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BasketVols vs. Ole Miss

January 9th, 2008 |

Author: lawvol

So, basketball season is now truly upon us. I know, I know, it’s been “upon” us for almost 2 months now, but with football’s bowl season over, it’s now time for the conference basketball schedules to begin. Tonight the Vols take on Ole Miss in what was probably not predicted, pre-season, to be a great game. Oh how the prognosticators were wrong.

The No. 16 Rebels have surprised everyone in the basketball world by posting a 13-0 record into the SEC conference season. This looks to be a key contest in determining the early running order in the SEC. Mississippi looks to keep their unbeaten record and prove to the national media that they deserve respect as they meet the Vols tonight at Thompson Boling Arena.

The Vols, on the other hand hope to repeat their 2006-07 undefeated home record versus SEC opponents. The Vols also want to keep the momentum they established during the non-conference schedule.

This game will definitely be a barn-burner, and the first conference test of two of the best teams in the SEC. For a more in-depth breakdown of the game, visit the Bruce Ball Blog, or UTSports.com.

Go Vols! Beat them old-gun-toting-funky-lookin’-beard-sort-of-guy Rebels!!!

- Go Figure … SIG LawvolSmall 1 BasketVols vs. Ole Miss Gate 21

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About the Author: "Lawvol" -- I'm just a guy living in North Carolina who has an unnatural fascination with the color orange. Just because I'm a Tennessee alum and die-hard Volunteer fan doesn't mean that I can't poke a little fun at the Big Orange and anybody else for that matter. Feel free to complain all you want. >> Read more from this author

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