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Current and former UT athletes react to sports cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s how University of Tennessee athletes have reacted to the sports shutdown on social media.
All UT & SEC practices & team activities suspended until at least April 15; status of Vols football spring game TBD; Fulmer quotes
As Tennessee Athletics and the UT Office of Emergency Management closely monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, the health of our student-athletes, staff and campus community remains at the forefront of all decision making.
Football Coaches Clinic Canceled, Pro Day Postponed
Coaches who pre-registered for the event will be refunded.
SEC school regular season competition and SEC Championships suspended
The Southeastern Conference today announced the suspension of regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, until March 30.
Tennessee Baseball Preview: No. 20 Vols Begin Conference Play at South Carolina
No. 20 Tennessee opens Southeastern Conference play this weekend with a trip to Columbia, S.C., to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Tennessee Baseball Preview: No. 20 Vols Begin Conference Play at South Carolina
No. 20 Tennessee opens Southeastern Conference play this weekend with a trip to Columbia, S.C., to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Softball Preview: Lady Vols at Texas A&M
SEC play is here for Tennessee who open its 24-game conference slate with a three-game series against Texas A&M this weekend in College Station, Texas.
Video: Tennessee football 2020 spring practice 1
Here’s some highlight video of the viewing periods for the media at University of Tennessee football 2020 spring practice #1 in Knoxville on Tuesday.
Statement from Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer
Regarding Wednesday announcement from the Southeastern Conference about conducting on campus events without fans.
SEC announces rest of MBB Tournament to be played with attendance restrictions; same for league home games through March 30
The Southeastern Conference has announced it will conduct the 2020 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament with only essential staff, limited family and credentialed media in attendance at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for the remainder of the week beginning on Thursday
Experience, Depth Key As Vols Open Spring Football Practice
Pruitt stressed the importance of his team having depth and familiarity with the third year in his system.
Video: Pruitt on new DL coach Brumbaugh “We didn’t interview anyone else. We didn’t interview him. We just offered him the job.”
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media for the first time in the spring after UT Spring Practice #1 Tuesday afternoon in Knoxville.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Alabama
Tennessee has advanced to the championship game in each of the last two SEC Tournaments.
Pons, Fulkerson Earn SEC Coaches Postseason Honors
For the first time in program history, a Tennessee Volunteer is the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
Cainer’s Corner: 5 Things to Watch For in Vols Spring Practice
Cainer gives you cliffnotes on what to look for this spring.
Rick Barnes Monday Press Conference Transcript (3.9.20)
Read what UT coach Rick Barnes said Monday during his weekly press conference.
Spring Football Returns Tuesday, Chevrolet Orange & White Game Details Announced
Riding a wave of momentum to close the 2019 season, Tennessee football returns to the field for the start of 2020 spring practice on Tuesday afternoon. A total of 15 workouts culminate with the Chevrolet Orange & White Game at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 18 in Neyland Stadium.
No. 11 Vols Fall to Wright State in Series Finale
No. 11 Tennessee dropped Sunday’s series finale against Wright State, 6-3, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Raiders (5-9) secured the series win with Sunday’s victory, while the Volunteers lost their first weekend series of the year.
Lady Vols Dominate Stanford, 5-0, in Finale of Tennessee Invitational
The Tennessee softball team beat Stanford, 5-0, on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium to close out the Tennessee Invitational.
UT Sweeps Day with Second Win Over ETSU
After a nearly four-hour game to start the day, Tennessee made up the time as it swiftly dismantled ETSU 10-2 in five innings on a walk-off walk to sweep day two of the Tennessee Invitational.
Home Runs, Pitching Lead No. 11 Vols by Wright State
Dominant pitching and solo home runs from Max Ferguson and Liam Spence led Tennessee to a series-tying 3-1 win over Wright State Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Tennessee Falls to #17 Auburn on Senior Day, 85-63
A 19-point outing from Vols junior John Fulkerson led the way for Tennessee on Saturday, as UT fell to Auburn, 85-63.
Lady Vols Win Seesaw Extra-Inning Affair Over Toledo, 10-9
Playing their first extra-inning game of the season, the Lady Vols won a back-and-forth affair over Toledo, 10-9 Saturday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Video: Turner “I tried to be more of a mentor, more of kind of like a coach, a big brother than a player”
Tennessee retired senior guard Lamonte Turner spoke to the media after the Auburn Tigers won at the Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.
Video: Bowden on not following up big wins “You gotta continue to want more and we didn’t come in with that mindset today”
Tennessee senior guard Jordan Bowden spoke to the media after the Auburn Tigers won at the Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.
Video: Barnes on Auburn “I thought it was the best I’ve seen them play all year”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media after the Auburn Tigers won at the Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.
