The Kentucky Wildcats are heading to the Sweet 16 for a highly anticipated matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers. This all-SEC showdown will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, March 28th, with a tip-off time of 7:39 PM ET. The game will be broadcast live on CBS.
How They Got Here
Kentucky Wildcats: The Wildcats have been rolling through the Midwest bracket, dispatching Troy with a decisive 76-57 victory and following it up with a hard-fought 84-75 win over Illinois. Despite being the No. 3 seed, Kentucky comes in as a 4-point underdog against the No. 2 seed Tennessee.
Tennessee Volunteers: Tennessee has also impressed in their tournament run, taking down Wofford 77-62 before knocking off UCLA 67-58. The Volunteers have looked formidable, but they’re facing a Kentucky team that’s already beaten them twice this season.
Season Series
Kentucky holds a 2-0 record against Tennessee this year, including a 75-64 win in their most recent meeting in Knoxville. The Wildcats have had the Volunteers' number all season, but beating a quality team three times is always a tough task.
What’s at Stake
This matchup is part of the first session of the night, followed by the clash between No. 1 seed Houston and No. 4 seed Purdue. All top four seeds have advanced to the Sweet 16 in the Midwest bracket, making this one of the most stacked regions of the tournament.
How to Watch
- Matchup: Kentucky Wildcats (No. 3) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (No. 2)
- Date: Friday, March 28th
- Time: 7:39 PM ET
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV Channel: CBS
Streaming Services:
Hulu + Live TV
YouTube TV
Sling TV
Fubo TV
Paramount+
If you live in an area without great internet, check for a digital antenna that can pick up broadcasts from local TV stations over the air.
If all else fails, head to your local radio:
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
Can Kentucky Make It 3-0 Against Tennessee?
The Wildcats are hoping to continue their dominance over the Volunteers and punch their ticket to the Elite Eight. Will their offense keep firing on all cylinders, or will Tennessee’s defense finally solve the Kentucky puzzle?
Be sure to tune in to CBS this Friday night for what promises to be another thrilling chapter in this SEC rivalry!