Auburn Tigers Set to Clash with Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena

As the Auburn Tigers prepare to face off against the Tennessee Volunteers, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Tigers have been showing a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings, which will undoubtedly influence their approach to the upcoming game.

In their last game against the Kentucky Wildcats, despite a valiant effort, the Tigers fell short with 59 points compared to the Wildcats' 70. Their shooting from beyond the arc was particularly concerning, as they only managed an 18 percent success rate on three-point attempts. However, they did show resilience on defense with five blocks and eight steals.

The previous game painted a different picture; an explosive offense led them to triumph over the South Carolina Gamecocks with an impressive 101 points. Their field goal percentage was sky-high at 61 percent and even more impressive from three-point land where they shot 60 percent. This performance also showcased their ability to share the ball effectively, racking up 22 assists while maintaining control of turnovers.

However, consistency is key for Auburn as evidenced by their performance against Florida Gators where they scored only 65 points and struggled with turnovers (15), which contributed significantly to their loss.

The upcoming match in Knoxville will test Auburn's ability to bounce back and find stability in both offense and defense. Playing away from home could add pressure but also serve as motivation for them to tighten up defensively and improve ball movement that has seen highs and lows throughout these past games.

Fans can tune into this highly anticipated matchup on February 29th at midnight Eastern Time on ESPN2 or catch it live if traveling is in your plans. The atmosphere at Thompson-Boling Arena is sure to be electric as these two teams battle it out on court – it's a game you won't want to miss!