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Softball Preview: #21 Tennessee at #3 Alabama
Following a dominant doubleheader sweep of Bellarmine on Tuesday afternoon, the No. 21 Tennessee softball team returns to SEC play for a three-game weekend series with the third-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.
Baseball Preview: #10 Vols Open SEC Play with Trip to Georgia
Fresh off a walk-off win over in-state rival ETSU, No. 10 Tennessee enters conference play on a high note as the Volunteers head south to take on the Georgia Bulldogs this weekend in Athens.
WATCH: NCAA Tournament Preview – Tennessee, Lady Vols and overall
99.1 THE Sports Animal Knoxville hosts Vince Ferrara, Josh Ward, Tyler Ivens and Joel Silverberg had a roundtable discussion about the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and the Lady Vols in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Oregon State in 1st Rd
The Tennessee basketball opens its account at the 2021 NCAA Tournament, with a first round matchup in the Midwest Region with 12th-seeded Oregon State. Friday afternoons tipoff from Bankers Life Fieldhouse is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
Transcript: Rick Barnes and Josiah-Jordan James NCAA Media Availability
Tennessee basketball head coach and sophomore guard Josiah-Jordan James met with the media via Zoom on Wednesday to preview the Vols run through the NCAA Tournament.
WATCH: Josiah-Jordan James NCAA Tournament press conference “It definitely does feel like The Big Dance”
Tennessee men’s basketball sophomore guard Josiah-Jordan James spoke in the NCAA Tournament game preview press conference on Wednesday to discuss the Vols 1st Rd game vs. Oregon St.
WATCH: Rick Barnes NCAA Tournament press conference “John is day-by-day”
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke in the NCAA Tournament game preview press conference on Wednesday to discuss the Vols 1st Rd game vs. Oregon St.
Tennessee Smokies reveal 2021 game times
The Tennessee Smokies reveal the 2021 season game times. All Tuesday-Saturday games will be played at 7:00pm and all Sunday games, with the exclusion of July 4, will be played at 2:00pm.
AP All America honorable mention honor for Davis
Tennessee senior Rennia Davis has been named Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention, the media organization announced on Wednesday.
Tennessee Football Pausing Team Activities
The Tennessee football program has temporarily paused all team activities out of an abundance of caution after its recent rounds of COVID-19 surveillance testing revealed multiple positive tests among staff members and student-athletes.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: Beck’s Walk-Off Homer Powers #10 Vols Past ETSU in Extras, 9-6
Jordan Beck hit a walk-off three-run home run—his second homer of the day—and No. 10 Tennessee defeated in-state foe ETSU in 10 innings Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, 9-6.
Boxscores/Stories: Lady Vols Dominate Bellarmine, Pick up Doubleheader Sweep
Dominant offensive showings and two shutouts in the circle, propelled the No. 21 Tennessee softball team past Bellarmine on Tuesday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
WATCH: Kasiyahna Kushkituah talks prep and opportunity at NCAA Tournament
Tennessee Lady Vols center Kasiyahna Kushkituah spoke to the media to preview the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio where UT is the 3-seed and will play the 14-seed in Middle Tennessee on Sunday at 2pm ET in the 1st Round.
WATCH: Rennia Davis talks returning to NCAA Tournament, former teammate Hayes
Tennessee Lady Vols guard/forward Rennia Davis spoke to the media to preview the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio where UT is the 3-seed and will play the 14-seed in Middle Tennessee on Sunday at 2pm ET in the 1st Round.
WATCH: Kellie Harper talks leading Lady Vols program to NCAA Tournament and prep for MTSU
Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper spoke to the media to preview the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio where UT is the 3-seed and will play the 14-seed in Middle Tennessee on Sunday at 2pm ET in the 1st Round.
Bracket: 3-Lady Vols earn 39th straight NCAA bid, face 14-MTSU
The only program to appear in every NCAA Tournament, the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team received confirmation that it had earned its 39th consecutive postseason bid
Baseball Preview: #10 Vols Host In-State Bucs on Tuesday Night
No. 10 Tennessee hosts in-state foe ETSU this Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in its final non-conference game before the start of Southeastern Conference play. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m.
Softball Preview: #22 Tennessee vs. Bellarmine
After opening SEC play this past weekend, the No. 22 Tennessee softball team returns to action with a Tuesday afternoon twin bill against in-state foe Bellarmine.
Bracket: 5-seed Tennessee set to face 12-seed Oregon St in 1st Rd of NCAA Tournament
The Tennessee basketball program will make a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, as the Volunteers landed in the Midwest Region as the No. 5 seed.
Transcript: Rick Barnes discusses prep for NCAA Tournament and Oregon St
The Tennessee basketball program will make a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, as the Volunteers landed in the Midwest Region as the No. 5 seed.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: Gilbert Homers Twice as #14 Vols Sweep UNCG
Drew Gilbert hit a pair of home runs to lead No. 14 Tennessee to a 9-3 win over UNC Greensboro on Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, capping another series sweep for the Volunteers.
