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WATCH: Harper previews “exciting” SEC Tournament, talks prep
Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper spoke to the media to look ahead to the 2021 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greenville, SC this week.
Kurt Schmidt Named Director of Competition Development
With 19 years of combined collegiate and NFL experience in strength and conditioning, Kurt Schmidt has been named Tennessee football’s director of competition
Four Lady Vols earn SEC recognition
The Tennessee Lady Vols had four players earn distinction from league coaches when the Southeastern Conference released its 2021 women’s basketball awards
#17 Vols’ Midweek Game vs. Dayton Replaced with Wednesday Trip to Austin Peay
The Tennessee baseball team will now play in-state foe Austin Peay on the road in Clarksville on Wednesday after Dayton canceled its scheduled trip to Knoxville earlier on Monday.
Rogers Tabbed SEC Pitcher of the Week
After spinning absolute gems to bookend week 3 of the 2021 campaign, No. RV/23/24 Tennessee ace Ashley Rogers was named the SEC Player of the Week, the conference announced late Monday afternoon.
Tennessee Baseball – Vols’ Midweek Game vs. Dayton Canceled
Tennessee’s midweek contest scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 has been canceled after Dayton decided to pull out of the game on Monday.
Jimmy’s blog: NBA scouts evaluates Johnson, Springer
Likes Johnson’s athletic ability, Springer’s offensive skill set
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #15 Vols Walk-Off Indiana State in Series Finale
No. 15 Tennessee pulled out a 6-5 win in walk-off fashion against Indiana State in Sunday’s series finale at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Highlights/Postgame/Boxscore/Story: No. 20/21 Lady Vols beat Auburn on Senior Day, 88-54
The No. 20/21 Lady Vols closed out the regular season with a dominant win over Auburn on Sunday, racing to an 88-54 victory in Thompson-Boling Arena on Senior Day.
Boxscores/Postgame/Story: #15 Vols Drop Doubleheader to Indiana State
No. 15 Tennessee had a day to forget on Saturday, dropping both games of its doubleheader against Indiana State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Boxscore/Story: Lady Vols Blank Central Michigan, 9-0
After a rain delay paused action for 43 minutes at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium 1.5 innings into play, No. RV/23/24 Tennessee’s offense came alive to shut out Central Michigan 9-0 in five innings.
Highlights/Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #25 Vols lose to Auburn for 6th straight time, 77-72
Tennessee lost the battle on the boards Saturday, as the 25th-ranked Volunteers suffered a 77-72 setback at Auburn Arena.
WATCH: Jaden Springer Auburn postgame “Confidence is definitely missing”
Tennessee guard Jaden Springer spoke to the media postgame after Tennessee fell short at Auburn 77-72.
WATCH: Keon Johnson Auburn postgame “There’s no more room for error”
Tennessee guard Keon Johnson spoke to the media postgame after Tennessee fell short at Auburn 77-72.
WATCH: Rick Barnes Auburn postgame “I don’t understand the inconsistency”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media postgame after Tennessee fell short at Auburn 77-72.
Hoops Preview: No. 20/21 Lady Vols va. Auburn
No. 20/21 Tennessee (14-6, 8-4 SEC) and Auburn (5-17, 0-14 SEC) will meet at 2:02 p.m. ET on Sunday in the regular season finale for both teams at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Boxscore/Postgame/Story: Beck Homers Again as #15 Vols Take Series Opener vs. Indiana St.
Jordan Beck continued to tear the cover off the ball as No. 15 Tennessee opened its series against Indiana State with a 4-3 win on Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Heupel offenses will outdo Leach attack
Commitment to run game will be the difference
Lady Vols Program Recognized On SEC Women’s Hoops Community Service Team
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again
Highlights/Postgame/Boxscore/Story: No. 20/21 Tennessee Fends Off Tigers, 78-73
Senior Rennia Davis scored all 26 of her points in the second half, including 20 in the fourth-quarter, leading No. 20/21 Tennessee to a 78-73 win over Missouri at Mizzou Arena on Thursday night.
Boxscore/Story: Lady Vols Race Past UT Martin, 10-1
A season-high eight-run inning from the No. RV/23/24 Tennessee offense allowed the Lady Vols to run rule UT Martin 10-1 in five innings on Thursday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
PREVIEW: #15 Vols Welcome Sycamores for Four-Game Weekend Slate
The Vols and Sycamores open the series on Friday and will play a doubleheader on Saturday before concluding the series on Sunday afternoon. UT is off to a 5-0 start
Pons Named Semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
Tennessee basketball senior and reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year Yves Pons has been named to the 10-man semifinal list for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
Brian Jean-Mary Named Tennessee Linebackers Coach
Brian Jean-Mary, a 21-year coaching veteran who spent the 2020 season as linebackers coach at Michigan, has been named Tennessee’s new linebackers coach
Highlights/Interviews/Boxscore/Story: Vols Down Vandy in Nashville, 70-58
Two 20-point scoring outputs from junior Victor Bailey Jr. and freshman Jaden Springer, along with a double-double from senior Yves Pons, pushed the No. 25 Tennessee basketball team past Vanderbilt, 70-58
WATCH: Barnes after 70-58 win at VU “We just can’t continue to turn the ball over at that kind of rate”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee won at Vanderbilt 70-58.
