Tennessee (1-0) defeated Duquesne (0-1), 109-62, Monday at Food City Center in a season opener for both schools.
The Lady Vols led, 51-36, at halftime.
Tennessee's Kaylene Smikle led all scorers with 31 points. She also totaled seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Smikle converted 11-of-13 field goal attempts, 5-of-6 three-point attempts and 4-of-6 free throw attempts. She was one of six Lady Vols to score 10-plus points against the Dukes.
Rylie Theuerkaufand Gabby Minusscored 13 points each. Theuerkauf also recorded three rebounds, two assists and one steal, while Minus had six rebounds and six assists.
Jada Eadsadded 12 points, six rebounds and two assists for Tennessee, which forced 27 Duquesne turnovers, leading to 23 points.
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White and Aaliya Moore finished with 11 points each for the Lady Vols. White also recorded two rebounds and two assists, while Moore finished five rebounds, one assists and one block.
The Lady Vols outrebounded the Dukes, 55-50, and ended the contest with a 15-0 run over the last 4:56. Fatmata Janneh was Tennessee's leading rebounder (10). She also recorded five points and three assists.
Carla Viegas and Nadia Moore led Duquesne with 24 points each.
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