Miami RedHawks will continue their tournament run against the sixth-seeded Tennessee Volunteers out of the SEC.
Miami’s Record-Setting First Four Performance
The Miami RedHawks silenced the haters—and the SMU Mustangs—in a First Four victory that moved Miami to 32-1 on the season and into the first round of the Big Dance.
Against SMU, Miami set a First Four record by hitting 16 three-pointers, led by a stellar shooting night from Eian Elmer, who went 6-or-9 from three-point range, en route to an 89-79 win over the Mustangs.
Tennessee’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Finishing fourth in the SEC, the most represented conference in this year’s tournament, Tennessee is top-heavy in its scoring production, with just three players averaging in double figures. However, two of those players rank inside the top 10 of the SEC in scoring.
The Vols are led by Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who is averaging 18.0 points per game, and is a threat from distance: His 8.0 three-point attempts per game are the second-most in the league, and his 33.2% three-point percentage is the eighth best in the conference.
However, despite their high finish in league play, the Volunteers’ underlying numbers are far from flashy and the team finished the year on an uneven note.
Game Details: Time, Location, and Tickets
Friday, their tournament run continues in the City of Brotherly Love against the sixth-seeded Tennessee Volunteers, out of the SEC.
Friday’s game is scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. tip-off, but that time could be pushed back by a few minutes as its the second game on the docket in the session.
The first game, Wright State vs. Virginia, will tip at 1:50 p.m.
If you don’t plan on traveling to Philly, you’ll be able to watch the game on TBS.
Tickets to Friday’s sessions are still available, with prices starting around $70.
- Ticketmaster
- StubHub
- SeatGeek
- Vivid Seats
A ticket will get you into both of Wednesday’s game at Dayton’s UD Arena.
Friday’s winner will meet the winner between the session’s first game—No. 3 Virginia and No. 14 Wright State—in the Second Round on Sunday.