Date & Time: February 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
Channel: ESPN
How to Watch:
Television & Streaming
ESPN: This game will be broadcast live on ESPN. Here are your options to watch:
Cable/Satellite: Check your local listings, ESPN is usually part of basic sports packages.
Streaming Services:
Hulu + Live TV:Offers ESPN in its channel lineup.
ESPN+: If you're an ESPN+ subscriber, you can watch the game directly through the service.YouTube TV: Includes ESPN in its core package.
Sling TV: Their Orange plan includes ESPN.
FuboTV: Another option for streaming ESPN, with a focus on sports coverage.
Radio Coverage
UK Sports Network:For those who prefer the radio experience:
Online: Stream live at wsgs.com or through iHeartRadio's WLAP station.
FM Radio Stations:
Lexington, KY: 98.1 FM / 630 WLAP
London, KY:103.9 FM WWEL
Louisville, KY:840 AM WHAS
Madisonville, KY: 93.9 FM WKTG
Hazard/Pikeville, KY: 101.1 WSGS
Game Preview: Kentucky vs. Tennessee
This Tuesday night at Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Tennessee Volunteers in what promises to be an electrifying SEC showdown. With Kentucky boasting a potent offense averaging 86.7 points per game—ranked third nationally—the Cats come into this matchup with serious firepower. The efficient shooting is evident with an effective field goal percentage of 56.5% (ranked 14th) and a robust rebounding effort, grabbing 40.2 boards per game (9th in the nation). The Cats dish out 17.9 assists per game, ranking them eighth, which highlights a unselfish team style of play.
However, Kentucky’s defense has room for improvement, allowing 76.6 points per game (ranked a lowly 282nd), and their average score margin sits at +10.2. On the flip side, Tennessee’s numbers tell a different story.
The Volunteers have a more measured offensive output at 74.8 points per game, but their defense is top-notch—holding opponents to just 59.3 points per game, which ranks them second nationally. With a score margin of +15.5 and a stingy defensive performance, Tennessee has shown that they can slow down even the most explosive offenses though Kentucky did score the most points allowed by them in Knoxville.
The Volunteers’ discipline on the defensive end is further evidenced by their opponent effective FG% of 42.3 (ranked first) and an opponent turnover rate that forces errors at a clip. Offensively, while they don’t put up the same numbers as Kentucky in the paint, their methodical approach—coupled with a strong first-half defensive performance—can make for a fascinating contrast.
Key matchups to watch include Kentucky’s dynamic backcourt, led by standout guard Otega Oweh, whose scoring ability and playmaking will be crucial against Tennessee’s stout perimeter defense. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s explosive second-half scoring (an impressive 46.3 points per game, ranked second) will be put to the test by a Tennessee team that excels in controlling the tempo and limiting second-half production.
Final Thoughts
As Kentucky prepares to square off against Tennessee, expect a battle of contrasting styles again. Will the Vols shoot as many 3's as their first matchup? The Wildcats’ fast-paced, high-scoring offense will look to overcome their defensive vulnerabilities, while the Volunteers aim to leverage their elite defensive efficiency to disrupt Kentucky’s rhythm. With both teams boasting impressive strengths, this game promises to be a thrilling display of SEC basketball at its finest.
Don’t miss a minute of the action—tune in on February 11 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN or through your preferred streaming service. Get ready for a showdown that could shape the rest of the season!