Tennessee Volunteers Dominate Rutgers Scarlet Knights 85-60
Monday, November 24, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · MGM Grand Garden Arena
Tennessee Volunteers 85, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Tennessee Volunteers?
Tennessee Volunteers beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 85-60 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 24, 2025.
Who was favored in Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Tennessee Volunteers?
Tennessee Volunteers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2100 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
The Tennessee Volunteers showcased their dominance in the NCAAB matchup against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, securing an impressive 85-60 victory. This game was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and highlighted Tennessee's strong home performance, extending their record to 7-0 at home this season. The Volunteers have been on a remarkable winning streak, now at five consecutive victories, with their last five games averaging 90.0 points scored while allowing just 61.8 points per game.
In contrast, the Scarlet Knights have struggled recently, now on a one-game losing streak after their defeat against Central Connecticut Blue Devils, where they scored only 54 points. Their overall away record stands at 0-2 this season, and they have averaged 74.2 points scored and 64.6 points allowed in their last five games. Rutgers, with a record of 4-2, has faced challenges in maintaining consistent scoring on the road.
The Volunteers' recent form has been impressive, with their last ten games resulting in an 8-2 record. They have demonstrated offensive prowess, averaging 83.1 points scored per game while allowing 67.5 points. Their scoring has been particularly potent at home, where they have consistently outperformed their opponents. In their last home game, they defeated the Tennessee State Tigers 89-60, further solidifying their home-court advantage.
On the other hand, Rutgers' recent games have shown a mixed bag of results. Despite a strong start to the season, their performance has dipped, particularly in their last outing against Central Connecticut. They have averaged 78.3 points scored and 75.6 points allowed in their last ten games, indicating a need for improvement in both offense and defense.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details affecting either team, which means both squads likely entered the game at full strength. This absence of injury concerns allowed both teams to field their best players, contributing to the competitive atmosphere of the matchup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Volunteers favored by 14.5 points, with a total set at 141.5. The moneyline odds reflected Tennessee's strong position at -2100, while Rutgers was listed at +1100. These odds indicated a clear expectation of a Tennessee victory, which they fulfilled convincingly.
As the game progressed, Tennessee's ability to control the pace and rhythm was evident. Key plays included a series of free throws by Harun Zrno and impactful layups by Jaylen Carey, which helped extend their lead. Lino Mark also contributed significantly, demonstrating his scoring ability with crucial free throws and a dunk that energized the crowd.
Overall, this matchup underscored Tennessee's status as a formidable contender in the NCAAB landscape, particularly when playing at home. Their ability to score efficiently while maintaining defensive discipline was a decisive factor in their victory over Rutgers. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how both teams adjust in their upcoming games, with Tennessee looking to continue their winning streak and Rutgers aiming to bounce back from this setback.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TENN -14.5 | 141.5 o -112 / u -105 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights +1100 · Tennessee Volunteers -2100 |
Leaders
- PointsJa'Kobi Gillespie32Tennessee Volunteers
- AssistsBishop Boswell5Tennessee Volunteers
- ReboundsFelix Okpara7Tennessee Volunteers
- PointsHarun Zrno14Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- AssistsTariq Francis2Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- ReboundsEmmanuel Ogbole6Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Recent form
Tennessee Volunteers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W583.1 scored · 67.5 allowed per game7-0 at home
- W89-60vs Tennessee State TigersNov 21
- W91-66vs Rice OwlsNov 18
- W99-66vs North Florida OspreysNov 13
- W95-56vs Northern Kentucky NorseNov 8
- W76-61vs Mercer BearsNov 4
- L77-86at Florida GatorsMar 16
- W70-65at Auburn TigersMar 15
- W83-72vs Texas LonghornsMar 14
- W75-65vs South Carolina GamecocksMar 8
- L76-78at Ole Miss RebelsMar 6
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Last 10: 6-4Streak L178.3 scored · 75.6 allowed per game0-2 away
- L54-67vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 21
- W80-71vs American University EaglesNov 18
- W84-72vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 14
- W72-60vs Maine Black BearsNov 10
- W81-53vs Rider BroncsNov 5
- L89-97vs USC TrojansMar 13
- W75-67vs Minnesota Golden GophersMar 9
- L71-100at Purdue BoilermakersMar 5
- L82-84at Michigan WolverinesFeb 28
- W95-85vs USC TrojansFeb 23
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Tennessee Volunteers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-52 | 31-61 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 6-19 | 11-22 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 50 |
| Free throws | 16-24 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 28 |
| Assists | 6 | 18 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 36 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half27-47Ja'Kobi Gillespie made Layup.
- 1st Half27-48J.P. Estrella made Free Throw.
- 1st Half27-49J.P. Estrella made Free Throw.
- 1st Half29-49Darren Buchanan Jr. made Layup.
- 1st Half30-49Darren Buchanan Jr. made Free Throw.
- 1st Half30-51Nate Ament made Jumper.
- 1st Half30-52Nate Ament made Free Throw.
- 1st Half30-54J.P. Estrella made Dunk. Assisted by Bishop Boswell.
- 1st Half30-56J.P. Estrella made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half32-56Dylan Grant made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-56Dylan Grant made Jumper.
- 2nd Half34-58Ja'Kobi Gillespie made Layup. Assisted by Amaree Abram.
- 2nd Half34-61Nate Ament made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ja'Kobi Gillespie.
- 2nd Half35-61Dylan Grant made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-61Harun Zrno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Denis Badalau.
- 2nd Half38-62Cade Phillips made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-64Felix Okpara made Dunk. Assisted by Bishop Boswell.
- 2nd Half38-67Ja'Kobi Gillespie made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-67Emmanuel Ogbole made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-70Ja'Kobi Gillespie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bishop Boswell.
- 2nd Half40-72Bishop Boswell made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-74J.P. Estrella made Layup. Assisted by Bishop Boswell.
- 2nd Half40-76DeWayne Brown II made Jumper. Assisted by Ethan Burg.
- 2nd Half42-76Tariq Francis made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-78DeWayne Brown II made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-78Jamichael Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tariq Francis.
- 2nd Half47-78Darren Buchanan Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-78Jamichael Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-80Cade Phillips made Dunk.
- 2nd Half51-80Darren Buchanan Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-81Ja'Kobi Gillespie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-81Darren Buchanan Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-81Harun Zrno made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-81Harun Zrno made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-83Jaylen Carey made Layup. Assisted by Troy Henderson.
- 2nd Half57-83Lino Mark made Dunk.
- 2nd Half57-85Jaylen Carey made Layup. Assisted by Amari Evans.
- 2nd Half58-85Lino Mark made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-85Lino Mark made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-85Lino Mark made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Tennessee Volunteers, below favours Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Venue
- MGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NV
- Attendance4628
- OfficialsD.J. Carstensen, Nathan Farrell, Owen Shortt
Elsewhere
- Carson Crawford, No. 46 in '27 class, commits to Arizona St.
- Tennessee's Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, out at least 6 months
- Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
- Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
- Michigan 5-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. (knee) to miss season
- With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond