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Knox County Schools takes sick day(s) Shelby Whitehead Staff Writer

UT and East Tennessee schools learned just how quickly the flu can spread last week.

Schools were forced to close due to illness spreading quickly through classrooms. Knox County Schools, specifically, were closed for this reason from Feb. 7–10.

The illnesses within Knoxville schools can be traced back to Feb. 6, when attendance numbers were high in the morning but dropped as the day progressed.

One of the main motivations for canceling schools was the amount of teachers and substitutes who fell ill, resulting in an inadequate number of people able to lead classes. An estimated 700 staff members, including bus drivers and substitute teachers, were absent from Knox County Schools.

“Any time you have large numbers of people who come together, especially children, there is

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a risk of illness spreading,” Carly Harrington, Knox County Schools’ director of public affairs, said.

Illness was further spread within the schools when already sick students would come to school only to be signed out before dismissal.

By the time those students were sent home, the illness had spread to others, thus perpetuating a cycle.

“During the time school was closed, our custodians and maintenance crews were ‘all hands on deck’ to clean and disinfect classrooms and public areas of the schools,” Harrington said.

“We often encourage good hygiene among our students, including washing hands and covering the mouth when coughing. Also, we ask families to keep sick students home until they feel better.”

School system closings due to illness include Alcoa City, Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Knox County, Lenoir City, Jefferson County and Sevier County, among many others.

Knoxville schools saw confirmed instances of

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the flu, non-flu respiratory illness and an intestinal bug. The flu was the predominant illness seen in the past few weeks, specifically Flu A. Flu A is a flu variant that was administered with this year’s vaccine. However, the CDC said this year’s vaccine has only been 45 percent effective.

The CDC has also classified East Tennessee as a regional outbreak.

The flu is spread through droplets that escape an individual’s body whenever a cough is released. Nearby individuals who breathe in the droplets can become infected with the virus.

Since viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics, prevention is the best policy. Darrell Brackett, associate director of the Student Health Center, advises proper coughing etiquette – that is, coughing or sneezing into the bend of the elbow to prevent spreading droplets.

“The number one way to prevent the spread of disease – of any disease – is good hand washing,” Brackett said. “Another very important practice is to cover your cough.”

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‘Mr. Mummy’ explains mummification at McClung Museum Sarah Plemmons Contributor

Bob Brier wrapped up mummification in his lecture “Mummification in Ancient Egypt” on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at McClung Museum as part of the “Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt” exhibit.

Brier, known as Mr. Mummy, is one of the world’s top Egyptologists. He earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1970, and he is currently a senior research fellow at Long Island University.

“He has worked on pyramids and tombs in 15 different countries, conducting research on such well-known mummies as Tutankhamun, Ramses the Great, Vladimir Lenin, Eva Peron as well as several members of the Medici family,” Stephen A. Collins-Elliott, UT classics professor, said.

Brier earned his nickname, “Mr. Mummy,” from a National Geographic special detailing his experimental research of the mummification process.

In 1994, Brier became the first human in 2,000 years to perform mummification.

His Tuesday lecture focused on his ongoing research of the mummification process.

“Almost everything we know about ancient Egypt comes from their belief in life after death,” Brier said.

Mummification is a burial custom based on the belief that a person’s soul continues into the next life. But, to live for eternity and be presented in front of the god of the underworld Osiris, the body had to be preserved so the soul could reunite with it to use for the afterlife.

Before mummification, Egyptians would bury their dead in sandpits. The sand would dehydrate and preserve the body naturally. However, because of shifting sands, Egyptians realized the sandpits could not be permanent burial grounds. They had to find another solution.

This led to the idea of artificial mummification, or the removal and dehydration of major internal organs and preservation of the body through dehydration and resin coating.

“About 25 years ago, I started thinking about mummification, and in gen-

About 25 years ago, I started thinking about mummification, and in general, in Egyptology, it was belived that we know pretty much how they did it. A lot of what we know comes from a Greek tourist, Herodotus, who wrote these famous histories, and in it, he describes a mummification.”

eral, in Egyptology, it was believed that we know pretty much how they did it,” Brier said. “A lot of what we know comes from a Greek tourist, Herodotus, who wrote these famous histories, and in it, he describes a mummification.”

