Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) goes for a shot between Montana guard Joe Pridgen (11) and forward Te'Jon Sawyer (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) shoots over Montana guard Austin Patterson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) shoots over Montana forward Zack Davidson (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) battles for the ball with Montana forward Zack Davidson (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Montana guard Brandon Whitney (12) drives against Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Montana guard Joe Pridgen (11) works for a shot as he's defended by Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)