Tennessee Volunteers are on a roll after defeating Kentucky Wildcats 78-65 in the Sweet 16 matchup. This win marks their advancement to the Elite Eight, where they’ll face off against No. 1 seed Houston on Sunday afternoon.
Led by star guard Zakai Zeigler, the Volunteers dominated the Wildcats, leading by as many as 19 points in the first half. Tennessee’s defense was impressive, holding Kentucky to a season-low 65 points and out-rebounding them by 10.
After the game, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes shared a message with his team, emphasizing that they’ve got one more game to win to reach the Final Four. Barnes praised his team’s mental toughness and intensity, saying, “It’s toughness. It’s toughness, okay? Toughness in every area. Emotional, every area.”
The Volunteers are looking fierce, having knocked off No. 15 Wofford, No. 7 UCLA, and No. 3 Kentucky to reach the Elite Eight. With their dominant defense and mental toughness, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Will they be able to take down Houston and advance to the Final Four?
See how the internet reacted to Tennessee’s big win:
– “Tennessee is ON FIRE! They’re taking down giants left and right!” – @VolNation
– “Kentucky got EXPOSED by Tennessee! The Wildcats can’t handle the pressure!” – @MarchMadness
– “Rick Barnes is a GENIUS! He’s got Tennessee playing like a well-oiled machine!” – @CollegeHoops
– “Tennessee is going ALL THE WAY! They’re the team to beat in the NCAA tournament!” – @TennesseeFans
The internet is going wild, and the Volunteers are loving every minute of it! Can they keep the momentum going and make it to the Final Four?
