Streaming details, keys to victory, and prediction for Kentucky basketball vs. Tennessee: How to listen and watch
The Cats look to take on Tennessee in Knoxville as a bounce back to 2 consecutive lossess for the first time all year. A win is almost a must if Kentucky want’s to win the SEC.
Game Information- How to Watch and listen
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- Date: January 28th
- Time: 7 PM
- Location: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: Hulu, YoutubeTV, Fubo, Sling, ESPN app on smartphones, smart TVs, and laptops
- Radio coverage:
UKSportsNetwork: Tune into the game via radio for those on the move or preferring to listen to Tom Leach and Jack Givens:
- Audio streaming online at WLAP, WSGS
- Also catch live coverage of the game through the UK Sports Network on ukathletics.com or one of the following radio stations:
- Lexington, KY: 98.1 FM / 630 WLAP
- London, KY: 103.9 FM WWEL
- Louisville, KY: 840 AM WHAS
- Madisonville, KY: 93.9 FM WKTG
- Hazard/Pikeville, KY: 101.1 WSGS
Kentucky vs. Tennessee: A Preview of the SEC Showdown
The Kentucky Wildcats (1-3 in true road games) will face a tough challenge as they visit the Tennessee Volunteers, who remain undefeated at home this season. With Kentucky’s high-powered offense going up against Tennessee’s lockdown defense, this game is set to be a thrilling SEC matchup. Can the Cats avoid 3 straight losses?
Almost two years ago, on Feb. 8, 2023, I sat in my room watching the fourth quarter of Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball’s match against No. 6 Tennessee. I had a class that conflicted with tip-off time and instead of going to the game late, I missed it entirely. I wasn’t missing anything important — or so I thought.
But then I saw the “close game” notification pop up on my phone from ESPN. With two minutes left in the game, I had to tune in. On the small screen in my hands, I experienced one of the best moments in modern Vanderbilt Athletics history, as Tyrin Lawrence sent the Volunteers home on a buzzer-beater from the corner.
I, like every other Vanderbilt fan at that moment, lost my mind in celebration. But while I fist-pumped around my dorm room, my classmates stormed the court. My jubilation morphed into regret realizing I likely passed up the best athletics experience of my collegiate career. From then on, I promised myself I’d be at the big games for every sport on this campus, not just the revenue ones. And I’ve followed that promise over the last two years.
Vanderbilt faced yet another similar situation two weekends ago. Tennessee, ranked No. 6 just as it was two years ago, returned to Memorial Gymnasium. But this wasn’t just a men’s basketball weekend: The women’s teams dueled against each other the next day. Knowing how important this weekend could be — along with a push from my aforementioned promise — I asked to attend both games on behalf of The Hustler: the men’s for the photography section and the women’s for the sports section.
Sitting on the baseline on Saturday and observing the match was a pleasure. The student section was packed, the energy was intense, and — though I was a photographer and not a fan at that moment — I felt proud to be a Vanderbilt student. Zach Joseph explained it perfectly — it was an atmosphere unheard of at Vanderbilt before. In her post-game press conference on Sunday, women’s basketball head coach Shea Ralph expressed similar sentiments.
