PHOTOS: The Tennessee Volunteers mens basketball team annihilates the Gamecocks defense

The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team dominated South Carolina 85-42 on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2022. The Gamecocks are now 0-2 in the SEC, having lost to Vanderbilt earlier in the week. Even with good performances from graduate forward Hayden Brown and sophomore guard Meechie Johnson to keep South Carolina competitive, the Volunteers controlled the ball for most of the game and held a hefty lead on the Gamecocks.

Sophomore guard Meechie Johnson starts the offense on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to Volunteers 85-42.

Freshman forward GG Jackson let’s out his frustration after a call by the referee on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Junior forward Josh Gray dunks on his opponent on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Sophomore guard Jacobi Wright brings the hall up court on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Senior guard Chico Carter Jr. prepares to shoot a free throw on Jan. 7th, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to Tennessee 42-85.

Graduate forward Hayden Brown looks into the crowed during the alma Mater on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Junior forward Josh Gray battles in the post on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Freshman forward Daniel Hankins-Sanford battles in the post on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Freshman forward GG Jackson boxes out his opponent on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Sophomore guard Meechie Johnson drives towards the basket on Jan. 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.

Freshman guard Zachary Davis gets instructions from head coach Lamont Paris on Jan. 7th, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the Volunteers 85-42.