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Tennessee basketball: A look at the Vols road to the Final Four

By Billy Williford

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 16: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates during the 82-78 win over the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 16: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates during the 82-78 win over the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS – MARCH 18: The mascot of the Old Dominion Monarchs performs during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first round of the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the New Orleans Arena on March 18, 2010, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS – MARCH 18: The mascot of the Old Dominion Monarchs performs during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first round of the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the New Orleans Arena on March 18, 2010, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

No.14 Old Dominion Monarchs (26-8)

Norfolk, VA – Conference USA
Head coach: Jeff Jones

Yes, it’s March and madness happens in March. But, let’s be real, there is a very slim chance the Monarchs of Old Dominion make it to the Sweet 16. Could it happen? Sure. Will it happen? Doubt it.

Best win

The Monarchs best win came on December 15th against the Syracuse Orange on the road. Old Dominion was able to hold Cuse to 62 points on 8-for-26 from the field and 8-for-22 from the three-point line. Syracuse even made more free throws (22) than Old Dominion attempted (20), and still lost.

Worst loss

It’s weird saying Northern Iowa was the worst loss considering the recent success the Panthers have had in the big dance. But, at 16-18 on the season, this wasn’t the same team.

Old Dominion scored just 53 points by shooting 29.2 percent from the three-point line and 66.7 from the charity stripe in a 54-53 loss.

Longest streak

After a 2-3 record through the first five games, Old Dominion went on an eight-game win streak with wins over two NCAA Tournament teams in VCU and Syracuse.

What they do best

This is the first team that the Vols could play that aren’t great on the offensive end. In fact, they rank near the bottom of the country. However, their defense is excellent. They rank 7th in two-point field percentage defense at holding teams to 42.5 percent.

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