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Volunteers March into Razorbacks' Den at Bud Walton Arena

As the Tennessee Volunteers prepare to face the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Volunteers have been showing a strong performance in their past games, with notable statistics that should carry over into this upcoming challenge.


Feb 28, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; General view during Tennessee Volunteers players introductions before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against Tarleton State, the Volunteers secured a comfortable victory with 65 points against 46. Their defensive prowess was on display as they managed six blocks and limited turnovers to just eight. Moreover, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring 15 points off them and showed efficiency from the free-throw line with a solid 77 percent completion rate.


The previous away game for Tennessee was also victorious against North Carolina State where they scored an impressive 79 points. They demonstrated excellent ball distribution with 22 assists and maintained discipline by not giving away any team turnovers. Their three-point shooting was particularly effective at an impressive rate of 44 percent.


Feb 28, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) moves the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Nick Smith Jr. (3) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Against Georgia Southern, Tennessee's dominance continued as they racked up 74 points while showcasing aggressive defense with seven blocks and twelve steals. They also excelled in converting offensive rebounds into second-chance points, tallying up eleven in that category.


Heading into Arkansas territory will test the Volunteers' resilience and ability to maintain these trends outside of home comfort. The venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play a role in influencing game dynamics; however, Tennessee's recent performances suggest that they are more than capable of handling pressure situations.


Feb 28, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Santiago Vescovi (25) goes to the basket against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action from this highly anticipated encounter on February 15th at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville or tune into ESPN2 channel 209 for national broadcast coverage starting at 02:00 AM UTC (February 14th).

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