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Tri-Star Classic moved from Smokies Stadium to LNS in Knoxville
The Tennessee Smokies have announced that the Tri-Star Classic presented by Toyota Knoxville has been moved to Lindsey Nelson Stadium on the University of Tennessee campus. The games will take place March 2-4, 2018.
VFL Scotty Hopson Returns to NBA with Dallas Mavericks
Former Tennessee guard Scotty Hopson has signed a 10-day contract with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
Hoops Preview: #16 Tennessee at Mississippi State
No. 16 Tennessee heads to Humphrey Coliseum to face one of the hottest teams in the SEC in Mississippi State on Tuesday night. The game will tip at 7 p.m. ET and will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN.
Admiral Schofield Earns First Career SEC Player of the Week Award
Tennessee basketball standout Admiral Schofield has been named SEC Co-Player of the Week after averaging a team-best 20.5 points while powering the Volunteers to wins over Florida and Ole Miss.
Lady Vols Begin SEC Tournament Play in Nashville Thursday vs. Auburn
UT will open play on Thursday at 6 p.m. CT (7 ET) vs. No. 10 seed Auburn (14-14, 5-11 SEC) at Bridgestone Arena. The SEC Network will televise.
Lady Vols Defeat #7/6 South Carolina on Senior Day, 65-46
No. 15/14 Tennessee closed out the regular season Sunday with a 65-48 victory over No. 7/6 South Carolina in front of a crowd of 13,058 on senior day at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Schofield Leads #19 Vols to 73-65 Win at Ole Miss
A career game by Admiral Schofield fueled No. 19 Tennessee to a win on the road against Ole Miss, 73-65, on Saturday afternoon at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.
Hoops Preview: #15/14 Lady Vols vs. #7/6 South Carolina
No. 15/14 Tennessee (22-6, 10-5 SEC) and #7/6 South Carolina (23-5, 12-3 SEC) close out the regular season with a 4:02 p.m. ET match-up on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena. UT is expecting a crowd approaching 12,000, but good seats are still available.
Lady Vol Hoops Report (2/24/18)
Tennessee seniors Mercedes Russell, Jaime Nared and Kortney Dunbar met with members of the media before practice on Saturday in Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee is preparing to host No. 7/6 South Carolina on Sunday in what will be the final regular season home game for the seniors.
VFL Witten Holds Inaugural Collegiate Man of the Year Event
VFL Jason Witten held his inaugural Collegiate Man of the Year Award presentation on Thursday night at the Dallas Cowboys Headquarters, The Star.
Hoops Preview: #19 Tennessee at Ole Miss
No. 19 Tennessee will play its first of back-to-back road games on Saturday, taking on the Rebels at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The game will tip at 1 p.m. ET and will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN.
Video: Barnes talks Ole Miss, asked about the FBI probe in hoops
Vols men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media Friday to preview the upcoming game at Ole Miss
Barnes a Semifinalist for Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes was named by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Friday as one of 10 semifinalists for the Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy for Men’s College Coach of the Year.
Jimmy’s blog: What did SEC media miss when picking UT 13th in preseason poll?
Vols have overachieved with a bunch of 3-stars
Warlick Nabs 150th Win As Lady Vols Top Gators, 70-42
#15/14 Tennessee defeated Florida at Exactech Arena on Thursday night, 70-42, giving Holly Warlick her 150th career win as a head coach (150-52) in her sixth season at the helm.
Vols go Wed as SEC announces schedule for 2018 Football Media Days
The Southeastern Conference today announced the schedule for its annual football media days, which will take place at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, July 16-19.
No. 19 Vols Survive Battle with Gators 62-57, stay in 2nd place
Grant Williams scored 23 points and No. 19 Tennessee outlasted Florida at home on Wednesday night in Thompson-Boling Arena, 62-57.
Video: Grant Williams “When Bone’s playing like that, we’re really difficult to guard”
Tennessee forward Grant Williams talks to the media after the Vols defeated Florida Gators 62-57 Wednesday night in Knoxville.
Video: Rick Barnes “I appreciate the work ethic of our guys”
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes at his postgame press conference after Tennessee defeated Florida 62-57 Wednesday night in Knoxville.
Pruitt Announces Weinke as Running Backs Coach
Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt announced the hiring of Chris Weinke as the Vols’ running backs coach on Wednesday.
Hoops Preview: #15/14 Lady Vols vs. Florida
No. 15/14 Tennessee (21-6, 9-5 SEC) makes its last road trip of the regular season, traveling to Gainesville to face Florida (11-16, 3-11 SEC) on Thursday at 7:02 p.m. ET.
Lady Vol Hoops Report (2/21/18)
Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media before practice on Wednesday in Pratt Pavilion. No. 15/14 Tennessee (21-6, 9-5 SEC) is preparing for its last road trip of the regular season, traveling to Gainesville to face Florida (11-16, 3-11 SEC) on Thursday at 7:02 p.m. ET.
Howard Wood to be Honored in St. Louis as Tennessee’s SEC Legend
Former All-American Howard Wood has been selected as Tennessee’s Allstate SEC Basketball Legend and will represent the Volunteers at the SEC Tournament next month in St. Louis.
Jimmy’s Blog: Florida coach frustrated by team’s inconsistency
Barnes wants more consistency from his team as well
Hoops Preview: #19 Tennessee vs. Florida
With the regular season nearing its end, No. 19 Tennessee is set to face the Florida Gators in a huge matchup on Wednesday night.
