Photos: Lady Vols beat sixth-ranked Notre Dame 71-69

SEC official Tina Napier, along with Notre Dame's Brianna Turner and Tennessee's Schaquilla Nunn try to get control of the ball at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, January 16, 2017. Tennessee defeated number 6 ranked Notre Dame, 71-69

Tennessee's Mercedes Russell collides with Notre Dame's Kathryn Westbeld at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, January 16, 2017. Tennessee defeated number 6 ranked Notre Dame, 71-69

Notre Dame's Lindsay Allen and Tennessee's Jaime Nared chase after the ball at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, January 16, 2017. Tennessee defeated number 6 ranked Notre Dame, 71-69

Tennessee's Diamond DeShields, shown dribbling up the court against Notre Dame last season, is bound for Turkey to start her women's basketball professional career.

University of Tennessee's Diamond DeShields (11) battles for the ball against Notre Dame's Kathryn Westbeld (33) during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Tennessee's Jaime Nared, left, is congratulated by teammate Diamond DeShields during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against Notre Dame at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Notre DameÕs Jackie Young (5) defends against University of TennesseeÕs Diamond DeShields (11) during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

The Tennessee bench celebrates during the game against Notre Dame at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, January 16, 2017. Tennessee defeated number 6 ranked Notre Dame, 71-69

Tennessee's Jordan Reynolds lines up a shot during a game with Notre Dame at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday.

Tennessee's Jaime Nared shoots a layup over Notre Dame's Kristina Nelson during at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday.

University of Tennessee's Diamond DeShields (11) shoots a free throw during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of Tennessee's Diamond DeShields (11) dribbles the ball down the court during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of Tennessee's Schaquilla Nunn (4) battles for possession of the ball against Notre Dame's Jackie Young (5) during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of Tennessee's Jaime Nared (31) and Notre Dame's Lindsay Allen (15) dive for the ball during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of Tennessee's Jaime Nared (31) shoots the game tying shot during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of Tennessee's Jaime Nared (31) is congratulated by University of Tennessee's Jordan Reynolds (0) and University of Tennessee's Diamond DeShields (11) after shooting the game tying shot during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Tennessee's Jordan Reynolds, left, and Diamond DeShields hope to play parts in an NCAA tournament run like last season.

Tennessee's Meme Jackson's 3-pointer gives Tennessee 69-67 lead with 69-67 lead against Notre Dame at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, January 16, 2017. Tennessee defeated Notre Dame, 71-69

Notre Dame's Marina Mabrey (3) drives the ball past University of Tennessee's Jordan Reynolds (0) during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

The ball slips past Notre Dame's Brianna Turner and Tennessee's Mercedes Russell at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of TennesseeÕs Diamond DeShields (11) shoots during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Notre DameÕs Kathryn Westbeld (33) and University of TennesseeÕs Jaime Nared (31) eye a rebound during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Tennessee Head Coach Holly Warlick watches a play as team members celebrate during a game between University of Tennessee and Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of Tennessee's Jordan Reynolds (0) reacts after defeating Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

University of Tennessee's Jordan Reynolds (0) reacts after defeating Notre Dame University at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Tennessee's Jordan Reynolds was taken Thursday night in the second round of the WNBA Draft by Atlanta.

The Lady Vols celebrate their 71-69 win over no. 6 ranked Notre Dame at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Tennessee celebrates after defeating Notre Dame 71-69 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, January 16, 2017.