Auburn vs Tennessee Game Preview
The fourth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (21-6) and the No. 11 Auburn Tigers (21-6) square off on February 28 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Keep reading this article for more basketball analysis about this matchup.
Auburn Analysis: Dalton Knecht is leading this team
Dalton Knecht, a senior guard, gives the Volunteers energy. In his first season at Tennessee, the transfer from Northern Colorado has started all 27 games. He is averaging 20.1 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in 29.5 minutes of play. He just finished with a 24-point and 7-rebound performance in an 86-51 victory over Texas A&M. On February 20, he scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to record a double-double against Missouri. Jonas Aidoo, a junior forward, has also been on fire lately. With 18 points and 14 rebounds in the victory over Texas A&M on Saturday, he recorded a double-double.
Tennessee Analysis: Currently won 4 games in a row
Following a devastating defeat on February 10, the Volunteers (11-3 SEC record) have won 4 consecutive matches. Their most recent win, 86-51, came as payback against Texas A&M. They rank among the top 10 teams in the country. Although currently slated for a #2 seed, Tennessee is poised to snag a #1 seed. The Volunteers’ defense, for whatever reason, is competitive with Auburn’s. At 38.0%, they permit the 2nd-lowest shooting percentage in the country. Tennessee’s opponents score 66.6 points on average, but only 59.7 in Knoxville. It’s a problem because they let opponents 21.0 free throw attempts every game. But Tennessee also stops opponents from shooting 30.7% from outside the arc. They are +2.8 in turnovers and +4.2 in rebounding.
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Auburn Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Information
- Date: 02/28/2024
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN.
- How to Watch Auburn vs Tennessee: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
