Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Tennessee Volunteers - News - November 08, 2025

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Felix Okpara - Pulls down 11 boards Okpara ended with four points (2-5 FG), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 95-56 win over Northern Kentucky.

Impact Okpara was a non-factor in the opener against Mercer due to foul trouble, but he bounced back with a strong performance on the glass in Saturday's lopsided victory. His offensive ceiling will likely remain limited, but he should do enough defensively to remain on the fantasy radar as Tennessee's starting center.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kobi Gillespie - 20-point performance in blowout win Gillespie closed Saturday's 95-56 win over Northern Kentucky with 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes.

Impact Gillespie rebounded from a sub-par eight points in the Volunteers' opener against Mercer with an impressive showing over Norfolk State. The senior guard finished the blowout second in points for Tennessee, and he was also on the court more than any of his teammates. He could be primed for another high-volume outing against another smaller market squad against North Florida this upcoming Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Ament - Goes for 23 points, eight boards Ament finished with 23 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 95-56 victory over Northern Kentucky.

Impact The smooth-shooting freshman has opened with two productive games for the Volunteers. He is averaging 20.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The upcoming Tennessee schedule is not arduous with North Florida, Rice and Tennessee State coming up. Ament should continue to put up big numbers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

J.P. Estrella - Double-doubles off the bench Estrella posted 17 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Saturday's 95-56 victory over Northern Kentucky.

Impact Estrella was limited to three games last season by a foot injury. The 6-11 center has looked good in the early games of his redshirt sophomore season. He has 12 points and five rebounds in 20 minutes in the opener against Mercer. It may not be long before he supplants Felix Okpara in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nate Ament scores 23 to lead No. 18 Tennessee over Northern Kentucky, 95-56

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Nate Ament scores 23 to lead No. 18 Tennessee over Northern Kentucky, 95-56