Over the course of his research, Brier found himself asking more and more questions about the mummification process. It became clear Egyptologists did not know as much as they had supposed about mummification with just a basic outline. So, Brier decided to replicate the process himself to answer some of those questions.

“It’s not an easy thing to gather information on. The Egyptians never wrote (the process) down,” Brier said. “It was a trade secret.”

Using illustrations and knowledge of mummification, Brier assembled tools and materials to create the most realistic experience possible. He obtained natural dehydrating agents from Wadi Natrun, a dry riverbed in Egypt, palm wine from Nigeria and untreated white linen from Ireland. And instead of modern tools, he used handcrafted obsidian blades.

He built his own wrapping table and used traditional canopic jars to store the removed organs. He also set the room to a temperature of 108 degrees Fahrenheit to resemble the Valley of the Kings, where mummifications would happen in ancient Egypt.

“I wanted to do everything in the Egyptian way. I mean, it’s not worth doing if it’s not the Egyptian way,” Brier said.

During his process, Brier started with the most infamous part of the process: removing the brain through the nose. He carried out a bilateral

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procedure to enter through both nasal cavities and liquefy the brain. Because Egyptians did not understand the function of the brain, it was usually drained and thrown out. The skull was then filled with resin for preservation.

To remove the stomach, intestines, lungs, liver, gallbladder and spleen, a three-inch incision was cut into the body’s side. Once all the organs were removed, they were dehydrated, and the cavity was washed with palm wine.

The body was dehydrated with natron, a naturally occurring salt consisting of sodium carbonate and sodium chloride.

“It’s basically baking soda and table salt,” Brier said.

The body was filled with natron sachets to dehydrate the body from inside. Then, it and the organs were covered in the salt and left for 70 days as instructed by Herodotus, the Greek scholar who wrote about mummification.

After 70 days, the natron cemented around the body. Brier’s team picked and dusted it away to reveal the dehydrated body, and then it was embalmed by being covered in resin and wrapped in ceremonial linen.

Every few years the mummy is reexamined, and 25 years later, it is still in perfect condition with no bacterial infestation or signs of decay.

Brier hopes that someone will someday recreate the process and try different methods to answer questions he had not thought to ask before.

The Divine Felines exhibit is open until May 7 and includes related programs scheduled until March 25.

Information can be found at mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

ARTS&CULTURE

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Return to roots: Nostalgic festival to celebrate East Tennessee musical culture Staff Report In an attempt to take East Tennessee back to its roots, the Jubilee Festival will bring folk, bluegrass and classical tunes to Knoxville this weekend, Feb. 24-26.

The historic Laurel Theatre, a 19th century converted church located in Fort Sanders, will host the event, which is put on by Jubilee Community Arts. With a goal of preserving and presenting the traditional arts of the Southern Appalachians, the Jubilee Community Arts began operating as an arts presenter in Knoxville in 1969. According to their website, Jubilee Community Arts defines their mission statement as “to promote, preserve and present the performing arts of the Southern region and to nurture the cultural milieu responsible for the birth and evolution of these and related art forms.”

The group hosts many events and programs throughout the year from concert series, radio programming, festivals, digital records by the name of Jubilee records, field research, school programs and more in pursuit of their goal.

However, the highlighted event of each year is the Jubilee Festival, and this weekend will mark their 48th festival celebration.

The festival opens on Friday at 7 p.m., with John Alvis & Friends, followed by David Lovett & Friends, The Tennessee Stifflegs, Leah Gardner & Peggy Hambright, Knox County Jug Stompers and Y’uns. Saturday opens at the same time with the Pickett State Ramblers followed by Jazz vocalist Kelle Jolly at 7:30 p.m. and country artist Roy Harper at 8:15 p.m. The rest of the night will feature Mike & Marcia Bryant, Bill & the Belles, The Mumbillies and all night basement sessions.

