Southeastern Conference action saw 18th ranked Tennessee defeat Florida 78-71 behind Santiago Vescovi’s 23 points. The Vols improve to 14-5 and visit Texas in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday.
South Carolina rallied from a four point halftime deficit to defeat Vanderbilt 70-61. Scotty Pippen, Jr. led the Commodores with 24 points as Vandy falls to 10-9. Next up is a Saturday home date with Georgia.
Tonight’s Games
Ohio Valley Conference action has Murray State’s men on the road at Tennessee Tech. The Racers defeated the Golden Eagles the last time out Monday night in Murray. Tipoff is at 6 pm.
Austin Peay entertains Belmont in a “Red Out” men’s and women’s twin bill with the women’s game beginning at 5 in the Dunn Center.
Western Kentucky welcomes UAB to EA Diddle Arena this evening for an 8 pm tip with pregame at 7:30 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
WKU’s Lady Toppers are also in action this evening at UAB.
Women’s Games: Southeastern Conference action has Kentucky visiting Vanderbilt and fourth ranked Tennessee at Auburn.
Fifth ranked Louisville is in ACC action hosting Florida State.