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Grant Williams Named SEC Player of the Week
The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Tennessee men’s basketball player Grant Williams was named SEC Player of the Week after averaging 23.0 points and 6.0 rebounds while powering the 24th-ranked Volunteers to a pair of wins.
Jimmy’s blog: UT’s Barnes has high praise for Cuonzo Martin
Barnes said Martin did a `terrific’ job at UT and should have been appreciated
Ice Cream Bars and Frozen Biscuits Recalled for Listeria
If you’re a Kroger shopper and love their Ice Cream Bars, you might want to check your package. A number of items are being recalled for fear of listeria. It includes the Arctic Blasters Ice Cream Bars and Mary B’s Frozen Biscuits. The ice cream bars include the original and no sugar added varieties. The…
Russell’s double-double leads #6 UT to 86-70 win at #9 SC
Senior Mercedes Russell recorded a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double to lead No. 6/6 Tennessee to an 86-70 victory over No. 9/8 South Carolina on Sunday at Colonial Life Arena.
Video: Admiral Schofield has fun in win, says he loved seeing emotion from big Kyle
Vols forward Admiral Schofield in the postgame after Tennessee’s win over Texas A&M 75-62.
Video: Jordan Bone talks keys to Vols victory over Aggies
Vols guard Jordan Bone in the postgame after Tennessee’s win over Texas A&M 75-62.
Video: Kyle Alexander talks about great game and family at TBA
Vols forward Kyle Alexander in the postgame after Tennessee’s win over Texas A&M 75-62.
Video: Rick Barnes pleased with Alexander, team rebounding in win
Vols coach Rick Barnes in the postgame after Tennessee’s win over Texas A&M 75-62.
Career night for Alexander helps UT defeat Texas A&M 75-62
Kyle Alexander scored a career-high 14 points and No. 24 Tennessee held off Texas A&M on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena, 75-62.
Hoops Preview: #6 Lady Vols vs. #9 South Carolina
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 6/6 Tennessee (15-1, 3-1 SEC) continues its arduous three-game road swing with a stop in Columbia, S.C., to take on No. 9/8 South Carolina (14-2, 3-1 SEC) in a contest slated to tip at 1:02 p.m. ET on Sunday at Colonial Life Arena. This marks the 55th meeting between these schools in women’s basketball, and the…
Hoops Preview: #24 Tennessee vs. Texas A&M
The 23rd-ranked Tennessee Volunteers will look to extend their two-game winning streak Saturday with a victory over Texas A&M at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Video: Rick Barnes previews Texas A&M and talks player improvements
Vols coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media Friday afternoon.
#6 Lady Vols fall at #17 Aggies 79-76 in OT, first loss of the season
Danni Williams made three free throws with 7.8 seconds remaining in overtime to put No. 17/16 Texas A&M ahead and help hand No. 6/6 Tennessee its first loss of the season, 79-76, on Thursday night at Reed Arena.
Brogdon recognized as 2018 SEC Legend
Cindy Brogdon, one of Tennessee’s all-time greats in women’s hoops, is being honored as a 2018 Southeastern Conference Basketball Legend. She will be recognized at this year’s SEC Tournament in Nashville.
Eve Rackham Named Tennessee’s Head Volleyball Coach
Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer announced the hiring of Eve Rackham as UT’s new head volleyball coach Wednesday. A first-time head coach, Rackham has spent the last nine seasons on staff at North Carolina, serving as assistant head coach since 2013.
Linginfelter Named Top 100 College Prospect by D1Baseball
Tennessee sophomore pitcher Zach Linginfelter was included on D1Baseball.com’s list of Top 100 college prospects that was released on Wednesday afternoon.
Pruitt returns to Rocky Top following national championship victory
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt wasted no time after capturing his fourth national championship in the last seven years on Monday night.
Hoops Preview: #6 Lady Vols at #17 Texas A&M
No. 6/6 Tennessee begins a three-game road swing, as the Lady Vols travel to College Station, Texas, to face No. 17/16 Texas A&M at 6:10 p.m. Central time (7:10 ET) on Thursday.
Lady Vols prepare to start difficult 3-game road trip
Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media prior to No. 6/6 Tennessee’s practice on Wednesday. The Lady Vols (15-0, 3-0 SEC) are preparing to take on No. 17/16 Texas A&M (13-4, 2-1 SEC) in College Station, Texas on Thursday
Williams’ 37 Points Leads #24 Vols to 92-84 Win at Vanderbilt
A career night by Grant Williams lifted the 24th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers to a 92-84 victory over in-state rival Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
Trey Smith captures FWAA Freshman All-American honors
Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith captured Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America on Mondayfollowing a standout first collegiate season.
#7 Lady Vols surge past Vandy 86-73 behind Russell’s career day
Redshirt senior Mercedes Russell paced No. 7 Tennessee with a career-high 33 points, as the seventh-ranked Lady Volunteers pulled away from Vanderbilt in the fourth period to secure an 86-73 victory Sunday afternoon in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Second-Half Surge Gives Vols 76-65 Victory over #17 Kentucky
Admiral Schofield scored 20 points and recorded nine rebounds to lead the 23rd-ranked Tennessee Volunteers to a 76-65 victory over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday night at a sold out Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #23 Tennessee vs. #17 Kentucky
The 23rd-ranked Tennessee Volunteers look to gain momentum with a win over No. 17 Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday night after a slow start to conference play.
