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Iamaleava Vols’ Unequivocal Leader In Third Spring On Campus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s presence and experience in his third spring on campus make it clear who Tennessee’s unequivocal leader is in 2025. The 6-foot-6 redshirt sophomore and the Volunteers went through their first shoulder pads’ practice this spring on Wednesday at Haslam Field. The 21-period workout saw early enrollees don shoulder pads for the…
Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two University of Tennessee men’s basketball players are semifinalists for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday afternoon by Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards. After forming the lone teammate duo on the 15-man Watch List announced Feb. 5, senior guards Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler are now the lone teammate pair listed among the 10 semifinalists.…
Vols Shine On Pro Day With All 32 NFL Teams On Hand
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fourteen Tennessee VFLs showcased their skills in front of scouts and coaches from all 32 NFL teams at Tennessee Pro Day on Tuesday in the Anderson Training Center. Five of the Vols’ six NFL Combine participants worked out on the field, including running back Dylan Sampson, edge rusher James Pearce Jr., defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, wide…
Crabtree & Fischer Pace #1/2 Vols in Midweek Win Over West Georgia
Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee will enter conference play unbeaten after a scrappy 4-2 win over West Georgia on Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers improved to 17-0 with Tuesday’s victory over the Wolves, marking the first time in the modern era that they’ll start SEC play…
#7 Lady Vols Defeat #16 Blue Devils, 1-0, Behind Pannell’s Homer and Pickens’ Dominant Outing
Read Online | Box Score | Photo Gallery | Media Download Links KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The seventh-ranked Lady Vols secured a 1-0 victory over No. 16 Duke on Tuesday night, marking the Blue Devils’ first-ever trip to Rocky Top. Tennessee (22-4) took an early lead when Taylor Pannell crushed a solo home run in the first inning. The redshirt sophomore now has a career-high 10…
Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team, Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, made the cut for the John R. Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot. The Volunteers are the only team with two selections, as named by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. They are joined by three other SEC competitors—Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s…
Mashack Named National Defensive Player of the Year by Field of 68
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Jahmai Mashack of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is the Field of 68 National Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Monday morning. This is the first such nationwide defensive recognition, from any outlet, in program history. A senior guard, Mashack ranks second nationally with a 7.1 defensive box plus-minus, per College…
Four Tennessee Student-Athletes Receive University’s Prestigious Torchbearer Award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee student-athletes Griffin Hadley (men’s swimming), Jahmai Mashack (men’s basketball), Kate McCarville (women’s swimming) and Luke Bibee (cheer) are 2024-25 Torchbearer Award winners. The Torchbearer is the highest student honor conferred by the University of Tennessee. Torchbearers have served their alma mater with overall excellence. The Torchbearer is awarded for academic achievement and outstanding commitment to others as demonstrated by the…
#1/2 Vols Set Program Record with 16th Straight Win to Open Season
Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee capped another series sweep with a decisive 13-2 run-rule victory over St. Bonaventure on Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. With the win, the Volunteers set a program record for consecutive victories to start a season with 16, surpassing the 2019 team’s 15-0 start.…
New Faces Begin Spring Practice For Tennessee
Fifth Spring of Josh Heupel Era Underway FootballMarch 07, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The fifth spring of the Josh Heupel era of Tennessee football is underway as the 2025 Volunteers went through their first practice Friday morning at Haslam Field and inside the Anderson Training Center. A total of 27 new faces are on the field, including 23…
4 Vols Cap Regular Season with 75-65 Victory over South Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team concluded the 2024-25 regular season by defeating South Carolina, 75-65, Saturday afternoon at a sold-out Food City Center. On a day it honored seven seniors, fourth-ranked Tennessee (25-6, 12-6 SEC) got a game-high 23 points from one of them, fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier, who had 20 after…
#1/2 Vols Improve to 15-0 with Run-Rule Win Over St. Bonaventure
Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee tied the program record for consecutive wins to start a season with Saturday’s 11-1 victory over St. Bonaventure, improving to 15-0 on the year. The 2019 team also started the season with 15 straight wins before losing their first games in a Sunday series…
