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Walsh Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List
For the third straight season, veteran reliever Redmond Walsh has been named to the Stopper of the Year preseason watch list by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
Hoops Preview: #16 Tennessee at #23 Arkansas
The 16th-ranked Tennessee basketball team hits the road for ranked showdown, taking on the No. 23 Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
Softball Preview: St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational
The No. 15/18 Tennessee softball team will battle some of the nation’s top competition this week as the Lady Vols travel to Clearwater, Florida, for the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #16 Vols Beat #4 Kentucky, 76-63, in Front of Sold Out Crowd
KNOXVILLE – Coupling an offensive explosion with strong defense and an impactful capacity crowd on hand, No. 16 Tennessee defeated No. 4 Kentucky, 76-63, Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #12/8 Lady Vols at Alabama
No. 12/8 Tennessee (21-4/10-2 SEC) will be at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa Thursday night to take on Alabama (12-11/3-9 SEC) at 7:02 p.m. ET (6:02 p.m. ET).
Quotes: Kellie Harper Previews Alabama Game
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper met with the media at Pratt Pavilion on Tuesday afternoon, taking questions about Thursday’s contest between the No. 12/8 Lady Vols (21-4/10-2 SEC) and Alabama (12-11/3-9 SEC) in Tuscaloosa.
Beck Named to Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List
Tennessee junior Jordan Beck was one of 55 players named to the Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list, which was announced by USA Baseball on Tuesday afternoon.
Jimmy’s blog: Balanced scoring propels Vols to rout of No. 4 Kentucky
Chandler says UT showed world how good Vols can be
Jimmy’s blog: Vols seek revenge in hopes of chasing a ring
Must contain Tshiebwe, limit turnovers, hit 3s to beat Kentucky
Quotes: Rick Barnes & Josiah-Jordan James Preview Rematch With Kentucky
On what Tennessee learned from playing Kentucky at Rupp Arena…
“The way we turned the ball over and allowed them to score a lot off turnovers, you’re not going to win basketball games anywhere doing that.
Hoops Preview: #16 Tennessee vs. #4 Kentucky at sold out TBA
The 16th-ranked Tennessee basketball team is back in action inside Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday night, taking on the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats at 9 p.m. ET.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #13/10 Lady Vols Earn 10th SEC Win, 66-52, Over Vanderbilt
Reaching 10 wins in Southeastern Conference action, the No. 13/10 Lady Volunteer basketball squad bested Vanderbilt, 66-52, Sunday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Sunday’s UT-Maryland Softball Matchup Canceled Due To Weather
Due to heavy rain Sunday morning in Miami and team travel schedules, Sunday’s meeting between No. 16 Tennessee and Maryland for the Felsberg Invitational championship game has been canceled.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #19 Vols Roll to Seventh Consecutive SEC Win, Downing Vanderbilt, 73-64
KNOXVILLE – Earning its seventh consecutive SEC win and 13th in a row at Thompson-Boling Arena, the No. 19 Tennessee men’s basketball team defeated Vanderbilt, 73-64, Saturday evening.
Hoops Preview: #13/10 Lady Vols vs. Vanderbilt
No. 13/10 Tennessee (20-4/9-2 SEC) faces off vs. in-state rival Vanderbilt (12-13/3-8 SEC) on Sunday at 12:02 p.m. ET in the annual #Play4Kay pink game at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Postgame/Stats/Story: #16 Lady Vols Top UNCG, Maryland On Opening Day
The No. 16-ranked Tennessee softball team opened the 2022 campaign in winning fashion on Friday, taking victories over UNC Greensboro and Maryland by scores of 4-0 and 2-1, respectively, on the first day of FIU’s Felsberg Invitational.
Quotes: Rick Barnes & Jonas Aidoo Preview Saturday Game vs. Vanderbilt
On the win at Vanderbilt last month being this season’s turning point for Tennessee…”I think we’re a different team and I think they’re a different team too.
Summitt, Cronan To Be Honored As SEC Title IX Trailblazers
In conjunction with the Southeastern Conference’s 50th anniversary of Title IX celebration, a distinguished group of individuals from all 14 SEC member institutions will be honored during the 2022 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Hoops Preview: #19 Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt
The 19th-ranked Tennessee basketball team is back inside Thompson-Boling Arena to take on in-state rival Vanderbilt on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #13/10 Lady Vols Cruise To 76-62 Win Over Missouri
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Bouncing back into the win column, the No. 13/10 Tennessee women’s basketball team raced to a 58-33 lead after the first three quarters and coasted to victory over Missouri, 76-62, Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Vols Baseball Picked 4th in East, Beck & Gilbert Garner Preseason All-SEC Honors
Tennessee junior outfielders Jordan Beck and Drew Gilbert were named Preseason All-SEC second team, as voted on by the coaches and announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon.
UT Softball Preview: 2022 Season Begins at Felsberg Invitational
A new era for Tennessee softball begins Friday with the start of the 2022 season under head coach Karen Weekly.
Jimmy’s blog: Lunardi thinks Vols are `regular’ good
Says Vols aren’t `special’ but could make a postseason run
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #19 Vols Pull Away Late at Mississippi State, 72-63
Kennedy Chandler and Josiah-Jordan James both provided standout performances on the offensive end and hit shots in the clutch to help No. 19 Tennessee pull away from Mississippi State Wednesday night on the road, 72-63.
Four Vols Earn NFL Scouting Combine Invites
Four Tennessee Vols –- defensive lineman Matthew Butler, wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., offensive lineman Cade Mays and defensive back Alontae Taylor — have officially received invites to the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine to be held March 1-7 in Indianapolis.
