Panthers Upset by Tennessee
12/6/1998 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tony Harris scored 17 points and Tennessee hit seven of eight free throws in the final four minutes as the Vols knocked off No. 20 Pittsburgh 56-53 Sunday.
Tennessee (6-2) got two free throws each from Harris and C.J. Black and one from Aaron Green to seal the win in the last two minutes. The Panthers (7-2), led by Isaac Hawkins with 20 points, scored just three points in the final three minutes.
Pittsburgh led by three points midway through the second half when Vonteego Cummings hit a 3-pointer to give the Panthers a 42-39 lead at 11:00.
But an 8-0 run by Tennessee, keyed by Charles Hathaway's five points, put the Vols back in front at 47-42.
Pittsburgh cut the gap to 51-50 at 2:34 before the Vols took control at the free-throw line.
Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, combining for 23 turnovers.
Isiah Victor sparked Tennessee early, scoring six points in the first seven minutes. Kelli Taylor, who hit four 3-pointers, helped keep Pittsburgh close the entire half.
Harris scored six of Tennessee's last 13 points to carry the Vols to a 32-28 halftime lead.
Hathaway added 11 points and seven rebounds for the Vols. Taylor finished with 15 points.