#7 Lady Vols Drop Extra-Inning Duel Against #13 Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. – The seventh-ranked Lady Vols dropped a hard-fought 4-3 decision to No. 13 Georgia in nine innings Saturday at Jack Turner Softball Stadium. The loss marks Tennessee’s first defeat in an SEC opening weekend series since 2021. Georgia (19-3, 1-1 SEC) took an early 3-0 lead with a two-run homer in the first inning…
Hoops Central: #4 Tennessee vs. South Carolina
Read Online | Tennessee Game Notes | South Carolina Game Notes | Watch Live (SEC Network) | Listen Live | Live Stats | Parking Map | Buy Tickets KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns home for its regular season finale Saturday at Food City Center, facing South Carolina on senior day. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. ET. Fans can catch Saturday’s game between the Volunteers (24-6, 11-6 SEC) and…
Pickens, Leach & Nugent Power #7 Tennessee Past #13 Georgia
Read Online | Box Score | Media Download Links ATHENS, Ga. – No. 7 Tennessee received a strong performance from junior Karlyn Pickens in the circle, while sophomore Gabby Leach and senior Sophia Nugent led the offense in a 6-1 victory over No. 13 Georgia at Jack Turner Softball Stadium on Friday night. The Lady Vols (20-3, 1-0 SEC) built a 3-0 lead through the first three…
Orange & White Game Presented By Cherokee Resorts & Entertainment Set For April 12 At 2 p.m.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football will hold the Orange & White Game presented by Cherokee Resorts & Entertainment at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 12 in Neyland Stadium, which will be at a reduced capacity due to construction. Construction continues on the stadium’s south end, west side and suite areas as part of the historic Neyland…
#18/17 Lady Vols Fall To Vanderbilt, 84-76
Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Video Downloads | Photo Download | Watch Press Conference | Watch Highlights GREENVILLE, S.C. — No. 18/17 Tennessee put four players in double figures but it wasn’t enough, as No. 8 seed Vanderbilt defeated the No. 9 seed Lady Vols, 84-76, on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Junior…
#18/17 UT Rolls Past Aggies In SEC Tourney Opener, 77-37
GREENVILLE, S.C. — No. 18/17 Tennessee overcame a slow start and outscored Texas A&M by 42 points over the final three quarters to claim a 77-37 opening-round victory over the Aggies on Wednesday in the Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Redshirt sophomore Talaysia Cooper, who left UT’s regular-season finale on Sunday with…
#4 Vols Drop 78-76 Heartbreaker at Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team capped its road slate with a narrow 78-76 setback Wednesday night at Ole Miss. Fourth-ranked Tennessee (24-6, 11-6 SEC) saw its four-game winning streak end at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion despite leading by nine in the first half and by seven with under 11…
#1/2 Vols Remain Unbeaten With 13-1 Win Over Xavier
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee continued its winning ways with another emphatic midweek win, defeating Xavier 13-1 on Wednesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The victory extended the Volunteers win streak to begin the year to 13, which is tied for the second longest to start a season in program history. The 2020 team also…
Hoops Central: SEC Tournament: #18/17 Lady Vols vs. Vanderbilt
Watch Live (SEC Network) | Listen Live | Live Stats | UT Game Notes | VU Game Notes | SEC WBB Game Notes | SEC Bracket | SEC Record Book | 2024-25 Record Book No. 9 seed and No. 18/17-ranked Tennessee (22-8, 8-8 SEC) will meet No. 8 seed Vanderbilt (21-9, 8-8 SEC) in second round action at the 2025 Southeastern Conference Tournament in Greenville, S.C., on Thursday at 11 a.m.…
#1/2 Vols Tie NCAA Record with Three Grand Slams in Win Over Radford
Game Recap: Baseball | March 04, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee tied the NCAA Division I record with three grand slams in a wild 22-9 midweek win over Radford on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Two of those three grand slams came in the Volunteers’ 11-run seventh inning, including a walk-off blast by pinch…
Lanier Selected as a Jerry West Award Finalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Chaz Lanier of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is among five finalists for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, as released Tuesday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Jerry West Award, named after the late Class of 1980 Hall of Famer and 1959 NCAA…
Hoops Central: #4 Tennessee at Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – Victorious in seven of its past eight games, the fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is geared up for its final true road game of the season, as it travels to the Magnolia State to face Ole Miss Wednesday night at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Tipoff is slated for 9 p.m. ET. MORE INFO GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO RELATED…
