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Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Defensive Effort Sends Tennessee Past Ole Miss, 65-51
Tennessee bounced back from a pair of setbacks to top-five teams, utilizing solid defense and timely buckets to secure a 65-51 wire-to-wire victory over Ole Miss in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night to improve to 9-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
Alec Abeln Elevated To Tennessee Tight Ends Coach
Alec Abeln, who was a key member of a Tennessee staff that developed the nation’s most explosive offense the past two seasons, has been named the Volunteers’ new tight ends coach, head coach Josh Heupel announced on Thursday.
NCAA-Leading Six Vols Tabbed as NCBWA Preseason All-Americans
Tennessee had six players tabbed as preseason All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Thursday.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #2 Vols frigid shooting, Castleton lead to a rare road loss at Florida, 67-54
A cold shooting night on the road plagued Tennessee, as the Vols dropped their first SEC road contest of the season Wednesday at Florida, 67-54.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #2 Vols frigid shooting, Castleton lead to a rare road loss at Florida, 67-54
A cold shooting night on the road plagued Tennessee, as the Vols dropped their first SEC road contest of the season Wednesday at Florida, 67-54.
Jackson Named To Cheryl Miller Award Top 10
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced the top 10 candidates for the 2023 Cheryl Miller Award on Wednesday, and Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson is among those in consideration.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Ole Miss
Tennessee (16-8, 8-1 SEC), which is receiving votes in both major polls this week, plays host to Ole Miss (18-4, 7-2 SEC) on Thursday at 6:32 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols can’t complete comeback, fall at undefeated #4/3 LSU, 76-68
Tennessee pulled within one in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to No. 4/3 LSU in a 76-68 nail-biter in front of a packed house in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday night.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols can’t complete comeback, fall at undefeated #4/3 LSU, 76-68
Tennessee pulled within one in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to No. 4/3 LSU in a 76-68 nail-biter in front of a packed house in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday night.
Hoops Preview: #2 Tennessee at Florida
Coming off an undefeated week in front of its home crowd, No. 2 Tennessee hits the road once again this week, traveling to take on Florida on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Five Vols Recognized as Preseason All-Americans by D1Baseball & Baseball America
The preseason honors continued to roll in for the Big Orange as D1Baseball.com and Baseball America both released their preseason All-America teams on Monday.
Zeigler Named SEC Player of the Week
Fresh off two standout performances during Tennessee’s undefeated week, sophomore guard Zakai Zeigler has been named SEC Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Jimmy’s blog: Analysts believe UT is a Final Four caliber team
Defense, depth, experience are UT’s strengths
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Down #10 Longhorns Behind Nkamhoua’s Career-High 27
Fourth-ranked Tennessee emerged with an impressive 11-point victory, putting 10th-ranked Texas away, 82-71, in what was a raucous environment Saturday in a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Down #10 Longhorns Behind Nkamhoua’s Career-High 27
Fourth-ranked Tennessee emerged with an impressive 11-point victory, putting 10th-ranked Texas away, 82-71, in what was a raucous environment Saturday in a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: Nkamhoua comes of age with terrific game against Texas
Ziegler records double double as Vols win SEC-Big 12 Challenge
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols at No. 4/3 LSU
Tennessee (16-7, 8-0 SEC), which is receiving votes in both major polls entering the new week, travels to Baton Rouge, La., to face No. 4/3 LSU (20-0, 8-0 SEC) in a battle of league unbeatens on Monday at 6:02 p.m. CT (7:02 p.m. ET) at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
LaTrell Bumphus To Play In NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Saturday Night
Former Tennessee defensive lineman LaTrell Bumphus will represent the Volunteers in the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at 6 p.m. ET Saturday from the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.
Hoops Preview: #4 Tennessee vs. #10 Texas
Taking a brief hiatus from conference play, No. 4 Tennessee is set to host No. 10 Texas in this year’s edition of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge Saturday at 6 p.m. ET inside Thompson-Boling Arena.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols not able to get enough stops vs. hot-shooting No. 5/4 UConn, 84-67
Senior Jordan Horston poured in a game-high 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a sharp-shooting No. 5/4 UConn squad that hit 57 percent from behind the arc Thursday night in defeating Tennessee, 84-67, in front of a crowd of 13,804 at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Zeigler Included on Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
Tennessee sophomore guard Zakai Zeigler has been named to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday.
Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: #4 Tennessee Overpowers Georgia with Relentless Defense in 70-41 Rout
Stifling defense and balanced scoring by No. 4 Tennessee led to a fourth consecutive home victory over Georgia, as the Vols cruised to a decisive 70-41 win at Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday night.
Plowman Announces Danny White Contract Extension
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today that she has extended Danny White’s contract as vice chancellor and director of athletics in recognition of the extraordinary transformation White is leading in Tennessee’s Athletics department.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. No. 5/4 UConn
Tennessee (16-6, 8-0 SEC), which is receiving votes in both major polls this week, steps outside conference play to meet old rival #5/4 UConn (18-2, 11-0 BIG EAST) on Thursday at 8:03 p.m. ET inside Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.
Barnes Selected for North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Induction
The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame has announced that Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes has been selected as a member of its 2023 induction class. Barnes is a native of Hickory, North Carolina, and graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University in his hometown.
Josh Heupel Earns Contract Extension Through January 2029
Josh Heupel has earned a contract extension through January 2029, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Tuesday.
