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Vols Upset Alert: Tennessee Dares to Challenge Top 19 Vanderbilt
21 Feb
Summary
- Tennessee aims for fourth consecutive win against No. 19 Vanderbilt.
- Nate Ament leads Volunteers with 22+ points in seven of his last 10.
- Tennessee's strong rebounding contrasts with Vanderbilt's weakness.
The Tennessee Volunteers are building momentum in the SEC with three consecutive wins leading into a matchup against No. 19 Vanderbilt. The Commodores, however, have struggled recently, losing two of their last four games. The SEC standings are tight, making every remaining game critical for both teams.
Tennessee's offense has been powered by Nate Ament, who has scored 22 or more points in seven of his last 10 appearances. He also leads the team in rebounds, averaging 6.4 per game. Vanderbilt's defense faces a considerable challenge in containing Ament and Tennessee's strong interior attack.
The Volunteers possess a significant advantage in rebounding, ranking second nationally in securing available boards. This contrasts sharply with Vanderbilt, which ranks outside the top 100 in rebounding metrics. Tennessee's superior rebounding and effective interior offense position them well to potentially upset Vanderbilt.
