KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Belmont Bruins (1-1) face a significant early-season test on the road Thursday against the No. 1-ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers (2-1) at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Belmont is coming off an 83-61 home victory over Brown on Nov. 7, where Hilary Fuller scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Tuti Jones added 14 points and six rebounds, while Quinn Eubank recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Bruins opened their season with a 67-84 loss at Oklahoma on Nov. 3.

The Lady Volunteers, under coach Kellie Harper, are looking to build momentum after a 72-61 win at Tennessee-Martin on Sunday. Jaida Civil led the way with 13 points and five assists, while Janiah Barker posted 11 points and eight rebounds. Tennessee’s lone loss came in a tight 77-80 contest at then-North Carolina State on Nov. 4.

This non-conference matchup pits Belmont’s balanced scoring attack against a Tennessee team that has showcased its defensive prowess, holding East Tennessee State to just 47 points in a dominant win on Nov. 7. The Bruins will continue a challenging road stretch at Dayton on Sunday, while Tennessee’s next game is at Middle Tennessee on Nov. 20.