The No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (27-7) and No. 15 Wofford Terriers (19-15) square off on Thursday, each looking to punch their ticket to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Wofford enters the Big Dance riding a wave of momentum, having rattled off three straight wins, including a thrilling 92-85 victory over Furman in the Southern Conference championship. The Terriers, who finished sixth in the SoCon standings, defied expectations with their tournament surge to earn their sixth NCAA Tournament berth and first since 2019.
Meanwhile, Tennessee saw its own three-game winning streak halted in the SEC Tournament final, falling 86-77 to Florida. Despite the setback, the Volunteers remain one of the most formidable teams in the field, boasting a deep and well-rounded roster.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Tennessee Volunteers vs the Wofford Terriers basketball NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Tennessee Volunteers vs Wofford Terriers basketball: Date and tip-off time
The Volunteers and the Terriers will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 6:50 pm ET/3:50 pm PT at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
Date | Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 6:50 pm ET/3:50 pm PT |
Venue | Rupp Arena |
Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
How to watch Tennessee Volunteers vs Wofford Terriers basketball on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Volunteers and the Terriers on:
- TV Channel: TNT
- Streaming service: Sling TV
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Tennessee Volunteers team news & key performers
Leading the charge for Tennessee is Chaz Lanier, who paces the squad with 17.7 points per game while also contributing 3.8 rebounds and one assist per contest. Igor Milicic Jr. anchors the Vols in the paint, pulling down a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game. Floor general Zakai Zeigler facilitates the offence, dishing out an impressive 7.3 assists per outing.
Lanier is also the team’s deadliest shooter from beyond the arc, knocking down 3.2 three-pointers per game. On defence, Zeigler sets the tone with his quick hands, leading the team with 1.9 steals per game, while Felix Okpara provides rim protection with 1.7 blocks per contest.
Wofford Terriers news & key performers
On the other side, Wofford relies on Corey Tripp to spearhead its offensive attack. The dynamic guard leads the team with 14.3 points and 3.2 assists per game. Kyler Filewich does a little bit of everything, leading the Terriers in rebounding with 9.4 boards per game while also adding 11.9 points and 3.1 assists per contest.
From long range, Jackson Sivills is Wofford’s top perimeter threat, connecting on 1.9 three-pointers per game. Defensively, Justin Bailey leads the team with 1.2 steals per game, while Jeremy Lorenz protects the rim with a team-best 0.7 blocks per contest.