The Official #4 Tennessee @ Oklahoma Game Thread, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN

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#4 Tennessee Volunteers: 19-4 (6-4 SEC)
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Oklahoma Sooners: 16-6 (3-6 SEC)
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GAME 24 | TENNESSEE at OKLAHOMA - Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Norman, Okla. | Lloyd Noble Center (10,967)


Line: UT -5.5
O/U: 138.5

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Oklahoma Game Notes

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THE MATCHUP

• This is not only the initial meeting between the two sides in SEC play, but also their first matchup in over 56 years, dating to 12/13/68.
• The Volunteers claimed a 55-49 home victory in the Volunteer Classic at Stokely Athletics Center.
• Tennessee is 2-2 all-time in the state of Oklahoma, all in neutral- site games in Oklahoma City.
• Oklahoma is the second-most frequent foe for Rick Barnes in his head coaching career. His 41 matchups—40 came while at Texas—versus the Sooners trail just his 43 against Texas A&M. The only other schools Barnes has met 40-plus times are Baylor (40) and Oklahoma State (40).
• In addition, Barnes' 21 wins over Oklahoma are his fifth-most versus any school, behind just Texas Tech (33), Texas A&M (32), Baylor (31) and Oklahoma State (23).
• After going 20-12 (8-10) in its last year in the Big 12, Oklahoma was No. 15 in the SEC preseason poll.
• The Sooners are paced by senior forward Jalon Moore, who is averaging 17.9 ppg overall, and ranks co-second in SEC play at 18.2.
 
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NEWS & NOTES

• The last time Tennessee tipped off before noon local time was 11/22/23 when it dropped a 69-60 decision to #1 Kansas in the Maui Invitational third-place game, with tip-off at 9:30 a.m. in Honolulu.
• Tennessee (14-0) and Oklahoma (13-0) were two of the final three undefeated teams in DI this year, alongside Florida (13-0).
• This contest ends the first five- game streak of outings versus AP top-15 teams (or even AP top- 25 teams) in Tennessee history. Oklahoma, though, peaked at No. 12 this year and is the 11th straight UT foe that has been ranked at some point this season, a mark that will reach at least 14.
• Tennessee has at least four AP top-15 victories for the fourth consecutive season. It hit that mark just once previously (1976- 77) before this stretch.
• On the defensive end, the Vols lead the nation in eFG% (42.5), FG% (36.3) and 3P% (26.7).
• UT made 10 of its first 13 3-pointers against #15/16 Missouri. It finished 10-of-15, its second time in 20 years with 10 makes on 15 tries.
• Zakai Zeigler's 636 assists are No. 10 in SEC history. He is within 10 of passing /tying LSU's Ethan Martin (638 from 1977-81), Texas A&M's Alex Caruso (644 from 2012-16), LSU's Kenny Higgs (645 from 1974-78) and Kentucky's Dirk Minniefield (646 from 1979-83).
• Igor Miličić Jr., has recorded at least 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists thrice this season, including in each of his last two outings. No Volunteer had posted that line in a game since Grant Williams on 2/2/19 at Texas A&M. He is one of 11 SEC players in the last 20 seasons (2005-25) post that line three times in one year.
• UT's 190 wins over the last eight seasons (2017-25) rank ninth in DI. Only Gonzaga (229), Houston (226), Kansas (207), Duke (205), Purdue (200), San Diego State (192), Auburn (191) and Saint Mary's (191) possess more. Drake (188) and Liberty (188) tie to round out the top 10.
• Tennessee is seeking its 31st all- time 20-win season, including its sixth in the last eight campaigns and fourth in a row.
 
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YankeeVol said:
NEWS & NOTES

• The last time Tennessee tipped off before noon local time was 11/22/23 when it dropped a 69-60 decision to #1 Kansas in the Maui Invitational third-place game, with tip-off at 9:30 a.m. in Honolulu.
• Tennessee (14-0) and Oklahoma (13-0) were two of the final three undefeated teams in DI this year, alongside Florida (13-0).
• This contest ends the first five- game streak of outings versus AP top-15 teams (or even AP top- 25 teams) in Tennessee history. Oklahoma, though, peaked at No. 12 this year and is the 11th straight UT foe that has been ranked at some point this season, a mark that will reach at least 14.
• Tennessee has at least four AP top-15 victories for the fourth consecutive season. It hit that mark just once previously (1976- 77) before this stretch.
• On the defensive end, the Vols lead the nation in eFG% (42.5), FG% (36.3) and 3P% (26.7).
• UT made 10 of its first 13 3-pointers against #15/16 Missouri. It finished 10-of-15, its second time in 20 years with 10 makes on 15 tries.
• Zakai Zeigler's 636 assists are No. 10 in SEC history. He is within 10 of passing /tying LSU's Ethan Martin (638 from 1977-81), Texas A&M's Alex Caruso (644 from 2012-16), LSU's Kenny Higgs (645 from 1974-78) and Kentucky's Dirk Minniefield (646 from 1979-83).
• Igor Miličić Jr., has recorded at least 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists thrice this season, including in each of his last two outings. No Volunteer had posted that line in a game since Grant Williams on 2/2/19 at Texas A&M. He is one of 11 SEC players in the last 20 seasons (2005-25) post that line three times in one year.
• UT's 190 wins over the last eight seasons (2017-25) rank ninth in DI. Only Gonzaga (229), Houston (226), Kansas (207), Duke (205), Purdue (200), San Diego State (192), Auburn (191) and Saint Mary's (191) possess more. Drake (188) and Liberty (188) tie to round out the top 10.
• Tennessee is seeking its 31st all- time 20-win season, including its sixth in the last eight campaigns and fourth in a row.
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I think they said on the Mizzou broadcast that was the first time any team has played 5 straight AP top 25 teams (top 15 makes it even more insane). It makes sense though as there are so many basketball teams that it’s hard to play that many games consecutively against the top 7% of teams. Of course we played the top 4% 5 straight. Our record might not stand long though. Based on current rankings Bama finishes with 7 straight top 25 teams. I could see Miss St dropping out though. They likely won’t play 5 straight top 15 though. That’s shocking.
 
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Knox-a-rue said:
I'm planning to go to this game today. I live in Oklahoma and I think I have tickets. I just want to do a PSA first: Dont use VividSeats. Ever. I'm about to drive 2 hours to find out if I have tickets.

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I've used Vivid before brother, a few times.....they're a legit site and you should be good to go. Last time I used them was late 2024 for a Preds game here in Tampa.

Edit: I agree though, I can't stand ANY of the 3rd party sellers.....their fees are ridiculous. And they gobble up sections right at release time so it's nearly impossible nowadays to buy direct from the box office.
 
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Just win. Not as big a mountain as beating Florida or UCONN but, we did that and we can take Oklahoma. On the road you are playing with -6-10 points right out the gate. Not sure how their fans will show up at Noon on Saturday. We just have to stay focused and play our A+ game. Looking forward to this game. Need to end the regular season winning.
 
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