Josh Heupel Earns Contract Extension Through January 2029; $9 million annual plus incentives
Josh Heupel has earned a contract extension through January 2029, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Tuesday.
Vols Add Four FBS Transfers, Spring 2023 Newcomers Begin Classes
Tennessee football has officially added four talented FBS transfers to its 2023 roster, while 24 additional members of the #RockyTop23 signing class began classes on Monday, the first day of the spring semester on the UT campus.
Vols Add Four FBS Transfers, Spring 2023 Newcomers Begin Classes
Tennessee football has officially added four talented FBS transfers to its 2023 roster, while 24 additional members of the #RockyTop23 signing class began classes on Monday, the first day of the spring semester on the UT campus.
Hoops Preview: #4 Tennessee vs. Georgia
Coming off last week’s undefeated two-game road trip, the fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is back for a pair of home contests this week—beginning with a matchup against Georgia on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Phillips Earns First SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
Following back-to-back standout performances on the road last week, Tennessee forward Julian Phillips has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Phillips Earns First SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
Following back-to-back standout performances on the road last week, Tennessee forward Julian Phillips has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols Win Thriller At Missouri, 68-65
Tennessee used an 8-0 run over the last minute and a half to erase a five-point deficit and seize a 68-65 win over Missouri on Sunday afternoon at Mizzou Arena
Highlights/Postgame/Photos/Stats/Story: James’ 22, Zeigler’s double-double lead Vols to win at LSU, 77-56
A season-high 22 points from Josiah-Jordan James and a second-career double-double from Zakai Zeigler spearheaded No. 9 Tennessee’s blowout road win Saturday, as the Vols cruised by LSU, 77-56.
Vols to Host ESPN College GameDay at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday
ESPN has announced that College GameDay Covered by State Farm® will originate live from Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday in advance of Tennessee’s sold-out SEC/Big 12 Challenge clash with Texas.
Vols to Host ESPN College GameDay at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday
ESPN has announced that College GameDay Covered by State Farm® will originate live from Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday in advance of Tennessee’s sold-out SEC/Big 12 Challenge clash with Texas.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols at Missouri
Tennessee (15-6, 7-0 SEC) will travel to Columbia to face off at 2:02 p.m. CT (3:02 p.m. ET) on Sunday vs. Missouri (14-5, 3-3 SEC) in the Tigers’ home event during the SEC’s 12th celebration of “We Back Pat” Week.
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee makes near miraculous football turnaround in less than 2 years
Vols hope to sell out season tickets; renewal date is Feb. 24
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols Win Big Over Gators, 74-56
Tennessee used a 26-16 third-quarter burst to pull away and claim a 74-56 victory over Florida in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night to remain undefeated in Southeastern Conference women’s basketball play.
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols Win Big Over Gators, 74-56
Tennessee used a 26-16 third-quarter burst to pull away and claim a 74-56 victory over Florida in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night to remain undefeated in Southeastern Conference women’s basketball play.
Hoops Preview: #9 Tennessee at LSU
The ninth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team wraps up a two-game road swing this weekend, traveling to Baton Rouge to take on LSU on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
Photos/Stats/Story: Zeigler, Phillips Lift Shorthanded Vols to Victory at Mississippi State
A strong final push and standout second-half showings from Zakai Zeigler and Julian Phillips propelled No. 9 Tennessee to a gritty road win Tuesday night at Mississippi State, 70-59.
Photos/Stats/Story: Zeigler, Phillips Lift Shorthanded Vols to Victory at Mississippi State
A strong final push and standout second-half showings from Zakai Zeigler and Julian Phillips propelled No. 9 Tennessee to a gritty road win Tuesday night at Mississippi State, 70-59.
Jimmy’s blog: White says calendar needs to be revised for recruiting
UT AD also concerned about multiple undergraduate transfers
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Florida
RV/RV Tennessee (14-6, 6-0 SEC) hosts its annual “We Back Pat” game at 6:32 p.m. on Thursday, as Florida (12-6, 1-4 SEC) makes its way to Thompson-Boling Arena for the second meeting of the 2022-23 campaign between these squads.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Florida
RV/RV Tennessee (14-6, 6-0 SEC) hosts its annual “We Back Pat” game at 6:32 p.m. on Thursday, as Florida (12-6, 1-4 SEC) makes its way to Thompson-Boling Arena for the second meeting of the 2022-23 campaign between these squads.
Three Upcoming Men’s Basketball Home Games Sold Out
Tennessee announced Tuesday that its home men’s basketball games on Jan. 28 vs. Texas, Feb. 4 vs. Auburn and Feb. 15 vs. Alabama are now sellouts.
Three Upcoming Men’s Basketball Home Games Sold Out
Tennessee announced Tuesday that its home men’s basketball games on Jan. 28 vs. Texas, Feb. 4 vs. Auburn and Feb. 15 vs. Alabama are now sellouts.
Hoops Preview: #9 Tennessee at Mississippi State
The ninth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team competes in a pair road clashes this week, first traveling to Starkville to take on Mississippi State on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols best Georgia, 68-55; Now 6-0 in SEC, extend win streak to 7
Tennessee improved to 6-0 in Southeastern Conference play on Sunday, defeating Georgia 68-55 in front of a season-best crowd of 9,772 in Thompson-Boling Arena.
