Tennessee got exactly what the doctor ordered on Tuesday night, thumping No. 11 Louisville by 20 points. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led the way with 23 points, converting 10-of-10 attempts from the line. The Volunteers cut down on the turnovers — a major point of emphasis in the break for the coaching staff — totaling only 11 against the Cardinals.

Louisville Cardinals basketball coach Pat Kelsey pointed to defensive grit as a silver lining after the Cardinals’ blowout loss to Tennessee.

Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell is expected to return against Louisville after he was hit in the face in the first half.