Tennessee Dominates Kentucky in Sweet 16: March Madness 2025 Recap & Highlights

 "Tennessee Dominates Kentucky in Sweet 16: March Madness 2025 Recap & Highlights"


In a highly anticipated Sweet 16 matchup of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers triumphed over the No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats, securing a 65-48 victory at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Game Summary

The Volunteers established an early lead, finishing the first half ahead 43-28. Their defense held strong in the second half, limiting Kentucky to just 20 points and sealing the win.

Key Players

  • Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee): Led all scorers with 16 points and contributed 7 assists.

  • Chaz Lanier (Tennessee): Added 15 points and 4 rebounds.

  • Felix Okpara (Tennessee): Dominated the boards with 9 rebounds and scored 8 points.

  • Amari Williams (Kentucky): Tallied 11 points and 4 rebounds.

  • Otega Oweh (Kentucky): Contributed 9 points and 3 rebounds.

Statistical Highlights

  • Field Goal Percentage: Tennessee shot 52.0%, while Kentucky managed 42.9%.

  • Three-Point Shooting: Tennessee hit 29.4% from beyond the arc; Kentucky connected on 30.8%.

  • Rebounds: The Volunteers outrebounded the Wildcats 30 to 19.

  • Turnovers: Tennessee committed 5 turnovers compared to Kentucky's 8.

Looking Ahead

With this win, Tennessee advances to the Elite Eight, continuing their pursuit of a national championship. Kentucky's tournament run concludes, and the Wildcats will look to regroup for the next season.

For a detailed breakdown of the game, including play-by-play and full statistics, visit ESPN's coverage.

Fans can also watch game highlights on YouTube.

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