Chaz Lanier reflects on breaking Chris Lofton’s 3-point record at Tennessee

Chaz Lanier secured his spot in the Tennessee basketball history books by becoming the new leader of 3-pointers in a season at UT.

Lanier made 4 3-pointers for Tennessee in the second-round win over UCLA, sending the Volunteers to the Sweet 16. Lanier now has 120 on the season, putting him over Vol great Chris Lofton’s total of 118 in 2007-08.

“It’s a blessing to be in my position,” Lanier said after the game. “I want to give all the glory to God because without Him I wouldn’t be here.”

Lofton was on hand to watch Lanier break the record in Lexington.

“I haven’t got to talk to C.Lo, yet, but hopefully I get to see him today,” Lanier said. “It’s just a blessing. I want to shout out my teammates as well. They’re always setting good screens and passing the ball on the money for me. So without them, I wouldn’t be making the shots.”

Lanier and the Vols will learn their Sweet 16 opponent on Sunday. Rick Barnes’ team will play either Illinois or Kentucky in Indianapolis.

Blessed to be able to leave my mark on Tennessee Basketball… Thank you all for the support!! Let’s keep building!!#VOLS @Vol_Hoops https://t.co/9tWHUoxXMk

— CHAZ LANIER (@Swaggychaz) March 23, 2025

Andrew Olson

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