Knoxville, TN – The #4 Tennessee Volunteers basketball team is set to face off against the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi, in their final road test of the season.
The Vols, who have been one of the top teams in the country all season, are looking to finish the regular season strong and head into the SEC Tournament with momentum.
Tennessee, led by head coach Rick Barnes, has been impressive all season, with a 24-6 overall record and a 13-4 mark in the Southeastern Conference. The Vols have been led by a strong defense, which has held opponents to just 57.5 points per game, the best mark in the SEC.
The Vols have also been impressive on the road, with a 7-3 record in away games this season. However, they will face a tough test against the Rebels, who have been playing well at home, with a 12-3 record at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.
Ole Miss, led by head coach Kermit Davis, has been a surprise team in the SEC this season, with a 20-10 overall record and a 9-8 mark in conference play. The Rebels have been led by a strong offense, which has averaged 74.5 points per game, the third-best mark in the SEC.
The Rebels have also been impressive at home, with a 12-3 record at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. They have been led by a strong crowd, which has averaged over 7,000 fans per game, the fifth-best mark in the SEC.
Tennessee and Ole Miss have a long history, with the Vols holding a 73-44 advantage in the all-time series. However, the Rebels have been a thorn in the side of the Vols in recent years, with Ole Miss winning three of the last five meetings between the two teams.
The Vols will be looking to finish the regular season strong and head into the SEC Tournament with momentum. They will be led by a strong group of players, including Santiago Vescovi, who has been one of the top players in the SEC this season, averaging 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
The Rebels will be looking to pull off an upset and finish the regular season on a high note. They will be led by a strong group of players, including Matthew Murrell, who has been one of the top players in the SEC this season, averaging 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
The game between Tennessee and Ole Miss is set to tip off at 6:00 PM CT on Wednesday, March 6, at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and will also be available on the ESPN app.
*Tennessee Vols Basketball:*
– _Record:_ 24-6 overall, 13-4 SEC
– _Ranking:_ #4 AP Poll, #4 Coaches Poll
– _Leading scorer:_ Santiago Vescovi (13.4 points per game)
– _Leading rebounder:_ Olivier Nkamhoua (6.3 rebounds per game)
*Ole Miss Rebels Basketball:*
– _Record:_ 20-10 overall, 9-8 SEC
– _Ranking:_ NR AP Poll, NR Coaches Poll
– _Leading scorer:_ Matthew Murrell (14.5 points per game)
– _Leading rebounder:_ Jayveous McKinnis (6.8 rebounds per game)
*Series History:*
– _All-time series:_ Tennessee leads 73-44
– _Recent meetings:_ Ole Miss has won three of the last five meetings between the two teams.
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