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A top-20 non-conference matchup takes the spotlight on Tuesday when the No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers host the 11th-ranked Louisville Cardinals. Louisville is 9-1 this season, only losing at Arkansas. The Vols surged to a 7-0 start to the season, including handing Houston its only loss, but have now lost three straight entering this contest.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/tennessee as Tennessee Basketball HC Rick Barnes Reflects on 83-62 Win Over Louisville. The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Louisville Cardinals at home on Tuesday night. Head coach Rick Barnes would meet with the press after the 83-62 victory for the Vols.
Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell is expected to return against Louisville after he was hit in the face in the first half.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie had 23 points and five assists to lead No. 20 Tennessee to an 83-62 victory over No. 11 Louisville, snapping a three-game losing streak.
The Tennessee Volunteers are set for their return game after over a week-long absence. They dropped their games two weeks ago when they were defeated by Illinoi
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AP polls just set the stage for Louisville's blockbuster showdown with Tennessee
The Cards are squaring off with Tennessee in Knoxville tomorrow night, and the AP Polls are allowing both teams to climb up the rankings. Louisville will enter this marquee matchup ranked No. 11 in the nation, and the Volunteers will be No. 20. This massive ACC/SEC showdown is 9-1, while Tennessee is 7-3 and on a three-game losing streak.