Peyton Tanner Named SEC Freshman of the Week After Perfect Game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee freshman Peyton Tanner has been named SEC Freshman of the Week after tossing a perfect game against Delaware State on March 1. A native of Lake Jackson, Texas, Tanner made her second career start in the circle versus Delaware State. The right-hander tossed five flawless innings as she did not allow a base runner in…
Zeigler Named a Bob Cousy Award Finalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, as revealed Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy…
#5 Vols Come Back to Upend #6 Alabama, 79-76, on Mashack’s Buzzer-Beater
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | March 01, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Facing a nine-point deficit with under 10 minutes left and a four-point deficit in the final 31 seconds, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team rallied to defeat sixth-ranked Alabama, 79-76, Saturday evening on a 35-footer at the horn by senior guard Jahmai Mashack. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-5,…
Kilen Continues Torrid Start as #1/3 Vols Rout Rice, 13-3
Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media HOUSTON – Led by another incredible day at the plate by Gavin Kilen, No. 1/3 Tennessee improved to 2-0 at the Astros Foundation College Classic with a 13-3 victory over Rice on Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park. After hitting a pair of solo homers in Friday’s win over Oklahoma State, Kilen…
Pickens & Tanner Make History, #7 Lady Vols Run-Rule UT Martin & Delaware State
Read Online | Box Score (UT Martin) | Box Score (Delaware State) | Photo Gallery 1 | Photo Gallery 2 | Media Download Links KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Karlyn Pickens and Peyton Tanner made history Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, each delivering a dominant performance in the circle. Pickens tossed a no-hitter against UT Martin, while Tanner followed with a perfect game against Delaware State. It marks the third time…
#1/3 Vols Open Astros Foundation College Classic with 5-2 Win Over #16/NR Cowboys
Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media HOUSTON – No. 1/3 Tennessee opened its weekend at the Astros Foundation College Classic with its first win over a ranked foe this season, topping No. 16/NR Oklahoma State by a score of 5-2 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. The Volunteers (9-0) built up a four-run lead over the…
Weekly Reaches Milestone Victory, #7 Lady Vols Win Two on First Day of Tennessee Invitational
Read Online | Box Score (Delaware State) | Box Score (Indiana State) | Media Download Links KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Karen Weekly earned her 1,100th victory in her Tennessee career on Friday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, leading No. 7 Tennessee to a 13-0 win over Delaware State. The Lady Vols followed up with an 8-0 victory over Indiana State to conclude a strong…
#11/11 Lady Vols Fall To #15/14 Wildcats In Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 11/11 Tennessee suffered through a rough shooting night, while No. 15/14 Kentucky hit shots at a 52-percent clip and ran away from the Lady Vols Thursday night, 82-58, in front of 5,951 at Memorial Coliseum. Redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper fired in 25 points and was the only player in double figures for Tennessee…
#7 Lady Vols Run-Rule Radford in Home Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In its home opener Wednesday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, No. 7 Tennessee claimed its 11th run-rule victory of the season, dominating Radford 10-1. Tennessee (14-3) exploded in the third and fourth innings, scoring nine runs on eight hits. The surge was highlighted by a pair of two-run home runs—one from Sophia Nugent in…
#5 Vols Post 65-59 Road Victory at LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team trailed for just 92 seconds in a 65-59 triumph Tuesday night at LSU. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler paced fifth-ranked Tennessee (23-5, 10-5 SEC) with a co-game-high 17 points in the win at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Volunteers held LSU (14-14, 3-12 SEC) scoreless for 6:50…
Russell Returns As #1/3 Vols Hold Off Lions in Midweek Battle
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/3 Tennessee closed out its season-opening homestand unbeaten with a hard-fought 7-5 victory over North Alabama on Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols (8-0) scored all seven of their runs in the first three innings, including five in the bottom of the first, before weathering a late rally to hold…
Cronan Receives WBCA’s Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award
Joan Cronan, who has served the University of Tennessee diligently since 1983, building lasting relationships and creating opportunities for success for UT student-athletes, coaches and administrators, is the recipient of the 2025 Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Tuesday. The award is named in honor of the late Betty…
Vols Reenter Top Five in Both Polls
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is in the top five of each major national poll for the ninth time this season, all in the last 13 weeks. Tennessee (22-5, 9-5) ascended one spot in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, ranking fifth on each…
