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Softball Preview: Season Opening NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, FL
Tennessee softball’s 2023 campaign begins Friday as the No. 12/13-ranked Lady Vols travel to Clearwater, Florida, for the NFCA Leadoff Classic, played at the Eddie C. Moore Complex.
Tennessee places record 91 on fall SEC Honor Roll including 36 football players
The University of Tennessee placed an athletics department-record 91 student-athletes on the 2022 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll that was announced Thursday by league commissioner Greg Sankey.
Hoops Preview: #6 Tennessee vs. Missouri
Sixth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball is back inside Thompson-Boling Arena this weekend, taking on Missouri at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Vols Tabbed as SEC East Favorites, Boast Four Preseason All-SEC Selections
The second-ranked Tennessee baseball team was picked to win its division and was well represented on the preseason All-SEC teams, which were announced by the league office on Thursday.
Two VFLs Aiming For Super Bowl LVII Ring
Former Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith will take the field for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night, seeking to become the latest VFL world champion.
University of Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced
After a three-year hiatus initiated due to the pandemic, the University of Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame is set to resume induction in 2023, with a 12-member class set to be honored the weekend of April 14-15.
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 6 Vols can’t close out with late lead, lose at Vanderbilt at buzzer, 66-65
No. 6 Tennessee fell to Vanderbilt at the buzzer on the road Wednesday night, 66-65.
Quotes: Coaching Staff Shifts Focus To 2023 Season, Spring Practice Begins March 20
After an 11-win campaign last fall, Tennessee football has shifted its focus to the 2023 season with offseason workouts underway and the coaching staff gearing up for the start of spring practice next month.
WATCH: Tennessee DC Tim Banks on offseason, newcomers and more
Tennessee Volunteers defensive coordinator Tim Banks visited with the media in Knoxville on Wednesday for an offseason update on the UT defense, the new players and much more.
WATCH: Tennessee DC Tim Banks on offseason, newcomers and more
Tennessee Volunteers defensive coordinator Tim Banks visited with the media in Knoxville on Wednesday for an offseason update on the UT defense, the new players and much more.
WATCH: New Tennessee OC Joey Halzle on promotion, UT’s QBs, newcomers and much more
Tennessee Volunteers first-year offensive coordinator Joey Halzle visited with the media on Wednesday to discuss being elevated from quarterbacks coach, the offseason, the new players and much more.
WATCH: New tight ends coach Alec Abeln on being elevated to the coaching staff, his group and much more
Tennessee Volunteers first-year tight ends coach Alec Abeln visited with the media on Wednesday and discussed being elevated into a coaching staff position, the offseason, his group of TEs and much more.
Vols Add Andrew Goodman, VFL Robert Ayers Jr. To Staff
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel has announced the addition of Andrew Goodman and former Volunteer and NFL veteran Robert Ayers Jr. to his support staff.
Vols Baseball Slated to Have 14 Regular Season Games Televised in 2023
The Southeastern Conference, in conjunction with ESPN, announced the 2023 college baseball television broadcast schedule on Tuesday afternoon.
Vescovi Named Top-10 Candidate for Jerry West Award
Senior guard Santiago Vescovi has been named a top-10 candidate for the Jerry West Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday.
Horston, Jackson Named To Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s Midseason Team
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s Midseason Team on Tuesday, and Lady Vols Rickea Jackson and Jordan Horston are among the 30 players recognized.
Horston, Jackson Named To Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s Midseason Team
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s Midseason Team on Tuesday, and Lady Vols Rickea Jackson and Jordan Horston are among the 30 players recognized.
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols’ missed opportunities & turnovers lead to double OT loss at MSU, 91-90
The Lady Vols suffered a 91-90 loss to Mississippi State on Monday night in a double-overtime thriller that featured 17 lead changes and 14 ties inside Humphrey Coliseum.
Hoops Preview: #6 Tennessee at Vanderbilt
The sixth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team travels to the state’s capitol for a midweek road battle, taking on Vanderbilt Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Elite Defense, Vescovi’s 4-Point Play Push No. 2 Vols to Win Over No. 25 Auburn
An outstanding defensive performance and a clutch 4-point play in the final minutes helped lift second-ranked Tennessee to a 46-43 win against No. 25 Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols prevail in slugfest with help of favorable no-call
James’ rebounding, Vescovi 4-point play spark UT win
Jimmy’s blog: Vols prevail in slugfest with help of favorable no-call
James’ rebounding, Vescovi 4-point play spark UT win
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols at Mississippi State
Tennessee (17-8, 9-1 SEC), which is receiving votes in both polls, travels to Starkville to take on Mississippi State (15-7, 4-5 SEC) on Monday at 6 p.m. Central Time (7 p.m. ET) at Humphrey Coliseum.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols at Mississippi State
Tennessee (17-8, 9-1 SEC), which is receiving votes in both polls, travels to Starkville to take on Mississippi State (15-7, 4-5 SEC) on Monday at 6 p.m. Central Time (7 p.m. ET) at Humphrey Coliseum.
Hoops Central: #2 Tennessee vs. #25 Auburn
Second-ranked Tennessee is back home for another top-25 showdown this weekend, taking on No. 25 Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
Vols Enter 2023 Season Ranked No. 2 Nationally
Tennessee baseball will be a unanimous top-five team when it opens its 2023 season against Arizona on Feb. 17 at the MLB Desert Invitational.
