Tennessee calls on fans to checker Thompson-Boling Arena for upcoming SEC game
By Andrew Olson
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Fans have plenty of reasons to head to Thompson-Boling Arena to watch Tennessee (20-1, 8-0 SEC) in action on the hardwood. Rick Barnes’ Volunteers are currently ranked No. 1 and winners of 16 straight. UT is adding some extra fun to an upcoming SEC clash.
With Florida coming in next Saturday (Feb. 9), the Vols plan to “checker” Thompson-Boling Arena in all-orange and all-white sections. UT has created an easy-to-remember website for fans to find out which color they need to wear.
Spread the word.
Saturday → #CheckerTBA.
Find your color » https://t.co/ZiLwrLnlcX pic.twitter.com/9CyyMCsxI9
— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) February 3, 2019
The Feb. 9 game will be Tennessee and Florida’s second meeting of the 2018-19 season. The Volunteers traveled to Gainesville last month and fought off an upset bid from unranked UF (12-9, 4-4 SEC), coming on strong at the end for a 78-67 win.
UT most recently beat Texas A&M 93-76 in College Station. The Vols look to extend their winning streak when they host Missouri on Tuesday night. Florida fell 65-54 at home to Kentucky on Saturday and will look to bounce back Tuesday at Auburn.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
