Game Information- How to Watch and listen

• Date: January 28th
• Time: 7 PM
• Location: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: Hulu, YoutubeTV, Fubo, Sling, ESPN app on smartphones, smart TVs, and laptops
• Radio coverage:

UKSportsNetwork: Tune into the game via radio for those on the move or preferring to listen to Tom Leach and Jack Givens:

• Audio streaming online at WLAP, WSGS
• Also catch live coverage of the game through the UK Sports Network on ukathletics.com or one of the following radio stations:
• Lexington, KY: 98.1 FM / 630 WLAP
• London, KY: 103.9 FM WWEL
• Louisville, KY: 840 AM WHAS
• Madisonville, KY: 93.9 FM WKTG
• Hazard/Pikeville, KY: 101.1 WSGS

Kentucky Team Stats

• Points/Game: 88.1 (#3 nationally)
• Rebounds/Game: 40.8 (#8 nationally)
• Assists/Game: 18.3 (#7 nationally)
• Three-Point Percentage: 36.9% (#48 nationally)

Tennessee Team Stats

• Points Allowed/Game: 58.4 (#2 nationally)
• Rebounds Allowed/Game: 31.2 (#29 nationally)
• Opponent Three-Point Percentage: 25.4% (#1 nationally)
• Blocks/Game: 5.2 (#22 nationally)

Keys to the game for the Wildcats

1. Win the Rebounding Battle

Kentucky excels at rebounding, ranking 8th nationally with 40.8 boards per game. However, Tennessee is also strong on the glass, especially with offensive rebounds (37.5% offensive rebounding rate, 9th in the country). To win, Kentucky must dominate both ends of the floor and limit Tennessee’s second-chance opportunities, probably without Andrew Carr.

2. Efficient Three-Point Shooting

Tennessee’s defense is suffocating beyond the arc, holding opponents to just 25.4% shooting (best in the nation). Kentucky will need to rely on their shooters, particularly a slumping Koby Brea and new stetch four Trent Noah to knock down key threes and stretch the Volunteers’ defense.

Prediction

While Kentucky boasts one of the best offenses in the nation, Tennessee’s defense at home is unmatched. Mark Pope’s squad has the talent to compete, but their 1-3 record in true road games raises concerns about their ability to perform in a hostile environment like Thompson-Boling Arena.

Final Score Prediction:

• Tennessee 72, Kentucky 60

Stay tuned for updates, live coverage, and postgame analysis of this marquee SEC clash. Let’s see if Kentucky can secure a signature road win.