Tennessee victorious at LSU, 51-0

Tennessee victorious at LSU, 51-0, in rugby.

Tennessee (2-1) defeated LSU, 51-0, in rugby on Friday.

The Vols entered the contest coming off a 67-0 win at Kennesaw State. Tennessee’s victory at Kennesaw State was the first under head coach Scott Tungay.

Tennessee lost its first game under Tungay, 12-10, against Ohio State.

Tennessee entered its contest with the Buckeyes having not lost a game in 15s competition since Nov. 23, 2019.

Tungay replaced Marty Bradley who served as the Vols’ head coach from 2011-22. He served as Tennessee’s assistant from 1996-2010 under Butch Robertson.

Bradley guided the Vols to a national championship in 2021. Tennessee (11-0) outscored its opponents, 373-127, and recorded three shutouts during the 2021 national championship season.

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