Lanier’s huge first half propels No. 11 Tennessee to 77-62 win over No. 13 Baylor in the Bahamas

Chaz Lanier made seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points — all in the first half — as No. 11 Tennessee cruised past No. 13 Baylor 77-62 on Friday night to win the Baha Mar Championship title. Lanier took the drama out of the game early, making five 3-pointers in the first four minutes to carry the Volunteers (6-0) to a 16-2 lead. Lanier finished 9 of 16 from the field and 7 of 10 from 3-point range and was named the tournament's MVP.

Thiero, Fland lead No. 20 Arkansas past Little Rock 79-67

Thiero scored 16 of his 23 in the second half to put the Trojans away after they cut Arkansas' lead to seven points. The Razorbacks never trailed and improved to 4-1 under Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. Along with Thiero's second half, Arkansas used a 7-0 run to keep Little Rock at bay.