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Baseball Preview: #3 UT Vols & LSU Tigers Set for Super Regional Showdown
No. 2 Tennessee opens its Super Regional series against fellow SEC foe No. 14 LSU at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Saturday night at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Paxton Brooks, Matthew Butler Tabbed to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
After their outstanding performance in the classroom, Tennessee football student-athletes Paxton Brooks and Matthew Butler have been named to the 2020-21 Academic All-District III Football Team
WATCH: Danny White discusses Vitello, upgrades to LNS & Neyland Stadium
University of Tennessee athletics director Danny White met with the media this week to discuss the My All campaign, Tony Vitello and facility upgrades for Lindsey Nelson Stadium and Neyland Stadium, among other things.
Tennessee to Host “Big Orange Block Party” for NCAA Super Regional
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White on Thursday announced plans to host a “Big Orange Block Party” adjacent to Lindsey Nelson Stadium during this weekend’s NCAA Baseball Super Regional games.
Jimmy’s blog: White will consult Vitello on where to play games
UT athletic director expects 100% capacity at Neyland this fall
WATCH: Evan Russell previews Super Regional vs. LSU
Tennessee baseball senior outfielder Evan Russell spoke with the media ahead of this weekend’s Super Regional in Knoxville vs. LSU.
WATCH: Tony Vitello previews Super Regional vs. LSU
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello spoke with the media ahead of this weekend’s Super Regional in Knoxville vs. LSU.
Focused on the Future, White Launches “My All” Campaign
“What does Tennessee athletics need to look like five and 10 years from now? How do we regain our stature as a dominant college athletics brand in the Southeastern Conference and across the country?”
Tim Priest Retires as Vol Network Analyst, VFL Pat Ryan Tabbed To Replace
Vol Radio Network football color analyst Tim Priest has decided to step away from the broadcast booth in order to spend more time watching his grandchildren’s athletic exploits.
Vescovi to Compete for Spot on Uruguay’s Olympic Qualifying Roster
Tennessee basketball junior guard Santiago Vescovi has been selected as one of 16 players vying for a spot on Uruguay’s 12-man Olympic qualifying roster.
Lady Vols in the WNBA update for June 7
An SEC-leading seven LVFLs have been members of WNBA rosters this season, with six players continuing to hold down positions with teams through the first month of play in 2021.
Boxscore/Stats/Story: #2 Vols Edge Flames to Advance to Super Regionals
A shutdown outing from the pitching staff and a two-run homer from Drew Gilbert helped propel Tennessee to a 3-1 victory over Liberty to claim the Knoxville Regional title Sunday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Knoxville NCAA Regional All-Regional Team
The following All-Regional Team was selected by a 16-member voting panel of media covering the Knoxville NCAA Regional June 4-6.
WATCH: Tennessee Baseball Knoxville Regional Final postgame – Vitello, Gilbert, & Heflin
Vols HC Tony Vitello, OF Drew Gilbert, & LHP Will Heflin met with media following a 3-1 Knoxville Regional Final win over Liberty 3-1.
WATCH: Vols win over Liberty postgame – Vitello, Spence, Lipcius
Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello, shortstop Liam Spence and first baseman Luc Lipcius spoke to the media in the postgame Saturday after the Vols advanced to trhe Knoxville Regional Final with a 9-3 win over the Liberty Flames.
Boxscore/Story: #2 Vols Mash Five Home Runs to Douse Flames, 9-3
Five home runs and a strong NCAA postseason debut from starting pitcher Blade Tidwell gave No. 3 seed Tennessee a 9-3 victory over Liberty at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Saturday night.
Lady Vols, UConn ink home and home hoops series
Tennessee and UConn, the two most storied programs in women’s college basketball, will continue to meet on the hardwood for at least the next two years, the schools announced on Friday.
LISTEN: Gilbert’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Powers 1-seed Vols Past 4-seed Wright State in NCAA Opener; Hear the radio call of the HR
Drew Gilbert’s walk-off grand slam lifted No. 2 Tennessee to a dramatic come-from-behind, 9-8, victory over Wright State Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
WATCH: Tennessee 9-8 walk off win over Wright State postgame
Tennessee Baseball’s HC Tony Vitello, OF Drew Gilbert, and C Connor Pavolony met with media after a 9-8 Tennessee walk off win over Wright State in the first round of the Knoxville Regional.
SEC to allow immediate eligibility for intraconference transfers
The Southeastern Conference announced it will allow immediate eligibility for intraconference transfers following a vote today by the SEC’s Presidents and Chancellors.
Preview: No. 2 Tennessee Opens NCAA Knoxville Regional Friday
No. 2 Tennessee begins its NCAA Tournament journey Friday at 6 p.m. ET against Wright State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Chandler Earns Invite to USA Basketball U19 Training Camp
Tennessee basketball freshman Kennedy Chandler has accepted an invitation to attend the 2021 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Cup Team training camp.
Tennessee Athletics Deploying Comprehensive NIL Resources for Student-Athletes
Tennessee Athletics has initiated multiple strategic partnerships aimed at proactively equipping its student-athletes with the most comprehensive collection of resources to capitalize on impending Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation.
Milloy and Rogers Garner NFCA Second Team All-America Accolades
Junior pitcher Ashley Rogers and sophomore outfielder Kiki Milloy have been tabbed Division I Second Team All-America by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Klenck, Medical Task Force, Honored by SEC
The members of the Southeastern Conference’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, a group of volunteer medical professionals appointed by each of the SEC’s member universities
Heupel, Three VFLs on 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Former Oklahoma national champion quarterback and current Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, as well as three VFL greats appear on the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
WATCH: Vols HC Tony Vitello Regional Preview
Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello spoke to the media Monday to preview OT hosting the Knoxville Regional this weekend.
