Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. did play Tuesday night against Tennessee because of a lower back injury.

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.

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

Tennessee basketball pops balloons after each turnover in practice. After the 10th, players run — motivation to improve their habits.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Following a dominant showing against Winthrop, Tennessee women’s basketball rose one spot to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Poll.

The Tennessee Volunteers are preparing for a massive matchup against the Louisville Cardinals.

Lady Vols basketball moved up in the Associated Press poll after a blowout win over Winthrop. Tennessee faces Louisville next in a ranked matchup.