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UT’s Westbrook Named SEC Freshman of the Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee point guard Evina Westbrook has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. Westbrook was instrumental in No. 7/7 Tennessee’s 83-71 win over No. 18/24 Stanford on Dec. 21, firing in a career-high 17 points and adding four rebounds, a block and a steal. Thanks to the strong…
UT’s Nared Earns College Sports Madness SEC Player of the Week Honors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee senior forward Jaime Nared has earned College Sports Madness SEC Player of the Week honors for the second time this season. She previously earned CSM SEC and National Player of the Week accolades on Dec. 11. Nared turned in yet another clutch game in a marquee match-up, firing in a season-high 28…
Vols Use Second-Half Surge to Top Wake Forest, 79-60
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — After a slow start Saturday, the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers rode a hot second half to defeat Wake Forest, 79-60, at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Vols (9-2) shot 59 percent (17-of-29) from the field in the second stanza as part of a 43-25 lopsided score over the Demon Deacons (7-5) in the period.…
Taylor Addition Gives Vols 13 Newcomers to Wrap Up Early Signing Period
Recap of the 13 players that have signed with Tennessee in the Early Signing Period
Hoops Preview: #21 Tennessee at Wake Forest, Sat 12:30pm
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers hit the road again this weekend to face off against another ACC foe in Wake Forest at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game will tip at 12:30 p.m. and will be televised live on ESPN2 and streamed online via WatchESPN. Tennessee (8-2) enters the matchup with a pair of victories over…
#7 Lady Vols outlast #18 Stanford on the road 83-71
STANFORD, Calif. — Senior Jaime Nared posted a 28-point effort to lead the No. 7 Lady Vols to an 83-71 victory on the road against No. 18 Stanford (6-6). The win improved Tennessee to 12-0 on the season and broke a five-game Tennessee losing streak at Maples Pavilion dating back to Dec. 4, 2005. That season also marked the last…
JUCO LB from California Jordan Allen makes it 12 UT signees
Allen committed to UT late Wednesday and officially signed on Thursday to join the 2018 Class
#21/#20 Vols hold-off game Furman 66-61 to move to 8-2
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Sophomore guard Jordan Bowden tied his career high with 21 points to lead No. 20/21 Tennessee to a hard-fought, 66-61 win over Furman on Wednesday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The final 12 minutes of the game featured eight lead changes and five ties. Tennessee (8-2) enjoyed a 47-33 rebounding advantage over the Paladins (9-4) in the win. The…
Vols Welcome 11 Newcomers on Day 1 of Early Signing Period (w/ Coach Pruitt quote)
Summary of the 11 players that signed with Tennessee on Day 1 of the ESP
Vols sign #1 JUCO TE, Dominick Wood-Anderson, 11th signee
Vols beat out Alabama and other big schools for the 4-star #1 JUCO TE in the nation
4-star DE Greg Emerson makes it 10 signees for the Vols
Emerson is another talented 4-star defensive lineman to join the class, the 10th to sign
4-star DE Brant Lawless of Nashville is 9th to sign with UT
Another mid-state talent sends in paperwork as DT Brant Lawless signs with Vols
Farragut TE Jacob Warren sends in paperwork as 8th 2018 Class signing
Knoxville product Jacob Warren of Farragut HS stays home and signs with Pruitt and Vols staff
OL Jerome Carvin joins teammate Banks as a UT signee, the 7th
Carvin still signs with the Vols despite not being able to visit last weekend as he joins teammate Banks at UT
RB Jeremy Banks signs with the Vols, 6th in the books
He’s the first of two players from Cordova HS to sign with the Vols in 2018 Class, joining Jerome Carvin
DL Kingston Harris is the 5th player to sign with Tennessee
The Florida product visited UT last weekend, quickly committed and is now a Vol
Tennessee signs a QB as JT Shrout from California is officially in
UT gets a desperately needed quarterback for the 2018 class, former Cal commit JT Shrout
Gibbs star OL Ollie Lane is officially a Vol in ESP
Lane is the first local product in the 2018 to sign with the Vols & the 2nd OL
P Paxton Brooks is 2nd to sign with UT in ESP
Talented 3-star P/K from South Carolina signs with the Vols
OL Tanner Antonutti first to sign with the Vols
Offensive lineman from Nashville is the first to sign under Jeremy Pruitt
Hoops Preview: #7 Lady Vols at #18 Stanford Thu 9pm
STANFORD, Calif. — No. 7/7 Tennessee (11-0) is in the midst of an eight-day West Coast trip, concluding it on Thursday evening vs. No. 18/24 Stanford (6-5) at Maples Pavilion. Tip time is 6 p.m. PT (9 ET). UT will be looking to snap a five-game venue losing streak at Maples, last winning on Stanford’s home court on Dec. 4, 2005.…
