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Tennessee basketball rolls Mississippi State behind Admiral Schofield on senior night Mike Wilson , Knoxville News Sentinel Published 7:15 p.m. CT March 5, 2019 | Updated 12:26 a.m. CT March 6, 2019 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE Admiral Schofield stood at centercourt at Thompson-Boling Arena with tears in his eyes Tuesday night.
The Tennessee senior raised a hand to the crowd, tapped his chest and nodded. Minutes later, he got the ball on UT’s first possession of the game against Mississippi State. He took a hard dribble to his left, rose and fired away.
It was good and once again he waved to the crowd.
“I think it was harder this morning waking up and realizing this would be my last game,” Schofield said of his emotions. “I got most of them out this morning. I think I was just thankful for the amount of support I got when my name was called. It was very touching to see how many people support me in my four years.
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The Tennessee bench celebrates a dunk by Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) cries as he is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) makes a dunk during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) and Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) defends Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jalen Johnson (13) attempts a shot past Mississippi State forward Abdul Ado (24) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) attempts a shot past Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) celebrates a call during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) celebrates a play during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Mississippi State guard Robert Woodard II (12) attempts a shot between Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) and Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) and Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) defends Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) pats teammate Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) and Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) defend Mississippi State Aric Holman (35) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) reacts to a foul called against him during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden (23) and Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) defend Mississippi State forward Reggie Perry (1) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Brad Woodson (12) looks to move past Mississippi State guard Tyson Carter (23) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) chats with a referee after a foul was called against Turner during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) reaches for a loose ball during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) hugs Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) as the Tennessee bench watches and laughs during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lucas Campbell (24) looks for an open teammate during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) and Tennessee guard Lucas Campbell (24) defend Mississippi State guard Robert Woodard II (12) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen From left, Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1), Tennessee guard Lucas Campbell (24), Tennessee guard Brad Woodson (12), Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) and Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) after Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) and Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) speak to the crowd after Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) high fives Tennessee forward Derrick Walker (15) after Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) hugs Tennessee forward Derrick Walker (15) after Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) walks off the court for the last time after Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) walks off the court for the last time after Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) looks for an open teammate during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) celebrates a dunk by Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) drives past Mississippi State guard Lamar Peters (2) during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Derrick Walker (15) makes a layup during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) drives down court during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) is fouled during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) makes a face after missing a shot during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jalen Johnson (13) is fouled during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden (23) attempts a shot during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bone (0) attempts a shot during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) gestures to the crowd to get louder during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) drives to the goal during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden (23) attempts a shot during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner (1) passes the ball to a teammate during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) celebrates a three pointer during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) drives to the goal during Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lucas Campbell (24) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lucas Campbell (24) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Brad Woodson (12) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Brad Woodson (12) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) cries as he is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen From left, Tennessee guard Lucas Campbell (24), Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11), Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) and Tennessee guard Brad Woodson (12) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Tennessee guard Lucas Campbell (24) is recognized during Senior Night before Tennessee’s home finale against Mississippi State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel Fullscreen Interested in this topic? You may also want to view these photo galleries: Replay 1 of 57 2 of 57 3 of 57 4 of 57 5 of 57 6 of 57 7 of 57 8 of 57 9 of 57 10 of 57 11 of 57 12 of 57 13 of 57 14 of 57 15 of 57 16 of 57 17 of 57 18 of 57 19 of 57 20 of 57 21 of 57 22 of 57 23 of 57 24 of 57 25 of 57 26 of 57 27 of 57 28 of 57 29 of 57 30 of 57 31 of 57 32 of 57 33 of 57 34 of 57 35 of 57 36 of 57 37 of 57 38 of 57 39 of 57 40 of 57 41 of 57 42 of 57 43 of 57 44 of 57 45 of 57 46 of 57 47 of 57 48 of 57 49 of 57 50 of 57 51 of 57 52 of 57 53 of 57 54 of 57 55 of 57 56 of 57 57 of 57 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Schofield made the most of his final game at Thompson-Boling Arena, leading Tennessee to a 71-54 win against the Bulldogs to complete a perfect home season.
“At the end of the day, I’m just happy that we won and that we protected home court all season,” senior center Kyle Alexander said.
The senior forward finished with 18 points for the No. 5 Vols (27-3, 15-2 SEC), who have won 26 straight games at Thompson-Boling Arena dating back to a Jan. 2, 2018, loss to Auburn. Grant Williams scored 14 and the Vols eclipsed last season’s win total.
Alexander had six points and 10 rebounds. He also had four blocks, leading another dominant defensive effort for the Vols. UT held Mississippi State to a season-low 54 points, continuing a recent trend of improved defensive play for the Vols.
“I think our guys truly understand that it’s what we built our program on,” Vols coach Rick Barnes said. “We got away from it. We needed to get back to it. I think they really realized that. … I know they believe in it.
Tennessee will play for a second consecutive regular-season SEC title on Saturday at Auburn.
UT routed MSU quickly in the second half, a 10-0 run turning a six-point lead into a 16-point margin at the 14:37 mark.
Schofield scored first in the second half, finishing a nifty pass from Jordan Bone. Grant Williams, who battled foul trouble, started the 10-point spurt by going up-and-under.
Lamonte Turner hit Alexander with a long transition pass for an open dunk.
Jordan Bowden made a jumper, John Fulkerson slammed a big dunk and Bowden raced for an offensive rebound and second-chance hoop to send UT away.
UT extended its lead to 24, getting transition scores thanks to suffocating defensive play.
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Unlock our March Madness deal here. Mississippi State made only three field goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half. The Bulldogs shot 33.3 percent from the field and 25 percent from 3-point range.
“It is a lot more fun when defense feeds into our offense,” Schofield said.
Schofield scored 11 first-half points to lead the Vols, while Williams was in foul trouble. The junior forward played on seven minutes, scoring two points before he picked up his second foul.
The first 20 minutes were largely sloppy. The teams combined for 18 first-half turnovers – 10 for Mississippi State and eight for Tennessee.
The Vols were 3 of 13 from 3-point range, while Schofield made his first two attempts. His second 3-pointer put Tennessee ahead two, then Bowden pushed the Vols ahead five. The lead grew to nine on a Schofield jumper and a monster Alexander dunk off a ridiculous, long one-handed bounce pass from Bone.
“I’m just happy to have played and been part of this win and part of this success,” said Alexander, who has struggled with foul trouble recently.
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