Video: Rick Barnes – “I wish I could read it all. If I did, I’m sure I’d probably sleep a lot better.”
Vols men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media on Friday to preview UT’s big home game Saturday night at 9pm vs, Kentucky.
Video: Holly Warlick postgame after Lady Vols win over Auburn
Tennessee Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick spoke with the media in the postgame after UT’s 70-59 win at home over Auburn.
Video: Lady Vols/Auburn postgame – Nared, Westbrook and Hayes
Tennessee Lady Vols players Jaime Nared, Evina Westbrook and Anastasia Hayes spoke with the media in the postgame after their 70-59 win at home over Auburn.
No. 7 Lady Vols stave off Tigers 70-59, now 14-0, 2-0 SEC
Senior Jaime Nared recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 7/7 Tennessee to a 70-59 victory over Auburn (10-4, 1-1 SEC) on Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes rips Vols for being `immature’ after Auburn loss
UT must improve defensive rebounding, perimeter defense
Hoops Preview: #7 Lady Vols vs. Auburn
No. 7/7 Tennessee (13-0, 1-0 SEC) plays its first home game in 25 days and its initial contest of 2018, as Auburn (10-3, 1-0 SEC) comes to Thompson-Boling Arena for an SEC match-up at 7:02 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Rashaan Gaulden won’t return to UT, declares for the NFL Draft
Vols redshirt junior defensive back Rashaan Gaulden announced on Twitter that he is declaring for the NFL Draft, ending his Tennessee football career.
Undefeated 7th-ranked Lady Vols preparing for Auburn
Freshman Evina Westbrook and Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media prior to No. 7/7 Tennessee’s practice on Wednesday. The Lady Vols (13-0, 1-0 SEC) are preparing for their SEC home opener against Auburn (10-3, 1-0 SEC) on Thursday.
Saturday’s Kentucky Game Sold Out
Tennessee’s men’s basketball game against SEC rival and 17th-ranked Kentucky on Saturday (9 p.m. ET, SEC Network) has been announced as a sellout.
After loss to Auburn, Grant Williams says Barnes is right; he and the team are immature
Tennessee forward Grant Williams discusses the 94-84 home loss to Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Tigers as well as the harsh criticism from Rick Barnes in the postgame.
Lamonte Turner discusses Barnes comments and loss to Auburn
Tennessee guard Lamonte Turner discusses the 94-84 home loss to Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Tigers as well as the harsh criticism from Rick Barnes in the postgame.
Rick Barnes calls his team “casual” and “immature” after 94-84 loss to Auburn
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes didn’t mince words in expressing his disappointment in the Vols after the 94-84 home loss to Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Tigers.
#23 Vols Drop SEC Home Opener to Auburn 94-84, fall to 0-2
Sophomore Lamonte Turner scored a career-high 25 points, but the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers lost to Auburn, 94-84, Tuesday in UT’s SEC home opener at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Senior DB Justin Martin to Participate in College Gridiron Showcase
ADDISON, Texas – Tennessee senior defensive back Justin Martin has been selected to participate in the 2018 College Gridiron Showcase & Symposium that will be held from January 6-10 in the Dallas-Fort Worth-area. Martin is the first Tennessee player to be chosen for the showcase since its inception in 2015. The CGS differs from other postseason games and all-star events…
#7 Lady Vols win SEC opener at Kentucky 63-49, improve to 13-0
No. 7/7 Tennessee improved to 13-0 overall and 1-0 in the SEC on Sunday, defeating Kentucky (8-7, 0-1 SEC) 63-49 in front of a crowd of 8,921 at Rupp Arena.
#19 Vols Fall in OT at Arkansas 95-93 in SEC Opener
After a late surge by Arkansas, No. 19 Tennessee came up short in overtime, 95-93, at Bud Walton Arena on Saturday.
Vols Add JUCO All-American Johnson, Finish with 14 Early Signees
4th OL signs with UT, Jahmir Johnson, to close out Early Signing Period
Hoops Preview: #19 Tennessee at Arkansas on Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The 19th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are set to begin conference play this weekend, starting with a trip to face Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena on Saturday. The game will tip at 1 p.m. and will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN. Tennessee (9-2) garnered some attention with strong performances during its non-conference slate.…
Hoops Preview: #7 Lady Vols at Kentucky at Rupp Arena Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. — No. 7/7 Tennessee (12-0) opens SEC play on the road, facing Kentucky (8-6) at Rupp Arena in Lexington on Sunday. Tip-off is slated for 12:02 p.m. ET. This will mark UT’s third straight road affair, with the Big Orange winning at Long Beach State (90-61) and at #18/24 Stanford (83-71) on Dec. 17 and 21, respectively. The…
Holly Warlick talks start of SEC play versus Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media prior to No. 7/7 Tennessee’s practice on Friday in Thompson-Boling Arena. The Lady Vols open SEC play on Sunday at Kentucky. Answering questions from the media, Warlick shared her thoughts on being undefeated thus far, what to expect from Kentucky, and how Jaime Nared has developed into such a productive player. Tennessee will…
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…
