Indiana guard Sara Scalia (14) drives to shoot ahead of Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mackenzie Holmes and Grace Berger had double-doubles, five Indiana players scored in double figures, and the No. 12 Hoosiers defeated No. 11 Tennessee 79-67 on Monday night.
Holmes had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Berger added 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the Hoosiers (3-0). Tennessee-native Chloe Moore-McNeil had 15 points, five assists and three steals; Sydney Parrish had 12 points, five assists and four rebounds off the bench; and Sara Scalia scored 16.
Trailing 57-49 entering the fourth quarter, the Lady Vols continued chipping away at an Indiana lead that had peaked at 13 points. Rickea Jackson hit a 3-pointer and Jasmine Franklin added a three-point play to help get Tennessee within 61-57. The Hoosiers responded with a closing 18-10 run that sealed the victory in a game they had led since the middle of the first quarter.
Jasmine Powell, a 5-foot-6 guard, had 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for the Lady Vols (1-2). Jackson finished with 17 points, six rebounds and four assists, and Tamari Key had 14 points.
Moore-McNeil scored five points on a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws early in the second quarter and her steal helped set up a 3-pointer by Scalia that gave the Hoosiers a 30-17 lead. Tennessee closed to within 35-29, but the Hoosiers finished with a layup from Holmes and a Parrish 3-pointer for a 40-29 lead at the break.
Tennessee's challenging schedule features games vs. seven teams ranked in the preseason polls and potential matchups in two more games next week at the Women's Battle 4 Atlantis. The Lady Vols have lost to Indiana and No. 8 Ohio State.
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The Indiana bench reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball gameagainst Tennessee, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Indiana forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) goes to shoot past Tennessee forward Jasmine Franklin, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Indiana guard Sydney Parrish (33) shoots over Tennessee forward Jasmine Franklin, left, and center Tamari Key, front right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Indiana head coach Teri Moren yells to her players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper, center right, talks with guard Jasmine Powell (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Tennessee forward Rickea Jackson (2) drives past Indiana guard Sydney Parrish (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Indiana forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) shoots over Indiana guard Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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CORRECTS ID TO TENNESSEE GUARD JASMINE POWELL INSTEAD OF FORWARD JILLIAN HOLLINGSHEAD - Indiana forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) dives for the ball as she battles for a rebound with Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Indiana guard Grace Berger (34) battles for the ball with Tennessee forward Tess Darby (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) tries to shoot but is blocked by Indiana guard Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) drives against Indiana guard Sara Scalia (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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