The Official #1 Tennessee vs. South Carolina Game Thread, 6:30 PM ET, SEC Network

[YankeeVol]

#1 Tennessee Volunteers: 22-1 (10-0 SEC)

vs.

South Carolina Gamecocks: 12-11 (7-3 SEC)

GAME 24 | TENNESSEE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA - Feb. 13, 2019 | 6:31 p.m. ET | Thompson-Boling Arena (21,678)


Line: UT -15.5
O/U: 154.5


TV: SEC Network
Radio: Vol Network
Satellite Radio: Sirius: 98, XM: 190
Online: WatchESPN.com

 

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THE SERIES

Tennessee leads the all-time series with South Carolina, 45-27, dating to 1927. The Vols have won each of the last two meetings.

The Vols have a 26-9 edge when the series is played in Knoxville.

Tennessee has won three straight in the series, dating to last season.

 

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A WIN WOULD...

Extend Tennessee's program-record win streak to 19 games (it's also the longest win streak of Rick Barnes' 32-year head coaching career).

Stretch the Vols' home win streak to 23 games, dating to last season.

Mark the first time the Vols have ever started SEC play 11-0.

Make the Vols 8-1 all-time as the AP's top-ranked team.

Extend Tennessee's program-record win streak in regular-season SEC games to 15 games.

 

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STORYLINES

This week marks Tennessee's 100th week occupying a spot in the AP top 10.

Tennessee's average home attendance of 18,600 ranks fourth nationally.

At tipoff Wednesday, 82 full days will have elapsed since Tennessee's last loss.

The Vols have shot 50 percent or better 16 times this season and rank second in the country with a .516 field-goal percentage.

Point guard Jordan Bone is directly responsible for 33.3 percent of Tennessee's total scoring this season when you factor in his points scored and the points resulting from his assists.

In SEC games, Tennessee averages a league-best 10.6 turnovers per game. The next closest team (Kentucky), averages 11.9 tpg.

Seniors Kyle Alexander, Lucas Campbell, Admiral Schofield and Brad Woodson have just four home games left in their careers.

 

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ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina has been one of the biggest surprises of SEC play this season. The Gamecocks (12-11, 7-3 SEC) struggled during non-conference action, but head coach Frank Martin's team has it rolling in league play.

South Carolina boasts conference wins over Auburn, Florida and Mississippi State. Carolina played a tough non-conference slate, with games against Clemson, Michigan, Oklahoma State and Virginia in order to get ready for league play.

The Gamecocks brought back their best player from last year in Chris Silva. The 2018 SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-SEC honoree is averaging 13.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg and 2.0 bpg. The junior forward is shooting 52 percent from the floor and has a knack for getting to the free-throw line, where he is 112-of-150 (.747) on the season.

Freshman guard A.J. Lawson leads the team in assists (2.6 apg) and steals (1.1 spg) and is second in scoring (13.7 ppg). He's joined by redshirt senior guard Hassani Gravett (10.7 ppg, 2.3 apg) in the backcourt. Gravett has been the team's leading threat from beyond the arc (42 3FG; .400 3FG%).

South Carolina also has a versatile performer in junior forward Maik Kotsar (8.0 ppg), who is second on the team in rebounding (5.0 rpg), blocks (1.1 bpg) and steals (1.1 spg).

 

[YankeeVol]

South Carolina Game Notes

 

[walkenvol]

That spread is too much IMHO. I expect a competitive game

 

[JCP201]

I don't think VOLS will look ahead. They have great respect for Martin and his team.

 

[tnvols72]

Just dont over look these Cocks

 

[OneVolNation]

That spread is too much IMHO. I expect a competitive game

Certainly don't want to look past anyone, but the win was by 22 points back on the 29th. 16 is too much?

 

[sport3500]

I think Tennessee wins by 10 to 12 points and Martin beat Barnes when he had the number one team at Texas so I do not think CRB and staff will let UT overlook South Carolina.

 

[tnvols72]

Duke is in trouble

 

[Doctrippin]

Wow, Cats go down and Duke in trouble. Good separation for the Vols

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Michigan down,10 with 3 to play at Penn St

 

[golfballs]

Just dont over look these Cocks

This

 

[tnvols72]

Looks like Louisville fell apart

 

[vanillagorilla]

Louisville played the worst 12 minutes of basketball I've ever seen.

 

[sport3500]

Cool stat, This is the 15th meeting between Barnes and Martin dating back to the Big 12........ They each have seven wins against each other.

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Like many are saying we have just got to focus on tonight, don't worry about Saturday it will be here soon enough. GO VOLS!

 

[IPleadInsanity]

Need this win, no nights off in the SEC this year.

 

[spyfish007]

Go Vols! I don't like the early start time on a weekday.

 

[cardvolfan]

Louisville played the worst 12 minutes of basketball I've ever seen.

That last 10 minutes defines the word "choke" in a basketball game.

 

[Titan&Volfan4life]

Lets go boys!

Stay focused, play Tough D and play TENNESSEE basketVOL!!!

Bring home the WIN!!!

VFL...GBO!!!

 

[LakeMaryFLVol]

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[Doctrippin]

How many times did Dickie V say "Big Blue Nation" last night. Was he getting paid to play?