On Sunday, the last day of the festival, there will be a performance featuring the Epworth Old Harp Singers.

The festival as a whole aims to remind East Tennessee of the legacy of music and musicians who have impacted the region.

Jolly, one of Saturday’s performers, said that the music she will perform expresses her personal heritage as well as that of the region.

“Sharing the music of African-American woman composers like Leola Manning is an honor,” Jolly said. “It reminds me that I am part of a great legacy that includes entertainers of jazz, blues and gospel, traditional American music.”

For more information on the Jubilee Community Arts and The Jubilee Festival performances, visit jubileearts.org.

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David Bowie honors top Brit Awards Associated Press LONDON — The Brit Awards recognized big international stars including Drake and Beyonce and a cross-section of home-grown talent Wednesday — but the ceremony was overshadowed by the much-missed David Bowie and George Michael.

Bowie, who died in January 2016 at age 69, was crowned British male artist of the year and won British album of the year for “Blackstar,” released days before his death.

Bowie’s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, accepted the best album award on behalf of his father, who he said had “always been there supporting people who think they’re a little bit weird or a little bit strange, a little bit different.”

“This award is for all the kooks, and all the people who make the kooks,” Jones said.

“Kooks” is the song Bowie wrote for his son when he was born.

As well as rewarding Bowie, the show paid tribute to one of the music industry’s many losses of 2016 —George Michael, who died on Christmas Day aged 53.

His Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley said that with Michael’s death, “a supernova in a firmament of shining stars has been extin-

guished.”

Coldplay singer Chris Martin performed a moving rendition of Michael’s “A Different Corner” — dueting with a recording of Michael himself and backed by a group of violins.

The flashy show at London ‘s O2 Arena opened with girl group Little Mix giving a thunderous performance of “Shout Out to My Ex,” backed by a troupe of silver-pained dancers. The song went on to be named British single of the year.

There were also performances by Bruno Mars, The 1975, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams and grime musician Skepta on a night where Britain’s music industry celebrated U.K. talent and a smattering of international stars.

Soulful chanteuse Emeli Sande was named female British artist of the year, while Manchester indie pop group The 1975 won the trophy for best British band.

The international awards went to global stars — none of whom came to accept them.

Drake was named international male solo artist, while Beyonce took the international female prize. A Tribe Called Quest took the trophy for international group.

Adele, who took four Grammys last week, was not up for many Brits because her album “25” was eligible last year, and won four Brits.

She won this year’s Global Success award, which recognizes international sales.

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‘The Busy Body’ showcases female talent, comedy Jenna Butz

Arts & Culture Editor Chaos, misunderstanding, sneaking around, flirting — all familiar to both college life and 18th century British theater.

Clarence Brown Theatre will open “The Busy Body” Friday, Feb. 24. This Restoration-era British play centers around two women who want to escape the wishes of their guardians, find love and keep their inheritances in the process.

It’s been 25 years since Clarence Brown produced a play from this era that was written in English. Misty Anderson, professor of English and Restoration-era literature scholar, lobbied to get a Restoration play on the stage this semester, especially one with a woman writer since women were instrumental playwrights for the time.

With the current MFA acting class, this play seemed like the best fit, and Anderson has advised the cast and crew on this production.

She, along with director John Snipes, adapted the script, creating a length they felt would fit a modern audience as well as clarifying some of the language.

“The language is much more modern than Shakespearean English, but it’s also older,” Anderson said. “We worked hard to trim it and make sure the heart of the play was this comic farce and ensure this female playwright takes on this old form of comedy. It really tends to the ways that women can find authority and power even when the culture doesn’t want to give it to them.”

This theme of women’s empowerment is one that actress Charlotte Munson, second-year MFA acting student who plays Miranda, sees as central to the plot.

“I hope people come see the show and then think, ‘Wow, these women are really smart. They had to deal with a lot just to get what they want.’

Then think, ‘I wonder what it’s like for women today’ in that way, like how it’s still similar, still difficult. That would be an important aspect that we could touch upon,” Munson said.

