No. 9 Tennessee tipped off its 2026-27 basketball season on Tuesday. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

The Vols defeated Wofford (0-1), 90-59, at Food City Center.

DeWayne Brown II and Terrence Hill Jr. led Tennessee in scoring with 17 points each.

Hill Jr. converted 6-of-13 field goal attempts and 5-of-5 free throw attempts. He also recorded three assists, two rebounds and two steals.

Brown II converted 7-of-11 field goal attempts and 3-of-3 free throw attempts. He also totaled 17 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Tyler Lundblade (12) and Troy Henderson (10) also scored 10-plus points for the Vols.

Tennessee outrebounded the Terriers, 42-34. Wofford committed 12 turnovers to the Vols' 10. Tennessee scored 14 points off turnovers.

Bart Lenox, Patrick Evans and Shane Land were game officials on Monday.

Tennessee will play Nov. 9 against Radford. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EST at Food City Center (SEC Network+).

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Source: Yahoo Sports