Gillespie scores 17 to lead No. 20 Tennessee over Tennessee State 89-60
Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 20 Tennessee beat Tennessee State 89-60NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press
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Ament leads the way with 15 as #20 Tennessee cruises past Tennessee State
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Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN
Nate Ament - Puts in 15 points Ament closed Thursday's 89-60 victory over Tennessee State with 15 points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and four steals across 21 minutes.
Impact The 15 points were a season-low for the 6-10 freshman, but his four steals were a season high. While he has been effective from the field, Ament's 3-pointers have not been dropping. He is hitting just 25 percent (6-of-24) from long range. The forward will look to find efficiency in Las Vegas at the Players Era Festival tournament with games against Rutgers and Houston.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
DeWayne Brown II - Comes off the bench for 13 Brown closed with 13 points (3-6 FG, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and one block in 16 minutes during Thursday's 89-60 win over Tennessee State.
Impact Brown is a 6-9 freshman who had not scored more than six points in the first four games. He was able to get to the line against Tennessee State. The Volunteers have not been challenged yet, but they have Players Era Festival tournament games upcoming against Rutgers and Houston. Brown may see playing time in those competitive tilts.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
J.P. Estrella - Out Thursday Estrella (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus Tennessee State, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact Estrella is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee that he suffered in Monday's win over Rice, and that will keep him out of the lineup in Thursday's matchup. He's had an excellent start to the season coming off the bench, recording a double-double in two of his three full games this season. His next chance to suit up is Monday at Rutgers.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Bishop Boswell - Out Thursday Boswell (foot) is out for Thursday's game versus Tennessee State, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact Boswell will remain sideline for his third straight game as he works back from a foot injury. The starting guard averaged 5.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.5 steals across his first two showings this season. He'll aim for a return next Monday at Rutgers.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