Jimmy’s blog: DeCourcey surprised at UT’s rise
Analyst wasn’t sure Barnes still had his fastball
No. 11/11 Tennessee Drops Thriller at No. 13/13 Mizzou, 77-73
No. 11/11 Tennessee dropped a hard-fought thriller at No. 13/13 Missouri Sunday, falling to the Tigers by a score of 77-73 in front of a record crowd of 11,092 at Mizzou Arena.
#18 Vols struggle throughout in 73-62 loss at Georgia
Despite a double-double from Kyle Alexander, No. 18 Tennessee fell on the road to Georgia, 73-62, at Stegeman Coliseum on Saturday night.
Video: Rick Barnes discusses areas that need improvement ahead of UGA
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media to preview the Saturday game at Georgia.
Hoops Preview: #11 Lady Vols vs. #13 Missouri
No. 11/11 Tennessee (21-5, 9-4 SEC) begins a two-game road swing Sunday, facing No. 13/13 Missouri (21-5, 9-4 SEC) in Mizzou Arena at 1 p.m. CT/ 2 p.m. ET.
Hoops Preview: #18 Tennessee at Georgia
No. 18 Tennessee is set for its first of two meetings in the final five games of the season against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday at Stegeman Coliseum. The game will tip at 6 p.m. ET and will be televised live on SEC Network and streamed online via WatchESPN.
No. 11 Tennessee Falls to Alabama, 72-63
Jamie Nared had a game-high 22 points, but it was not enough as No.11/11 Tennessee lost to Alabama 72-63 Thursday evening in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Lady Vols Hoops Report (2/14/18)
Assistant Coach Dean Lockwood met with members of the media before practice on Wednesday in Thompson-Boling Arena. The No. 11 Lady Vols (21-4, 9-3 SEC) will close out a two-game home stand Thursday, welcoming Alabama (15-10, 5-7 SEC) for another SEC clash.
Hoops Preview: #11 Lady Vols vs. Alabama
No. 11/11 Tennessee (21-4, 9-3 SEC) closes out a two-game home stand Thursday, welcoming Alabama (15-10, 5-7 SEC) to Thompson-Boling Arena for another conference clash at 6:32 p.m. ET.
#18 Vols Win 70-67, Complete Season Sweep of South Carolina
Despite a strong final push from South Carolina, No. 18 Tennessee held on and completed the regular-season sweep of the Gamecocks, 70-67, Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Video: Jordan Bowden “Me being aggressive kind of takes that pressure off of him (Williams)”
Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden spoke to the media after Tennessee’s win over the Gamecocks 70-67 Tuesday night in Knoxville.
Video: Grant Williams’ thought before last shot “I’m going to make it”
Tennessee forward Grant Williams spoke to the media after Tennessee’s win over the Gamecocks 70-67 Tuesday night in Knoxville.
Video: Rick Barnes on SC win “Defensively, we were a much better team tonight”
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media after Tennessee’s win over the Gamecocks 70-67 Tuesday night in Knoxville.
UT Legend Majors to Receive Doak Walker Legends Award
Tennessee football legend Johnny Majors will receive the PwC Doak Walker Legends Award on Feb. 16 during the Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet in Dallas, Texas.
Lady Vols’ Rennia Davis Named SEC Women’s Hoops Freshman of the Week
University of Tennessee forward Rennia Davis has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week for the second time this season, the league office announced on Tuesday.
Holdsclaw, DeMoss headed to Women’s Hoops Hall of Fame
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2018 Monday night on ESPN2 during the telecast of the Louisville versus Connecticut game, and two contributors to the incredible legacy of Tennessee Lady Vol basketball are among the seven-person class.
Hoops Preview: #18 Tennessee vs. South Carolina
Coming off its worst loss of the season, No. 18 Tennessee will look to bounce back on Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena in a matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. The game tips at 9 p.m.
Russell hits milestone, leads #11 Lady Vols past #18 Georgia 62-46
Mercedes Russell collected the 1,000th rebound of her fantastic career, leading No. 11/11 Tennessee to a 62-46 victory over No. 18/18 Georgia on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
No. 15 Vols see 6-game winning streak end at Alabama 78-50
No. 15 Tennessee struggled to find any rhythm on offense Saturday night, and its six-game winning streak was snapped by Alabama in a 78-50 loss at Coleman Coliseum.
Warlick talks about tough next opponent, Georgia
Head Coach Holly Warlick met with members of the media before practice on Saturday in Thompson-Boling Arena. The No. 11 Lady Vols (19-4, 7-3 SEC) are preparing to host No. 18 Georgia (21-3, 9-2 SEC) on Sunday for the annual Live Pink, Bleed Orange game.
Hoops Preview: #11 Lady Vols vs. #18 Georgia
o. 11/11 Tennessee (20-4, 8-3 SEC) is back in the friendly confines of Thompson-Boling Arena for back-to-back home games, beginning with a Sunday matinee vs. No. 18/18 Georgia (21-3, 9-2 SEC) at 3 p.m. ET.
Hoops Preview: #15 Tennessee at Alabama
Riding a six-game winning streak, No. 15 Tennessee is set for another tough road game Saturday against Alabama in Coleman Coliseum.
Kyle Alexander talks team chemistry, playing in a “band” and TMU origin
Here’s Vols forward Kyle Alexander talking with the media Friday ahead of Saturday’s game at Alabama
Video: Rick Barnes discusses Alabama, Avery Johnson, team defense, bench
Here’s Vols men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes talking with the media Friday ahead of Saturday’s game at Alabama
Davis’ career night leads #11 Lady Vols past Arkansas 90-85
Rennia Davis recorded a career-high 33 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 11/11 Tennessee to a 90-85 win over Arkansas on Thursdaynight at Bud Walton Arena.
