Virginia vs Tennessee: Second-Round Showdown

0:00On March 21st, Virginia pulled off an exciting 82-73 win over Wright State in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday. That victory sends the Cavaliers to the second round. Meanwhile, Tennessee dominated Miami of Ohio with a 78-56 score in their opener. The volunteers bring a tough defensive game, ranking 13th in defensive efficiency according to Ken Pomm. Their offense sits at number 33, but they grab a ton of second chance points. Coach Rick Barnes is in his 11th season leading the team. Tennessee has made the tournament 28 times, including eight straight years as a six-seed or better. Fans see this as a big test for Virginia after their close first round escape. The pressure is on both sides heading into Sunday's match-up. Standout players for Tennessee include guard Jacoby Gillespie, who averages 18 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.1 blocks per. Game. Freshman forward Nate Aiman chips in 17.5 points and 6.6 revounds while shooting over

1:0340 percent. Virginia will need to dominate the boards and stay steady against Tennessee's relentless defense to advance to the sweet 16. This second round clash promises more tournament drama.