Live Updates: No. 8 Tennessee vs. Tarleton State
No. 8 Tennessee (8-3) is back home at Thompson-Boling Arena for one more game before the Christmas break, hosting Tarleton State (8-3) on Thursday. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Eastern time and the game can be streamed via SEC Network+.
The Vols have won four straight for the second time this season, beating George Mason, Illinois, Georgia Southern and North Carolina State after losing three straight to Purdue, Kansas and North Carolina. Most recently, Tennessee beat NC State 79-70 Saturday night in San Antonio.
Tarleton State is coming off a 65-62 home loss to Jacksonville State on Monday. The Texans lost their season opener at Virginia, 80-50, and lost 86-63 at Bradley on November 14.
No. 8 Tennessee vs. Tarleton State: How To Watch
Start Time: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Streaming: SEC Network+
Radio: WNML-FM 99.1 in Knoxville. The Vol Network radio broadcast can be heard on local affiliates across the state of Tennessee.
Location: Thompson-Boling Arena (21,678)
The Line: Tennessee -22.5, Total 139.5 (Vegas Insider)
KenPom Prediction: Tennessee 81, Tarleton State 60 (Vols 97% chance to win)
SEC Network+ Streaming Info
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Fans can also watch on ESPN+, the streaming platform from ESPN that requires a paid subscription. ESPN+ is separate from cable or satellite subscriptions. More info can be found here.
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Tarleton State: A Closer Look
Tarleton State is ranked No. 194 overall in the KenPom.com ratings. The Texas are No. 175 in adjusted defensive efficiency, giving up 104.8 points per 100 possessions, and are No. 221 in adjusted offensive efficiency.
Billy Gillispie, the former Texas A&M and Kentucky head coach, is in his third season as head coach at Tarleton State. He led the program to a 17-17 record last season, after going 14-17 in 2021-22 and 10-10 in 2020-21.
He won 70 games in three seasons at Texas A&M, from 2004 to 2007, taking the Aggies to one Sweet Sixteen. He was hired as head coach at Kentucky 2007-08, but was fired after going 40-27 over two seasons, including an NIT appearance in 2008-09.
“Billy Gillispie’s health is the first priority,” Tarleton State athletic director Lonn Reisman said. “At this time, his medical circumstances are preventing him from leading our men’s basketball program, and our prayers are with him.
“Until Coach Gillispie can return, we are officially labeling Joseph Jones as acting head coach,” Reisman added. “He has done a tremendous job over these few weeks and we know he’ll continue to be a great leader for our men’s basketball student-athletes.”
