The Official #7 Tennessee vs. Syracuse Game Thread, 2:30 PM ET, ESPN2

[VolGee4]

Yeah, don't flop and then ask for a review. Just be happy you got the ball.

I think he got hit; just not as hard as we initially thought.

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

Fans should boo Syracuse for walking off the court with an expiring shot clock. Play defense lol.

 

[berryvol]

Good win. I think Syracuse looked better than I expected.

That team will be a tough out by march if they keep improving. Not a bad team at all.

 

[zaqhhh]

If you consider 8 of our turnovers were totally unforced, you can see how good we have the potential to be.

This would have been a blow out (30 or so) if we played to our potential.

Still a solid W

 

[ColinS]

Was hard on Aidoo all game, but he really stepped up the final 10ish mins of this half with DK out. Love how the team fought thru adversity and some bad early play today.

I thought our older players stepped up those last few minutes.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

So we played poorly and still beat a 3-0 team by 17. Anyone else crying or nah?

 

[therealitytheory]

Partner says we win the tourney. I still hate that guy, nevertheless..

 

[vavolfan6]

Down Knecht and Awaka, yet still find a way to win. Missed the start of the 2nd, but not sure what happened to their 7.4 footer. He was a brick wall for them.

 

[calban]

This was the Aidoo I was expecting. Hope he will continue to play to his potential. Go Gonzaga. Purdue is bad luck for TN in tournaments.

 

[cncchris33]

I think he got hit; just not as hard as we initially thought.

Replay sure didn't look like it. But in any case, no need for a review there.

 

[VolBalls33]

Great win!! Syracuse played really tough and was better than I thought they were. Won by 17 and not playing our best. Good sign moving forward. GBO!!

 

[tennrich1]

I was on him hard most of the game but he was a difference down the stretch along with Z

me too. I just wish he had stronger hands. But a great game in the money minutes for sure. Glad to see us score without DK in the game

 

[StoneokeyVol]

Lot of nerves in this game. Glad to see Z and Santi get loose. Going to need those guys for a balanced offense

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Hopefully Awaka's injury isn't too serious and they kept him out to be cautious.

Was surprised we didn't see JP in the 2nd half and we also never saw Cade or Carr, both guys with length that I think could have bothered Syracuse.

 

[ColinS]

Held 'em under 60 and beat them by 17.

We just wore them out. The game was a lot tougher than the score would indicate.

 

[Frozevol]

With Awaka out we will have trouble to keep Edey away from the basket. Hoping for a Zags win.

 

[volfan__18]

I was on him hard most of the game but he was a difference down the stretch along with Z

and vescovi.

 

[Creeker]

Syracuse was better than I thought and looked like they had a good game plan early. Really solid win especially with losing Awaka and Knecht missing a big chunk of the second half.

 

[Volprofch05]

Are we playing at 8pm tomorrow?

 

[DooleyOrangePants]

can’t wait for the media to cry over that last basket

To his credit, Jay “Taylor Swift Geek” Bilas called the booing out and said “why are you booing? It’s basketball”

 

[VolGee4]

Replay sure didn't look like it. But in any case, no need for a review there.

I’m not sure he asked for a review. Do we know that? The official probably asked if he was ok.

 

[cncchris33]

Down Knecht and Awaka, yet still find a way to win. Missed the start of the 2nd, but not sure what happened to their 7.4 footer. He was a brick wall for them.

We went small and played JJJ at the 5 for a good amount of time, which basically means McLeod had to come off the floor. They tried to keep him out there by going zone for a while, but we beat them out of it several times and they had to go back to man. With that small lineup, McLeod is too slow and not in good enough shape to play defense in a man to man.

 

[kxtop]

Not the prettiest win but that is some great fight we showed in the 2nd half. Especially considering Awaka was hurt and Knecht had that cramp.

And the game started at about 9:00 am for Tennessee

 

[turdherder11]

JJJ and JA came on strong. Like to see ZZ get the steal and layup. SV in the 2nd half was outstanding, created plays for everyone on the court. Mashack had a good game, another team win. Sloppy game but we're getting a good offensive push at times.

 

[sportsnut624]

Good win. Let’s play better tomorrow and get to the championship