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Photos/Postgame/Stats/Story: 4-seed Lady Vols steam roll 5-seed Crimson Tide in game one of the WCWS, 10-5
Smashing two multi-run home runs, the fourth-ranked Lady Vols rolled past the Crimson Tide on Thursday in their first game of the 2023 Women’s College World Series, 10-5, at OGE Energy Field.
Baseball Preview Vols Take On NCAA Clemson Regional
Tennessee Baseball will open the 2023 NCAA Tournament in the Clemson Regional where they are the No. 2 seed. Action begins at Doug Kingsmore Stadium starting at 6 p.m. ET Friday evening.
Softball Preview: #4 Tennessee Set to Open Women’s College World Series Thursday
No. 4 Tennessee returns to the game’s biggest stage in college softball for the first time in eight years as it begins its Women’s College World Series run Thursday at 12 p.m. ET against fifth-seeded Alabama at EOG Energy Field.
Football Game Times Unveiled For Virginia, Florida
Game times and networks for Tennessee football’s contests against Virginia on Sept. 2 and Florida on Sept. 16 have been unveiled as part of SEC Spring Meetings.
Awaka, Dilione Earn USA Basketball U19 Training Camp Invites
Tennessee basketball sophomore Tobe Awaka and redshirt freshman Freddie Dilione V have accepted invitations to attend the 2023 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Cup Team training camp.
James Set to Rejoin Vols for Fifth Year
Josiah-Jordan James, a leader and steadying force within the Tennessee basketball program since 2019, has announced plans to return to Rocky Top for a fifth season.
James Set to Rejoin Vols for Fifth Year
Josiah-Jordan James, a leader and steadying force within the Tennessee basketball program since 2019, has announced plans to return to Rocky Top for a fifth season.
Vols Headed to Palmetto State as No. 2 Seed in NCAA Clemson Regional; Full Bracket
The Tennessee baseball team is headed back to the Palmetto State to begin its tournament run at the NCAA Clemson Regional, hosted by the Clemson Tigers at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
Ben Joyce Earns Big-League Call-Up to Angels
VFL Ben Joyce of the 2022 Tennessee baseball team earned his big-league call-up on Sunday, having his contract selected by the Los Angeles Angels.
Postgame/Stats/Story: 4-seed Lady Vols Wrangle 13-seed Longhorns to Punch Ticket to Women’s College World Series
Electric pitching and a late-inning offensive explosion led No. 4 Tennessee to a 9-0 win over No. 13-seeded Texas Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, earning the Lady Vols a trip to the Women’s College World Series for the first time in eight years.
Softball Preview: 2023 Knoxville Super Regional
With a trip to the 2023 Women’s College World Series on the line, the fourth-seeded Lady Vols welcome No. 13 seed Texas to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium for the NCAA Knoxville Super Regional.
McKenzie Milton Joins Tennessee Football Staff
Former two-time American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year and top-six Heisman Trophy finisher McKenzie Milton, who shined at quarterback under head coach Josh Heupel, has joined Tennessee’s football staff as an offensive analyst.
Tennessee Sells Out of Football Season Tickets With 70,500 Purchased
With kickoff of one of the most anticipated seasons in program history 100 days away, Tennessee Athletics has exhausted its football season ticket inventory with 70,500 purchased.
Lindsey Named NCBWA Co-Pitcher of the Week
Tennessee baseball’s Andrew Lindsey was named a Dick Howser Trophy Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association following his tremendous outing in the series opener at South Carolina.
Tennessee Athletics Captures Second Consecutive SEC All-Sports Title
UT becomes just the second school to sweep the men’s and women’s titles in the same year
Tennessee Hosting Big Orange Watch Party for NCAA Super Regional
Tennessee Athletics plans to host a “Big Orange Watch Party” at Regal Soccer Stadium adjacent to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium during this weekend’s NCAA Softball Super Regional games.
