KNOXVILLE, TN – The #5 Tennessee Volunteers basketball team is set to take on the LSU Tigers in a late-night clash on Wednesday, February 26th.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM CT at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Volunteers, who are currently ranked #5 in the latest AP Poll, enter the game with a 22-4 overall record and a 11-2 mark in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. Tennessee is coming off a 77-64 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, February 22nd.
The Tigers, who are unranked, enter the game with a 17-9 overall record and a 8-5 mark in SEC play. LSU is coming off a 79-67 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, February 22nd.
The matchup between Tennessee and LSU promises to be an exciting and highly competitive game. The Volunteers are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 73-66 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats on February 8th, which snapped their five-game winning streak.
Tennessee has been led this season by senior guard Jordan Bowden, who is averaging 13.4 points per game. The Volunteers also boast a strong defensive unit, which is ranked #2 in the nation in terms of scoring defense.
LSU, meanwhile, will be looking to get back on track after losing two of their last three games. The Tigers have been led this season by sophomore guard Javonte Smart, who is averaging 12.1 points per game.
The Tigers also boast a strong rebounding unit, which is ranked #2 in the SEC in terms of rebounding margin. LSU will look to use its rebounding advantage to control the tempo of the game and limit Tennessee’s scoring opportunities.
The game between Tennessee and LSU will be televised nationally on ESPN, with Bob Wischusen and Dick Vitale providing commentary. Fans can also stream the game online through the ESPN app or on various streaming platforms such as Hulu, Sling, and YouTube TV.
Tennessee and LSU have a long and storied history in basketball, with the two teams having met 64 times previously. The Volunteers hold a 34-30 advantage in the all-time series, but the Tigers have won two of the last three meetings between the two teams.
The late-night clash between Tennessee and LSU promises to be an exciting and highly competitive game. With both teams looking to improve their standing in the SEC, fans can expect a hard-fought and intense contest.
_Game Details:_
– Date: Wednesday, February 26th
– Time: 8:00 PM CT
– Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
– TV: ESPN
– Streaming: ESPN app, Hulu, Sling, YouTube TV
– Odds: Tennessee -6.5, Over/Under 135.5
_Tennessee Volunteers:_
– Record: 22-4 overall, 11-2 SEC
– Last game: W 77-64 vs. Vanderbilt
– Leading scorer: Jordan Bowden (13.4 ppg)
_LSU Tigers:_
– Record: 17-9 overall, 8-5 SEC
– Last game: L 79-67 vs. Arkansas
– Leading scorer: Javonte Smart (12.1 ppg)
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