The Tennessee Vols avoided their first 0-4 start in the SEC since the '93-94 season, beating Mississippi State 72-57 Saturday in Knoxville.
The Vols were led by Jarnell Stokes, who had 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Josh McRae had just 12 points, ending his string of four consecutive games of 20 or more points.
Jalen Steele led the way for the Bullies with 15 points.
