No. 19 Tennessee heads into SEC Play after demolition of S.C. State

Ja'Kobi Gillespie amassed 21 points, eight assists, three rebounds and a steal, and No. 19 Tennessee rounded out its nonconference schedule by hammering South Carolina State 105-54 on Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn.

The point guard connected on 7 of 12 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers and all four free throws as the Volunteers (10-3) won their third straight game and reached the century mark for the first time this season.

Nate Ament totaled 16 points and seven rebounds, while Amari Evans had 14 points and five boards.