WATCH: Bailey after VU win “If we’re not turning the ball over, we’re a good basketball team”
Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee won at Vanderbilt 70-58.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #16 Vols Continue Hot Hitting in 14-6 Win Over UAPB
No. 16 Tennessee (5-0) continued its hot hitting by scoring eight runs in the first inning and never looking back in a 14-6 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff
Boxscore/Story: Rogers Stuff Shuts Down Redbirds
A career pitching night by junior ace Ashley Rogers lifted No. RV/23/24 Tennessee past a determined Illinois State team, 3-0, on Wednesday night at Sherri Parker Lee.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #16 Vols Dominate Golden Lions in Home Opener
Ten different players recorded a hit and Tennessee’s pitching staff struck out 16 batters in a dominating 21-1 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Tuesday’s home opener at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Hoops Preview: Bo. 20/21 Lady Vols at Missouri
No. 20/21 Tennessee (13-6, 7-4 SEC) embarks on the final road trip and last week of the 2020-21 regular season, traveling to Columbia for a Thursday evening battle with Missouri (8-9/4-8 SEC).
Softball Preview: No. RV/23/24 Tennessee vs Illinois State and Tennessee Invitational
No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball continues an action-packed week with outings against Illinois State on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, and a solo matchup with UT-Martin on Thursday at 5 p.m.
Hoops Signee Kennedy Chandler Named McDonald’s All-American
Tennessee basketball signee Kennedy Chandler was among 24 elite high school seniors selected as 2021 McDonald’s All-Americans Tuesday.
Transcript: Kellie Harper previews Missouri and Auburn
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Tuesday in a Zoom interview session
Davis nets SEC Player of the Week honors
Tennessee forward Rennia Davis was named SEC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday, marking the second time this season and sixth time in her career she has earned that distinction.
Lady Vols Bats Talk in Doubleheader Sweep of Ohio
Monday afternoon saw the bats come alive for the No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball team as they earned a pair of wins over Ohio (0-2) in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium after outhitting the Bobcats 20-7.
Hoops Preview: #25 Tennessee at Vanderbilt
The No. 25 Tennessee basketball team hits the road for a Wednesday night encounter with in-state foe, Vanderbilt. Tipoff from Memorial Gym is slated for 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Transcript: Rick Barnes recaps UK, previews Vandy game
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Monday afternoon to recap Saturday’s game against Kentucky and to preview Wednesday’s contest at Vanderbilt.
UT’s Davis in Senior Class Award Top 10
Twenty NCAA® women’s and men’s basketball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court were selected as finalists Monday for the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award®.
WATCH: Barnes “I felt like if we called a timeout, we would tighten-up even more”
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media on Monday via Zoom to reflect on the Kentucky loss and preview Vanderbilt.
Lady Vols Split Sunday Doubleheader Against Miami (OH)
In its middle section of six games in three days, the No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball team split its Sunday doubleheader with Miami (OH) at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Lady Vol Basketball – No. 21/21 UT Falls at No. 22/23 Georgia, 57-55
ATHENS, Ga. – No. 21/21 Tennessee pulled within one in the final seconds at No. 22/23 Georgia but couldn’t overcome a tough day offensively, falling 57-55 in Stegeman Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Senior Rennia Davis led Tennessee (13-6, 7-4 SEC) with 22 points and six rebounds. Junior Rae Burrell turned in 10 points and five rebounds, and senior Kasiyahna Kushkituah pulled down…
Spence’s Slam in Extras Lifts #16 Vols to Series Sweep
A 12th inning grand slam by senior shortstop Liam Spence punctuated a 7-3 victory for the 16th-ranked Tennessee baseball team on Sunday, as the Vols completed a series sweep of Georgia Southern to start the 2021 season.
Tennessee Invitational Schedule Revised to Include Additional Teams
No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball announced the addition of two teams to the upcoming Tennessee Invitational schedule for Feb. 25-28.
Lady Vol Homers Help Sweep the Day
No. RV/23/24 Tennessee continued its homestand in undefeated fashion with two stellar wins over a gritty SEMO Redhawks team in a Saturday doubleheader at Sherri Parker Lee.
Jimmy’s blog: Kentucky tames overrated Tennessee
Inconsistency, poor offense continue to plague Vols
Hoops Preview: No. 21/21 Lady Vols VS. No. 22/23 Georgia
No. 21/21 Tennessee (13-5, 7-3 SEC) is back in action on Sunday, traveling to Athens to take on No. 22/23 Georgia (16-4/8-4 SEC) in a 12:02 p.m. ET matinee at Stegeman Coliseum.
WATCH: Keon Johnson Kentucky postgame
Vols guard Keon Johnson spoke with media after 70-55 loss to Kentucky.
Gilbert’s Homer Caps Late Rally for No. 16 Vols
No. 16 Tennessee scored four runs in the final two innings to erase a 3-1 deficit and come out with a 5-3 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday afternoon.
Vols Fall at Home to Kentucky, 70-55
The No. 19 Tennessee basketball team fell to Kentucky, 70-55, in a tough afternoon affair Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
