Here's a look at the postseason history between Tennessee and Kentucky men's basketball heading into their Sweet 16 matchup Friday.

It's Tennessee basketball vs Kentucky in the Sweet 16 of 2025 March Madness bracket. Follow for live scores, NCAA Tournament updates from the game.

Anytime they could, it felt like the Vols went out of their way to let the Cats know they were going to out-tough them on this night.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers picks for the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday

The No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats (24-11) and the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers (29-7) will meet on Friday in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

Tennessee’s defense has been dominant through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. No. 15 seed Wofford was held to 62 points in the first round, and No. 7 seed UCLA failed to break 60 points. The Volunteers must forget the regular season losses against the Wildcats and keep the positive momentum rolling.

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