KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 18 points in his first collegiate game and No. 23 Tennessee cruised to an 82-62 season-opening victory over Chattanooga on Friday night.
Harris gave the Mocs more than they could handle in the paint, outmanning double-team coverage to get tough shots. He drew enough attention from Chattanooga to open the lane a bit for his teammates, and the Vols scored 36 points in the paint.
The Vols took turns driving the lane and going to the free throw line during a 17-0 run later in the half that put them up 40-18 with 2 minutes left. Tennessee shot 45.5 percent from the field in the first half and held a 45-26 lead at the break with 20 points coming in the paint.
Melvin Goins and Scotty Hopson both added 13 points for Tennessee, and John Fields grabbed 10 rebounds.
Keegan Bell led the Mocs with 20 points.
