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Duke vs Tennessee Exhibition Game Details
Duke faces Tennessee in first exhibition game ahead of 2026-27 season.
In brief
Duke faces Tennessee in first exhibition game ahead of 2026-27 season. Duke will play Tennessee in an exhibition game on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium to test their defense before the 2026-27 season. Originally reported by Duke Blue Devils On SI.
Duke's First Exhibition Game
Duke basketball program faces Tennessee in first exhibition game ahead of 2026-27 season.
Duke's Preseason Performance
Duke hosted Belmont for scrimmage on Oct. 8, routing Bruins 102-62 to validate preseason hype.
Duke-Tennessee Exhibition History
Blue Devils faced Tennessee in exhibition game second season in a row; won 83-76 last year.
Game Details
Duke vs Tennessee exhibition game on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:00 pm ET at Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC.
Broadcast Options
TV: ACC Network; Listen: Blue Devil Network.
Tennessee's Preseason Strength
Tennessee built one of nation's top transfer portal classes this offseason with strong offensive potential.
Tennessee's Transfer Portal Class
Tennessee has no. 3-ranked transfer portal class including Juke Harris (21.4 ppg), Jalen Haralson (16.2 ppg), and others.
Duke's Defensive Strength
Duke held Belmont to 34.5% field goal shooting and 23.3% three-point shooting with 12 steals and 7 blocks.
Tennessee's Exhibition Result
Tennessee fell 86-70 to Xavier in first exhibition game on Oct. 15.
The headline
Duke will play Tennessee in an exhibition game on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium to test their defense before the 2026-27 season.
