3 bold predictions for Tennessee basketball vs. Gardner Webb

Dec 16, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images | Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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2. Tennessee forces 20 turnovers

Right now, Gardner-Webb is averaging 14.2 turnovers per game. If Tennessee's off-ball defense is as aggressive as it was on Tuesday night I see no reason why they can't get 20. The Vols were all over passing lanes and taking advantage of their lenfgth.

I presume that the length that the Vols posses will give the Bulldogs fits all game long. Gardner-Webb already struggles holding onto the ball so with Tennessee's aggression it could be a very long day.

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