- Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers vs South Carolina Gamecocks
- Event Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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On Tuesday, at Colonial Life Arena, the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-16) will face the Tennessee Volunteers (20-8).
In their previous outing, the Tennessee Volunteers suffered a narrow defeat against Alabama, finishing the match at 71-69. The Volunteers committed 15 personal fouls, compared to Alabama’s 10. They successfully converted 10 out of 27 three-point attempts. Alabama excelled at the free-throw line, scoring 11 of 13 attempts (84.6%). In the rebounding department, Alabama secured 25 boards (6 offensive, 19 defensive) but failed to register any blocks. They also recorded 8 assists and 3 steals. Defensively, Tennessee allowed Alabama to shoot 44.6% (25 of 56). The Volunteers managed to dish out 13 assists and forced the opposing team into 9 turnovers while collecting 9 steals. They totaled 45 rebounds, with 24 coming offensively. At the charity stripe, the Volunteers hit 5 of 8 attempts, marking a 62.5% shooting percentage. Tennessee concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 38.5% (30 out of 78) and made 4 of 18 shots from beyond the arc.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie was a standout player in this match, contributing significantly with 26 points on a shooting percentage of 39.1% (9 of 23). He logged 36 minutes of play and grabbed 5 rebounds, along with 7 assists.
Entering this matchup, Tennessee boasts a record of 20-8 this season. On average, they score 80.5 points per game, ranking 80th nationally, while shooting an impressive 46.8% from the floor. The Volunteers make 34.7% of their three-point attempts (192 of 554) and have a free-throw percentage of 69.6%. As a team, Tennessee averages 42.8 rebounds per game and has a total of 481 assists, placing them 46th in Division 1 for assists. They turn the ball over 12.4 times on average and commit 17.9 fouls per game.
On defense, the Volunteers force an average of 11.2 turnovers each game and draw 19.3 fouls from opponents. They allow just 30.2% shooting on three-point attempts and rank 62nd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 69.1. The Volunteers’ opponents shoot 40.8% from the field (661 of 1,621), and they average 29.5 rebounds per game. In assists allowed, they rank 15th in college basketball, surrendering 305 assists this season.
In their last game, the South Carolina Gamecocks fell to Georgia with a score of 87-68. They managed 10 offensive rebounds and 19 defensive boards, totaling 29 rebounds in the match. South Carolina turned over the ball 7 times and recorded 5 steals. Georgia committed 18 fouls, leading the Gamecocks to the free-throw line for 23 attempts, converting 18 of them for a shooting percentage of 78.3%. South Carolina hit 6 of 24 three-point shots (25.0%) and ended the contest shooting 22 for 59 overall, which is 37.3%. Their defense allowed Georgia to achieve a remarkable 56.1% shooting rate by scoring on 32 of 57 attempts from the field, including 40.0% on 3-pointers (12 of 30). In terms of rebounding, South Carolina allowed Georgia to secure 28 boards (4 on the offensive end).
Meechie Johnson Jr. was pivotal for the Gamecocks, scoring 20 points in the game on 6 of 14 shooting for a 42.9% efficiency, along with 1 rebound and 4 assists over 37 minutes.
With a season record of 12-16, the South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 44.0% from the field, ranking 264th in the nation. They have accumulated 2,133 points this season, averaging 76.2 points per game, while grabbing 32.7 rebounds each game. Their assist rate is 13.6 per game (210th in college basketball), and they average 9.9 turnovers. The Gamecocks also commit 17.8 fouls per game and have a commendable free-throw shooting percentage of 78.9%.
Defensively, South Carolina allows 31.6% shooting from three-point range (191 of 605) and their opponents convert 71.0% of free-throw attempts. They average 36.8 rebounds per game, ranking 302nd in Division 1, and surrender 15.3 assists per game (ranked 313th). In points allowed, they rank 247th nationwide, giving up 76.3 points per game. The Gamecocks force 10.4 turnovers on average and allow teams to shoot 44.9% overall (229th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Recommendation: Bet on Tennessee
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