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No. 8 Vols Blast Gamecocks, Win SEC

Michigan State, Indiana knocked off by unranked opponents

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT
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(Newser) – What was a one-point game at halftime for Tennessee quickly turned into a blowout in the second half, as the Volunteers outscored South Carolina by 32 after the break for an 89-56 victory, reports The Tennessean. The win was the Vols' 32nd straight at home as they improved to 28-3 heading into the SEC tournament. UT Guard Chris Lofton celebrated Senior Day with 28 points. Elsewhere in the Top 25:

  • Ohio State beat its second ranked opponent in six days, No. 17 Michigan State, to stay in position for a possible spot in the field of 64. A 15-2 run in the last five minutes keyed the victory.
  • David Jackson had 13 points and 10 rebounds as Penn State upset No. 18 Indiana 68-64 at home in overtime.

Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl acknowledges the fans after cutting down the net after winning a college basketball game against South Carolina Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 89-56 and won the SEC outright for the first time in 41 years. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl acknowledges the fans after cutting down the net after winning a college basketball game against South Carolina Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 89-56...   (Associated Press)
Tennessee's JaJuan Smith acknowledges fans as he leaves the court during the second half of a college basketball game against South Carolina, Sunday, March 9, 2008, in Knoxville, Tenn. Smith scored 17 points as Tennessee won, 89-56.(AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee's JaJuan Smith acknowledges fans as he leaves the court during the second half of a college basketball game against South Carolina, Sunday, March 9, 2008, in Knoxville, Tenn. Smith scored 17...   (Associated Press)
Tennessee's Chris Lofton acknowledges the fans as he leaves the court during the second half of a college basketball game against South Carolina Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Knoxville, Tenn. Lofton scored 28 points as Tennessee won 89-56. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee's Chris Lofton acknowledges the fans as he leaves the court during the second half of a college basketball game against South Carolina Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Knoxville, Tenn. Lofton scored...   (Associated Press)
Ohio State's Kosta Koufos (31) celebrates with Othello Hunter (45) during the final seconds of their college basketball game against Michigan State Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Value City Arena, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Ohio State's Kosta Koufos (31) celebrates with Othello Hunter (45) during the final seconds of their college basketball game against Michigan State Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Value City Arena, in Columbus,...   (Associated Press)
Michigan State's Raymar Morgan, left, goes up for a shot as Ohio State's Matt Terwilliger (42) defends during the first half of their college basketball game Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Value City Arena, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Michigan State's Raymar Morgan, left, goes up for a shot as Ohio State's Matt Terwilliger (42) defends during the first half of their college basketball game Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Value City Arena,...   (Associated Press)
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the final seconds of their college basketball game against Ohio State Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Value City Arena, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the final seconds of their college basketball game against Ohio State Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Value City Arena, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)   (Associated Press)
Penn State's Talor Battle is congratulated by his father, Dan Buie, left, after Penn State upset Indiana 68-64, in overtime during a basketball game on Sunday, March 9, 2008 in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Penn State's Talor Battle is congratulated by his father, Dan Buie, left, after Penn State upset Indiana 68-64, in overtime during a basketball game on Sunday, March 9, 2008 in State College, Pa. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Indiana's Eric Gordon, left, and Penn State's Talor Battle go after a loose ball in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, March 9, 2008, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)
Indiana's Eric Gordon, left, and Penn State's Talor Battle go after a loose ball in the second half of a basketball game Sunday, March 9, 2008, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)   (Associated Press)
Penn State's David Jackson drives to the basket and scores at the end of regulation of a basketball game against Indiana on Sunday, March 9, 2008 in State College, Pa. The play left Indiana up 58-57, but Jackson was fouled on the play and he made a free throw to...
Penn State's David Jackson drives to the basket and scores at the end of regulation of a basketball game against Indiana on Sunday, March 9, 2008 in State College, Pa. The play left Indiana up 58-57,...   (Associated Press)
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