 The Vols then returned home for the SEC / Big @-@ 10 challenge . Florida lost by 10 to Purdue , and the Vols ' game was against the Illinois . The game featured an interesting match @-@ up as Catchings ' sister , Tauja , was a sophomore at Illinois at the time . Tennessee had a horrific start as they fell behind 41 – 19 . By halftime , the lead had been cut to 41 – 24 , despite only shooting 23 % . In the second half , Tennessee cut the lead slowly , through turnovers and defense , finally taking the lead with 9 : 25 remaining . The Vols ended the game with a ten @-@ point win . 
