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March Madness - Kentucky Falls 78-65 Against Tennessee - Game Recap

Tennessee earned a 78-65 victory over Kentucky on Friday, getting 18 points from Zakai Zeigler at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Tennessee was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.0-point spread as a favorite.

Chaz Lanier had 17 points for Tennessee and Jordan Gainey chipped in with 16 points. Zakai Zeigler had 10 assists for them, while Felix Okpara was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Kentucky got 18 points from Lamont Butler in a losing cause and another 14 points from Amari Williams. Lamont Butler contributed 3 assists for them, while Lamont Butler had 6 rebounds.

Tennessee led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Tennessee had a 31-19 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.