Inside Tennessee basketball's plan to wear down Iowa State and how it worked
Tennessee basketball's plan to wear down Iowa State worked, with the Vols winning 76-62 in the Men's NCAA Sweet 16. The team's physical frontcourt, led by Jaylen Carey and Felix Okpara, proved too much for the depleted Cyclones, setting up a potential Final Four appearance against Michigan.
Tennessee basketball defeated Iowa State 76-62 in the Men's NCAA Sweet 16. The Vols' game plan to lean on their frontcourt worked, with double-digit advantages in rebounding and interior scoring. Jaylen Carey and Felix Okpara finished with double-doubles. Tennessee coach Rick Barnes credited Carey for the frontcourt's tough attitude. The Vols will face Michigan next, seeking their first Final Four appearance.
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