NEWSLETTER
The Tennessee Volunteers (22-9, 11-7 SEC) will host the Ole Miss Rebels (12-20, 3-15 SEC) after winning three straight home games.
In its most recent game, Tennessee fell to Auburn on Saturday, 79-70. Its leading scorer was Santiago Vescovi with 21 points. Ole Miss was victorious in its previous game against South Carolina, 67-61, on Wednesday. Amaree Abram led the way with 20 points, plus three boards and three assists.
When is Tennessee vs. Ole Miss and when does it start?
This matchup between the Volunteers and Rebels is set to start on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 3:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Tennessee vs. Ole Miss
The Volunteers and Rebels will hit the court at Bridgestone Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SECN.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Ole Miss Rebels Game Preview
Tennessee Stats, Odds & Insights
Tennessee outscores opponents by 14.4 points per game (scoring 71.9 per game to rank 180th in college basketball while giving up 57.5 per outing to rank third in college basketball) and has a +447 scoring differential overall.
The 71.9 points the Volunteers average are only 2.9 more than the Rebels concede.
Tennessee knocks down 7.6 three-pointers per game (161st in college basketball) while shooting 32.6% from deep (269th in college basketball). It is making 2.0 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 5.6 per game while shooting 25.6%.
The Volunteers are scoring 76.7 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, they are averaging 67.1 points per contest.
On offense, Tennessee has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 66.5 points per contest over that span compared to the 71.9 it has racked up over the course of this season.
Ole Miss Stats, Odds & Insights
Ole Miss is being outscored by 1.1 points per game, with a -37 scoring differential overall. It puts up 67.9 points per game (279th in college basketball), and gives up 69.0 per outing (143rd in college basketball).
The Rebels’ 67.9 points per game are 10.4 more than the Volunteers allow.
Ole Miss makes 6.1 three-pointers per game (314th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.5 on average.
The Rebels are putting up more points at home (69.4 per game) than away (65.9).
Over its past 10 games, Ole Miss is averaging 69.6 points per game, 1.7 more than its season average (67.9).
Volunteers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Vescovi | 28 | 12.7 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| Zakai Zeigler | 30 | 10.7 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Olivier Nkamhoua | 31 | 10.6 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Josiah-Jordan James | 19 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Julian Phillips | 27 | 9.0 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Rebels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Murrell | 29 | 14.5 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Jaemyn Brakefield | 32 | 11.1 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Daeshun Ruffin | 11 | 9.5 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Amaree Abram | 32 | 8.1 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Myles Burns | 32 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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