Stats/Story: 7-seed Vols 1-hit by 10-seed Texas A&M in 3-0 loss on elimination Tuesday at SEC Tournament
Despite a solid effort from the pitching staff, a disappointing day at the plate was too much to overcome for No. 9/13 Tennessee, as Texas A&M eliminated the Volunteers from the SEC Tournament with a 3-0 victory on a rain-soaked afternoon at the Hoover Met.
Postgame/Stats/Story: No. 4 Lady Vols Punch Ticket to Super Regionals, Defeat Indiana, 7-3
The fourth-ranked Tennessee softball team punched its ticket to Super Regionals with a 7-3 victory over Indiana on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
UK NFL Academy’s Emmanuel Okoye Signs With Tennessee
Tennessee football has received a signed financial aid agreement from talented NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye of Lagos, Nigeria, it was announced on Wednesday.
VFL JaVonta Payton Wins XFL Championship Ring
Former Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton completed his first XFL season with a championship ring as his Arlington Renegades defeated the D.C. Defenders, 35-26, on Saturday night in the XFL Championship Game.
Stats/Story: Fourth-Ranked Lady Vols Take Down South Carolina, Win SEC Tournament Title
The fourth-ranked Lady Vols defeated South Carolina, 3-1, Saturday at Bogle Park to clinch their third SEC Tournament crown – the program’s first since 2011 – completing the regular-season and tournament title sweep.
Tennessee Adds High-Scoring Transfer Guard Dalton Knecht
The Tennessee basketball program added another sharpshooting guard to its roster this week, as Northern Colorado transfer Dalton Knecht has signed with the Volunteers.
Academic All-American, First-Team All-Ivy Performer Chris Ledlum Signs with Tennessee
The Tennessee basketball program has added another decorated and well-rounded impact player to its roster, as Harvard transfer Chris Ledlum signed to spend his final year of collegiate eligibility on Rocky Top.
Barnes Announces Signing of Talented Transfer Combo Guard Jordan Gainey
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday that combo guard Jordan Gainey has signed with UT following two decorated seasons at USC Upstate.
Photos/Stats/Story: Tennessee Softball Wins 2023 SEC Regular-Season Title
The fourth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols clinched their second SEC regular-season title on Saturday – the program’s first since 2007 – with a 4-2 victory over South Carolina at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Photos/Stats/Story: Tennessee Softball Wins 2023 SEC Regular-Season Title
The fourth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols clinched their second SEC regular-season title on Saturday – the program’s first since 2007 – with a 4-2 victory over South Carolina at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Barnes Receives “Spirit Award” at Annual Dick Vitale Gala
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes was among the honorees at the 18th annual Dick Vitale Gala, benefiting the V Foundation, Friday night in Sarasota, Florida.
Rocky Top Well Represented Among Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Achievement Awards Honorees
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame on Friday announced the recipients of its 2023 Achievement Awards, with a significant multi-sport honors haul for the Big Orange.
Tennessee’s Five NFL Draft Picks Second-Most In Nation Through Three Rounds
The Vols added to their total Friday night as quarterback Hendon Hooker, wide receivers Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman and edge rusher Byron Young were all chosen in the third round.
Darnell Wright Selected In Top 10 of 2023 NFL Draft By Chicago Bears
Tennessee VFL Darnell Wright became the highest drafted Southeastern Conference offensive lineman of the 2023 NFL Draft as the right tackle was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 10 overall pick in the first round on Thursday night.
NFL Draft Day Arrives For Program-Changing Tennessee VFLs
A new football chapter begins for a group of Tennessee VFLs who changed the trajectory of the program as the three-day 2023 NFL Draft gets underway from Kansas City’s Union Station on Thursday evening.
NFL Draft Day Arrives For Program-Changing Tennessee VFLs
A new football chapter begins for a group of Tennessee VFLs who changed the trajectory of the program as the three-day 2023 NFL Draft gets underway from Kansas City’s Union Station on Thursday evening.
Tennessee Places Record 69 On 2022-23 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll
The University of Tennessee is represented by a department-record 69 student-athletes on the 2022-23 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by league commissioner Greg Sankey.
Basketball Vols to Play at Wisconsin Nov. 10
The Tennessee basketball team will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, next season to face the Wisconsin Badgers at The Kohl Center on Friday, Nov. 10.
