Tennessee outlasts LSU, extends dominance of Tigers

Tennessee's J.P. Estrella notched 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Volunteers won for the seventh time in nine games by toppling LSU 73-63 on Saturday night in Knoxville, Tenn.

In a matchup where size mattered down the stretch, the 6-foot-11 Estrella made 7 of 9 field goals and hauled down six of his club's 16 offensive rebounds.

Nate Ament added 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks for the Volunteers (18-7, 8-4 Southeastern Conference), who earned their second straight victory.