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Texas vs Tennessee basketball: What time does Longhorns play in SEC tournament game?
Auburn, Florida lead stacked SEC men’s basketball tournament
The SEC men’s basketball tournament is setting up to be an exciting one with a potential for a major impact on the March Madness field.
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The Texas men’s basketball team received a shock to the heart Thursday in Nashville, Tenn., as they defeated Texas A&M in double-overtime 94-89 in the second round of the SEC tournament.
The much-needed victory seemingly took Texas’ NCAA Tournament hopes off the wrong side of the bubble, with bracketologist Joe Lunardi improving the Horns’ position as the last team in the Big Dance.
After sleepwalking through the end of the regular season, the Longhorns seem to have found something with all players healthy enough to take the court.
They’ll need the same mojo that has taken them through two rounds of the SEC tournament when they face their next opponent — an old friend — Rick Barnes, and his Tennessee Volunteers at 2:30 p.m. Friday on ESPN.
The Vols were seen sitting courtside munching on some popcorn during the Longhorns’ and Aggies’ marathon game.
The matchup will be the fifth time the teams face each other in the past four years. The Vols currently hold a three-game winning streak over the Horns.
Texas beat the Vanderbilt Commodores, 79-72, on Wednesday in the first round of the SEC men’s basketball tournament to set up a game versus a formerly familiar foe in the tournament’s second round. A&M was awarded a bye past the first round after finishing fifth in the conference this season.
Texas struggled for most of the regular season, placing 13th in its inaugural year in the SEC (tying fellow newcomer and Red River Rival Oklahoma at 6-12 in conference play).
Here’s what to know about Texas’ quarterfinal matchup:
Who does Texas play in SEC Tournament quarterfinal?
Texas (19-14) will play Tennessee (25-6) for chance to move to the semifinals of the tournament.
What time is Texas vs Tennessee?
The game should tip off around 2:30-3 p.m. It’ll begin 25 minutes after noon game ends.
How to watch Texas vs Tennessee
TV channel: ESPN
Livestream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+,
Where do the Longhorns play the Volunteers?
The two teams will meet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. This is the host site of the SEC tournament through 2030.
How often have Texas and Tennessee played in the postseason?
The two teams have met just once in the postseason. Last year, in fact. The Volunteers defeated the Longhorns 62-58 to reach the Sweet 16. They’ve never met in a conference tournament since they haven’t been in the same conference until this season.
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Volunteers needed for community-wide cleanup day with Hands On Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On Thursday, Hands On and NewsChannel 5 staff will come together for a community-wide cleanup day.
The event, sponsored by NewsChannel 5 will take place from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 as we assist in winter storm cleanup.
If you’d like to help volunteer, you can sign up here.
Rhori, Carrie, Lelan and Brittany will all be helping assist residents removing and sorting debris.
Important details for those wishing to volunteer:
- This may require lifting and carrying objects that weigh 20+ pounds.
- Closed-toe shoes and long pants required. Heavy soles and steel toes preferred. Gloves and safety goggles will be provided, or you may bring your own.
- Current tetanus vaccination recommended. Chainsaws, utility crews, and heavy equipment will be active in the area.
- Volunteers under the age of 18 are prohibited from participating.
- Eat before you arrive and bring a water bottle, if needed.
Nashville’s Jefferson Street Sound Museum named stop on U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The Jefferson Street Sound Museum is a great little gem in North Nashville. The founder and curator turned his home into a museum to keep the legacy of historic Jefferson street alive. Now, it’s been named a stop on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Aaron Cantrell takes us inside.
– Lelan Statom
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Vanderbilt women’s basketball beats Lady Vols for second-ever win in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE ― Vanderbilt women’s basketball won at Tennessee for only the second time in program history, beating the Lady Vols 87-77 at Food City Center on March 1.
The Commodores (27-3, 13-3) are the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament, which begins March 4 in Greenville, South Carolina.
The regular-season finale featured multiple runs by both teams. Tennessee went on an 8-0 run in the second quarter and took a six-point lead into halftime. Vanderbilt went on an 8-0 run to end the third quarter, then went a 10-0 run in the fourth to put the game away.
The Commodores, who shot 53% from the field, were led by Mikayla Blakes, who finished with 34 points. Aubrey Galvan had 24 points, four rebounds and five assists, and Sacha Washington had 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists.
“The season has been really special, to be able to end it here at Tennessee with a win and secure I think the No. 2 seed in the SEC tournament,” coach Shea Ralph said. “So the double bye, it feels really cool. I’m happy for the team, but we are literally just getting started.”
Tennessee (16-12, 8-8) outrebounded Vanderbilt 32-29. The Commodores shot 17-for-20 on layups and had 27 fast-break points. Tennessee was 10-for-24 on layups.
