Chaz Lanier scores 23 to lead No. 6 Tennessee past No. 14 Mississippi State, 68-56

Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) shoots the ball over Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) shoots the ball over Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Chaz Lanier scored 23 points to lead No. 6 Tennessee to a 68-56 victory over No. 14 Mississippi State. The Volunteers remained perfect in 11 games at home this season and bounced back from Saturday's 76-75 loss at in-state rival Vanderbilt. Jahmai Mashack and Jordan Gainey each scored 10 points, and Felix Okpara had 12 rebounds and nine points. The Bulldogs fell to 1-3 in their last four games, all against ranked teams. Josh Hubbard led Mississippi State with 14 points, Riley Kugel had 12 and RJ Melendez added 10. Tennessee led 34-16 at halftime.

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