Tennessee Hosts Oklahoma in Hoops Matchup

Vols look to extend home win streak against Sooners

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Tennessee basketball is set to host the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday night at Food City Center. The Vols are coming off a 2-0 week, beating Mississippi State on the road and LSU at home, while the Sooners have won their last two games to end a nine-game losing streak. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. Eastern Time tip-off and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Why it matters

This matchup between Tennessee and Oklahoma provides an opportunity for the Vols to continue their strong home play and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the SEC regular season. Oklahoma is looking to build on its recent success and pull off an upset on the road.

The details

Tennessee (18-7, 8-4 SEC) is led by the duo of Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, who combined for 37 points in last season's 70-52 win over the Sooners. Oklahoma (13-12, 3-9) is coached by Porter Moser, who led Loyola Chicago to an upset over Tennessee in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. The Vols will be without power forward J.P. Estrella, who is listed as doubtful with a lower-body injury.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Tennessee beat Oklahoma 70-52 in their last meeting last season in Norman.

The players

Chaz Lanier

A key contributor for Tennessee, scoring 20 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in last season's win over Oklahoma.

Zakai Zeigler

Tennessee's starting point guard, he had 17 points, 9 assists, 4 steals and 4 rebounds in the win over the Sooners last year.

Porter Moser

Oklahoma's head coach, he previously led Loyola Chicago to an upset over Tennessee in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

J.P. Estrella

Tennessee's redshirt sophomore power forward, he is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game with a lower-body injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for a tough challenge against Oklahoma. They've shown they can beat good teams, and we can't overlook them at home.”

— Rick Barnes, Tennessee Head Coach (Vol Network)

What’s next

If Tennessee wins, they will look to continue their strong play at home and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the SEC regular season. If Oklahoma pulls off the upset, it would be a big boost for their postseason hopes.

The takeaway

This matchup between Tennessee and Oklahoma features two teams heading in opposite directions. The Vols are looking to continue their strong play at home, while the Sooners are trying to build on their recent success and pull off an upset on the road.