Quotes: Kellie Harper Previews Game vs. Missouri
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper met with the media via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon, taking questions about Thursday’s contest between the No. 13/10 Lady Vols (19-4/8-2 SEC) and Missouri (16-7/5-5 SEC).
Hoops Preview: #13/10 Lady Vols vs. Missouri
No. 13/10 Tennessee (19-4/8-2 SEC) is back home for two games this week after playing six of its past eight contests on the road.
Tennessee Places 85 On 2021 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll Including 34 In Football
The University of Tennessee placed 85 student-athletes on the 2021 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Tuesday by league commissioner Greg Sankey.
Hoops Preview: #19 Tennessee at Mississippi State
The 19th-ranked Tennessee basketball is set to play its second consecutive SEC road game this week, traveling to Starkville to take on Mississippi State on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Quotes: Rick Barnes & Kennedy Chandler Preview Mississippi State, talk loss of Nkamhoua, likely for the season
On how to adjust to playing without Olivier Nkamhoua…”It’s sad for all of us. He’s become such a huge part of our program and for this team.
Lady Vol Duo Tabs Preseason All-SEC Honors
Southeastern Conference office announced Monday afternoon that Tennessee softball standouts Kiki Milloy and Ashley Rogers were selected to the Preseason All-SEC Team
Zeigler Earns SEC Freshman of the Week Honors
Following back-to-back standout performances last week, Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 7/7 Lady Vols 29% shooting dooms UT in loss at No. 10/9 UConn, 75-56
Junior Jordan Horston turned in a game-high 26 points, but No. 7/7 Tennessee came up short at No. 10/9 Connecticut, falling 75-56 in the XL Center on Sunday.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Hot Shooting #22 Vols Win at South Carolina, 81-57
Tennessee’s backcourt delivered standout offensive performances and the No. 22 Vols came away with a convincing 81-57 win on the road Saturday over South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena.
Kamara Ready for 2022 NFL Pro Bowl
With Pro Bowl practice and festivities already underway, former Tennessee Volunteer Alvin Kamara is ready to show out on the big stage
Hoops Preview: #7/7 Lady Vols at #10/9 UConn
No. 7/7 Tennessee (19-3/8-2 SEC) and No. 10/9 UConn (14-4/9-0 BIG EAST) reconvene for the third consecutive season and for the 25th time overall in one of the most-anticipated rivalries in college athletics.
Quotes: Kellie Harper Previews Lady Vols Rivalry Game at UConn
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper met with the media via Zoom on Friday morning, taking questions about Sunday’s contest between the No. 7/7 Lady Vols (19-3) and No. 10/9 UConn (14-4).
Quotes: Rick Barnes & Justin Powell Preview Game at South Carolina
Some of it has been that we played against some teams that have gone all guards. At times there have been four guards and a post player that you can really classify as a guard too,
Three VFLs Set For Reese’s Senior Bowl Saturday in Mobile
Three leaders on the 2021 Tennessee football team – wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., offensive lineman Cade Mays and cornerback Alontae Taylor – will represent the squad at the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 7 Lady Vols blown out at Florida, 84-59
No. 7/7 Tennessee couldn’t overcome a hot-handed Florida squad that shot a season-best 53.2 percent Thursday night, falling 84-59 in Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Vols Ranked No. 16 in USA Today Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll
Tennessee baseball will start the season ranked 16th in the USA Today Sports Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll, which was released on Thursday.
Hoops Preview: #22 Tennessee at South Carolina
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee basketball team is set to face off with South Carolina for the second time this season, taking on the Gamecocks on the road in Columbia on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
Vols Add Defensive Lineman Signee Jayson Jenkins, Finish With Top 15 #eVOLution22 Class
Tennessee football received the National Letter of Intent from defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins of Bordentown, New Jersey, as head coach Josh Heupel ended the first day of the regular signing period with a top 15 recruiting class.
Tidwell & Beck Garner NCBWA Preseason All-America Honors
Tennessee’s Blade Tidwell and Jordan Beck earned more preseason recognition after being named to the preseason All-America teams by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
Hoops Preview: #7/7 Lady Vols at Florida
No. 7/7 Tennessee (19-2/8-1 SEC) hits the road for Gainesville to take on a greatly-improved Florida squad (15-6/5-3 SEC/receiving votes in both polls) at 6:02 p.m. ET on Thursday i
3-star DL Jayson Jenkins – Vols 2022 Class Signee 21 (Profile/Highlights/Analysis)
Tennessee needed to add more defensive line help and did so by landing Jenkins. He has great length and size to build on when he develops in Tennessee’s weight room.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Offensive Prowess Leads #22 Vols Past Texas A&M, 90-80
Shooting 57 percent in the second half and boasting five players who scored in double figures, the No. 22 Tennessee men’s basketball team defeated Texas A&M, 90-80, Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Matthew Butler, Theo Jackson Preparing For Thursday’s East-West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas
Two outstanding defensive leaders in defensive lineman Matthew Butler and defensive back Theo Jackson will represent Tennessee football at the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl on Thursday in Las Vegas.
Milloy, Rogers Claim Preseason All-America Honors From D1Softball
Tennessee junior outfielder Kiki Milloy and senior pitcher Ashley Rogers were named preseason All-Americans by D1Softball, the publication announced Monday.
Horston Named To Wooden Award Late Season Watch List
The Los Angeles Athletic Club announced the John R. Wooden Award® presented by Wendy’s® Late Season Top 20 Watch List Monday night on ESPNU, and Tennessee women’s basketball standout Jordan Horston was among those included.
