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UT’s 2nd Rd Game vs. Loyola-Chicago set for 6:10 pm ET Saturday
Tennessee’s second-round NCAA Tournament game against Loyola-Chicago on Saturday has been set for a 6:10 p.m. ET tipoff.
Lady Vols on Day 1 of NCAA Tournament
The Lady Vols will take on the Lady Flames at approximately 2:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2. This is the 37th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance for Tennessee.
Tennessee Dominates Opening Round vs. Wright State, 73-47
A trio of double-digit scorers fueled No. 3-seeded Tennessee to a dominant 73-47 win over #13 seed Wright State Thursday at American Airlines Center in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Barnes a Finalist for Werner Ladder Naismith Coach OTY Award
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced finalists for the Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy for Men’s College Coach of the Year on Thursday, and Tennessee’s Rick Barnes made the four-man cut.
Hoops Preview: No. 3 Lady Vols vs. No. 14 Liberty
As one of the top 16 overall seeds in the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship field, the University of Tennessee Lady Vols earned the right to host first and second round games.
Hoops Preview: #3 Tennessee vs. #14 Wright State
For the first time since 2014, Tennessee men’s basketball is heading to the NCAA Tournament, preparing for a first-round matchup with Wright State on Thursday at American Airlines Center. The game tips at 12:40 p.m. ET.
UT Football All-American Buddy Cruze Dies at 84
Kyle “Buddy” Cruze, who captured All-America honors at wide receiver for the Vols in 1956, died on Saturday at the age of 84.
Barnes Brings Galvanizing Presence to Tennessee Athletics
Rhiannon Potkey takes a look at the impact the Vols coach has had on all UT athletics
Vols Announce Football Clinic and Camp Dates
Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt announced on Friday dates for Tennessee football’s 2018 Coaches Clinic and the Vols’ summer football camps.
Tennessee to be Featured on CBS Sports’ NCAA March Madness Confidential
CBS Sports and Turner Sports’ joint coverage of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship will include the return of NCAA March Madness Confidential, providing exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to seven NCAA Tournament teams.
Vols Return to NCAA Tournament
All signs have pointed to a return to “The Big Dance” for Tennessee, and Sunday night it became official, as the SEC Champion Volunteers were announced as one of the 68 teams in this year’s NCAA Tournament field.
Vols’ Rally Comes Up Short in SEC Tournament Championship Game, 77-72
Despite erasing a 17-point deficit, No. 2-seeded Tennessee fell to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament Championship Game, 77-72, at the Scottrade Center on Sunday afternoon.
Hoops Preview: #2 Tennessee vs. #4 Kentucky
The No. 2 seeded Tennessee men’s basketball will look to win its first SEC Tournament Championship since 1979 on Sunday against fourth-seeded Kentucky at the Scottrade Center.
Vols Advance to SEC Championship with 84-66 Win over Arkansas
Hot shooting propelled No. 2 seed Tennessee to an impressive 84-66 wire-to-wire victory over the sixth-seeded Arkansas in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Scottrade Center.
Hoops Preview: #2 Tennessee vs. #6 Arkansas
The No. 2 seeded Tennessee men’s basketball will face sixth-seeded Arkansas in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament on Saturday at the Scottrade Center. The game tips around 3:30 p.m. ET and will be televised live on ESPN and streamed online via WatchESPN.
Vols Hold Off Late Surge by Mississippi State to Win, 62-59
Tennessee came up with a hard-fought, 62-59 win over seventh-seeded Mississippi State in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament at the Scottrade Center on Friday night.
Vols Add Graduate Transfer QB Keller Chryst From Stanford
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt announced the addition of transfer quarterback Keller Chryst on Friday. The signal-caller will transfer to the Vols for the 2018 season from Stanford, where he started 13 games over the last two seasons. He signed a financial aid agreement with UT earlier this week.
SEC Tournament Hoops Preview: #2 Tennessee vs. #7 Mississippi St
The No. 2-seeded Tennessee men’s basketball team begins play in the SEC Tournament on Friday at Scottrade Center, facing seventh-seeded Mississippi State at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN.
Jimmy’s blog: Chryst signs financial aid agreement with UT
Pruitt likes QBs experience, maturity and 11-2 record
Jimmy’s blog: Pruitt says Jennings is `considered part of the team’
Coach says suspended receiver has been a good teammate
Hoops Preview: #2 Tennessee vs. #7 Mississippi State/#10 LSU
The No. 2 seeded Tennessee men’s basketball team begins play in the SEC Tournament on Friday at Scottrade Center, facing the winner of the Mississippi State and LSU matchup on Thursday night. The game tips at 7 p.m. ET.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols turn in historic season as huge underdog
Vols could join elite club if they get to 25 wins
Henry Becomes Sixth Vol to Earn NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Tennessee specialist Parker Henry became the sixth Volunteer football player to earn the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship earlier this week, capping an outstanding academic and athletic career for the Hendersonville, Tenn., native.
Barnes, Williams Garner USBWA All-District Honors
The United State Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) released its 2017-18 All-District Teams Tuesday, and Tennessee forward Grant Williamsand head coach Rick Barnes each earned All-District IV honors.
