How to Watch Tennessee Volunteers vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns: Live Stream or on TV
The No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers (23-10) face off against the No. 13 Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (26-7) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, starting at 9:40 PM.
Tennessee lost its previous game to Missouri, 79-71, on Friday. Santiago Vescovi starred with 17 points, plus three rebounds and two assists. In its most recent game, Louisiana beat South Alabama on Monday, 71-66. Themus Fulks scored a team-high 23 points (and contributed three assists and zero boards).
When is Tennessee vs. Louisiana and when does it start?
This game between the Volunteers and Ragin’ Cajuns is set to start on Thursday, March 16, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 9:40 PM ET.
Where to Watch Tennessee vs. Louisiana
The Volunteers and Ragin’ Cajuns will hit the hardwood at Amway Center for this matchup on March 16, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Game Preview
Tennessee Stats, Odds & Insights
Tennessee has a +454 scoring differential, topping opponents by 13.8 points per game. It is putting up 71.8 points per game to rank 181st in college basketball and is allowing 58.0 per outing to rank third in college basketball.
The Volunteers put up just 2.0 more points than the Ragin’ Cajuns give up (69.8).
Tennessee makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (133rd in college basketball), 2.0 more than its opponents (5.8).
The Volunteers are posting 76.7 points per game this season in home games, which is 9.6 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (67.1).
Tennessee’s offense has been less productive over its last 10 games, scoring 70.6 points a contest compared to the 71.8 it has averaged this season.
Louisiana Stats, Odds & Insights
Louisiana has a +271 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.2 points per game. It is putting up 78.0 points per game, 38th in college basketball, and is allowing 69.8 per contest to rank 165th in college basketball.
The Ragin’ Cajuns average 78.0 points, 20.0 more than the Volunteers allow.
Louisiana hits 7.1 three-pointers per game (216th in college basketball) while shooting 37.8% from deep (22nd in college basketball). It is making 1.2 more threes than its opponents, who drain 5.9 per game at 34.1%.
In 2022-23 the Ragin’ Cajuns are scoring 10.5 more points per game at home (83.3) than away (72.8).
Over its previous 10 games, Louisiana is compiling 72.6 points per game, compared to its season average of 78.0.
Volunteers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Vescovi | 30 | 12.9 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| Zakai Zeigler | 30 | 10.7 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Olivier Nkamhoua | 33 | 10.6 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Josiah-Jordan James | 21 | 10.2 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Julian Phillips | 29 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Ragin’ Cajuns Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Brown | 32 | 19.4 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Greg Williams Jr. | 33 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Terence Lewis II | 33 | 11.0 | 7.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Themus Fulks | 33 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 5.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Kentrell Garnett | 33 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
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