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Gregg Wins 2018 Senior CLASS Award® in Softball
All-American shortstop Meghan Gregg has been selected as the 2018 Senior CLASS Award® winner in softball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes OK with expanding NCAA field
Coach unsure if he’ll take another grad transfer
Barnes Adds Bryan Lentz to Basketball Staff
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday that he has hired Bryan Lentz in a Video Coordinator/Director of Player Development role.
Jimmy’s blog: McElroy thinks Tennessee headed in right direction
Believes UT could win East in three years
Jimmy’s blog: Parrish says Barnes has exceeded expectations at UT
Vols built in unique way without big-time recruits
Lady Vols Ousted From Postseason In 2-1 Loss To UGA
Cortni Emanuel hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to lead No. 7 seed Georgia to a 2-1 win on Saturday as the Lady Vols were eliminated in the NCAA Athens Super Regional.
Lady Vols’ Late Rally Comes Up Short In Game One
Tennessee scored two runs in the sixth inning and one in the seventh to cut into a 4-0 deficit, but it was not enough as Georgia took the opening game of the NCAA Athens Super Regional on Friday at Jack Turner Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Just one Knoxville team wins state out of 7 divisions
Scott Thompson team headed to Sectionals
Jimmy’s blog: Groer 4-peats at Senior event with new partner
Groer has dominated Atlanta Invite in doubles
Jimmy’s blog: Kirkland departure underscores reason to move players around
Pruitt said more position changes likely this summer, fall
Big Orange Caravan Makes Final Stop in Kingsport
The Big Orange Caravan made its fifth and final stop in Kingsport on Thursday night, the most attended stop of the event’s 2018 tour.
Darrin Kirkland Jr announces he’s transferring; what happens now at LB?
See what Tennessee may do now at LB & 4 potential landing spots for Kirkland
Vols to Host West Virginia for SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Not only is the Tennessee football team facing West Virginia this fall, the Volunteers’ basketball team is hosting the Mountaineers on the hardwood this winter as part of the 2019 SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Jan. 26.
Softball Preview: Lady Vols in the Athens Super Regional vs. UGA
The 10th seeded Tennessee Lady Vols look to earn a berth in the Women’s College World Series when they travel to Athens this weekend to take on No. 7 seed Georgia in the NCAA Super Regional.
Wilson Excited For Fulmer, Pruitt Era
Wilson spoke at the event, and his message was clear: He’s excited for this fall and the direction Tennessee football is headed.
Tennessee’s APR Numbers Impressive Once Again
The NCAA on Wednesday announced its 2016-17 NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate data, and Tennessee’s APR numbers once again rank among the most impressive in the 14 years in which the data has been published.
VFL William “Buck” Buxton Dies
Former Tennessee football defensive lineman and member of the program’s 1997 SEC Championship team William “Buck” Buxton died earlier this week.
Jimmy’s blog: How long will it take Pruitt to change team’s culture?
Coach bothered that some players quit during spring game
Fulmer Announces Hiring of VFL CJ Fayton
Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer announced Tuesday that CJ Fayton has been hired as Director of VFL Programming.
Lady Vols Heading Back to Junkanoo Jam
The schedule and field for the women’s 2018 Junkanoo Jam at Resorts World Bimini were announced Tuesday, and the Tennessee Lady Vols are headed back to the islands.
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt believes grad transfers should go where they want
NCAA should pass a rule freeing grad transfers from restrictions
Schofield Would Need to be First-Round Pick to Stay in Draft
Schofield is still expected to return to UT.
Vols to Face Gonzaga in Phoenix Dec. 9
The Tennessee basketball series with West Coast powerhouse Gonzaga is set to resume next season.
Lady Vols Beat Ohio 5-1, Advance to Super Regionals
Tennessee scored three runs in the third inning and two more in the sixth to defeat Ohio 5-1 on Sunday and advance to the NCAA Super Regional.
Lady Vols Hit Four Home Runs to Beat James Madison, 12-3
The 10th seeded Tennessee Lady Vols continued their hot start to the NCAA Championships by defeating James Madison 12-3 on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Lady Vols in the WNBA Update: May 18
The WNBA will tip off its 22nd season on Friday, and as the 2018 campaign gets under way there will be six former Lady Vols on league rosters.
Tennessee’s Big Orange Caravan Rocks Nashville
Nearly 1,000 Tennessee fans ignored an outside storm and packed the concourse at Nissan Stadium on Thursday night for the 52nd Annual All-Sports Picnic – the third stop of the 2018 Big Orange Caravan.
