PM EST
Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) drives past LSU guard Marlon Taylor (14)during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) drives past LSU guard Marlon Taylor (14)during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Jan. 04, 2020 02:17 PM EST
Tennessee and LSU players fight for the rebound during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee and LSU players fight for the rebound during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Jan. 04, 2020 02:18 PM EST
Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) attempts a shot against LSU during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) attempts a shot against LSU during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

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