Tennessee (5-5) defeated Eastern Kentucky (8-2), 72-63, Sunday at Food City Center.
The Lady Vols led, 36-31, at halftime.
The victory ended Tennessee’s three-game losing streak.
Karoline Striplin totaled 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. She scored 13 points before halftime.
Jewel Spear scored nine of her 12 points in the second-half. She also recorded seven rebounds in the contest.
Sara Puckett, Tess Darby and Jasmine Powell scored nine points each for Tennessee. Powell also finished with eight rebounds and five assists.
The Colonels’ Antwainette Walker led all scorers with 24 points. She also totaled five rebounds, three steals and two assists.
The Lady Vols will have nine days off. Tennessee returns to action on Dec. 19 against Wofford. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center.