Second seed Tennessee survived a tough test from 15th seed Colgate in the South Region in Columbus, OH by the score of 77-70. Admiral Schofield had 19 points for the Vols who improved to 30-5 on the season. Tennessee next faces Iowa, who knocked off Cincinnati 79-72 Sunday.
Northern Kentucky fell to Texas Tech 72-57 in opening round play of the West Region in Tulsa, OK. The Norse finish the season 26-9.