Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) attempts to pass the ball while Tennessee guards Kennedy Chandler (1) and Josiah-Jordan James (30) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) blocks a shot by Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) passes the ball as Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) reaches out for a rebound next to Mississippi State forward Javian Davis (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) passes the ball away from Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) looks for an opening to pass against Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) reaches for an errant pass by Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) attempts a shot at the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) uses some body English to attempt this shot past the defense of Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (13) is defended by Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler (1) reaches for a rebound as Mississippi State forward Garrison Brooks (10) pulls back during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland reacts to a play by his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)