2009 SEC Tournament Preview: Mississippi St Vs Tennessee

2009 SEC Tournament Finals Preview - Mississippi St vs Tennessee. Mississippi State (22 - 12) was able to upset LSU and continue on their trek to the SEC Tournament championship game and what the team hopes is an NCAA Tournament bid taking on the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Tournament Championship game! The Tennessee Volunteers (21-11) were able to hold off the hottest team in the SEC, Auburn, to make the title game. The Vols are definitely in the NCAA tournament, but are hoping to obtain a higher seed with a win in the championship game.

2009 SEC Tournament Preview - Mississippi St

Jarvis Varnado leads the Mississippi State team both offensively and defensively. State has a very balanced offensive attack with a focus on three point shooting with the SEC's number 1 defender, Varnado in the middle to help with second chance baskets. Varnado's performance against Tennessee's Wayne Chism will be a key factor in how State performs in the championship game. In the two team's previous meeting, Jarvis Varado was able to keep Wayne Chism shut-down, but it wasn't quite enough for the Bulldogs to win.

2009 SEC Tournament Preview - Tennessee

Wayne Chism scored a career high 27 points and Tyle Smith chipped in 23 in the Vols win over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, 94-85. The Vols will be focused on guarding the three point shot against the Mississippi State guards in the second meeting of the two teams this season. In the last contest, State was able to contain Tyler Smith and Wayne Chism, but still fell 81-76. Tennessee may need a third scorer to step up in the championship game in order to have a shot at the 2009 SEC tournament title.

2009 SEC Tournament Preview - Prediction

The championship game is going to be a great one to watch. Both teams will be looking to control the transition game in this contest. If Tennessee can win the rebounding game then they will win the 2009 SEC tournament. Final score prediction:Tennessee Volunteers 86 - Mississippi State Rebels 77.

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