Hoops Preview: #21 Tennessee (7-2) vs. Furman (9-3) Wed 9pm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Coming off their first home loss of the season, the 21st-ranked Volunteers will look to bounce back against a hot Furman team Wednesdaynight at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game will tip at 9 p.m. and will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN. Courtney Lyle (play-by-play) and Dane Bradshaw (analyst) are on the call…
Lady Vols cruise past Long Beach State 90-61
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Junior Meme Jackson hit a career-high five three-pointers, and seniors Mercedes Russell and Jaime Nared each posted their fifth double-doubles of the season, propelling No. 7/7 Tennessee to a 90-61 win over Long Beach State (2-8) at Walter Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Lady Vols improved to 11-0 for the first time since 2005-06. That season, UT won…
No. 20 Vols lead most of the way, offense shuts down late and fall to No. 7 North Carolina 78-73
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After a hard-fought battle, the 20th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team came up short against No. 7 North Carolina, 78-73, before a sold-out crowd of 21,678 at Thompson-Boling Arena Sunday. The Volunteers led for 37:10 of the contest, but a late 11-3 scoring run pushed the defending national champion Tar Heels to the win. Grant…
Video: Barnes after loss says season wasn’t going to be defined by the UNC game win or lose
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes after UNC defeated Tennessee 78-73 in Knoxville.
Video: Grant Williams on if he thinks UNC is better than UT “No, I do not. I do think we’re better than North Carolina.”
Tennessee forward Grant Williams after UNC defeated Tennessee 78-73 in Knoxville.
Video: James Daniel puts the UT loss to UNC on the guards
Tennessee guard James Daniel after UNC defeated Tennessee 78-73 in Knoxville.
Video: Jordan Bowden interview after loss to UNC
Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden after UNC defeated Tennessee 78-73 in Knoxville.
Smith Named To 247Sports True Freshman All-American Team
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee freshman offensive lineman Trey Smith has been named to the 247Sports True Freshman All-American Team, as announced by 247Sports on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Smith was named to the AP All-SEC Second Team, Coaches All-SEC Second Team, SEC All-Freshman Team and Phil Steele’s All-SEC Second Team. The Jackson, Tennessee, native was the only Tennessee offensive…
Tennessee Celebrates 22 December Graduates
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee celebrated 22 student-athletes expected to walk during Fall Commencement on Friday with a pre-graduation reception at the Thornton Athletics Student Life Center. Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer and Senior Associate Athletics Director and Assistant Provost Joe Scogin congratulated the graduates and their families on successful academic careers and their contributions to the University.…
Henry Named CoSIDA Second Team Academic All-American
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee redshirt junior specialist Parker Henry was named to the Academic All-America Second Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday. Henry is a finance and political science major with a 4.0 grade-point average. The Hendersonville, Tennessee, native is the fifth Volunteer to earn the distinction and the first since…
Hoops Preview: #7 Lady Vols at Long Beach State
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — No. 7/7 Tennessee (10-0) is in the midst of an eight-day West Coast trip, beginning with a Sunday contest vs. Long Beach State (2-7) at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif. Tip time is slated for 2 p.m. PT (5 ET). The Lady Vols returned to the top 10 in both the AP and USA TODAY Coaches…
Hoops Preview: #20 Tennessee vs. #7 North Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For the first time since 2010, a pair of AP Top-25 Teams will clash in Thompson-Boling Arena this Sunday, as the 20th-ranked Volunteers host No. 7 North Carolina. The game will tip at 3 p.m. and will be televised live on ESPN and streamed online via WatchESPN. Tennessee announced plans earlier in the week to “checker” Thompson-Boling Arena…
Jimmy’s blog: Kamara joins elite group of rookies with performance
VFL has over 600 yards rushing, 600 receiving for Saints
Barnes, Williams Preview Sunday’s UNC Game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes and sophomore forward Grant Williams visited with media Wednesday before practice to preview UT’s upcoming home game against seventh-ranked North Carolina on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, ESPN). Sunday’s game is a sellout, and Tennessee is encouraging fans to “checker” Thompson-Boling Arena by wearing the color shirt designated for the section in which they’re seated. Fans can…
