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Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 7/5 Lady Vols Win Overtime Thriller, 86-83, Over Arkansas
Battling back from a 13-point deficit, the No. 7/5 Lady Vols defeated Arkansas 86-83 in overtime Monday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Key Named To Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year Watch List
Tennessee’s Tamari Key has been named to the 15-player Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Tuesday.
Rick Barnes & John Fulkerson Florida Preview Transcript
On what John Fulkerson needs to do to increase his minutes…
“Consistency. I think he knows that we need him to bring the energy, which he will.
Tennessee Football Newcomers Begin Spring Semester Classes
A total of 18 Tennessee football newcomer enrollees began classes on Monday, the first day of the spring semester on campus.
Vols in the NFL – Divisional-Round Weekend Update
Three of the four former Tennessee Volunteers on NFL active rosters this past weekend advanced to their respective conference championships after victories by the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.
Vols No. 17 in Baseball America Preseason Poll
Tennessee baseball earned its third and highest preseason top 25 ranking on Monday as Baseball America slotted the Vols at No. 17 to start the 2022 season.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 5/6 UT Stays Perfect In SEC Play, Defeating #13 UGA, 63-55
The No. 5/6 Lady Vols picked up their fifth AP Top-25 win of the season on Sunday afternoon, defeating No. 13/13 Georgia in Stegeman Coliseum, 63-55.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #24 Vols Stifle #13 LSU, 64-50
The 24th-ranked Tennessee basketball team led wire-to-wire and avenged an early-season loss to No. 13 LSU in front of a season-high crowd of 21,061 Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
HOOPS PREVIEW: #5/6 Lady Vols vs. #13 Georgia
No. 5/6 Tennessee (17-1/6-0 SEC) and No. 13/13 Georgia (15-3/4-2 SEC) meet on Sunday at 2:02 p.m. ET at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens for UGA’s We Back Pat game.
Rick Barnes and Zakai Zeigler and Transcript
On an injury update for Josiah-Jordan James…
“He’s working his way back. It will really be a game-time decision.”
Hoops Preview: #24 Tennessee vs. #13 LSU
The 24th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is back at Thompson-Boling Arena for its first home Saturday SEC game of the season, taking on No. 13 LSU for the second time in two weeks.
Green, Walker Among WBCA’s “So You Want To Be A Coach” Class
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, in partnership with WeCOACH, is pleased to announce the class for the 19th “So You Want To Be A Coach” program.
Jimmy’s blog: 5 highlights of UT’s first year under Heupel
Player improvement a key part of Tennessee’s success
Tennessee, Washington Schedule 2029-30 Football Series
Tennessee and Washington of the Pac-12 will meet on the gridiron for the first time with a home-and-home series in 2029 and 2030, the two programs announced on Wednesday.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #24 Vols Grab Road Win at Vanderbilt, 68-60
The 24th-ranked Tennessee basketball team held off in-state foe Vanderbilt Tuesday at Memorial Gymnasium, securing its sixth straight road win over the Commodores with a 68-60 victory.
Vols in the NFL – Super Wild Card Weekend Update
Seven former Tennessee Volunteers were represented on active rosters on Super Wild Card Weekend in the 2022 NFL Playoffs. Emmanuel Moseley shined for the San Francisco 49ers,
Tennessee Tabbed No. 19 in D1Baseball.com Preseason Rankings
Tennessee baseball will start the 2022 season ranked 19th in the D1Baseball.com Preseason Top 25.
Josh Heupel Co-Winner of the 2021 FWAA Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award
Josh Heupel has been tabbed as the co-winner of the Football Writers Association of America’s Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award, the FWAA and Chris Doering Mortgage announced on Monday night.
Hoops Preview: #24 Tennessee at Vanderbilt
The 24th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team hits the road for a second consecutive game, traveling to the state’s capitol to take on Vanderbilt Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Quotes: Rick Barnes & Justin Powell Preview Vanderbilt
Again, not to take anything away from Kentucky, because I thought they played as well as I’ve ever seen them play, to be quite frank.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Offensive Balance Leads #5/6 Lady Vols Past #19/20 Kentucky, 84-58
Scoring 73 points in the final three quarters, the No. 5/6 Tennessee women’s basketball team used a balanced offensive effort to down No. 19/20 Kentucky, 84-58
Hoops Preview: #5/6 Lady Vols vs. #19/20 Kentucky Sunday during We Back Pat Week
No. 5/6 Tennessee (16-1/5-0 SEC) and No. 19/20 Kentucky (8-4/1-1 SEC) will lock horns on Sunday at 3:02 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena, tipping off the SEC’s 11th-annual observance of We Back Pat Week.
Postgame/Stats/Story: 68% shooting, fast break points, more lead to #22 Vols’ blowout loss at #18 Kentucky, 107-79
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee basketball team fell to No. 18 Kentucky on the road Saturday, 107-79.
Video/Photos/Info: Neyland Stadium renovations update
Here’s an update from the University of Tennessee on renovations to Neyland Stadium. See a video from VFL Films, images from UT Athlatics and the update page from UT’s website IWillGiveMyAll.com below.
Lady Vols Host Kentucky Sunday In We Back Pat Game
The No. 5/6-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols (16-1/5-0 SEC) welcome the No. 19/20 Kentucky Wildcats (8-4/1-1 SEC) to Knoxville on Sunday to open up the SEC’s We Back Pat Week
Quotes: Rick Barnes and John Fulkerson Preview Saturday’s road tilt at Kentucky
I think it is. You go back and you have great respect for basketball programs that have been good through every decade, really starting back in the 1940s.
