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ICYMI: Lady Vols Rise To No. 9 In AP Poll
On the strength of an impressive 8-0 start, the finest in Kellie Harper’s 18 years as a collegiate head coach, the Tennessee women’s basketball program has cracked the AP top 10 this week as the No. 9 team in the nation.
Hoops Preview: #13 Tennessee vs. Texas Tech
The 13th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team heads to New York City for its second straight game away from home, competing in the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden against Texas Tech on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 11/10 Lady Vols Stay Perfect With 64-58 Win Over Va. Tech
No. 11/10 Tennessee pulled off a gritty win in Cassell Coliseum on Sunday, defeating Virginia Tech 64-58 to remain unbeaten and card the finest opening to a season in Kellie Harper’s 18-year career.
Tennessee, Purdue To Meet in TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Dec. 30
Tennessee football will culminate 2021 in Nashville as the Volunteers face Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nissan Stadium.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Chandler’s 27 Lead #13 Vols to Win at Colorado, 69-54
Freshman Kennedy Chandler scored a career-high 27 points and No. 13 Tennessee defeated Colorado on the road Saturday, 69-54.
Hoops Preview: #11/10 Lady Vols vs. Virginia Tech
No. 11/10 Tennessee (7-0) and RV/RV Virginia Tech (7-1) will clash on Sunday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va., in a border state battle between two of the nation’s top teams in 2021-22.
Hoops Preview: #13 Tennessee at Colorado
The 13th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team heads west for a rare non-conference road game Saturday, taking on Colorado at 2 p.m. ET at the CU Events Center.
Rick Barnes and Olivier Nkamhoua Preview Colorado Game, Talk Season
I think with what we do in practice every day with the competition and the fact that we’re always mixing teams, matching things up in practice and flipping jerseys, the guys understand each other.
Postgame/Stats/Story: #11/10 Lady Vols Fly Past Golden Eagles, 76-48
Rolling to its second consecutive win of 25 points or more, the No. 11/10 Tennessee women’s basketball team defeated Tennessee Tech, 76-48, Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Butler Named To SEC Community Service Team
The Southeastern Conference office announced Wednesday morning that Tennessee senior defensive lineman Matthew Butler has been named to the 2021 SEC Football Community Service Team.
Highlights/Postgame/Photos/Stats/Story: Chandler Ties Steals Record as #13 Vols Down Presbyterian, 86-44
Kennedy Chandler tied a program record with seven steals as No. 13 Tennessee downed Presbyterian, 86-44, Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #11/10 Lady Vols vs. Tennessee Tech
No. 11/10 Tennessee (6-0) begins a run of six home games out of seven contests in the month of December, welcoming Tennessee Tech (2-4) to Knoxville on Wednesday evening.
UT’s Jordan Horston Named SEC Player Of The Week
Tennessee guard Jordan Horston has been named the SEC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday.
Vols, Lady Vols Both Taking Part in 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis
Tennessee basketball fans will have a unique opportunity to spend a week in The Bahamas while cheering on both the Vols and Lady Vols at the 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis next November.
Jaylen Wright Honored as SEC Freshman of the Week
Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright was named the SEC Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
Hoops Preview: #15 Tennessee vs. Presbyterian
The 15th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is back in action Tuesday, taking on Presbyterian at 7 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 11/10 Lady Vols Roll Past Oklahoma State, 80-55
No. 11/10 Tennessee improved to 6-0 on the season, shooting 55 percent from the field to defeat Oklahoma State at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout on Saturday, 80-55.
Postgame Quotes/Notes/Story: Vols Run Through Commodores In Regular Season Finale, 45-21
Tennessee football rounded out the 2021 regular season with a 45-21 Senior Day victory over in-state rival Vanderbilt on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
99.1 The Sports Animal’s recap of Tennessee’s 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Station hosts Josh Ward and Vince Ferrara reviewed Tennessee’s Senior Day win over Vanderbilt and what it means moving forward.
WATCH: Hendon Hooker and Theo Jackson postgame after 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and defensive back Theo Jackson spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores on Senior Day at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: Cedric Tillman and Jabari Small postgame after 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman and running back Jabari Small spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores on Senior Day at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after 45-21 win over Vanderbilt
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores on Senior Day at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
Hoops Preview: #11/10 Lady Vols vs. Oklahoma State
No. 11/10 Tennessee (5-0) plays its second of two games at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout, facing Oklahoma State (3-2) on Saturday.
Stats/Story: Lady Vols Take Down Jayhawks, 68-58
No. 11/10 Tennessee picked up its fifth straight win to start the 2021-22 campaign on Friday, defeating Kansas at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout in Las Vegas, 68-58.