It’s also a theme that was central to playwright Susanna Centlivre in 18th century Britain, an early female success in her field. “The Busy Body” was one of the first plays performed in the American colonies, in places such as Charleston, South Carolina and Williamsburg, Virginia.

“She was kind of the Tina Fey of the 18th century. She started out as an actress, she was

very successful at comedies, and then she started writing comedies,” Anderson said. “They became some of the most popular plays in the 18th and 19th centuries.”

Anderson and Marianne Custer, head of the MFA design program and Clarence Brown resident designer, also worked to make the costumes as well-research and historically accurate as possible. The department received a Serif grant to purchase an embroidery machine, allowing the crew to genuinely make the costumes and the cast to feel as they would have in the 18th century.

“We’ve been wearing corsets almost every rehearsal, which are uncomfortable, but very helpful to figure out how to move and how they are so constricting and restricted in that society and how they manipulate their bodies,” Munson said.

Overall, the cast wants the audience to walk away struck by the comedy of the play.

“Reading it, it was difficult to see how it would be funny, but since the first read-through, it’s just been ridiculous how much we’ve been laughing every single time,” Munson said. “And we’ve seen these scenes 20 times or more, and still, every time, it’s so funny. It’s a testament to the writer, who was a woman.”

“The Busy Body” runs in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Carousel Theatre Feb. 22–March 12, 2017. • Courtesy of Clarence Brown Theatre

Local food truck provides quality food, quality sass Allie Clouse

Staff Writer “Sassy mood, crafty food,” Chelsea’s Food Truck boasts.

Owner and creator Chelsea Stovall and her team believe the right food has the power to set the tone for any event, and they consider it their mission to drive around Knoxville to satisfy their large (and hungry) fanbase. Their mobile purple bus serves up artisanal grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade soups and fresh salads to a variety of customers.

After graduating from UT in 2014, Stovall worked a couple post-grad jobs, but she knew she needed to do something that gave her meaning.

“I have always wanted to open a restaurant but loved the mobility and versatility of a food truck,” Stovall said.

Stovall started her food truck in August 2016 and went full-time with her business in January 2017, sharing her love for cooking with the community.

“Chelsea has such a passion for cooking and making people feel happy, so what better food than a grilled cheese to comfort you,” employee Martha Higgs said.

Although a grilled cheese might seem like something you could grill up in your own kitchen, Stovall works to make hers different than the classic Kraft cheese and white bread.

“I was inspired by the grilled cheese because of its diversity,” Stovall said. “It can be both a classic sandwich that reminds you of home or an innovative sandwich like nothing you’ve ever had before.”

The food truck’s most popular sandwich, “The Gregory,” made with queso, ground beef, fajita veggies, tomatoes, lettuce, then topped with guacamole and sour cream, is just one example of the unusual concoctions Stovall invents. Other ingredients like lavender goat cheese and apples make Chelsea’s sandwiches edible forms of art.

The truck can usually be seen parked outside small businesses in and around the Knoxville area. They are regulars at Alliance Brewing Company every Sunday, but have also set up at Honeybee Coffee and Bearden Beer Market, exposing the business to different groups of patrons.

“I enjoy the people the truck attracts,” Higgs said. “The truck’s crew is mostly made up of Chelsea’s family with the exception of a few college students like myself, so the vibe is very comfortable, like a big family.”

Although the truck serves a fairly large number of customers, Chelsea’s stays close to its local roots while still looking towards the future.

“I see my business growing everyday,” Stovall said.

“It is amazing to see new faces every time we open our windows. Looking ahead, I see Chelsea’s out everyday for lunch and dinner and potentially breakfast. I also see us doing special events and catering. I think the possibilities are endless.”

Chelsea’s Food Truck provides crafty grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade soups and fresh salads through a mobile service.

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The irony of romanticizing negative emotions, feelings, thoughts I don’t have a slew of articles to cite this week, but I still have something for you to consider.

I can’t possibly be the only one who sees this mindset every now and then.

