Tennessee returns to Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday night for its SEC home opener against Mississippi State. Two of the nation’s top defenses in the country collide in what’s likely to be a low scoring battle.
The Vols are coming off a come from behind win at Ole Miss to open SEC play while Mississippi State is losers of two straight following its 11-0 start to the season.
Here’s everything you need to know about Tennessee’s Wednesday night matchup against Mississippi State.
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How to Watch – No. 8 Tennessee (11-2, 1-0 SEC) vs. Mississippi State (11-2, 0-1 SEC)
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT
- Location: Thompson-Boling Arena
- TV: ESPNU. PxP: Tom Hart, CC: Dane Bradshaw
- Online Streaming: Watch ESPN
- Radio (Knoxville): The Vol Network/The Vol Network App
Team Statistics (via ESPN)
Odds and Statistics
Odds up to date as of 01/02 at 10 a.m. ET.
- Spread: Tennessee -9.5 (-110), Ole Miss +9.5 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 123 (-110)
Probable Starters (via UT Sports)
Stat Leaders
Tennessee:
- Points: Santiago Vescovi – 12.7 PPG, 36.9 FG%, 33 3PT%
- Rebounds: Jonas Aidoo – 5.8 RPG
- Assists: Santiago Vescovi – 3.5 APG, 1.9 TOPG, 33.1 MPG
Mississippi State:
- Points: Tolu Smith — 14.8 PPG, 59.3 FG%, 43 FT%
- Rebounds: Tolu Smith — 8.5 RPG
- Assists: Dashawn Davis — 2.9 APG, 1.8 TOPG, 25.6 MPG
