Off to its fourth 11-0 start in program history, Tennessee basketball faces MTSU at home on Monday night. Read more for a full Tennessee vs MTSU prediction and preview.
With an 11-0 start, Tennessee basketball is having its best start to a season since 1999-2000. It will put this record to the test on Monday night when it faces the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee State University.
General Information:
Teams:Â Tennessee (11-0) and MTSU (9-3)
Tip-Off: 7 p.m. EST
Watch:Â SEC Network+
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MTSU is set to close its non-conference slate with its toughest challenge yet. To date this season, MTSU has not faced any elite competition. The nation’s top team is the first power five teams the Blue Raiders play.
The Blue Raiders are 4-1 in their last five games. Their most recent success comes against Lipscomb in a 67-65 win on Thursday night.
Senior guard Justin Porter, a Preseason All-CUSA pick, paces MTSU with 15.8 ppg and 1.4 spg. Assisting him are forward Essam Mostafa, averaging 13.2 points and 8.8 rebounds, guard Jlynn Counter, averaging 11.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, and guard Camryn Weston, averaging 10.7 points and 3.7 assists.
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The Vols are just four victories away from breaking the previous record for the best start in program history, and they have been rated #1 for the past two weeks.
Tennessee is coming off a dominant 84-36 win over Western Carolina on Tuesday night. Chaz Lanier led the team in scoring 19 points, with Zakai Zeigler assisting him with one assist shy of a triple-double.
According to KenPom, Tennessee currently ranks second in adjusted defensive efficiency and will use its defensive prowess to stunt the Blue Raiders’ offense.
In their 12th game of the season, the Vols will try to handle business in an advantageous matchup.
Tennessee basketball has historically defeated MTSU by an average of 22.1 ppg.
Tennessee vs MTSU prediction: Vols by 27 (83-56)
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Breaking News:
Tennessee basketball is down another scholarship player after sophomore guard Cameron Carr is no longer with the program with the intent to enter the transfer portal once it opens following the season.
Due to surgery for ligament damage in his left thumb, the sophomore wing has been out since November 17 and plans to redshirt this season.
With J.P. Estrella out for the season with a foot injury, Tennessee is now down to nine scholarship players.