Event Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY
Broadcast: ESPN+
On Saturday, the Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) head to KFC Yum! Center to face the Louisville Cardinals (1-0) in an exciting matchup.
In their previous game, the Tennessee Volunteers secured a victory over Gardner-Webb with a score of 80-64. The Volunteers showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 50.9% of their field goals (28 out of 55) and successfully making 8 of 23 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 16 out of 21 attempts, achieving a 76.2% success rate. On the boards, Tennessee gathered a total of 28 rebounds, with 7 coming from the offensive end. The team also demonstrated strong ball movement, tallying 16 assists and forcing their opponents into 14 turnovers while recording 9 steals. Defensively, Tennessee allowed their opponent to make 43.6% of their shots (24 of 55). Gardner-Webb managed to collect 27 rebounds (7 offensive, 20 defensive) and made 10 of 15 free-throw attempts, resulting in 66.7%. They struggled from three-point range, making only 6 out of 23 attempts. The foul count tallied at 15 for the Volunteers and 19 for Gardner-Webb.
One standout performer for Tennessee was Chaz Lanier, who contributed 18 points on 7 of 12 shooting in just 26 minutes. He completed the game with a shooting percentage of 58.3%, although he did not record any assists during that time.
Tennessee approaches this game holding a 1-0 record for the season. They average 11.0 turnovers per game and are committing 15.0 fouls on average. The Volunteers are securing 29.0 rebounds per game and are averaging 16 assists, placing them 177th nationally in assists. They are shooting 34.8% from three-point range (8 of 23) and 76.2% from the free-throw line while scoring an average of 80.0 points per game (188th in Division 1) and achieving a field goal percentage of 50.9%.
Defensively, the Volunteers are forcing an average of 15.0 turnovers per game and committing 19.0 fouls. They have held opponents to a three-point shooting percentage of 26.1% and rank 151st in the nation in points allowed per game at 64.0. Tennessee’s defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 43.6% (24 of 55) against them and gives up an average of 32.0 rebounds per game. They rank 90th in college basketball for the number of assists allowed, giving up 8 per game this season.
During their last outing, the Louisville Cardinals achieved a resounding victory against Morehead State with a final score of 93-45. Louisville dominated the boards with 33 defensive and 14 offensive rebounds, totaling 47 in the game. They turned the ball over just 5 times while recording 12 steals. Morehead State was assessed 20 fouls, providing Louisville with 28 free-throw attempts, out of which they converted 18 for a success rate of 64.3%. From three-point range, the Cardinals made 11 of 36 attempts, translating to 30.6%. Overall, Louisville shot 32 out of 71 from the field for a shooting percentage of 45.1%. The Cardinals allowed Morehead State to make 12 of 52 field goal attempts, which amounted to a shooting percentage of 23.1% in this game. The Cardinals defended against 21 three-point attempts, limiting their opponents to 14.3% shooting, while allowing Morehead State to hit 18 out of 27 free-throw attempts (66.7%). Defensively, Louisville conceded a total of 42 rebounds (11 offensive) to Morehead State.
Kasean Pryor was a key contributor for Louisville in this matchup, scoring 18 points over 20 minutes on the court, alongside 4 assists. He finished the game with a shooting accuracy of 50.0%, making 5 out of 10 attempts, and collected 12 rebounds.
Louisville stands at 1-0 for the season. They average 21.0 fouls per game and hold a free-throw conversion rate of 64.3%. The Cardinals assist their teammates an average of 21.0 times per game, ranking 53rd nationally, and have low turnover rates at 5.0 per game. With a scoring average of 93 points this season (93.0 per game), Louisville is also grabbing 49.0 rebounds on average. Their offensive shooting percentage is 45.1%, positioning them 209th in the nation.
Defensively, Louisville permits just 14.3% shooting from beyond the arc (3 of 21) and limits opponents to a free-throw conversion rate of 66.7%. They yield an average of 4.0 assists and 45.0 rebounds per game, placing them 14th and 340th respectively in defensive rankings. The Cardinals rank 23rd in college basketball regarding points allowed per game, conceding only 45.0 points. They are also forcing an impressive 21.0 turnovers per game and have held opponents to a shooting percentage of 23.1% from the field, ranking 10th nationally for this metric.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA basketball showdown?
Free Pick: Bet on Tennessee (+1.5)