There’s that one social media account that gets retweeted, shared or reblogged on your timeline with something self-deprecating about the author or a generally negative statement.

For me, since I’m in college, and most my social media friends are also in college, I see many posts about the tired, hungry, overworked, depressed and anxious college student.

But … why?

I found myself doing this quite frequently during my freshman year. It’s almost like there’s a sort of “rite-of-passage” that we expect to go through as college students, which is to be as emotionally conflicted and stressed as possible while still binge-watching an enormous amount of Netflix.

I don’t see much positivity when it comes to the Twitter accounts that specifically seek out college students as their audience. Instead, they label any minor misfortune they have as a reason to diagnose themselves as depressed, anxious, obsessive compulsive – you get the idea. It’s a strange trend that has taken many people under its wing, and what started out as a joke, has ended up altering the psyches of the unaware students.

The truth effect – also known as the illusory truth effect, the reiteration effect or the validity effect – refers to the inclination of someone to

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believe information after repeated exposure to it.

However, there has been debate on whether individuals knowing the full truth influences the truth effect. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, showed that the truth effect still prevailed even when individuals knew that the given information was false. For example, when people encountered the statement, “A sari is a skirt worn by the Scots,” multiple times, some of them started to believe it, and this was after initially disagreeing with the statement. The truth effect works in similar ways when it comes to self-deprecating statements showing on our feeds, in text messages or even in face-to-face conversations.

The only available solution that I see possible is to be aware of yourself.

Be aware of the influences around you, and recognize if you’re applying these negative statements to your life in a way so you’re inadvertently living them. This doesn’t mean discredit the moments where you genuinely have an overwhelming workload, an unsupportive “support” system, a medical issue or a combination of those things. This does mean discrediting the fake suffering that many individuals seem to be putting themselves through.

It never hurts to take a step back and reevaluate the situation from an objective view. If being objective is difficult, consulting a counselor (especially since part of your tuition money pays for

“This does mean discrediting the fake suffering that many individuals seem to be putting themselves through.” being able to use the counseling center) on the internal issues you face is beneficial.

There are college students who, despite adversity, find happiness and push forward. First look inward, then look outward for help. Ask for help, celebrate small victories and realize that you function best when you take care of both your mind and body.

Anu Kumar is a sophomore in neuroscience and psychology and can be reached at akumar8@ vols.utk.edu.

Ways to stay happy in February

Peter Cates For Pete’s Sake

If you’re anything like me, February hasn’t been the easiest month. Major tests and papers stack up, the weather is confusing and our country may or may not be falling apart. I’m tired of cliché advice to take a nap or go on a run. It’s not helping. So instead of my usual editorial style, here’s a sort of listicle of my five non-cliché practical steps to pushing through that end-of-winter, weighed-down feeling: 1. Listen to a new podcast series. Whether you’re driving in your car or walking to class, podcasts are a great way to engage your mind without doing schoolwork. And honestly, if you’re just listening to the radio, you’ll probably end up hearing “Closer” by the Chainsmokers again, and if you don’t know all the words at this point, you never will. If you don’t know where to start listening to podcasts, your iPhone has a podcast app with endless free options. I recommend NPR’s “Invisibilia” or “How I Built This.”

2. Try a new restaurant. You’re going to have to eat, even if you think you’re too busy studying. Knoxville has some serious gems when it comes to eating, so put on some clothes other than sweatpants and grab a buddy to try some

new eateries. My personal favorite is OliBea in the Old City for brunch. If you want to be a little adventurous and have an extra buck to spend, go to Kaizen for some dank Asian Fusion downtown. Or, if you want some authentic Cajun seafood, check out Bayou Bay off Chapman Highway in South Knoxville and order the shecrab soup (“You’re welcome,” in advance).

3. Delete apps that make you feel sad. I’m not here advocating for getting rid of everything on your phone and becoming one with your environment (although if that helps, do that).

But, if every time you open Instagram you suffer from FOMO or swiping through Tinder makes you feel like more of a carcass than a human, delete them. I promise everyone will live without seeing pictures of your dog on their feed, at least for a few weeks.

