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Clash at Thompson-Boling Arena: Tennessee Volunteers Face Wofford Terriers

As the Tennessee Volunteers gear up to host the Wofford Terriers at Thompson-Boling Arena, fans can expect an intense matchup. The Volunteers have been showcasing a strong performance trend, coming off a decisive 80-70 victory against the Wisconsin Badgers. In that game, they demonstrated their offensive prowess by maintaining a field goal percentage of 50 and excelling at free throws with an impressive 83 percent success rate.


Dec 12, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) dunks the ball against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Food City Center at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

The team's ability to control the paint was evident as they scored 42 points in that area and outrebounded their opponents with a total of 35 rebounds. Their defensive efforts were also notable, with three blocks and steals each, contributing to their ten-point margin win.


In another recent game against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, the Volunteers continued their winning ways with another score of 80-42. Their defensive game was particularly dominant; they recorded eight blocks and seven steals while holding their opponents to just under 28 percent shooting from the field. The team's rebounding was formidable as well, grabbing a total of 42 rebounds.


The upcoming game is set in Knoxville's own Thompson-Boling Arena—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could play into the Volunteers' hands as they seek to capitalize on home-court advantage.


Fans should look forward to seeing whether Tennessee can maintain its high two-point field goal percentage which has been hovering around an efficient rate above fifty percent in recent games. Additionally, keeping turnovers low will be crucial for maintaining control against Wofford Terriers.


The scheduled tip-off is on November 14th at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Supporters can catch all the action live on SEC Network+ from anywhere with internet access.

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