Video: Pearl after win at UT “That’s about as good as we can play”
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl spoke to the media after his Tigers won at the Tennessee Volunteers 85-63 Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy’s blog: Auburn fires on all cylinders, routs Tennessee
Pearl has now won 5 in a row against his former team
6-seed Lady Vols lose to 3-seed Kentucky 86-65 at SECT
Freshman Jordan Horston poured in a career-high 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to fend off a hot-handed #16/18 Kentucky team that shot 51 percent from the floor to seize an 86-65 victory
No. 11 Vols Drop First Game of the Year in 5-4 Loss to Wright State
No. 11 Tennessee was unable to overcome a slow start in a 5-4 loss to open its weekend series against Wright State on Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Lady Vols Split Day One of Tennessee Invitational
At day one of the Tennessee Invitational, the Tennessee softball team found revenge in a dominant victory over in-state foe ETSU, before falling to Stanford in the night cap.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. #17 Auburn on Sat, Senior Day
The Tennessee men’s basketball team returns home to Thompson-Boling Arena for its regular-season finale in a Saturday afternoon contest with SEC rival Auburn. Tipoff from Knoxville is set for Noon ET on ESPN2.
Hoops Preview: 6-seed Lady Vols vs. 3-seed Kentucky in SEC Tournament
#RV/NR Tennessee (21-9, 10-6 SEC), the No. 6 seed, will meet No. 3 seed and #16/18 Kentucky (21-7, 10-6 SEC) on Friday at approximately 8:15 p.m. ET
Baseball Preview: #11 Tennessee vs. Wright State Series
The high-scoring Tennessee baseball team is back in action at home this weekend as the 11th-ranked Vols host Wright State Friday-Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Lady Vols beat Mizzou 64-51, advance to Quarterfinals vs. UK
No. 6 seed Tennessee overcame a 13-point second-quarter deficit and ended up winning by 13, in a 64-51 victory over 11th-seeded Missouri in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Video: Vitello, Hunley & Mabrey discuss kids clinic benefitting impacted tornado areas in TN
On Thursday, Tennessee baseball held a free kids clinic to benefit those affected by the mid-state tornadoes earlier this week. Vols head coach Tony Vitello, RHP Sean Hunley (Mount Juliet, TN) and LHP Will Mabrey (Cookeville, TN) spoke to the media.
Fulkerson Named to SEC Community Service Team
John Fulkerson was named to the 2020 SEC Community Service Team for men’s basketball, the league announced Thursday.
Beer Sales Among Fan Experience Enhancements at Tennessee Softball Games
Tennessee softball home games are now underway, and the 2020 season marks the addition of several fan experience enhancements at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Softball Preview: Tennessee Invitational This Weekend
The Lady Vols will remain home for their final tournament of nonconference play and welcome ETSU, Stanford and Toledo for the Tennessee Invitational this Friday-Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee.
Super Bowl Champion Doug Pederson Keynote Speaker at Football Coaches Clinic, March 26-28
Super Bowl LII champion head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt headline the 2020 Tennessee Football Coaches Clinic, which will be held March 26-28 at the Anderson Training Center.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Missouri Thu 2nd Rd
#RV/NR Tennessee (20-9, 10-6 SEC) will open play on Thursday at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET in the second round of the 2020 SEC Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Extra-Base Hits Fuel UT’s Run Rule vs Lipscomb
The Lady Vols took care of business in their first of a seven-game homestand, downing Lipscomb 9-1 in five innings behind timely hitting and focused defense.
Tennessee Baseball to Hold Free Kid’s Clinic to Benefit Those Affected by Midstate Tornadoes
Tennessee baseball will hold a free kid’s clinic on Thursday, March 5 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, with donations being accepted to help benefit those affected by the devastating tornadoes in Nashville and surrounding areas in the midstate.
Jimmy’s blog: Fulkerson fantastic as Vols rally from 17 down at Rupp
Kentucky now 161-6 at home v. unranked teams
Dominant Second Half Leads Vols Past #6 Kentucky, 81-73
A career-high 27 points from junior John Fulkerson, a massive 29-9 second-half run and a dominant defensive effort in the final 20 minutes propelled Tennessee to an 81-73 comeback victory over sixth-ranked Kentucky on Tuesday at Rupp Arena.
No. 11 Vols Use Offensive Firepower to Coast By Longwood
Tennessee cruised to a midweek victory behind a historic offensive output Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, defeating Longwood, 28-2.
Lady Vols Hoops Report entering SEC Tournament
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper and junior forward Rennia Davis met with members of the media on Tuesday prior to the team’s departure for the SEC Tournament in Greenville, S.C.
Softball Preview: Tennessee vs Lipscomb on Wed
The Lady Vols begin a seven-game homestand with a midweek outing on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. ET against Lipscomb.
Wiseman to Represent Vols as SEC Legend
Former Academic All-American Lang Wiseman has been selected as Tennessee’s Allstate SEC Basketball Legend and will represent the Volunteers at the SEC Tournament next month in Nashville.
Lady Vols’ Rennia Davis named USBWA National Player of the Week
University of Tennessee junior forward Rennia Davis has been named this season’s 16th and final U.S. Basketball Writers Association Ann Meyers Drysdale Women’s National Player of the Week.
