It’s a top-15 clash Wednesday night in Knoxville as Rick Barnes’ #4 Tennessee Volunteers welcome #15 Mizzou to Thompson-Boling arena.
The Volunteers are 18-4, with all four losses coming to conference foes. Four Volunteers average double figures in scoring, led by standout Chaz Lanier. He’s averaging about 18 points a game. Tennessee has the nation’s third-leading defense, giving up just 58.6 points a game.
Dennis Gates’ Missouri Tigers are red-hot, winning six of their last seven. The 17-4 Tigers whipped #14 Mississippi State by 27 points on Saturday. Mizzou’s Caleb Grill has also been hot, averaging 21 points in his last three games against ranked opponents.
You can hear tonight’s game on the Central Bank Tiger Radio Network from Learfield on Zimmer sister stations KCMQ (FM 96.7) and on KTGR (FM 100.5 and AM 1580). Mike Kelly and Chris Gervino have the call from Knoxville. Tipoff is set for 6 pm, with a 5:30 pregame show.
