Tennessee Volunteers vs UNC Asheville Start Time Moved Up
KNOXVILLE, TN – The start time for the Tennessee Volunteers’ upcoming game against UNC Asheville has been moved up, the university announced today.
The game, which was originally scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, will now start at 4:00 PM ET. The change in start time is due to the threat of inclement weather in the Knoxville area, with forecasts calling for heavy rain and thunderstorms in the evening.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for our fans, but we want to ensure that everyone can safely attend and enjoy the game,” said Tennessee athletic director, Danny White. “We’re excited to host UNC Asheville and look forward to a great game.”
The Volunteers are coming off a strong start to the season, with wins over several top-ranked opponents. They will be looking to continue their winning ways against UNC Asheville, which has also gotten off to a strong start this season.
Tennessee head coach, Rick Barnes, said that his team is looking forward to the challenge of playing UNC Asheville. “They’re a well-coached team with some talented players,” he said. “We’ll need to be at our best to come out on top.”
The game against UNC Asheville will be the Volunteers’ final non-conference game of the season before they begin SEC play. Tennessee is currently ranked in the top 10 in the country and is looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season.
Fans who have already purchased tickets to the game will not need to take any action, as their tickets will still be valid for the 4:00 PM ET start time. However, fans who were planning to attend the game and had not yet purchased tickets are encouraged to do so as soon as possible, as the earlier start time may impact parking and traffic in the area.
The Tennessee Volunteers’ game against UNC Asheville will be broadcast on the SEC Network, with Dave Neal and Daymeon Fishback calling the action. Fans can also listen to the game on the Vol Network, with Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp providing the play-by-play and analysis.
In addition to the change in start time, the university also announced that it will be offering a special promotion for fans who attend the game. The first 1,000 fans to arrive at Thompson-Boling Arena will receive a free Tennessee Volunteers t-shirt.
“We’re excited to offer this promotion to our fans,” said White. “We appreciate their support and look forward to seeing them at the game on Wednesday.”
The Tennessee Volunteers’ game against UNC Asheville is shaping up to be a exciting matchup, and fans are encouraged to arrive early to soak in the pre-game atmosphere. With the earlier start time, fans will want to make sure to plan their day accordingly to ensure they don’t miss any of the action.
As the Volunteers look to continue their winning ways, they will be relying on their strong team defense and balanced offense to lead the way. With several talented players on the roster, including guards Santiago Vescovi and Zakai Zeigler, and forwards Olivier Nkamhoua and Jonas Aidoo, Tennessee has the depth and talent to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season.
The game against UNC Asheville will be a great opportunity for the Volunteers to fine-tune their game and prepare for the challenges of SEC play. With the earlier start time, fans will want to make sure to arrive at Thompson-Boling Arena early to catch all the action.
Leave a Reply