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Kentucky and Tennessee Set for Sweet 16 SEC Rivalry Clash Tonight

The Wildcats and Volunteers face off at 7:39 PM ET in Indianapolis, with Tennessee favored despite two regular-season losses to Kentucky.

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Zakai Zeigler-led Tennessee is favored over Kentucky despite losing both regular-season matchups to the Wildcats.
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Overview

  • The No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats and No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers meet in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, marking their third matchup this season.
  • Kentucky won both regular-season games against Tennessee, leveraging strong defensive performances to limit the Volunteers' shooting effectiveness.
  • Tennessee enters the game as the betting favorite, bolstered by standout player Chaz Lanier, who has excelled in the tournament with 29 and 20 points in earlier rounds.
  • Kentucky's Otega Oweh has been a key contributor in the tournament, with notable performances including 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists against Troy.
  • The winner of tonight's game will advance to the Elite Eight to face either No. 1 Houston or No. 4 Purdue, adding significant stakes to this SEC rivalry showdown.