Zeigler, Milicic return to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 15 Missouri, 85-81

Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) reacts to dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) reacts to dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zakai Zeigler and Igor Milicic returned to Tennessee's lineup to each score 21 points in the No. 4 Volunteers' 85-81 victory over No. 15 Missouri on Wednesday night. Zeigler also had eight assists, and Milicic added 10 rebounds. They both sat out Saturday in a victory over Florida — Zeigler because of a knee injury, and Milicic with an illness. Felix Okpara scored 12 points for the Volunteers (19-4, 6-4 Southeastern Conference). They have played five consecutive top-15 opponents, going 3-2. Tamar Bates led Missouri (17-5, 6-3) with 22 points. Tony Perkins added 16, and Caleb Grill had 11.

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