Vols Hit Slump With Top Ranked Kentucky Coming to Town
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – After emerging as one of the Southeastern Conference’s biggest surprises at the start of conference play, Tennessee has received a reality check.
Tennessee (14-10, 6-6 SEC) has lost five of its last seven games, dropping the Volunteers from second place to seventh in the conference standings. The Vols have been particularly vulnerable at home, where they’re 2-4 in SEC competition.
The Vols face their toughest task Tuesday as they host No. 1 Kentucky (25-0, 12-0). Tennessee coach Donnie Tyndall calls Kentucky "arguably the best team to ever be assembled."
Defense carried Tennessee early in the season but hasn’t been as effective lately. Over its last four games, Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 52.9 percent (90 of 170) overall and 47.6 percent (30 of 63) from 3-point range.
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