Ja’Kobi Gillespie propels No. 6 Tennessee offense in win over No. 3 Virginia

PHILADELPHIA -- Tennessee may be known for its defense, but a balanced and efficient offense has led the Volunteers to their fourth straight Sweet 16.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie put up 21 points and six assists, Bishop Boswell had 13 points and nine assists and the sixth-seeded Volunteers took down third-seeded Virginia 79-72 on Sunday in a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup.

Tennessee (24-11), which will meet No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Midwest Region semifinals, also got 16 points from...