4. Get tipsy* on a weeknight. Go out and get your buzz on with some friends. Wine Wednesday at Sunspot is classic, but mix it up a little too. Go drink while you listen to some poetry and sing karaoke at Toots on Thursday.

Try someplace new, like Fieldhouse or Central Flats and Taps or Mellow Mushroom or pretty

much any other bar-restaurant you can think of. Bearden Beer Market is also nice on those abnormally warm nights. (*The trick here is to not get drunk enough to end up with a hangover; it’s not worth it.)

5. Read something not for class. People have been giving me this advice for years. As an English major, I love reading, but when the semester ramps up, and I’m reading four different books for four different classes, I don’t really associate reading with relaxation. I’m just now putting this into practice by trying to read a little bit every day from something that isn’t schoolrelated. Try something playful and funny like Vonnegut’s “Sirens of Titan.” Or if poetry’s your thing, I’m obsessively re-reading C.D. Wright’s “Shallcross” right now, and it’s just so good.

If you hate my suggestions, make your own list. Sometimes feeling okay is an uphill battle, but being proactive about your mental health is worth it. Do things that make you a better, happier person.

Peter Cates is a junior in rhetoric and writing and can be reached at pcates4@vols.utk.edu.

Columns of The Daily Beacon are the views of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Beacon or the Beacon’s editorial staff.

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SPORTS

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Nevin transitioning to team play, American life Damichael Cole Contributor

In collegiate golf, teams bring six players to the tournaments: five to the team portion and one extra golfer for the individual portion.

Rhys Nevin, a freshman golfer from Cheshire, England, has participated in three tournaments at Tennessee, but he has never participated in the team portion.

However, this weekend, Nevin will have a chance to take advantage of an opportunity he has been seeking.

Nevin will be a part of the five-man team that the Vols will take to their tournament in Florida this weekend. “To break into the team makes me want to play well even more than usual,� Nevin said.

Before coming to Tennessee, Nevin enjoyed a good deal of success in Europe.

Some of his accolades included placing runner-up at the 2014 Daily Telegraph Junior Championship, earning third place at the 2015 Henry Cooper Junior Masters and winning the tournament title at the 2015 Northern England Country Championship.

His impressive play was a part of the 2016 class head coach Jim Kelson is very high on, calling it “one of the strongest recruiting classes� in his 24-year coaching career.

Coming from England, the adjustment to American culture has not been difficult for Nevin. “His first couple weeks he had questions, and I tried to guide him a little bit,� teammate Lorenzo Scalise said. “He has done very well in his transition.�

Nevin loves the food, the places and he

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A weird twist to this is the relation of Knoxville to Cheshire; according to Nevin, Knoxville “wasn’t too different� from home. “American food, I like it,� Nevin said. “The steaks, the BBQ and being down south as well is nice.�

This relatively smooth change has made it easier on the golf course, and it actually has him primed to take advantage of a golden opportunity this weekend in Florida.

While at home during the break, Nevin worked on his game with his coaches and wanted to improve his play for the spring semester.

In addition to applying what he learned with his coaches back home, Kelson has also been important in Nevin’s improve-

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As a golfer, Nevin has been praised by his teammates for his great putting stroke on the greens. With only three tournaments under his belt, experience will be critical for him going forward.

Coaches and teammates have shown the confidence they have in Nevin, and Kelson has helped Nevin believe that he can have a Top 10 finish this season.

Now progressing, Nevin is looking to seize the moment. He didn’t struggle in his move to America, so it’s clear that he isn’t afraid of this moment. “His spot on the team after he competed as an individual last week, he deserved that, and I think he is going to do very well,� Scalise said.

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SPORTS

The Daily Beacon • Thursday, February 23, 2017

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Sputtering offense ruins Vols chances of victory Trenton Duffer

Sports Editor If the first four seconds of Wednesday’s Tennessee-Vanderbilt game were any indication of how the game was going to go, the Vols may have elected to stay in bed.

