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Hoops Preview: Tennessee at Alabama
A victory on Tuesday would halt both the Vols current three-game losing skid and bring an end to UT’s two-game losing streak inside Coleman Coliseum.
Rick Barnes Monday Press Conference Transcript (2.3.20)
Everything Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes said Monday in written form.
Chiefs win Super Bowl over 49ers 31-20; Mahomes MVP; VFL Colquitt a champion
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was voted the winner of the Pete Rozelle Trophy, awarded to the Super Bowl LIV Most Valuable Player.
No. 22 Lady Vols drop game at No. 1/2 South Carolina, 69-48
The No. 22/22 Lady Vols couldn’t overcome the high-powered offense of No. 1/2 South Carolina, falling 69-48 in Colonial Life Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Hoops Preview: #22/22 Lady Vols at #1/2 South Carolina
No. 22/22 Tennessee (17-4, 7-1 SEC) will play its second No. 1-ranked team of the season, as the Lady Vols travel to Columbia to take on No. 1/2 South Carolina (20-1, 8-0 SEC) in Colonial Life Arena at 1:02 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Vince’s View: Super Bowl prediction and notes, 2 VFLs in the game
See some terrific notes on this year’s Super Bowl & my prediction; 66% this season
Vols Drop SEC Road Contest at Mississippi State, 86-73
Despite a season-high 16 points from freshman Uros Plavsic and a career-high 13 points from junior Jalen Johnson, Tennessee fell, 86-73, at Mississippi State Saturday in Starkville.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee at Mississippi State
A victory on Saturday would give the Vols their 10th consecutive victory over teams from the state of Mississippi and prevent Tennessee’s first three-game losing skid since 2017.
Smith Honored at 15th Annual Johnnie L. Cochran Foundation Jr. Salute to Excellence Awards
Smith delivered as heartfelt of a speech as his play on the field thanking his family, including his late mother Dorsetta Smith, and Vols coaching staff and medical staff for contributing to his success.
Vols Hire VFL Jay Graham to Coach Running Backs
Graham has established himself as one of the country’s top mentors of running backs during stops at Texas A&M, Florida State and South Carolina in recent years.
Hoops Preview: #22/22 Lady Vols at Vanderbilt
This will mark the 83rd contest in a rivalry that began in 1976. UT leads the series, 72-10, and has won 10 of the past 11.
Vols Stumble Against the Aggies, 63-58
Junior John Fulkerson led the Vols with 15 points and a team-high six rebounds.
Jimmy’s blog: Aggies dominate Vols on the boards to score upset
Home loss damages NCAA hopes
Video: Fulkerson “Just didn’t have that fight or intensity tonight”
Tennessee forward John Fulkerson spoke to reporters after UT lost at home to Texas A&M on Tuesday, 63-58.
Video: Bowden “I just want to win. It sucks to not win at home.”
Tennessee forward Jordan Bowden spoke to reporters after UT lost at home to Texas A&M on Tuesday, 63-58.
Video: Barnes “Disappointing in a lot of different areas”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to reporters after UT lost at home to Texas A&M on Tuesday, 63-58.
Davis Named SEC WBB Player of the Week
Davis ran her streak of scoring in double figures to 18 consecutive games, averaging 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals last weeks contests.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Texas A&M
Fans can hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertlekamp describing the action on 99.1 The Sports Animal.
Rick Barnes Monday Press Conference Video and Transcript
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media Monday afternoon inside the Ray and Lucy Hand studio.
#23 Lady Vols Fight Back Tigers, 63-58
The No. 23/23 Lady Vols got back in the win column on Sunday, defeating LSU, 63-58, in a key SEC match-up in front of a season-best crowd of 10,230 at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #23 Lady Vols vs. LSU
No. 23/23 Tennessee (15-4, 5-1 SEC) is back at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday for the annual “We Back Pat” game. The Lady Vols welcome #RV/RV LSU (14-4, 4-2 SEC) to Rocky Top for a 1:02 p.m. ET contest.
Vols Fall Short at #3 Kansas, 74-68
Despite a career-high 24 points from junior Yves Pons and a third double-double in five games from junior John Fulkerson, solid late free-throw shooting led third-ranked Kansas past Tennessee, 74-68, Saturday at historic Allen Fieldhouse.
Jennings, Taylor Set For Reese’s Senior Bowl
Following standout five-year careers with the Tennessee football program, wide receiver Jauan Jennings and linebacker Darrell Taylor will look to improve their NFL Draft stock this weekend at the Reese’s Senior Bowl.
Lady Vols’ Upset Bid Falls Short At UConn, 60-45
Tennessee out-shot the Huskies 43 percent to 31 percent in the first half, holding them to just 11 of 35 from the floor and two of 10 from behind the arc.
Three VFLs Each Ready for Third Pro Bowl
A total of 43 former Vols have tallied 138 Pro Bowl appearances all-time.
