No. 19 Indiana (4-1) defeated No. 21 Tennessee (3-2), 71-57, Thursday in the Elevance Health Women’s Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union in Fort Myers, Florida.
The Lady Vols trailed, 33-21, at halftime after the Hoosiers converted seven of their last eight shots in the second quarter. Tennessee never led in the contest and trailed by as many as 21 points.
Sara Puckett totaled 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists. She was one of three Lady Vols to score 10-plus against Indiana, which led, 12-9, after the first quarter.
Karoline Striplin scored 13 points, including 11 in the second half.
Jasmine Powell returned to the Lady Vols’ lineup after an injury and totaled 12 points and six rebounds.
Yarden Garzon led the Hoosiers with 23 points. She also recorded five rebounds and five assists.