Softball Central: 2018 NCAA Knoxville Regional
The No. 10 national seed Tennessee Lady Vols begin their quest to return to the Women’s College World Series this week by hosting Monmouth, Ohio and No. 23/25 James Madison at the NCAA Knoxville Regional from Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20.
Five Lady Vols Named to NFCA All-Region Team
Five Tennessee softball players received All-Region accolades for the 2018 season, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced Wednesday.
Big Orange Caravan Rolls Through Memphis, Next Stop Nashville
The Expo Center at Agricenter International hosted the University of Tennessee’s second Big Orange Caravan stop of 2018 Tuesday.
Jimmy’s blog: UT could have 10 different starters from spring game
Several difference makers missed spring game
Lady Vols Earns No. 10 National Seed in NCAA Tournament
Tennessee will host an NCAA Regional for the 14th straight year as the Volunteers were revealed as the No. 10 national seed when the bracket was announced late Sunday night on ESPN2.
Softball to Hold Viewing Party Sunday Night at Parker Lee Stadium
The No. 7/8 Tennessee softball team will gather on Sunday night to watch the NCAA Women’s Softball Selection Show inside of Sherri Parker Lee Stadium starting at 9:30 p.m.
Lady Vols Fall to No. 4 Florida in SEC Semifinals
Tennessee softball’s run for a third SEC Tournament championship came to a halt on Friday afternoon in a 10-2 loss to top seed and No. 4-ranked Florida Gators at Mizzou Softball Stadium in semifinal action.
Barnes Named TSWA Coach of the Year
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) announced Friday that Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes has been named its 2018 Coach of the Year.
Big Orange Caravan Kicks Off In Chattanooga
University of Tennessee Athletics kicked off the 2018 Big Orange Caravan Thursday night at the First Tennessee Pavilion.
Lady Vols Defeat No. 11 LSU, Advance to SEC Semis
Caylan Arnold threw a complete-game shutout as the No. 7 Lady Vols defeated No. 11 LSU 1-0 on Thursday afternoon at Mizzou Softball Stadium to advance to Friday’s semifinals of the 2018 SEC Softball Tournament.
John Wilkerson Blog: A look at VFL baseball players in pro ball
There are 4 former UT players in the big leagues and 15 in minors; full list
Williams Named Male Amateur Athlete of the Year by TSHOF
Rising junior basketball player Grant Williams has been selected as the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame’s 2018 Male Amateur Athlete of the Year and will be recognized during the organization’s 52nd Annual Induction Banquet on Saturday, June 16, at the Omni-Nashville Hotel.
Gregg Selected to Google Cloud Academic All-District Team
Tennessee senior Meghan Gregg has been selected to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District Softball Team.
14 Vol Football Players to Graduate This Weekend
Led by the Southeastern Conference’s male scholar-athlete of the year and six Vols expected to suit up this fall, 14 Tennessee football players will receive their diplomas over the next three days.
Upcoming AIA Trip to Add to Turner’s International Experience
Lamonte Turner has been invited to compete with a collegiate Athletes in Action team this summer.
Softball Central: Lady Vols at the SEC Tournament
Tennessee begins its quest for a third SEC Championship in program history this week as the No. 7/8 Lady Vols travel to Columbia, Mo. for the SEC Tournament.
Five Lady Vols Earn SEC Softball Honors
The Lady Vols’ Meghan Gregg, Aubrey Leach and Scarlet McSwain each earned First Team All-SEC honors, while freshman Ashley Morgan and Amanda Ayala earned Freshman All-SEC honors.
Lady Vols Earn #4 Seed in SEC Softball Tournament
With a 14-10 conference record, the Tennessee softball team has earned the No. 4 seed in the SEC Tournament beginning Wednesday in Columbia, Mo.
SEC Softball Tourney Bracket: Lady Vols get desired seed
The Tennessee Lady Vols softball team closed out the regular season with a 2-1 series win at Mississippi State. With that, UT (44-10, 14-10 SEC) earned the 4-seed for the SEC Softball Tournament in Columbia, Missouri this week.
Lady Vol Signees Headed to USA U18 National Team Trials
Three University of Tennessee signees will be among 36 players taking part in the 2018 USA Basketball Women’s U18 National Team Trials.
VFL, Cowboys Legend Jason Witten Retires
Dallas Cowboys legend and former University of Tennessee star tight end Jason Witten announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday in a press conference at the Cowboys’ headquarters.
Jimmy’s blog: UT instability caused by changes in leadership, coaching
Athletic buyouts since 2005 total over $29 million
Beverly Davenport removed from UT Chancellor post; first reported by Jimmy Hyams
The University of Tennessee fired Beverly Davenport from her position as Chancellor of the University of Tennessee. This was first reported by our Sports Director, Jimmy Hyams.
