Tennessee’s NCAA tournament run continued Sunday behind another standout performance from Ja'Kobi Gillespie.
Gillespie posted 21 points and six assists in the Vols’ win over Virginia, helping Tennessee advance while maintaining his torrid scoring pace in March.
Record-setting start
With his latest outing, Gillespie became the first player in Tennessee program history to average 25 points through the first two games of the NCAA tournament.
His combination of scoring and playmaking again set the tone for the Vols, as he paired efficient production with six assists to keep the offense moving and capitalize on key opportunities.
Tennessee has leaned on Gillespie’s big-game output early in the tournament, and his record-setting two-game start has been central to the Vols’ progress through the bracket.