Lady Vols defeat Venice All-Stars to open European tour

Tennessee opens European tour with victory against the Venice All-Stars.

Tennessee opened its European Tour with an 89-76 victory over the Venice All-Stars Tuesday at Palestra Leo Perizano gym on the Island of Murano in Venice, Italy.

Nine players participated in the contest for the Lady Vols.

Super senior Rickea Jackson totaled 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals to lead Tennessee.

Rising junior forward Jillian Hollingshead recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds, while junior forward Sara Puckett totaled 15 points and seven rebounds for Tennessee.

Sophomore walk-on Edie Darby scored eight points for the Lady Vols.

Tennessee led 19-9 at the end of the first quarter and 46-36 at halftime.

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