Lady Vols look ahead to game at Long Beach State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Senior Jaime Nared and Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media prior to No. 7/7 Tennessee’s practice on Wednesday. The Lady Vols are preparing to leave for California, where they will face Long Beach State (2-7) on Sunday before traveling north to play No. 18/17 Stanford (5-4) on Dec. 21. Nared was named SEC Player of the…
Smith, Chandler Garner Phil Steele All-SEC Honors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee freshman offensive lineman Trey Smith and freshman running back/kick returner Ty Chandler have been named to Phil Steele’s 2017 All-SEC Teams. Smith was named to Steele’s second-team offense and Chandler was named to the third-team special teams as a kick returner. Smith was named to the AP All-SEC Second Team, Coaches All-SEC Second Team and SEC…
UT’s Nared Named SEC Player Of The Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee senior forward Jaime Nared has been named the Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. Nared averaged 25.0 points and 9.5 rebounds, as the Lady Vols improved to 10-0 on the season and rose to No. 7 in the AP poll after racing past Troy, 131-69, and…
Tennessee Legend Johnny Majors To Be Inducted Into Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS — Legendary former Tennessee football player and head coach Johnny Majors has been named to the inaugural class of the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame, as announced on Monday by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Majors is one of 16 legends who starred in the annual New Orleans football classic. The first class of Hall of Famers…
Vols new head coach won’t forget his roots
By Rhiannon Potkey, special to UTsports.com KNOXVILLE — He is still the guy that taught them how to play kickball and officiated their dodgeball games. He’s still the guy that wore a Fort Payne Wildcats football T-shirt to class every day and carried them over his shoulder across the playground if they got hurt. Before…
#11 Lady Vols upset #2 Texas at home 82-75, stay undefeated
Knoxville, Tenn. — Senior Jaime Nared scored 23 points and recorded 13 rebounds to lead No. 11/13 Tennessee to a signature win over No. 2/4 Texas in front of a crowd of 9,651 on Sunday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena. After another strong start in front of their home fans, the Lady Vols (10-0) never trailed during the game and held the Longhorns…
Vols Prepare to “Checker TBA” for Dec. 17 UNC Showdown
Tennessee has announced plans to “checker” Thompson-Boling Arena for next Sunday’s highly anticipated men’s basketball game against defending national champion North Carolina. Fans planning to attend the sold-out showdown, which tips off at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN, are encouraged to visit CheckerTBA.com to learn whether their seats are in a section designated to wear orange or white. VolShop locations are…
Vols Defeat Lipscomb at Home, 81-71; UNC at home is next
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Four scorers in double digits helped No. 24 Tennessee to an 81-71 win over Lipscomb on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena. Grants Williams led the way for UT, dropping 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting to go along with eight boards and three blocks in 27 minutes of action. Admiral Schofield pitched in an additional 13 points and six rebounds. James Daniel…
Video: Rick Barnes postgame after 81-71 win over Lipscomb
UT coach Rick Barnes at his postgame press conference
Video: James Daniel after Vols win over Lipscomb
Vols guard James Daniel in postgame
Video: Chris Darrington after Vols win over Lipscomb
Vols guard Chris Darrington in postgame
Video: Jeremy Pruitt introduced at UT basketball game
Here is Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer introducing new football coach Jeremy Pruitt at the Tennessee basketball game Saturday afternoon vs. Lipscomb.
Lady Vol Hoops Report – Prep For #2 Texas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media on Saturday ahead of the No. 11/13 Lady Vols’ home matchup with No. 2/4 Texas at 3 p.m. on Sunday (ESPN2). She discussed what to expect in the marquee matchup and how the former players from three Tennessee national championship teams (1987,…
Hoops Preview: #11 Lady Vols (9-0) vs #2 Texas (7-0) Sun 3p
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — No. 11/13 Tennessee (9-0) plays host to #2/4 Texas (7-0) at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday in Thompson-Boling Arena, continuing one of the nation’s top rivalries in women’s college basketball. These programs have met at least once (sometimes twice) every season since 1982. Holly Warlickand Karen Aston coach two of 14 Division I women’s teams that remain…
Hoops Preview: Vols (6-1) vs. Lipscomb (6-3) Sat 2:15pm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to begin a three-game home stand this weekend, beginning with Lipscomb on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game will tip at 2:15 p.m. and will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN. Matt Stewart (play-by-play) and Debbie Antonelli (analyst) are on the call for Saturday’s matchup for SEC Network. Fans…
