Zakai Zeigler suffers torn ACL versus Arkansas

Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler suffers a torn ACL versus Arkansas.

No. 14 Tennessee (22-8, 11-6 SEC) defeated Arkansas (19-11, 8-9 SEC), 75-57, Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tennessee sophomore guard Zakai Zeigler was injured for Tennessee during the first half against Arkansas. He did not return due to a lower body injury.

The University of Tennessee announced Wednesday that Zeigler suffered a torn ACL against the Razorbacks.

“Point guard Zakai Zeigler suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Tuesday night’s win over Arkansas,” the University of Tennessee announced. “The injury ends the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year semifinalist’s season.

“The Tennessee basketball family joins all of Vol nation in lifting up Zakai with love and support.”