Vols sweep SEC Men’s Basketball top season awards
Grant Williams, Lamonte Turner and Rick Barnes among those honored
Tennessee Dominates SEC Basketball Coaches Postseason Awards
Tennessee swept Coach of the Year, Player of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, as the Southeastern Conference announced its men’s basketball postseason awards Tuesday.
2 Lady Vols signees named to 2018 Naismith H.S. Girls’ All-America team
Two 2018 Tennessee women’s basketball signees have been named to the Naismith High School Girls’ All-America Team that was announced on Monday.
Admiral Schofield Repeats as SEC Co-Player of the Week
For the second consecutive week, Tennessee’s Admiral Schofield has been named the SEC Co-Player of the Week by the conference office.
Jimmy’s blog: UT preached toughness after missing NIT last year
Lanier said UT wanted to be hardest playing team in SEC
No. 16 Vols Survive Georgia, Claim SEC Championship
Tennessee scored the game’s final nine points and survived a thrilling battle with Georgia to win a share of the SEC regular-season championship, 66-61.
Video: Grant Williams, Kyle Alexander and Lamonte Turner on SEC title
Tennessee players Lamonte Turner, Grant Williams and Kyle Alexander spoke to the media after the Vols beat the Georgia Bulldogs 66-61 in Knoxville to win a share of the SEC regular season championship.
Video: Admiral Schofield “We’re just a bunch of 3-star guys that weren’t highly recruited and we just got a lot of heart”
Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield spoke to the media after the Vols beat the Georgia Bulldogs 66-61 in Knoxville to win a share of the SEC regular season championship.
Video: Rick Barnes on SEC title, gives credit to his players, raves about fans
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media after the Vols beat the Georgia Bulldogs 66-61 in Knoxville to win a share of the SEC regular season championship.
Video: Final seconds, fan and team celebration winning SEC title
Here’s a video of the final Georgia possession with UT up 3, then the free throws that sealed it and the reactions to Tennessee defeating Georgia to tie Auburn for a share of the 2017-2018 SEC Men’s Basketball Regular Season title.
Lady Vols dropped from SEC Tourney with loss to SC 73-62
No. 12 Tennessee erased a 16-point first-half deficit and closed within three in the third quarter but couldn’t overcome No. 8 South Carolina, falling 73-62 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena.
Video: Rick Barnes on Vols’ shot at SEC Championship
Here’s Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes previewing the regular season finale for UT vs. Georgia
Mercedes Russell Named Lisa Leslie Award Finalist
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Friday the five finalists for the 2018 Lisa Leslie Award.
Hoops Preview: #16 Tennessee vs. Georgia
With a chance to at least claim a share of the SEC Championship, 16th-ranked Tennessee wraps up the regular season against Georgia in Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday.
Hoops Preview: #12/12 Lady Vols vs. #8/8 South Carolina
No. 12/12-ranked Tennessee (24-6, 11-5 SEC) faces No. 8/8 South Carolina (23-6, 12-4 SEC) in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament at 6 p.m. CT (7 ET) Friday at Bridgestone Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: UT shoots for rare title against Georgia
Lanier says Vols need to send a message to Bulldogs
UT Wins Thriller Over Auburn in SEC Tournament, 64-61
Rennia Davis knocked down a three-point shot with .5 seconds remaining to give No. 12 Tennessee a 64-61 victory over Auburn Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena and advance the Lady Vols to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.
Williams Named to SEC Community Service Team
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the court of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for men’s basketball for the 2017-18 season.
Lady Vols Spend Time With #1 Fan at SEC Tournament
The Tennessee women’s basketball team arrived in Music City on Wednesday evening and continued preparations for Thursday’s SEC Tournament game vs. Auburn at 6 p.m. CT.
Nared in Cheryl Miller Award Top Five
The Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced the five finalists for the 2018 Cheryl Miller Award on Wednesday, and Tennessee’s Jaime Nared is on that list.
Saturday’s Georgia Game Sold Out
Tennessee’s men’s basketball game against Georgia on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET has been announced as a sellout. It is Tennessee’s third sellout this season at Thompson-Boling Arena. UT currently ranks ninth in the country with an average home attendance of 15,779.
Lady Vol Hoops Report (2/28)
Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media before practice on Wednesday in Thompson-Boling Arena. No. 12/12 Tennessee (23-6, 11-5 SEC) is headed to the SEC Tournament in Nashville, where it will face Auburn (14-14/5-11 SEC) at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on Thursday in Bridgestone Arena.
Hoops Preview: SEC Tournament 2nd rd. #12/12 Lady Vols vs. Auburn
No. 12/12-ranked Tennessee (23-6, 11-5 SEC) opens play in the 2018 SEC Tournament at 6 p.m. Central time (7 ET) Thursday, facing off against Auburn (14-14, 5-11 SEC) at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville.
Vols Dominant in 76-54 Win at Mississippi State
No. 16 Tennessee went to one of the toughest environments in the SEC and dominated Mississippi State, 76-54, in Humphrey Coliseum on Tuesday night.
Four Vols Set to Participate in NFL Combine
Four Tennessee Volunteers – punter Trevor Daniel, defensive back Rashaan Gaulden, running back John Kelly, and defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie – will participate in the NFL Combine this week.
Five Lady Vols Earn 2018 SEC Women’s Basketball Postseason Honors
The SEC released its women’s basketball awards Tuesday on the eve of the postseason tournament, and five Lady Vols received recognition in voting from the league’s coaches.
