Tennessee Volunteers to Face Kentucky Wildcats in Border Battle

Game Details

The No. 8 Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to take on No. 12 Kentucky in a border battle at Food City Center on Tuesday night. The game, which will be the Volunteers’ fourth consecutive home contest against a ranked SEC foe, is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on ESPN, with Karl Ravech, Jimmy Dykes, and Molly McGrath providing the commentary. Those who prefer to listen live can tune in to their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp describe the action.

Recent Performance

In their most recent game, Tennessee came close to upsetting the No. 1 team in the nation but ultimately fell to Auburn by a score of 53-51. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler led the Volunteers with 14 points in a hard-fought defensive battle.

Key Matchup Info

– Tennessee leads the series against Kentucky with 78 victories, the most by any team.
– Coach Rick Barnes has led Tennessee to 11 wins over Kentucky during his tenure, including a 10-6 record against ranked Wildcats.
– Tennessee is known for its strong defense, ranking first nationally in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency.
– The Volunteers have a history of performing well against ranked teams, with 24 AP top-25 wins in the past four years.

Notable Statistics

– Zakai Zeigler is on track to achieve a significant milestone, needing just three points to become the second player in SEC history with 1,300 points, 600 assists, and 200 steals.
– Tennessee has a dominant home record, boasting a .907 winning percentage over the last five seasons.
– The Volunteers have a strong presence in the AP Poll, with Coach Rick Barnes leading the team to a 168-55 record in ranked games.