Highlights/Postgame/Photos/Story: Second Half Surge Pushes #15 Vols Past Tennessee Tech, 80-69
Tennessee’s offense surged in the second half, as the 15th-ranked Vols took down Tennessee Tech, 80-69, Friday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Football Preview: Vols Set for In-State Showdown vs. Vanderbilt
Tennessee concludes its regular season with an in-state rivalry game against Vanderbilt at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
Hoops Preview: #15 Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech
The 15th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns home for another in-state battle, as the Vols are set to take on Tennessee Tech Friday at 3 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #11/10 Lady Vols vs. Kansas in Las Vegas
No. 11/10 Tennessee (4-0) will be in Las Vegas this week for the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout, facing Kansas (4-0) on Friday and Oklahoma State (3-1) on Saturday.
Quotes: Rick Barnes and Santiago Vescovi Preview Tennessee Tech
Well, I’m thankful for a lot of things. I’ve been blessed. I thank God for bringing so many wonderful people in my life.
Vince’s View: SEC Week 13 score predictions with 9 games including Vols vs. Commodores
This season, I’m sharing my picks both against the spread and straight-up.
Banks & Seniors Quotes: Vols Reflect On 2021 Campaign As Senior Day Approaches
With Tennessee football set to round out its 2021 regular season on Saturday against Vanderbilt, the Vols took Haslam Field Tuesday morning to begin implementing preparations to face the Commodores.
WATCH: Tremblay “I’ve learned so much, as a player, from a lot of those seniors. I feel like I’ve elevated my game just being around those guys.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Butler on seniors “We are the 2017 class. There’s very few of us left. And, you have Blakely, who’s 2016. He’s the last of the mohicans in that class.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Jackson on how many snaps he thinks he’s played so far this season “Got to be in the upper 800s, 900s”
Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Banks on Taylor “Tae will probably be like President of the United States at some point. He’s very sharp. He’s very charismatic.”
Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
Jimmy’s Blog: Banks makes plea to top-ranked recruit
Says you’d be a ‘fool” not to want to play for Garner
Heupel & Players Quotes: Vols Ready to Finish Regular Season Strong on Senior Day
Tennessee will look to cap the regular season off with a win on Saturday as the Vols host in-state rival Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium for Senior Day on Saturday afternoon.
Jones Jr. Named SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week
Redshirt senior receiver/return specialist Velus Jones Jr. was named the SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after an impressive all-around performance in Tennessee’s victory over South Alabama.
WATCH: Jones Jr. “I love this football team. Love this university. If I was to drop a tear (on Senior Day,) it would be tears of joy. Just soak it all in.”
Tennessee wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr. spoke to the media on Monday to review the win over South Alabama, reflect on his career as a senior and look ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Blakely on coaches “Really mean what they say. They want to get Tennessee back to where it’s supposed to be.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely spoke to the media on Monday to review the win over South Alabama, reflect on his career as a senior and look ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Heupel on Tillman “Extremely confident. Just scratching the surface. He’s going to be an extremely dynamic player.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his weekly game week press conference on Monday to review the win over South Alabama, reflect on the seniors and look ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
Jimmy’s Blog: Vols don’t overlook underdogs
Tennessee leads nation in first-quarter scoring
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #17 Vols get a win in CT, take down #18 North Carolina, 89-72
The 17th-ranked Tennessee basketball team controlled the game from start to finish Sunday and closed out the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off with a victory, taking down No. 18 North Carolina, 89-72.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Photos/Story: Lady Vols Edge #12 Texas, 74-70, In Overtime Thriller
Tying a program-record 15 blocks in a game and overcoming an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit, the No. 16/12 Tennessee women’s basketball team took down No. 12/21 Texas, 74-70, in overtime
Hoops Preview: #17 Tennessee vs. #18 North Carolina
17th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team plays its second game of the weekend at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament on Sunday, taking on No. 18 North Carolina
WATCH: Review of Tennessee’s 60-14 rout of South Alabama; bowl possibilities
99.1 THE Sports Animal hosts Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara recapped Tennessee’s 60-14 win over South Alabama that made the Vols bowl eligible.
WATCH Hooker & Jones Jr: Hooker after win over Jaguars on if he’ll take part in Senior Day “I’m not sure yet. Just taking it day-by-day.”
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and wide receiver/return specialist Velus Jones Jr. spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee routed South Alabama at home 60-14.
WATCH Butler & Harrison: Butler after the win on S. Alabama’s slow tempo “I’m kind of like in my head, ‘What’s taking so long?'”
Tennessee defensive linemen Matthew Butler and Roman Harrison spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee routed South Alabama at home 60-14.
WATCH: Heupel after win over S. Alabama “Proud of our kids. Played assignment sound and took care of business.”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee routed South Alabama at home 60-14.
Quotes/Notes/Stats/Story: Quick-Strike Vols Race Past Jaguars, 60-14
Tennessee scored in all three phases of the game and put up points in lightning-quick fashion, racing past South Alabama, 60-14, on a chilly Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.