Hoops Central: Tennessee at #3 Kansas
This will be the fifth all-time meeting between the Vols and the Jayhawks and the second time UT has traveled to Allen Fieldhouse.
Jaden Springer to Play in McDonald’s All-American Game
Springer becomes the ninth Tennessee signee to earn McDonald’s All-American acclaim.
Tennessee Adds Graduate Transfer Velus Jones
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt announced the addition of veteran wide receiver and kick returner Velus Jones to the Volunteers’ football program on Monday.
Smith Named Inaugural Fritz Pollard Trophy Winner
Tennessee junior offensive lineman Trey Smith will be honored with the inaugural Fritz Pollard Trophy at the 15th annual Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Salute to Excellence Awards on Jan. 30 at the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Lady Vols to Host Team USA in Spring Exhibition
Tennessee softball will host the 2020 USA Softball Women’s National Team in an exhibition game on April 8 at 7 p.m. (ET) at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium as a part of Team USA’s “Stand Beside Her” Tour,
Soularie Named Preseason First Team All-American by D1Baseball.com
Tennessee’s Alerick Soularie earned more preseason recognition on Tuesday as D1Baseball.com named the junior outfielder a 2020 Preseason First Team All-American.
Tennessee Duo Named to the Preseason All-SEC Team
Tennessee sophomore ace Ashley Rogers and senior infielder Chelsea Seggern were named to the Preseason All-SEC Team, announced the conference on Wednesday.
Hoops Preview: #23 Tennessee Lady Vols at #3/5 UConn
No. 23/23 Tennessee (15-3, 5-1 SEC) will be in Hartford, Conn., on Thursday night to take part in the Basketball Hall of Fame Revival Series vs. #3/5 UConn (16-1, 7-0 AAC) at XL Arena. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET.
Forman Files: Lady Vols Face Tough Two Week Stretch.
No. 23 Lady Vols set to face difficult two week stretch.
Video: Barnes on last 3 halves “We’re starting to understand what goes into winning”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in his postgame press conference Tuesday after the Vols beat the Ole Miss Rebels at home 73-48.
Video: Fulkerson on slowing down Ole Miss’ Tyree “We game-planned for him pretty heavily”
Tennessee freshman forward John Fulkerson spoke to the media in a group session Tuesday after the Vols beat the Ole Miss Rebels at home 73-48.
Video: Nkamhoua “We’re looking to play the best defense on the floor every night”
Tennessee true freshman forward Olivier Nkamhoua spoke to the media in a group session Tuesday after the Vols beat the Ole Miss Rebels at home 73-48.
Fulky Catches Fire as Vols Burn Ole Miss, 73-48
A dominant offensive performance, highlighted by John Fulkerson’s double-double, resulted in a Tennessee 73-48 victory over Ole Miss Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Horston Named SEC Freshman of the Week
Horston led the Lady Vols in scoring with an SEC-high 19 points, helping UT end a five-game series losing streak to Alabama on Monday night with a 65-63 victory.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Ole Miss
Last time out, the Vols used a smothering defensive effort and a huge 21-5 second half run to battle past Vanderbilt on Saturday night.
Lady Vols Set For “We Back Pat” Week
Tennessee’s designated “We Back Pat” game will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, as LSU comes to Thompson-Boling Arena for a 1 p.m. ET contest.
Jimmy’s blog: Holiday brings athleticism to QB position
Pruitt likes QB who can extend plays, put pressure on defense
Hoops Preview: #24/25 Tennessee vs. Alabama
Tennessee won its third straight league game and picked up its sixth victory in its last seven contests on Thursday night in a runaway over Florida in Gainesville.
Vols Stifle Vanderbilt, 66-45, win 5th straight in series
A dominant defensive effort and a 21-5 run to begin the second half allowed the Tennessee basketball team to push past Vanderbilt, 66-45, Saturday inside Memorial Gym.
Audio: Wife and husband MMA fighters from Knoxville making Bellator debuts Jan. 25 on national stage
I spoke to Emilee King in-studio to discuss her career, great opportunity she & hubby Jason have.
Reserve Your Tickets Now for UT’s 2020 NSD Events in Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville
Pruitt, Fulmer, Chaney and Ansley will recap the 2019 season, give analysis on the 2020 recruiting class and look ahead to next fall at the events in Knoxville (Feb. 5.), Memphis (Feb. 6) and Nashville (Feb. 6).
Signees Johnson, Springer Named to Midseason Team for Naismith High School Trophy
Tennessee joined Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina as the only four programs in the nation to have multiple signees make the 25-man Naismith midseason team.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee at Vanderbilt
A win would give the Vols their fourth consecutive victory inside Memorial Gym and would leave head coach Rick Barnes just one win shy of 100 victories on Rocky Top.
Lady Vols Tame The Gators, 78-50
Junior Rennia Davis, playing in front of family and friends, finished the day with 18 points and five rebounds.
Jimmy’s blog: Could Banks be reinstated to Tennessee team?
Banks is enrolled at UT this semester