Boxscore/Story: No. 22 Lady Vols Fall at Home to LSU, 11-3
Three long balls and a solid performance in the circle from LSU was too much for the No. 22 Tennessee softball team to overcome, as it fell to the 12th-ranked Tigers, 11-3, on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
WATCH: Rick Barnes previews NCAA Tournament, Oregon St
5-seed in the Midwest Region Tennessee will open the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis Friday vs. 12-seed Oregon State. Vols head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media Sunday night about UT’s preparation for the tournament.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols becoming more trustworthy
Vols played like Final Four team for 23 minutes against Alabama
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #14 Vols Rally from Multiple Deficits to Clinch Series Against UNCG
The bats were red hot in No. 14 Tennessee’s 14-9 victory over UNC Greensboro on Saturday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium as the Big Orange finished with a season-high 20 hits to clinch another series win.
Postgame/Boxscores/Stories: Davis Walk-Off Gives Lady Vols Doubleheader Split with No. 12 LSU
After over a year of waiting, the No. 22 Tennessee softball team opened up SEC play with a split doubleheader with No. 12 LSU on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Vols Fall to No. 6 Alabama in SEC Tournament Semifinals, 73-68
Productive offensive outings from freshmen Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer were not enough Saturday, as Tennessee fell to No. 6 Alabama in the SEC Tournament semifinals at Bridgestone Arena, 73-68.
WATCH: Barnes SEC Semifinals postgame “I can’t tell you enough how proud I am of these guys”
Vols HC Rick Barnes spoke with media after a 73-68 loss to Alabama in the SEC Tournament Semifinals.
WATCH: Johnson SEC Semifinals postgame discussing turnovers “We’re in March, we can’t have those mistakes up to this point”
Vols G Keon Johnson spoke with media after a 73-68 loss to Alabama in the SEC Tournament Semifinals.
WATCH: Vescovi SEC Semifinals postgame “They took us away from our game”
Vols G Santiago Vescovi spoke with media after a 73-68 loss to Alabama in the SEC Tournament Semifinals.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: Dallas Shines in Return as #14 Vols Take Series Opener vs. UNCG
No. 14 Tennessee used a complete performance in all phases to earn a 6-2 victory over UNC Greensboro in Friday’s series opener on a damp night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. #6 Alabama in SEC Tournament Semis
The Tennessee basketball team returns to action for a semifinal date with top-seeded Alabama on Saturday afternoon with a trip to the SEC Championship on the line. Tipoff from Bridgestone Arena is slated for 1 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: Vols Roll Past Florida, 78-66, Advance to SEC Semis
A year to the day after not being able to take the court in the second round of the 2020 SEC Tournament, the Tennessee basketball team used a balanced offensive effort and a single-game, school-record nine blocks from senior Yves Pons to push past Florida, 78-66
Pons Named Finalist for Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year Award
Tennessee basketball senior Yves Pons has been named a finalist for the Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year Award.
WATCH: Yves Pons Florida postgame on Florida elbow “That’s a dirty play and nothing to do on the basketball court”
Vols F Yves Pons spoke with media after a 78-66 victory over Florida in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
WATCH: Santiago Vescovi Florida postgame “We were all playing for each other”
Vols G Santiago Vescovi spoke with media after a 78-66 victory over Florida in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols survive Gator cheap shot, eliminate Florida
UT advances to semifinals v. Alabama
WATCH: Rick Barnes Florida postgame on Fulkerson’s injury “I’d be surprised if he’s available tomorrow”
Vols HC Rick Barnes spoke with media after a 78-66 victory over Florida in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Florida in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals
The Tennessee basketball team opens its run through the 2021 SEC Tournament with a Friday afternoon quarterfinal matchup with fifth-seeded Florida.
Baseball Preview: #14 Vols Host UNCG on Final Non-Conference Weekend
No. 14 Tennessee will look to rebound from a disappointing midweek loss as another tough opponent visits Lindsey Nelson Stadium this weekend in UNC Greensboro.
Softball Preview: #22 Tennessee vs. #12 LSU
After the cancellation of Wednesday’s game with Austin Peay, the 22nd-ranked Tennessee softball team returns to action with a three-game SEC opening weekend series with No. 12 LSU.
Transcript: Rick Barnes previews Vols in SEC Tourney
Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Wednesday afternoon via Zoom to preview the Vols postseason prospects.
WATCH: Rick Barnes previews SEC Tournament
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes visited with the media Wednesday to preview this week’s SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville.
Bates, Helton, Reggie Johnson Selected for Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame has announced the trio of Bill Bates, Todd Helton and Reggie Johnson as inductees in its Class of 2021.
Cutouts Now Available for Baseball and Softball
Following the excitement and success of Tennessee Basketball’s “Cutouts at the Court” program, Tennessee Athletics is proud to launch “SPL Fans in the Stands” at Softball and “CutOUTS at the Volgame” at Baseball this spring.
Boxscore/Story: #14 Vols suffer midweek shutout loss at Charlotte
No. 14 Tennessee had its five-game win streak snapped with a 9-0 loss to Charlotte on Tuesday at Hayes Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tennessee softball game with Austin Peay canceled
The Tennessee softball home game against Austin Peay, scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues within the Austin Peay program.
Pavolony Named to Buster Posey Award Watch List
Tennessee junior Connor Pavolony was named to the 2021 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Watch List, the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Softball Preview: #22 Tennessee vs. Austin Peay
Following a perfect 5-0 weekend at the Reveille Classic in Bryan-College Station last weekend, the No. 22 Tennessee softball team returns home to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium
Matthew Butler Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Tennessee senior defensive lineman Matthew Butler has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, the organization recently announced.
