Can Tennessee Volunteers Maintain Their Dominance at Thompson-Boling Arena Against Auburn Tigers?

As the Tennessee Volunteers gear up to host the Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Volunteers have been on a tear recently, and their performance has been nothing short of dominant. With a recent victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores on February 17th, where they scored an impressive 88 points to Vanderbilt's 53, it's clear that the team is in top form.

The Volunteers' offense was firing on all cylinders during their last home game. They shot an astounding 48 percent from the field and an even more impressive 45 percent from beyond the arc. Their fast break points were through the roof with 25 points, showcasing their ability to capitalize on turnovers and transition quickly into offense.

Defensively, TENN was just as formidable. They forced a total of 19 turnovers against Vanderbilt and converted those into a staggering 33 points off turnovers. This level of defensive pressure will be crucial when facing Auburn Tigers.

In contrast to TENN's recent home game success, their away game against Texas A&M Aggies on February 11th showed some areas for improvement despite pulling off a win with a score of 69-85. The team only managed to shoot at a rate of 37 percent from the field and struggled from three-point range with just a 28 percent success rate.

However, it's important not to overlook Auburn Tigers' capabilities as they enter this matchup. While specific statistics for AUB are not provided here, any opponent in this competitive conference cannot be taken lightly.

Looking ahead to February 28th at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville at precisely seven o'clock in the evening Eastern Time (ET), fans should expect TENN’s players to leverage their home-court advantage fully. The energy within Thompson-Boling Arena is expected to be electric as fans rally behind their team in hopes of another commanding performance.

For those unable to attend in person, ESPN2 will broadcast this highly anticipated encounter nationally on channel number two hundred nine (209). As tip-off approaches, one thing is certain: if Tennessee can maintain its high-octane offense while clamping down defensively as they have shown capable of doing so far this season – especially during critical moments – then another victory could very well be within reach for these relentless Volunteers.