VOLeaders Academy Class of 2023-24 Announced
Tennessee Athletics recently announced its VOLeaders Academy Class of 2023-24. The program once again will be split into two cohorts that participate simultaneously.
“Big Orange Caravan” Five-City Tour Launches Tuesday Night In Memphis
Tennessee Athletics’ “Big Orange Caravan” rolls across the state of Tennessee once again this April and May with Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White, head football coach Josh Heupel, men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes and women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Neyland Crowd Of 58,473 Watches White Nip Orange, 17-14
Tennessee concluded spring practice Saturday in front of 58,473 at Neyland Stadium, with JT Carver’s 40-yard field goal in the closing minutes lifting the White to a 17-14 victory over the Orange in an evenly-matched Orange & White Game.
Vol Village Music Festival, Orange & White Game Set For Saturday
Tennessee puts the finishing touches on spring football as fans will get a chance to see the 2023 Volunteers at the Orange & White Game on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Start time is 2:30 p.m. For complete information, visit UTsports.com/gameday.
WATCH/PHOTOS: Legacies Cemented as Distinguished Dozen Inducted
A decorated 12-member class was welcomed into the University of Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame during its Class of 2023 induction ceremony Friday night at Pratt Pavilion.
Coach & Player Quotes: Specialists Ironing Out Roles Through 13 Spring Practices
Special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler met with members of the media Thursday morning to provide updates on the room two days ahead of the Orange & White Game.
Work Underway to Install Wi-Fi, Improve Connectivity at Neyland Stadium
A much anticipated project aimed at enhancing the Tennessee football gameday experience has begun, as Tennessee Athletics has initiated the installation of a very high density (VHD) Wi-Fi network at historic Neyland Stadium.
Need To Know: 2023 Orange & White Game
Tennessee puts the finishing touches on spring football as fans will get a chance to see the 2023 Volunteers at the Orange & White Game on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Start time is 2:30 p.m. For complete information, visit UTsports.com/gameday.
Paxton Brooks, Jacob Warren Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
For the eighth-consecutive season, the Tennessee Volunteers are represented on the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society with Paxton Brooks and Jacob Warren being named members of the 2023 class
Coach and Player Quotes: With Orange & White Game Looming, Vols Focus on Building
Tennessee football returned to Haslam Field Tuesday morning for practice after the holiday weekend with the Orange & White Game set for 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
Tennessee Athletics Shatters Strategic Plan Goal With Over 70,000 Football Season Tickets Sold
Building off the momentum of an epic 11-win season last fall, Tennessee Athletics has surged past its goal of football season tickets sold with over 70,000 purchased for the 2023 campaign.
Stats/Story: Beam, Merritt lead #8/11 Vols to 14-2 run-rule win over #2/3 Gators in series finale
Griffin Merritt’s two home runs highlighted a dominant victory over No. 2/3 Florida in Saturday afternoon’s series finale, as the Volunteers run-ruled the Gators, 14-2, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Photos/Stats/Story: #8/11 Vols struggle early on the mound, #2/3 Gators use long-ball to win 9-3
No. 8/11 Tennessee struggled to contain No. 2/3 Florida’s high-powered lineup in a 9-3 loss on a dreary Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Photos/Stats/Story: #4/5 Lady Vols Late Rally Not Enough, Falls to #21 Baylor, 8-5
The fourth-ranked Lady Vols rallied late against No. 21 Baylor Friday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium but fell short, 8-5, to close out the Tennessee Invitational.
Photos/Stats/Story: #8/11 Vols Can’t Deliver Clutch Hits in Series Opening 6-1 Loss To #2/3 Gators
No. 8/11 Tennessee fell 6-1 in the series opener against No. 2/3 Florida on Thursday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium
Heupel Quotes: Running Backs Shine In Vols’ Second Spring Scrimmage
Tennessee running backs Dylan Sampson, Cameron Seldon and DeSean Bishop paced the Vols’ offense in the second scrimmage to wrap up the third week of spring practice on Thursday in Neyland Stadium.