WATCH: Vols RHP Sean Hunley Regional Preview
Tennessee senior right-handed pitcher Sean Hunley spoke to the media Monday to preview OT hosting the Knoxville Regional this weekend.
WATCH: Vols OF Evan Russell Regional Preview
Tennessee senior outfielder Evan Russell spoke to the media Monday to preview OT hosting the Knoxville Regional this weekend.
Vols Earn No. 3 National Seed for 2021 NCAA Baseball Tournament
Tennessee will host its first NCAA Regional since 2005 after being announced as the No. 3 national seed during Monday’s NCAA Baseball Selection Show on ESPN2.
WATCH: SEC Title Game postgame – Tony Vitello, Jake Rucker & Pete Derkay
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello, junior third baseman Jake Rucker and senior designated hitter Pete Derkay spoke to the media in the postgame press conference Sunday after the UT loss to Arkansas 7-2
Boxscore/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Fall to Top-Ranked Arkansas in SEC Tournament Final
No. 4 Tennessee’s impressive run at the SEC Tournament fell just short as the Vols were defeated by No. 1 Arkansas, 7-2, in Sunday’s championship game at the Hoover Met.
Boxscore/Photos/Story: #4 Vols Shut Out #13 Gators to Advance to SEC Championship Game
No. 4 Tennessee will play in its first SEC Tournament Championship game since 1995 after shutting out No. 13 Florida, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at the Hoover Met.
WATCH: UT 4-0 win over UF postgame – Tony Vitello, Camden Sewell and Liam Spence
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello, junior right handed pitcher Camden Sewell and senior shortstop Liam Spence spoke to the media in the postgame after the Vols defeated the Florida Gators 4-0.
WATCH: Vitello, Tidwell, and Russell Alabama postgame
Tennessee Baseball head coach Tony Vitello, starting RHP Blade Tidwell, and OF Evan Russell spoke to the media in the postgame press conference after the 11-0 run rule win over Alabama in the SEC Tournament in Hoover Friday afternoon.
Boxscore/Photos/Story: #4 Vols Roll Over Tide to Advance to SEC Tournament Semifinals
No. 4 Tennessee exacted some revenge with Friday’s 11-0 shutout win over Alabama and secured a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals for the first time since 1995.
First Three Tennessee Football Game Times, Networks Announced
Game times and television networks for the first three weekends of the 2021 Tennessee football season are set, the Southeastern Conference announced on Thursday.
Boxscore/Story: #4 Vols End SEC Tournament Drought with Emphatic Win Over #3 Mississippi State
No. 4 Tennessee scored early and often in a 12-2 run-rule victory over No. 3 Mississippi State on Thursday at the Hoover Met.
Voice of the Lady Vols going into the GKSHOF
Mickey Dearstone, the radio voice of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball for the past 22 years, is being inducted with the class of 2021 into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame.
WATCH: Vitello, Dallas, and Derkay Mississippi State postgame
Tennessee Baseball head coach Tony Vitello, starting RHP Chad Dallas and UTL Pete Derkay spoke to the media in the postgame press conference after the 12-2 run rule win in 8 innings over Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament in Hoover Thursday afternoon.
WATCH: Tony Vitello postgame on controversial call at 2B and loss “I’m not ok with it, but I’m not ok with losing either”
Tennessee Baseball head coach Tony Vitello, 1B Luc Lipcius and starting LHP Will Heflin spoke to the media in the postgame press conference after the 3-2 loss in 11 innings to Alabama in the SEC Tournament
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #4 Vols thought it had a win, controversial call leads to SEC Tournament loss to Alabama, 3-2
No. 4 Tennessee dropped its SEC Tournament opener to Alabama, 3-2, in extra innings on Wednesday afternoon at the Hoover Met.
WATCH: Tony Vitello on team’s favorable traits for Hoover “These kids have a way of adapting to their environment”
Tennessee Baseball head coach Tony Vitello discussed his team as it enters the 2021 SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.
Baseball Preview: Second-Seeded Vols Begin SEC Tournament Run on Wednesday
No. 4 Tennessee begins postseason play on Wednesday afternoon at the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.
Spence, Rucker & Tidwell Earn SEC Postseason Honors; Vitello not named SEC Coach of the Year
The Tennessee trio of Liam Spence, Jake Rucker and Blade Tidwell earned SEC postseason honors, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.
Vols to Face Villanova at Hall of Fame Tip-Off
The matchups for the 2021 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament were announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Monday, and Tennessee is set to open against Villanova on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Resort.
Postgame/Boxscore/Stats/Story: Tennessee Falls to No. 25 Liberty in Knoxville Regional 6-4, Season ends
A grand slam by Liberty freshman Savannah Channell in the fourth inning gave Liberty the spark it needed to claim a 6-4 victory over the No. 9-seeded Lady Vols, as Tennessee’s season came to a close at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Saturday night.
Boxscore/Story: Lady Vols Fall to No. 22 JMU in Knoxville Regional 3-1, on to elimination game
A three-run homer by James Madison redshirt senior Kate Gordon made the difference as the No. 9-seeded Lady Vols fell 3-1 to the 22nd-ranked Dukes on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Postgame/Boxscore/Stats/Story: #4 Vols Secure Top-Four Seed in SEC Tournament with Rubber Game Win at #15 South Carolina, SEC East Champs
No. 4 Tennessee secured its first series victory in Columbia since 2006 with a 5-4 win over No. 15 South Carolina in Saturday’s rubber game at Founders Park.
Rucker Named Semifinalist for Dick Howser Trophy
Tennessee’s Jake Rucker has been selected as one of 42 semifinalists for the 2021 Dick Howser Trophy, as announced by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Friday afternoon.
