KNOXVILLE — The Lady Vols overcame a sluggish offensive start to keep their perfect record intact with a 81-54 victory over Air Force Sunday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Tennessee (7-0) missed its first six field goal attempts and started 1-for-8 from the floor and struggled offensively.
But the Lady Vols came ready to play defensively as they forced the Falcons into 22 turnovers and they had six blocked shots. Tennessee also held Air Force (1-7) to 29 percent shooting (21-for-71).
The Falcons did outrebound the Lady Vols 40-39, but Tennessee had 15 steals.
Offensively, UT boasted a balanced scoring attack with Rennia Davis and Rae Burrell scoring 18 points each and were two of five Lady Vols to post double figures in the scoring column.
Kasiyhna Kushkituah added 13 points. Jazmine Massengill had 11 and Tamari Key finished with 10.
Tennessee will now have a week off. The Lady Vols will return to action on Sunday, Dec. 8 when they host longtime rival Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Tipoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. (EST).