With 7-foot-1 center Luke Kornet staring down a 6-foot-10 Kyle Alexander at tipoff, the Vandy big man jumped up to swat the ball into the hands of Jeff Roberson, who quickly dished it to Riley LaChance. Within three seconds, LaChance converted the first basket of the game.

And the Commodores (15-13, 8-7 SEC) didn’t lose the lead again the rest of the night.

Despite a sporadic second-half that nearly featured a comeback, the Vols (1513, 7-8) ultimately couldn’t find a rhythm against Vanderbilt and fell 67-56 in ugly fashion.

“You’ve really got to give Vanderbilt credit,” head coach Rick Barnes said after the loss. “They came out like a team that knew exactly what they wanted to get done.

To be honest, they didn’t do anything that we didn’t expect them to do … I think we played like a team that wasn’t very wellcoached in terms of what we wanted to do.”

The Vols were their own worst enemy with a poor shooting percentage and questionable shot decisions. Tennessee eclipsed only 18 points in the first half of play, even allowing Vanderbilt to jump out to an 18-4 lead at the 11:15 mark.

What ultimately came down to shots not falling ruined the Vols.

A 6-26 (23.1 percent) first-half put the Vols behind early 28-18, and not even a quick-starting second-half could save Barnes’ squad by the final buzzer.

“I’m baffled and frustrated by it,” Barnes said on his team’s poor shooting night.

Kornet, who had an off-night shooting

with only four makes on 13 shots, still recorded a double-double and nearly netted a triple-double. Kornet finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks, the most blocks in a game for Vanderbilt since Damian Jones had seven against South Carolina on Feb. 13, 2014.

“When they were at our place, I was upset and frustrated and wanted to get back at them today,” Kornet said after the game. “We’ve definitely become a better team since we played the first time.”

Vanderbilt’s strength low in the post seemed to surprise the Vols from the start.

Anytime Tennessee tried kicking the ball down into the post, the Commodores would bring a double-team.

Although the Vols did outscore Vandy 24-16 in the paint, a majority of UT misses came because of this tight defense.

“They doubled in the post, we knew they were going to do that,” Barnes said. “They were switching up, but we could have taken advantage of so much of it. We didn’t play hard enough … They were willing to switch and let Robert Hubbs be one-on-one in the post with their point guard, and we didn’t throw it in there one time.”

Sophomore forward Admiral Schofield, who finished with 11 points and six rebounds, reiterated Barnes’ point.

“We did not execute, and I don’t know what it was,” Schofield said. “We weren’t on the same page as a team.”

Despite tough post play and poor shooting, the Vols did have chances. Trailing 42-34 with 9:02 left in the game, Admiral Schofield knocked down a three and Robert Hubbs III connected on two free throws and a layup to bring the Vanderbilt lead to one.

Another back-and-forth still had the Vols down 44-43 at the 6:01 mark, but the Dores slammed the door with two Kornet free throws and a three from Joe Toye with 5:09 left.

Robert Hubbs, #3, dunks the ball in against Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena on Feb. 22, 2017. Madison Nickell • The Daily Beacon Vanderbilt didn’t look back from there.

“I just can’t believe that we wouldn’t be more focused,” Barnes said. “When you’re not playing well, you let a lot of things get in your way. Again, I don’t know. But the breakdowns we had nothing to do with officiating.”

Hubbs’ two free throws helped the senior eclipse the 1,000-career point total. Hubbs is the 48th member of the UT 1,000-point club. He led all scorers with 16 points on 5-11 shooting.

Grant Williams recorded a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds but only hit

three of his 12 shots and missed half (4-8) of his free throws.

With the loss, Tennessee will now try to bounce back against a solid South Carolina team this Saturday (TV: SEC Network, 1 p.m.).

But the pain of this loss may resonate with the Vols for the rest of the season.

“This game isn’t on the coaches. It isn’t on Rick Barnes. It’s on the Tennessee basketball team,” Schofield said. “We didn’t come out with any fire today.

“Tonight, we didn’t play like the team I know we are.”