Tennessee basketball schedules exhibition game against Xavier on October 15
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Tennessee men's basketball will host Xavier for their first exhibition game on October 15 at Food City Center. This matchup serves as the unofficial kickoff to the season, followed by an exhibition against Duke five days later. Historically, Tennessee holds a 12-5 advantage over Xavier, last meeting in 2014. Xavier, coming off a 15-18 season, revamped its roster under new coach Richard Pitino. Tennessee aims for a strong season with a highly regarded transfer class, returning to full competition on November 3 against Wofford.
- •Tennessee will play Xavier in an exhibition on October 15.
- •Last matchup was in the 2013-14 season.
- •Tennessee aims for a strong season with a top transfer class.
- •Xavier finished 10th in the Big East last season.
- •Regular season opener is November 3 against Wofford.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee basketball adds exhibition game with Xavier
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee basketball adds home game vs Xavier to exhibition schedule
"Tennessee basketball will play Xavier in their first exhibition game of the preseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:24 PMTennessee basketball adds exhibition game with Xavier
Another preseason test.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:00 PMTennessee basketball adds home game vs Xavier to exhibition schedule
Tennessee basketball will play Xavier in their first exhibition game of the preseason.
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