CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Tennessee continues to do enough to maintain its lead. Xavier has played hard, but isn't making enough shots to put together a run. Tennessee has kept the Musketeers around by taking some ill-advised outside shots on recent possessions, but that's likely an unavoidable side effect of the Volunteers' fast-paced style of play. Just under eight minutes left in the first half, it's Tennessee 23, Xavier 16.