VOLUNTEER FIRESTORM: Tennessee Shatters All-Time NCAA 3-Point Record in Historic Rout of NC Central—A Shooting Clinic for the Ages
KNOXVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team just lit the college basketball world ablaze.
In what can only be described as an offensive masterpiece, the Vols shattered the all-time NCAA single-game 3-point record in a jaw-dropping rout of NC Central. Fans at Thompson-Boling Arena witnessed history firsthand as the Vols drained a staggering 32 three-pointers, eclipsing the previous record and turning the court into a long-range launch pad.
From the opening tip, Tennessee made it clear they were on a mission. Santiago Vescovi, Zakai Zeigler, and Dalton Knecht were unstoppable, combining for over 20 triples by themselves. The Volunteers moved the ball with surgical precision, creating open looks and turning every possession into a highlight.
By halftime, they had already hit 18 threes — and the buzz in the arena grew louder with each splash from beyond the arc. By the final buzzer, not only had Tennessee demolished NC Central by a 50-point margin, but they had cemented themselves in the record books in emphatic fashion.
Head Coach Rick Barnes, known more for his defense-first philosophy, couldn’t help but smile in the postgame presser:
> “We didn’t come in trying to break records — we just played our game. But I’ll admit… that was something special.”
Social media exploded as fans, analysts, and former Vol legends reacted to the record-setting performance. Many are already dubbing this team one of the most dangerous offensive units in the country.
As March Madness looms, the rest of the NCAA has been put on notice: the Tennessee Volunteers aren’t just good — they’re explosive. And if this shooting clinic is any indication, Rocky Top might just be the deadliest place for opponents’ hopes and dreams.