Stats/Story: No. 5/6 UT Takes Down Vanderbilt, 65-51
No. 5/6 Tennessee remained perfect in SEC play, defeating Vanderbilt in Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday night, 65-51.
Hoops Preview: #22 Tennessee at #18 Kentucky
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team heads north Saturday for a matchup with rival Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET.
Thirteen Vols NFL Playoff Bound
As the 2022 NFL Postseason begins, 13 former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL are gearing up for a playoff push. Of these 13, seven will take the field on active rosters for Super Wild Card Weekend, hoping to push their side to the Divisional round.
Kellie Harper Media Availability Recap (1/12/22)
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper met with the media on Wednesday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena, taking questions about the No. 5/6 Lady Vols’ SEC match-up in Nashville on Thursday night vs. Vanderbilt.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: James, Zeigler’s Big Nights Push #22 Tennessee Past South Carolina, 66-46
A balanced offensive effort, coupled with stout defense, led the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers past South Carolina, 66-46, Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #5/6 Lady Vols at Vanderbilt
After a year off from playing one another, No. 5/6 Tennessee (15-1/4-0 SEC) and Vanderbilt (10-6/1-1 SEC) rekindle an old rivalry in Nashville on Thursday night.
Vols in the NFL – Week 18 Update
Three former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL — Jauan Jennings, Emmanuel Moseley and Cameron Sutton — came up clutch to propel their teams into the playoffs, highlighting the final week of the regular season.
Hoops Preview: #22 Tennessee vs. South Carolina
The 22nd-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns to Thompson-Boling Arena Tuesday, taking on South Carolina at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Jimmy’s blog: Barnes addresses postgame comments about Fulkerson
Coach said he needs to know if player is ill so he can adjust
Postgame/Stats/Story: #7/8 UT Wins Fourth Straight SEC Game With 70-58 Victory At #RV Ole Miss
No. 7/8 Tennessee picked up a 70-58 win on Sunday in The Pavilion at Ole Miss, ending the No. RV/RV Rebels’ 13-game win streak.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #18 Vols’ rough outing with missed opportunities for full comeback ends in 79-67 loss at #21 LSU
The 18th-ranked Tennessee basketball team rallied in the second half, but eventually fell on the road to No. 21 LSU Saturday night, 79-67.
Hoops Preview: #7/8 Lady Vols at RV/RV Ole Miss
No. 7/8 Tennessee (14-1/3-0 SEC) and RV/RV Ole Miss (14-1/1-0 SEC) put their unbeaten league records on the line Sunday afternoon, when the Lady Vols and Rebels meet in Oxford, Mississippi.
Rick Barnes & Olivier Nkamhoua Media Availability Transcript
On how he would grade his team’s shot selection…
“We need to throw in the fact that we turn down shots. In shot selection I would probably rate it a 75 percent, because we want guys to shoot the ball when we are open.”
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats: No. 7/8 UT Takes Down No. 25/23 Texas A&M, 73-45
No. 7/8 Tennessee rolled to a decisive victory over No. 25/23 Texas A&M on Thursday night, posting a 73-45 win in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Vols Open Season at No. 21 in Perfect Game Preseason Top 25
Tennessee baseball received its first preseason top 25 ranking of the year on Thursday, checking in at No. 21 in the Perfect Game Preseason Top 25.
Hoops Preview: #18 Tennessee at #21 LSU
The 18th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team embarks on its second SEC road trip this weekend, taking on No. 21 LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday.
Tidwell Named Preseason All-American by Perfect Game
Tennessee sophomore pitcher Blade Tidwell earned his second preseason All-America nod, garnering second-team honors from Perfect Game on Wednesday.
Kellie Harper Media Availability Recap (1/5/22)
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Wednesday afternoon in Pratt Pavilion, as her No. 7/8 Lady Vols (13-1/2-0 SEC) prepare to host No. 25/23 Texas A&M (10-3/0-1 SEC) on Thursday night.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols prove productive when manage a first down during a possession
UT scored a touchdown on more than 50% of those drives
Hoops Preview: #7/8 Lady Vols vs. #25/23 Texas A&M
No. 7/8 Tennessee (13-1/2-0 SEC) returns to Thompson-Boling Arena to take on No. 25/23 Texas A&M (10-3/0-1 SEC) on Thursday at 6:32 p.m. ET.
Vols in the NFL – Week 17 Update
Alvin Kamara’s score pushed the New Orleans Saints to victory, 18-10, keeping them in the playoff picture in the NFC. Kamara’s offensive efforts highlighted the 17th week of NFL play for former Tennessee Volunteers.
Quotes: Rick Barnes and Uros Plavsic Preview Ole Miss
We have a lot of confidence in Zakai, because the one thing we know is he’s going to do what he does every day in practice
Highlights/Stats/Story: #7/9 Tennessee Picks Up Win At Arkansas, 70-63
No. 7/9 Tennessee picked up a hard-fought win on the road on Sunday, taking down the Razorbacks, 70-63, at Bud Walton Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: Shaw expects rules change to help curb fake injuries
National coordinator of football officials said tactics are a `bad look’ for the game
