No. 22 Florida State (2-0) defeated No. 12 Tennessee (1-1), 92-91, Thursday at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida.
The Seminoles led, 54-46, at halftime.
The Lady Vols had four players total 10-plus points. Rickea Jackson posted a double-double as she recorded 31 points and 17 rebounds. She also finished the contest with four assists.
Jewel Spear, in her second game for Tennessee and a transfer from Wake Forest, had 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. Sara Puckett totaled 15 points and four assists, while Tess Darby recorded 10 points and nine rebounds for Tennessee.
Tennessee next plays Monday against Memphis. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center.
Fought hard but came up short. pic.twitter.com/A5et2ucoox
— Lady Vols Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) November 10, 2023