The Tennessee Volunteers are making waves in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 as the No. 6 seed with a record of 24-11. Their journey continues this Friday when they face off against the formidable No. 2 seed Iowa State, who boasts a 29-7 record.
The clash is set for a 10:10 p.m. EDT tipoff at the United Center in Chicago, and you can catch all the action on TBS/truTV.
As the game approaches, Iowa State holds a slight edge with a 60.6 percent chance of victory, according to ESPN's Matchup Predictor. Nolan Analytics is predicting a nail-biter, with the Cyclones projected to edge out Tennessee, 73-70.
The Volunteers have shown resilience, having knocked off No. 3 seed Virginia with a 79-72 victory in the second round. This followed a commanding 78-56 win over No. 11 seed Miami University in the first round. Both games were intense battles held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Under the seasoned guidance of Rick Barnes, now in his 11th season, Tennessee has consistently made its mark in the tournament, reaching the Sweet 16 in 2019 and each year from 2023 to 2026. With Barnes at the helm, the Vols are poised to give Iowa State a run for their money, aiming to continue their impressive tournament run.