Tennessee and Ohio State Set for NCAA Tournament Showdown in Columbus

The Volunteers and Buckeyes face off Sunday night with a Sweet 16 berth on the line in a closely matched second-round game.

No. 5 seed Tennessee Volunteers (23-9) will play No. 4 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (26-6) at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Tennessee enters the game after a dominant 101-66 first-round victory over South Florida, setting a program record with 16 three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game.
Ohio State advanced with a 71-51 win over Montana State, showcasing strong defense by forcing 26 turnovers and shooting 50.9% from the field.
Tennessee’s high-scoring offense, averaging 87.6 points per game this season, contrasts with Ohio State’s focus on defense and balanced scoring.
Betting odds slightly favor Tennessee with a -1 spread, but expert predictions are divided, highlighting the competitive nature of this matchup.