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Tennessee Volunteers to Battle Texas Longhorns at Spectrum Center Showdown

As the Tennessee Volunteers prepare to face off against the Texas Longhorns, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a riveting encounter at the Spectrum Center. The Volunteers, coming off a commanding victory in their previous game, have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with on the court.


Jan 28, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Marcus Carr (5) brings the ball up court against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against Saint Peter's Peacocks, Tennessee demonstrated exceptional offensive prowess. They scored an impressive 83 points with an efficient field goal percentage of fifty-one percent. Their three-point shooting was particularly notable at forty-six percent accuracy, sinking eleven from beyond the arc. This kind of sharpshooting will be crucial as they go up against Texas.


The Volunteers also dominated on defense and on the boards in their previous game. They racked up five blocks and thirty-nine personal rebounds while limiting turnovers to fifteen – a testament to their disciplined play and ball control.


Jan 28, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) goes to the basket against Texas Longhorns guard Arterio Morris (2) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Moreover, Tennessee's ability to distribute the ball was evident with nineteen assists, which helped them maintain an assist-to-turnover ratio above one. Their performance in generating second-chance points (fourteen) and capitalizing on points off turnovers (eight) could play pivotal roles in their upcoming matchup.


The venue itself may offer some advantage for Tennessee as they return to familiar territory at Spectrum Center where they recently celebrated success. Playing at home can often provide teams with extra motivation from supportive fans and familiarity with playing conditions.


Jan 28, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Marcus Carr (5) shoots the ball against Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

As both teams gear up for this clash, it is clear that if Tennessee can maintain their recent form – especially in shooting efficiency and rebounding – they will pose significant challenges for Texas Longhorns' defense.


Fans can catch this exciting game scheduled for March 23rd at 8:00 PM Eastern Time on CBS from the comfort of Spectrum Center or through broadcast networks for those cheering from home.

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