Tennessee’s Exhibition Showdown With Duke Sells Out In Minutes
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By Aidan Sidoti
Within minutes after tickets became available to the general public, the University of Tennessee announced Friday afternoon that its exhibition matchup with Duke is officially sold out.
The marquee preseason encounter, set for Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at Food City Center, offers a unique chance for fans to watch two Elite Eight programs from the previous season before the new year tips off.
This represents the first time Duke has played in Knoxville since Dec. 7, 1976, where the Blue Devils secured a 81-78 victory. In their most recent matchup, the Volunteers knocked off Duke 65-52 in the Round of 32 of the 2023 NCAA tournament in Orlando, Florida.
“It is an exciting opportunity for our players and our fans to host the Blue Devils here in Knoxville for a high-level exhibition game.” Barnes said after the contest was announced. “We are confident this matchup will benefit both teams and really help prepare us for the upcoming season.”
The Volunteers will officially tip off their season on Nov. 3, hosting Mercer at Food City Center.
