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Couple of quick first half thoughts

Rob Lewis

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Man, Vols blew a chance to really go into the half with a cushion there. Led 39-26 but just came apart in the last four minutes. Missed their last four shots while Arky closed 4-of-5 from the floor on an 11-0 run to trim that lead to 39-37.

Tennessee had been so sound on offense until that close, really bad shot selection there in the final minutes. Vols shot 50% in the first 10 minutes of the half but got cold late and and stand at 36% for the game now.

Despite the last four minutes, still an impressive first half in a lot of ways. Hubbs came out HOT, made his first four shots from the floor and has 12 at the half. Jordan Bone looks like he's definitely a little more in sync with things tonight. Has four points but is playing fast and certainly looks healthy.

Tennessee had just two turnovers in that first half which is a really nice stat for this team, especially in this match-up against a squad that's trying hard to make it sloppy and get things going back and forth.

Vols doing a very nice job on Moses Kingsley, he's got just four points. They're making it tough for him to get the ball where he wants it and then really contesting him.

Vols did a great job on the boards early, slipped a little late but it's still just 21-20 in favor of Hogs on the glass.

Vols lost some momentum there, will be interesting to see if they can snatch it back.
 
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