NCAA Tournament March Madness
#6 Tennessee
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Projected seed: 1
Tennessee's strong resume is bolstered by a solid mix of impressive victories against quality opponents and a formidable defensive record, which ranks among the best in the country. Wins against teams like Baylor and Texas showcase their ability to compete at a high level, while routing the likes of Gardner Webb and MTSU highlights their dominance over lesser competition. Their two narrow defeats against Florida and Vanderbilt show vulnerability but are balanced by quality wins and a favorable remaining schedule, allowing for further opportunities to solidify their standing before the tournament. Overall, with a robust defense and several key wins, they are well-positioned for a top seed.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Gardner Webb | 226 | W80-64 |
| 11/9 | @Louisville | 26 | W77-55 |
| 11/13 | Montana | 224 | W92-57 |
| 11/17 | Austin Peay | 294 | W103-68 |
| 11/21 | (N)Virginia | 136 | W64-42 |
| 11/22 | (N)Baylor | 24 | W77-62 |
| 11/27 | TN Martin | 261 | W78-35 |
| 12/3 | Syracuse | 147 | W96-70 |
| 12/10 | (N)Miami FL | 198 | W75-62 |
| 12/14 | @Illinois | 7 | W66-64 |
| 12/17 | W Carolina | 355 | W84-36 |
| 12/23 | MTSU | 100 | W82-64 |
| 12/31 | Norfolk St | 152 | W67-52 |
| 1/4 | Arkansas | 53 | W76-52 |
| 1/7 | @Florida | 5 | L73-43 |
| 1/11 | @Texas | 40 | W74-70 |
| 1/15 | Georgia | 28 | W74-56 |
| 1/18 | @Vanderbilt | 39 | L76-75 |
| 1/21 | Mississippi St | 17 | 58% |
| 1/25 | @Auburn | 1 | 40% |
| 1/28 | Kentucky | 11 | 57% |
| 2/1 | Florida | 5 | 53% |
| 2/5 | Missouri | 27 | 61% |
| 2/8 | @Oklahoma | 49 | 56% |
| 2/11 | @Kentucky | 11 | 49% |
| 2/15 | Vanderbilt | 39 | 63% |
| 2/22 | @Texas A&M | 23 | 51% |
| 2/25 | @LSU | 68 | 59% |
| 3/1 | Alabama | 8 | 54% |
| 3/5 | @Mississippi | 13 | 50% |
| 3/8 | South Carolina | 89 | 69% |