A 28-0 scoring run? That's one way to start the regular season.

Presbyterian struck first Friday night at Thompson-Boling Arena, then the Vols reeled off 28 straight en route to an 88-53 season-opening blowout in front of an announced crowd of 15,047 for the 2017-18 season-opener.

Admiral Schofield matched a career-high with 22 points, sophomore forward Grant Williams had 14 points and seven rebounds and sophomore guard Jordan Bowden scored all of his 15 points in the first half.

Sophomore point guard Jordan Bone had nine points off the bench, with fifth-year senior James Daniel getting the starting nod.

Redshirt freshman wing Jalen Johnson (leg) and junior-college transfer guard Chris Darrington both played in the win after missing Tennessee's two preseason exhibition wins.

Freshman forward Zach Kent scored his first career points, hitting a midrange jumper late in the game and finishing with two points.

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Bowden (15) and Schofield (11) combined for 26 points in the first half as Tennessee cruised to a 46-14 lead at the break, after the Vols had stretched the lead to 39-8 before the visiting Blue Hose could reach double-digits.

Tennessee used another 13-0 run later in the game to build the lead to 40, at 54-14 with 15:44 left to play.

It was a 40-point win over Presbyterian last season at Thompson-Boling Arena, with Bowden scoring 11 straight points, finishing the night with 21, in a 90-50 win last December.

The Vols are back at home Tuesday for another 7 p.m. Eastern Time start against High Point. The game will be televised via online live-stream only, through WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app on mobile devices.

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