Live Updates: Tennessee Basketball vs. Xavier

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Final Score: Xavier Defeats Tennessee 86-68

Tennessee forward DeWayne Brown II (6) stretches during the Tennessee men’s basketball media day at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Oct. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

First Half

20:00: Xavier wins the tip. The first point comes off a foul shot from DeWayne Brown II. It started Juke Harris scored three points on an and-one. Terrence Hill Jr. starts scoring, but this game remains tight.

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13:39: Tennessee is up by two before the beginning of this portion following the media timeout. Tennessee doesn’t get much going for them. Xavier now leads.

10:33: Terrence Hill Jr. drains the Vols first three of the game. This game has had a good bit of fouls.

7:17: Dai Dai Ames drains his first three. Xavier is dominating the paint today. Hill Jr. and Haralson was able to get to the basket to help the Vols in this half. Hill Jr. also got an and-one.

4:03: Hill Jr. doesn’t add another point. Troy Henderson SPLASH. A big time three. Let Haralson cook. He has been a wapon at the free throw line.

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Second Half

20:00: Tennessee basketball return to action with an eight point lead. Xavier goes on a run, in which they have seven points straight. This means they are within striking distance.

16:40: Both teams are firing on all cylinders here. Miles Rubin gets a dunk, while Xavier answers with a three. Xavier could run away with it if the Vols don’t begin to hit some shots. Xavier is playing some great defense here. Tennessee’s defense is definitely better than I thought. They have forced a ton of baseline turnovers. Dai Dai Ames with a nasty behind the back and hard finish in the…

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Publish date : 2026-10-15 22:54:00

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