Tipoff time announced for Tennessee-Michigan NCAA Tournament game

A tipoff time has been announced for the Tennessee-Michigan NCAA Tournament basketball game.

Tennessee (27-7) defeated Longwood (26-7), 88-56, Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Vols will play Michigan in the second round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Michigan defeated Colorado State, 75-63, Thursday.

Tipoff between the Vols and Wolverines is slated for 5:15 p.m. EDT on Saturday. CBS will televise the matchup.

Tennessee is competing in the South region of the NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee entered Thursday’s contest after winning the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Tampa, Florida. The SEC Tournament championship was the Vols’ first since 1979.

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