(3) Kentucky takes on (2) Tennessee in the second of tonight’s Sweet 16 matchups, as the Wildcats and Volunteers battle for a spot in the Elite Eight out of the Midwest Region.
Tennessee enters the game with one of the top defenses in the country, while Kentucky counters with one of the most explosive offenses. It’s a classic clash of SEC powerhouses — defense versus firepower.
While Tennessee has had a stronger season, Kentucky owns the season series, having defeated the Volunteers twice, including an 11-point win on February 11.
Kentucky’s wins over Tennessee this season were fueled by red-hot three-point shooting, balanced scoring efforts from both starters and bench players, and key performances from freshmen like Trent Noah and Travis Perry.
Despite injuries, the Wildcats showed their depth and held Tennessee to just 16.7% from beyond the arc in their most recent meeting — turning defensive grit and perimeter efficiency into back-to-back victories.
How to Watch Kentucky vs. Tennessee
The Kentucky—Tennessee game tips off at 7:39 PM Eastern/4:39 PM Pacific. It airs on TBS and streams on the TBS, Sling, and March Madness Live apps and websites.
You can also access TBS’s live stream through your existing cable, satellite, or streaming service packages — if TBS is included. For those without an existing subscription package that includes TBS, there is a way to watch the channel for free: through trials offered by DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
As for the March Madness Live app or website, you’ll need a cable, satellite, or streaming subscription with TBS to watch the full game there. However, they offer a free 60-minute preview for those without subscription access to TBS.
(3) Kentucky vs. (2) Tennessee
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 7:39 PM Eastern/4:39 PM Pacific
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS, Sling, March Madness Live App, DirecTV Stream (free trial), Hulu + Live TV (free trial), YouTube TV (free trial)
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