Vanderbilt’s SEC Tournament seed
The SEC Tournament will be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Vanderbilt will start play on March 6 and holds a bye into the quarterfinals, where it will play the No. 7 or No. 10 seed at approximately 5 p.m. CT.
Mikayla Blakes stats
Blakes put up another 30-point performance, her third straight and eighth in her past nine games. She added six rebounds and four assists, but also had six turnovers.
She made six 3-pointers, which ties her season high.
“She had 34 but her biggest buckets were when we had to happen,” Ralph said. “Her biggest moments in this game were when we had to happen. That kid shows up every time.”
Third straight rivalry win
Vanderbilt now has three straight wins over the Lady Vols, beating them last season in Nashville and once in the SEC Tournament.
“I think Tennessee is a great team,” Ralph said. “They will be for as long as women’s basketball exists. Playing here in front of this crowd is tough. It’s tough. So I was really proud of our team for being able to figure it out the second half and win, especially here at Tennessee.”
The Commodores have their most SEC wins in program history.
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X @aria_gerson.
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Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech live updates: Highlights, TV channel
ARLINGTON, TX — Tennessee baseball is trying to wrap up the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series on a good note against Virginia Tech today.
The 19th-ranked Vols (7-3) lost to UCLA and beat Arizona State for a split at Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers. They’re finishing this trip against Virginia Tech (7-3), a game that began at 11:30 a.m. ET (FloCollege streaming).
Virginia Tech lost 10-0 by run rule to Texas A&M in Game 1 and lost 15-8 to Mississippi State in Game 2.
Lefthander Evan Blanco (1-1, 2.00 ERA) got the start for the Vols. Right-hander Ethan Grim (0-0, 3.75 ERA) started for Virginia Tech.
Follow live updates here from Arlington.
Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech live updates
Sam Grube struck out. Nick Lucorto singled to CF. Ethan Ball was hit by pitch to put runners on first and second. That ended UT starter Evan Blanco’s outing. Blanco allowed one run on two hits over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out six, walked one and hit three batters, tossing 91 pitches.
Left-hander Mark Hindy replaced Blanco. Hindy struck out Treyson Hughes. Hudson Lutterman fouled out to end the threat. 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors, 2 LOB
Chris Newstrom grounded out. Manny Marin flied out to CF. Ariel Antigua popped out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.
Top 5th inning: Tennessee 1, Virginia Tech 1
UT starter Evan Blanco made quick work of the Hokies, getting a strikeout, groundout and flyout. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB
Bottom 4th inning: Tennessee 1, Virginia Tech 1
Levi Clark grounded out. Reese Chapman flied out to RCF. Tyler Myatt flied out to CF. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.
Nick Lucorto hit a solo home run, driving a 1-2 pitch over the LF wall to tie the game 1-1. Ethan Ball was hit by pitch. Treyson Hughes fouled out. Hudson Letterman reached on fielder’s choice, but UT couldn’t turn the double play. Owen Petrich flied out to RF. 1 Run, 1 Hit, 0 Errors, 1 LOB.
Chris Newstrom flied out. Manny Marin popped out. Ariel Antigua reached on an infield single when he hit a grounder to the first baseman and beat the pitcher to the bag. Jay Abernathy walked to put two runners on base with two outs. Henry Ford singled through the middle to score Antigua from second and move Abernathy to third. Vols lead 1-0. Blaine Brown struck out to end the inning. 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors, 2 LOB.
Anderson French struck out. Pete Daniel walked and advanced to 2B on a balk. Sam Gates lined out. Sam Grube grounded out, stranding a runner on 2B. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 1 LOB.
Levi Clark smashed a long flyout to the CF warning track, traveling more than 400 feet. Reese Chapman struck out. Tyler Myatt struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.
UT starter Evan Blanco only needed 12 pitches to get through a 1-2-3 inning, including two strikeouts. Treyson Hughes struck out. Hudson Lutterman flied out. Owen Pettrich struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.
Bottom 1st inning: Tennessee 0, Virginia Tech
Jay Abernathy struck out. Henry Ford flied out. Blaine Brown struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.
Top 1st inning: Virginia Tech 0, Tennessee 0
UT starter Evan Blanco hit leadoff hitter Sam Grube with a pitch. Nic Locurto flied out to RF. Grube was thrown by stealing by catcher Levi Clark. Ethan Ball struck out. 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors, 0 LOB.
What channel is Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech on today?
- TV channel: FloSports app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, etc.
- Live stream: FloCollege streaming (for subscribers)
Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech time today
- 11:30 a.m. ET at Globe Life Field (Arlington, Texas)
Tennessee baseball vs Virginia Tech probable pitchers
- Tennessee: LHP Evan Blanco (1-1, 2.00 ERA)
- Virginia Tech: TBD
Tennessee in Amegy Bank College Baseball Series schedule
Adam Sparks is the Tennessee beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.
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