WATCH: Tennessee, Kentucky Players and Coaches Preview Sweet Sixteen Rivalry Game
2-seed Tennessee will battle 3-seed Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Friday night with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. The Volunteers will look for revenge after going 0-2 against the Wildcats in the regular season. Kentucky, on the other hand, is looking to sweep Tennessee and end the Vols’ season in […]
Everything Tennessee HC Rick Barnes Said The Day Before Sweet 16 Matchup Against Kentucky
Tennessee basketball is back in the Sweet 16 for the third straight season as they prepare to face Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday night. The Vols dropped both of their regular season matchups against Kentucky but have won nine out of 11 games since their loss to the Wildcats in Rupp […]
Everything Kentucky HC Mark Pope Said Ahead Of Sweet 16 Matchup Against Tennessee
Mark Pope is off to a strong start to his Kentucky coaching tenure after leading the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 in his first season back in Lexington. Kentucky faces off against Tennessee in the Sweet 16 on Friday night in Indianapolis for the third meeting between the two sides this season. The Wildcats took […]
Three Things To Watch For: Tennessee Basketball vs. Kentucky In Sweet 16
INDIANAPOLIS — Tennessee basketball is a day away from taking on rival Kentucky in the Sweet 16 in what’s one of the biggest games in program history. The Vols are trifling with their top rival for the third time this season as they look to advance to the Elite Eight for the second straight season and […]
By the Numbers: Tennessee Basketball’s Match-Up with Kentucky in the Sweet Sixteen
For the third-straight season, Tennessee will be playing in the Sweet Sixteen. But this will be the most unique Round of 16 game for the Vols in their program’s history. Tennessee is set to take on their biggest rival, the Kentucky Wildcats, for a chance to advance to the Elite Eight in the 2025 NCAA […]
What Happened In Tennessee Basketball’s Regular Season Losses Against Kentucky?
When Tennessee basketball collides with Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday night it’ll be the first time ever that the Vols and Wildcats meet in the NCAA Tournament. The border rivals have met in countless regular season and SEC Tournament matchups but this will be the first in the Big Dance. Kentucky […]
Kentucky Star Lamont Butler On Facing Tennessee: ‘We’re Going To Win That Game’
After an underwhelming first round of the NCAA Tournament, the SEC dominated in the Round of 32 with seven of its eight teams winning to advance to the Sweet 16. It’s the first time in NCAA Tournament that seven teams from the same conference have made the Sweet 16. Two of them will face off […]
Tipoff Time, Broadcast Details Set For Tennessee Versus Kentucky In NCAA Tournament
Tennessee basketball’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Kentucky will tip off at 7:39 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday night. Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas and Evan Washburn are on the call for both TBS and TruTV.. It’s the 242nd matchup between Tennessee and Kentucky on the hardwood but is the first ever […]
Tennessee Basketball Opens As Favorites In Sweet 16 Matchup Against Kentucky
Tennessee basketball opened as 4.5-point favorites against Kentucky in Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup in Indianapolis according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under opened at 145.5. KenPom predicts Tennessee to earn a 76-71 victory and gives the Vols a 65% chance to win. Here’s a look at the latest up-to-date odds from various sportsbooks: The Vols are […]
Tennessee Basketball’s Opponent Set For Sweet 16 Matchup In Midwest Region
Tennessee basketball’s opponent is set for its Sweet 16 matchup in Indianapolis on Friday night. The Vols will face off against Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium. The meeting will be the third between Tennessee and Kentucky this season with the Wildcats winning the two regular season matchups. Kentucky knocked off Tennessee 78-73 in Knoxville in […]