Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives against Norfolk State forward Tyrel Bladen (8) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Norfolk State guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) battles for a rebound with Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (11) drives as he's defended by Norfolk State guard Jaylani Darden, behind, and forward Kuluel Mading (7) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Norfolk State guard Sin'Cere McMahon (13) has the ball knocked away as he's defended by Tennessee guards Zakai Zeigler (5) and Bishop Boswell (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (11) shoots over Norfolk State forward Kuluel Mading (7) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)