#2/4 Vols Cap Sweep of Samford with 11-1 Win
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/4 Tennessee run-ruled Samford, 11-1, in action-packed fashion with a pair of back-to-back homers from the duos of Gavin Kilen and Hunter Ensley as well as Levi Clark and Stone Lawless on Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers completed their second series sweep of the season with the win and have now swept 13 consecutive non-conference weekend series…
#15/13 Lady Vols Out-Wrestle Gators In Swamp, 86-78
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Tennessee overcame 15 fouls and 22-percent shooting in the first half and an 11-point second-quarter deficit to walk away with a hard-earned 86-78 road victory over Florida on Sunday at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Lady Vols (21-6, 8-6 SEC) trailed 37-26 just before the half, but they flipped…
#5 Tennessee Run-Rules Minnesota to Close Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – The fifth-ranked Lady Vols run-ruled Minnesota 9-1 in five innings on Saturday to close out their run at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California. Redshirt sophomore Taylor Pannell and senior Kinsey Fiedler led the offense in the victory. Pannell went 4-for-4 with three RBIs and a home run, her seventh of the season.…
Lanier Scores 30 in #6 Vols’ 77-69 Road Win at #7 Texas A&M
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Facing an early nine-point deficit in a top-10 showdown at a sold-out Reed Arena, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team clawed back to knock off seventh-ranked Texas A&M, 77-69, Saturday afternoon. Sixth-ranked Tennessee (22-5, 9-5 SEC) tied a program record with its seventh AP top-25 victory of the season, including its…
Clark’s Eighth Inning Grand Slam Powers #2/4 Vols Past Samford
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/4 Tennessee took game two of their series against Samford in thrilling fashion with an eighth inning grand slam from Levi Clark, launching the Vols to a 7-3 victory on Saturday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Bulldogs (3-3) struck early with a run in the top of the first and held the Vols…
#5 Tennessee Run-Rules Minnesota to Close Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – The fifth-ranked Lady Vols run-ruled Minnesota 9-1 in five innings on Saturday to close out their run at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California. Redshirt sophomore Taylor Pannell and senior Kinsey Fiedler led the offense in the victory. Pannell went 4-for-4 with three RBIs and a home run, her seventh of the season. A…
#5 Tennessee Run-Rules Rutgers, Drops a Heartbreaker to #4 UCLA
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – Fifth-ranked Tennessee earned a 10-1, five-inning run-rule victory over Rutgers before falling 4-3 to No. 4 UCLA on Friday at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California. Saviya Morgan had a strong day, going 4-for-6 with four runs, a double, a triple, and one RBI. The freshman also stole two bases. Fellow freshman Emma…
Doyle & Franklin Combine for 20 Strikeouts in Series-Opening Win Over Samford
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recorded his 300th career victory as the No. 2/4 Volunteers opened their series against Samford with a 5-1 win on Friday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Vitello is the fastest head coach in UT history to reach the 300-win mark, doing so in just 412 games, which is 89 games quicker…
#15/13 UT Tops #18/19 Tide, 88-80, To Notch 20th Win
Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | February 20, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fifth-year guard Jewel Spear led the way with 20 points, as No. 15/13 Tennessee claimed its 20th victory of the season with an 88-80 triumph over No. 18/19 Alabama on Thursday night in front of a crowd of 10,684 at Food City Center. Spear hit four of six…
#5 Lady Vols Split Opening Day at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
Game Recap: Softball | February 21, 2025 CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – The fifth-ranked Lady Vols split their opening two games at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Thursday at Big League Dreams in Cathedral City, California. They dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 19 Oregon in the first game before bouncing back with a 10-0 victory over…
Caldwell Named To Naismith Coach Of The Year Watch List
The Naismith Awards announced its 2025 Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year Watch List presented by AXIA Time on Wednesday, and first-year Lady Vol basketball head coach Kim Caldwell is included among the candidates. Caldwell, one of six SEC coaches in consideration, joins Geno Auriemma (UConn), Kenny Brooks (Kentucky), Mark Campbell (TCU), Cori Close…
#2/4 Vols Homer Five Times in 29-4 Rout of UNC Asheville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/4 Tennessee continued to display its offensive firepower with its fourth-straight run-rule victory to open the season, routing UNC Asheville by a score of 29-4 on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The 29 runs are tied for the most in a game during the Tony Vitello era, matching the 29 the Vols (4-0)…
