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The No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers (20-9, 10-6 SEC) visit the South Carolina Gamecocks (12-17, 3-13 SEC) in a matchup of SEC rivals at Colonial Life Arena, starting at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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How to Watch Tennessee vs. South Carolina
- Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SEC Network
Tennessee 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.5 | 107 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 40.9 | 33 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.1 | 3 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 25.8 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 240 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.6 | 231 |
South Carolina 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.8 | 265 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.3 | 251 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.4 | 308 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.2 | 304 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.3 | 36 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 9.9 | 290 |
Tennessee vs. South Carolina Stat Insights
Points
- The Volunteers are averaging 80.1 points, only 3.5 more than the 76.6 the Gamecocks give up.
- Tennessee is 15-1 when putting more than 76.6 points on the board.
- South Carolina has an 11-8 record when giving up fewer than 80.1 points.
- The Gamecocks' 75.9 points per game are 6.7 more than the Volunteers give up.
- South Carolina is 12-9 when scoring over 69.2 points.
- Tennessee has an 18-5 record when giving up fewer than 75.9 points.
- The Volunteers have totaled 315 more points than their opponents this season (10.9 per game), while the Gamecocks have been outscored by 21 (0.7 per game).
Shooting
- The Volunteers are making 46.5% of their shots from the field, just 1.2% higher than the Gamecocks allow to opponents (45.3%).
- In games when Tennessee shoots better than 45.3% from the field, it is 13-2 overall.
- The Gamecocks shoot 43.8% from the field, 2.9% higher than the Volunteers concede.
- This season South Carolina is 11-6 when the team shoots over 40.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Volunteers pull down 40.1 boards per game, 10.7 more than the Gamecocks.
- When Tennessee has the rebounding advantage, it is 0-2. When recording fewer boards, South Carolina is 5-13.
- The Volunteers collect 14.4 offensive rebounds per game, 6.8 more than the Gamecocks.
- The Volunteers are 19-7 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Gamecocks are 7-13 when they fall short there.
- Tennessee is +14.3 in terms of rebounds per game, but South Carolina is -3.8000000000000043.
Tennessee Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Vanderbilt | Home |
South Carolina Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Ole Miss | Away |