- Matchup: Louisville Cardinals vs Tennessee Volunteers
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Venue: Food City Center, Knoxville, TN
- Broadcasting on: ESPN
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In a thrilling NCAA showdown, the Tennessee Volunteers (7-3) will host the Louisville Cardinals (9-1) at the Food City Center this Tuesday.
The Cardinals dominated their last game against Memphis, securing a decisive 99-73 victory. During this contest, Louisville committed 19 fouls while Memphis had 20. The Cardinals struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 11 attempts. Memphis converted 14 of 20 free throws, resulting in a 70% success rate. Memphis also grabbed 30 rebounds (14 offensive, 16 defensive) but failed to block any shots. On the offensive front, Memphis recorded 8 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, Louisville held Memphis to 41.2% shooting from the field (28 of 68). The Cardinals had 24 assists and forced 9 turnovers, while collecting 32 rebounds (8 offensive) and converting 21 of 25 free throws for an impressive 84.0% rate. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 55.6% (30 out of 54) and 51.4% on three-pointers (18 of 35).
Ryan Conwell showcased an impressive performance, scoring 17 points on 5 of 11 shooting in 26 minutes. He also contributed 2 rebounds and 2 assists, translating to a field goal percentage of 45.5%.
The Louisville Cardinals have achieved a notable record of 9-1 this season. They average 10.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.7 personal fouls. As a unit, they secure 42.6 rebounds per game and have totaled 197 assists, ranking 35th in college basketball for ball movement. The Cardinals excel with a 3-point shooting percentage of 37.5% (132 of 352) and a free throw success rate of 77.8%. They average 94.3 points per game (7th in the nation), with an overall field goal percentage of 47.9%.
Defensively, the Cardinals force their opponents into an average of 13.9 turnovers while committing 19.7 personal fouls. They rank 33rd in Division I in assists allowed with a total of 107 this season. The Cardinals permit a field goal percentage of 37.8% (235 of 622), allowing an average of 34.6 rebounds per game, while they limit opponents to 29.6% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 79th in the country for points allowed per game (68.1).
The Tennessee Volunteers recently faced a setback, losing to Illinois with a score of 75-62. In their last game, Tennessee allowed Illinois to grab 30 rebounds total (10 offensive). The Volunteers shot 39.3% from beyond the arc, making 11 of 28 attempts, and were 8 of 14 from the free throw line (57.1%). Illinois shot 48.3% (28 of 58) against Tennessee’s defense. The Volunteers finished with a shooting percentage of 36.9% (24 of 65) and were 30.0% on three-pointers (6 of 20). Illinois committed 14 fouls, resulting in 18 free throw attempts for Tennessee, who turned the ball over 12 times while registering 4 steals. Tennessee amassed 22 defensive and 22 offensive rebounds, totaling 44 for the game.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie was a standout performer for the Volunteers, scoring 15 points on 6 of 20 shooting, contributing 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 35 minutes of play for a field goal percentage of 30.0%.
Tennessee’s current record stands at 7-3 this season. Offensively, the Volunteers have an average shooting percentage of 46.8%, ranking them 126th nationally. They’ve scored 809 points thus far this season (averaging 80.9 per game) and collect 43.3 rebounds per game. Tennessee assists 18.8 times per game, ranking 23rd in Division 1 while averaging 13.2 turnovers and committing 17.7 personal fouls, with a free throw percentage of 72.7%.
Defensively, the Volunteers rank 36th nationally in points allowed per game, giving up 66.0. They average 12.4 forced turnovers and restrict opponents to a 38.5% shooting accuracy (24th in college). Tennessee allows a three-point shooting percentage of 29.7% (76 of 256), with opponents successfully converting 68.0% of free throw attempts. The Volunteers allow 10.5 assists and 30.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 32nd and 26th, respectively, in the country.
Who do you predict will win this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back Louisville
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