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Mercer 75, Tennessee 67 NIT first round

Tennessee guard Quinton Chievous (31) makes a quick pass to guard Josh Richardson (1) in the first half against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Tennessee guard Quinton Chievous (31) makes a quick pass to guard Josh Richardson (1) in the first half against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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  • Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) is covered up by Mercer defenders in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Quinton Chievous (31) makes a quick pass to guard Josh Richardson (1) in the first half against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin calls to his players as they take on Mercer in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Mercer fans celebrate a basket against Tennessee in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Mercer head coach Bob Hoffman signals to his team in the first half against Tennessee during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Quinton Chievous (31) shoots over Mercer forward Jakob Gollon (20) in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Kenny Hall (20) shoots as Mercer forward Daniel Coursey (52) defends in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) is fouled by Mercer forward T.J. Hallice (14) in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard D'Montre Edwards (32) charges Mercer forward T.J. Hallice (14) in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) tries to put up a basket over Mercer forward T.J. Hallice (14) in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Jordan McRae (52) stops a shot by Mercer forward Bud Thomas (5) in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Mercer guard Chris Smith (23) goes up for a basket as Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes (5) and guard D'Montre Edwards (32) defend in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Mercer reacts to a basket against Tennessee in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Josh Richardson (1) defends against Mercer point guard Langston Hall (21) in the second half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Quinton Chievous (31) defends against Mercer forward Jakob Gollon (20) in the second half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee fans react after a foul was called on the Vols in the second half against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee forward Kenny Hall (20), right, reacts after taking the bench in the second half against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Mercer guard Travis Smith (2) shoots over Tennessee guard Jordan McRae (52) in the second half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • A Tennessee fan dances in the stands in the second half of the game against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee looks on from the bench late in the game against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Former Tennessee football wide receivers Justin Hunter, left, and Cordarrelle Patterson, right, look at their phones while the Vols play Mercer in the second half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Trae Golden (11) reacts after losing control of the ball as Mercer center Monty Brown (45) gains control in the second half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Josh Richardson (1) shoots over Mercer forward Jakob Gollon (20) during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee looks on from the bench late in the second half against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Trae Golden (11) shoots over Mercer forward Jakob Gollon (20) in the first half during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)
  • Tennessee guard Trae Golden (11) shoots a 3-pointer in the second half against Mercer during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mercer won 75-67 over Tennessee. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Mercer defeated Tennessee 75-67 during the first round of the NIT Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn.

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