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Can the Tennessee Volunteers Maintain Their Dominance at Colonial Life Arena?

As the Tennessee Volunteers prepare to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance streak. The Volunteers have been showcasing a robust game, with their recent victory over Texas A&M Aggies by a significant margin of 86-51 being a testament to their prowess on the court.


Feb 18, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Uros Plavsic (33) hands the ball to a referee after being called for a foul during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

The statistics from past games paint a picture of dominance for Tennessee. In their encounter with the Aggies, they managed an outstanding 60 percent success rate in two-point attempts and maintained an overall field goal percentage of 52 percent. Their free throw percentage stood firm at 72 percent, indicating reliability in scoring from the line.


Moreover, Tennessee's defensive game has been equally formidable. They've consistently out-rebounded their opponents and have shown great efficiency in converting turnovers into points. Against Vanderbilt Commodores, for example, they turned this advantage into an overwhelming 33 points off turnovers.


The upcoming match is set to be another display of Tennessee's balanced attack and solid defense as they take on South Carolina away from home. The venue might pose challenges; however, given their recent form—including a strong win against Missouri Tigers where they overturned a halftime deficit—it seems that playing away does not faze them.


Fans can look forward to another exciting game as Tennessee aims to extend its winning momentum while keeping up with statistical trends that have made them one of the teams to watch this season.


Catch all the action live on March 6th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time at Columbia's Colonial Life Arena or tune into ESPN2 for broadcast coverage.

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