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.

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.