Wed Feb 04 00:10:00 UTC 2026: ### Tennessee Volunteers Host Ole Miss Rebels in SEC Basketball Matchup

The Story:

The Tennessee Volunteers (15-6, 5-3) are set to face the Ole Miss Rebels (11-10, 3-5) at Food City Center on Tuesday, February 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2. This SEC matchup highlights Tennessee’s historical dominance over Ole Miss, with 79 wins, their sixth-most against any opponent. Freshman Nate Ament’s outstanding performance has earned him a program record fourth SEC Freshman of the Week honor.

Tennessee looks to continue its strong performance against Ole Miss in recent years. The Volunteers are 9-2 in their last 11 games against the Rebels, reversing a prior trend. Both head coaches, Rick Barnes (Tennessee) and Chris Beard (Ole Miss), have a history at the University of Texas. Tennessee’s success in the SEC recently has placed them among the top teams in the nation and conference.

Key Points:

  • The game is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Food City Center.
  • Tennessee leads the all-time series against Ole Miss with 79 wins.
  • Nate Ament has been named SEC Freshman of the Week for a program-record fourth time.
  • Rick Barnes has a strong record against Mississippi teams in the SEC, going 21-8 at UT since 2021-22.
  • Ole Miss was picked eighth in the SEC preseason poll after reaching the Sweet 16 in 2024-25.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tennessee is favored based on historical performance and recent success.
  • Nate Ament is a key player for Tennessee.
  • This game is an important SEC contest for both teams.
  • The game is not at the beginning or end of either team’s home schedule, as it had been recently.
  • Tennessee has made great strides in the AP Poll in recent years.

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