Vols Enter 2023 Season Ranked No. 2 Nationally
Tennessee baseball will be a unanimous top-five team when it opens its 2023 season against Arizona on Feb. 17 at the MLB Desert Invitational.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Defensive Effort Sends Tennessee Past Ole Miss, 65-51
Tennessee bounced back from a pair of setbacks to top-five teams, utilizing solid defense and timely buckets to secure a 65-51 wire-to-wire victory over Ole Miss in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night to improve to 9-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
Alec Abeln Elevated To Tennessee Tight Ends Coach
Alec Abeln, who was a key member of a Tennessee staff that developed the nation’s most explosive offense the past two seasons, has been named the Volunteers’ new tight ends coach, head coach Josh Heupel announced on Thursday.
NCAA-Leading Six Vols Tabbed as NCBWA Preseason All-Americans
Tennessee had six players tabbed as preseason All-Americans by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Thursday.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #2 Vols frigid shooting, Castleton lead to a rare road loss at Florida, 67-54
A cold shooting night on the road plagued Tennessee, as the Vols dropped their first SEC road contest of the season Wednesday at Florida, 67-54.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #2 Vols frigid shooting, Castleton lead to a rare road loss at Florida, 67-54
A cold shooting night on the road plagued Tennessee, as the Vols dropped their first SEC road contest of the season Wednesday at Florida, 67-54.
Jackson Named To Cheryl Miller Award Top 10
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced the top 10 candidates for the 2023 Cheryl Miller Award on Wednesday, and Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson is among those in consideration.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Ole Miss
Tennessee (16-8, 8-1 SEC), which is receiving votes in both major polls this week, plays host to Ole Miss (18-4, 7-2 SEC) on Thursday at 6:32 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols can’t complete comeback, fall at undefeated #4/3 LSU, 76-68
Tennessee pulled within one in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to No. 4/3 LSU in a 76-68 nail-biter in front of a packed house in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday night.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols can’t complete comeback, fall at undefeated #4/3 LSU, 76-68
Tennessee pulled within one in the fourth quarter before ultimately falling to No. 4/3 LSU in a 76-68 nail-biter in front of a packed house in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday night.
Hoops Preview: #2 Tennessee at Florida
Coming off an undefeated week in front of its home crowd, No. 2 Tennessee hits the road once again this week, traveling to take on Florida on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Five Vols Recognized as Preseason All-Americans by D1Baseball & Baseball America
The preseason honors continued to roll in for the Big Orange as D1Baseball.com and Baseball America both released their preseason All-America teams on Monday.
Zeigler Named SEC Player of the Week
Fresh off two standout performances during Tennessee’s undefeated week, sophomore guard Zakai Zeigler has been named SEC Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
Jimmy’s blog: Analysts believe UT is a Final Four caliber team
Defense, depth, experience are UT’s strengths
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Down #10 Longhorns Behind Nkamhoua’s Career-High 27
Fourth-ranked Tennessee emerged with an impressive 11-point victory, putting 10th-ranked Texas away, 82-71, in what was a raucous environment Saturday in a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Down #10 Longhorns Behind Nkamhoua’s Career-High 27
Fourth-ranked Tennessee emerged with an impressive 11-point victory, putting 10th-ranked Texas away, 82-71, in what was a raucous environment Saturday in a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena.
Jimmy’s blog: Nkamhoua comes of age with terrific game against Texas
Ziegler records double double as Vols win SEC-Big 12 Challenge
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols at No. 4/3 LSU
Tennessee (16-7, 8-0 SEC), which is receiving votes in both major polls entering the new week, travels to Baton Rouge, La., to face No. 4/3 LSU (20-0, 8-0 SEC) in a battle of league unbeatens on Monday at 6:02 p.m. CT (7:02 p.m. ET) at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
LaTrell Bumphus To Play In NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Saturday Night
Former Tennessee defensive lineman LaTrell Bumphus will represent the Volunteers in the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at 6 p.m. ET Saturday from the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.
Hoops Preview: #4 Tennessee vs. #10 Texas
Taking a brief hiatus from conference play, No. 4 Tennessee is set to host No. 10 Texas in this year’s edition of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge Saturday at 6 p.m. ET inside Thompson-Boling Arena.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols not able to get enough stops vs. hot-shooting No. 5/4 UConn, 84-67
Senior Jordan Horston poured in a game-high 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a sharp-shooting No. 5/4 UConn squad that hit 57 percent from behind the arc Thursday night in defeating Tennessee, 84-67, in front of a crowd of 13,804 at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Zeigler Included on Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
Tennessee sophomore guard Zakai Zeigler has been named to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday.
Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: #4 Tennessee Overpowers Georgia with Relentless Defense in 70-41 Rout
Stifling defense and balanced scoring by No. 4 Tennessee led to a fourth consecutive home victory over Georgia, as the Vols cruised to a decisive 70-41 win at Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday night.
Plowman Announces Danny White Contract Extension
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today that she has extended Danny White’s contract as vice chancellor and director of athletics in recognition of the extraordinary transformation White is leading in Tennessee’s Athletics department.
