- Matchup: Auburn Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Tennessee Volunteers (21-10) are set to take on the Auburn Tigers (16-15) at Bridgestone Arena this Thursday as part of the SEC Tournament.
In their previous matchup, the Auburn Tigers were defeated by Alabama with a score of 96-84. Auburn posted an impressive 50.8% shooting accuracy (30 out of 59) and converted 8 of their 23 attempts from three-point range. Furthermore, they succeeded in 16 of 19 free throw attempts, yielding an 84.2% free throw percentage. On the rebounding front, the Tigers secured 25 boards, 7 of which were offensive. They also recorded 13 assists in this game while turning the ball over 7 times and achieving 5 steals. Defensively, Auburn allowed Alabama to shoot 52.2% from the field on 36 of 69 shots. Alabama tallied 12 assists and achieved 6 steals, while grabbing a total of 38 rebounds (18 offensive, 20 defensive) but did not register any blocks. The Crimson Tide shot 65.4% from the free throw line (17 of 26) and succeeded with 7 of their 27 three-pointers. Both teams committed 18 fouls in the game.
Key player Kevin Overton significantly impacted his team, performing at a 60.0% shooting rate and contributing 1 assist. Overton logged 33 minutes on the court and secured 5 rebounds, finishing with 24 points on 9 of 15 shooting.
Auburn enters this clash with a record of 16-15 for the season. The Tigers average 83.5 points per game (ranking 31st nationally) and shoot 46.2% from the field. They make 33.9% of their three-point attempts (244 out of 720) and hold a free throw percentage of 74.9%. As a collective unit, Auburn averages 36.1 rebounds per game and has amassed 397 assists this season, placing them 280th in Division 1 for assists. Their turnover average stands at 10.3 per game, along with committing 17.4 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Tigers force an average of 11.5 turnovers while yielding 20.2 personal fouls. They rank 231st in Division 1 for assists surrendered, allowing a total of 442 assists this season. Auburn permits a shooting percentage of 46.6% (861 of 1,846) and collects an average of 32.7 rebounds per game. They also allow opponents to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc and rank 336th in the nation for points allowed per game (80.2).
In their latest fixture, the Tennessee Volunteers fell short against Vanderbilt, ending the game at 86-82. Tennessee allowed Vanderbilt to seize 31 rebounds (7 offensive) and posted a 50.0% success rate from three-point territory, hitting 5 out of 10. They also were effective from the free-throw line, making 27 out of 32 attempts (84.4%). Vanderbilt managed to convert 27 of their 51 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 52.9%. Overall, Tennessee shot 44.3% from the field, making 31 out of 70 attempts. From three-point range, they recorded 6 of 24 shots (25.0%) and hit 14 free throws at a 66.7% rate. Vanderbilt committed 19 personal fouls, leading to 21 free throw opportunities for Tennessee. The Volunteers registered 21 defensive rebounds and 17 offensive boards for a total of 38.
Amari Evans played a vital role for the Volunteers, scoring 24 points with a field goal percentage of 50.0% on 9 of 18 shooting, alongside 6 rebounds in 32 minutes of play.
The Tennessee Volunteers boast an impressive 21-10 record this season. Offensively, the Volunteers shoot 46.6% from the field, ranking 102nd in college basketball. They’ve accumulated 2,482 points this season, averaging 80.1 per game, while collecting 42.6 rebounds per game. Their assist average stands at 17.1 (30th nationally), with a turnover rate of 11.9 per game. Tennessee also averages 17.8 personal fouls per game and holds a free-throw percentage of 69.4%.
Defensively, Tennessee allows opposing players to shoot 30.8% from beyond the arc (243 of 788), while foes make 69.8% of their free throws. They permit averages of 10.7 assists and 29.3 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 7th in the nation, respectively. In terms of points allowed per game, they are positioned 62nd in college basketball, giving up 69.4 points. The Volunteers force an average of 11.2 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 41.1% (35th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Tennessee
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