The No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats (24-11) and No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (29-7) will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated Sweet 16 showdown on Friday.
Tennessee punched its ticket to this round with a methodical 67-58 victory over UCLA. The Volunteers took control early, carrying a 32-25 lead into halftime and maintaining their edge throughout the second half. They were efficient offensively, knocking down 42.9% of their shots from the field, an impressive 50% from beyond the arc, and 87.5% at the free-throw line.
Meanwhile, Kentucky earned its spot with an 84-75 win over Illinois. The Wildcats held a slim 37-32 advantage at the break but turned up the heat in the second half, pouring in 47 points to secure the victory. Kentucky shot 47.1% from the field, hit 38.1% of its three-point attempts, and converted 60% from the charity stripe.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Tennessee Volunteers vs the Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats: Date and tip-off time
The Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 7:39 pm ET/4:39 pm PT at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Date | Friday, March 28, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 7:39 pm ET/4:39 pm PT |
Venue | Lucas Oil Stadium |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
How to watch Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Volunteers and the Wildcats on:
- TV Channel: TBS
- Streaming service: Sling TV
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Tennessee Volunteers team news & key performers
On the other side, Tennessee's offense is spearheaded by Chaz Lanier, who averages 18.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Zakai Zeigler (13.7 PPG, 7.4 APG) and Jordan Gainey (11.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG) provide additional firepower, while Igor Milicic Jr. (9.7 PPG, 6.8 RPG), Felix Okpara, Cade Phillips, Jahmai Mashack, and Darlinstone Dubar must rise to the occasion to keep Rick Barnes’ squad rolling.
Kentucky Wildcats news & key performers
Otega Oweh leads the Wildcats' offensive charge, averaging 16.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest. He’s complemented by a strong supporting cast, including Lamont Butler (11.1 PPG, 4.3 APG), Koby Brea (11.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG), Jaxson Robinson (13.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG), Andrew Carr (10.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG), and Amari Williams (10.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG). Mark Pope also relies on key minutes from Brandon Garrison, Ansley Almonor, Kerr Kriisa, and Collin Chandler.