Tennessee Basketball: Which teams have the Volunteers never beaten?

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Dec 7, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Daniel Batcho (4) ties up Tennessee Volunteers forward Uros Plavsic (33) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas Tech

Overall series record: 0-2
First matchup: December 3, 1953
Last matchup: December 7, 2021
Last score: Texas Tech 57, Tennessee 52

Both Tennessee and Texas Tech have had basketball revivals in recent years, though it’s hard to argue either program is exactly a long-term power in the sport. Surprisingly, their matchup history goes more than seven decades back.

Yes, the first matchup between these schools came on Dec. 3, 1953 and was the opening game of the season for both schools. The Red Raiders came to Knoxville and left with an 88-71 victory and were well on their way to a very successful season.

Jump ahead nearly seventy years and these two recently matched up in the Jimmy V Classic, meeting at Madison Square Garden in December 2021. The game was an ugly defensive struggle, with Texas Tech prevailing 57-52 in overtime, led by Terrence Shannon Jr.’s 18 points and 12 rebounds.

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