Tennessee Volunteers to Host Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Thompson-Boling Arena

As the Tennessee Volunteers gear up to face the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Thompson-Boling Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Volunteers have been showing a dominant performance on their home court, and this upcoming game is expected to be no different.

In their recent clash against Alcorn State Braves on December 4th, the Volunteers displayed an offensive masterclass, racking up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 52 and an impressive three-point percentage of 33. Their defense was equally formidable; they stole the ball 13 times and blocked five shots. With such a comprehensive victory, it's clear that Tennessee has set a high standard for themselves.

The team's ability to control the game was evident in their assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.45 against Alcorn State Braves – showcasing not just skill but also strategic gameplay. They dominated in points off turnovers with 36 points and second-chance points tallying up to 20.

Comparatively, in another recent game on December 1st against McNeese State Cowboys, although the scoreline was less explosive at 76-40 in favor of Tennessee, their defensive prowess shone through once again with ten steals and eight blocks. Their three-point shooting was particularly notable at nearly 38 percent.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Tennessee; they faced stiff competition from Kansas Jayhawks on November 26th in what can only be described as a defensive slugfest ending in a score of just 64-50 for Tennessee. Despite lower shooting percentages across the board compared to other games – field goals at roughly 42 percent and two-points attempts at around 39 percent – they managed to clinch victory through sheer determination and defensive grit.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels should not be underestimated though; any opponent has the potential for an upset if taken lightly. But given Tennessee's recent form—especially when playing under the roof of Thompson-Boling Arena—the odds are heavily stacked in favor of the home team.

The scheduled date for this highly anticipated matchup is December 8th at midnight EST (technically early morning). Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage on SEC Network channel number six hundred eleven or attend personally by heading over to Knoxville where both teams will battle it out within one of college basketball’s most electrifying atmospheres.