Both Tennessee and Green Bay had exciting runs in their conference tournaments, with Tennessee reaching the semifinals of the Big 12 competition and Green Bay winning the Horizon League to punch its ticket.
The Vols nearly ended South Carolina’s undefeated run, but a last-second buzzer-beater from the Gamecocks sent Tennessee home before the championship game.
Green Bay routed Youngstown State, Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State in the Horizon League championships, dominating Cleveland State in the final 64-40. The Phoenix are coming in with a 27-6 record and are looking to take down perennial tournament powerhouse Tennessee.
This will be the third meeting between the two programs, with Tennessee winning the most recent matchup, an NCAA Tournament first-round game in 2016.
Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson was named to the All-SEC first team by the league’s coaches after leading the SEC in scoring (19.4 points per game) in her second season.
Green Bay’s Callie Genke was named the Horizon League’s co-6th Player of the Year and Natalie McNeal was named to the All-League first team. Bailey Butler was voted to the All-League defensive team.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s matchup between Tennessee and Green Bay, including broadcast information…
