Tennessee Defeats UCLA to Secure Third Straight Sweet 16 Appearance

The Volunteers' defensive dominance and Chaz Lanier's record-setting performance led to a 67-58 victory, ending UCLA's season in the NCAA Tournament's second round.

• Tennessee advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year, marking a program milestone with a 67-58 win over UCLA.
• Chaz Lanier led Tennessee with 20 points, including four 3-pointers, and set a single-season school record with 120 made 3-pointers.
• Tennessee's smothering defense held UCLA to its lowest point total in a loss this season and forced critical turnovers during decisive stretches.
• UCLA's inconsistent play, highlighted by turnovers and rebounding struggles, contributed to their earliest NCAA Tournament exit under coach Mick Cronin.
• Tennessee will face either Kentucky or Illinois in the Sweet 16, with the game scheduled to take place Friday in Indianapolis.

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