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Awaka Set to Represent Team USA at FIBA U19 World Cup in Hungary
Tennessee basketball sophomore Tobe Awaka was named to the 2023 USA Basketball U19 National Team Friday. The physical forward made the 12-man roster after being among 35 elite players invited to take part in training camp.
Tennessee Basketball Set to Play Three Games During 10-Day Tour of Italy This Summer
The Tennessee basketball team is traveling to Italy July 31 through Aug. 9 for a three-game exhibition tour filled with cultural immersion and exciting sight-seeing experiences.
Vols’ Eight 2024 SEC Football Opponents Revealed
Tennessee football’s eight 2024 Southeastern Conference opponents for the expanded 16-team league were revealed Wednesday night on SEC Network.
SEC reveals opponents and locations for 2024 football schedule
Southeastern Conference on Wednesday revealed the opponents plus home and away designations for games on its 2024 football schedule, the first season in which the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will participate in SEC competition.
AJ Russell Garners NCBWA All-America Honors
Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell added another impressive honor to his resume by garnering NCBWA Third Team All-America accolades, as announced by the organization on Wednesday.
With Baseball Points Still Up for Grabs, Tennessee Now 10th in Directors’ Cup Standings
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) released updated LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings Tuesday, and Tennessee sits in 10th place following an outstanding spring.
Postgame/Notes/Stats/Story: OmaVols – Big Orange Are Omaha Bound After Blanking Southern Miss
For the second time in three years, the Tennessee Volunteers are Omaha bound
Awaka, Dilione Finalists for USA Basketball U19 National Team
Following four training camp sessions, USA Basketball announced Tennessee basketball sophomore Tobe Awaka and redshirt freshman Freddie Dilione V as two of its 18 finalists for the 2023 USA Men’s U19 National Team Monday.
Awaka, Dilione Finalists for USA Basketball U19 National Team
Following four training camp sessions, USA Basketball announced Tennessee basketball sophomore Tobe Awaka and redshirt freshman Freddie Dilione V as two of its 18 finalists for the 2023 USA Men’s U19 National Team Monday.
Quotes/Notes/Stats/Story: Vols Rally From Four-Run Deficit to Force Decisive Game Three at Southern Miss
Tennessee scored eight consecutive runs to climb out of an early 4-0 hole and rally to keep its season going with an 8-4 victory over Southern Miss in Sunday’s must-win game two of the Hattiesburg Super Regional at Pete Taylor Park.
Stats/Story: Vols Battle Back but Fall Short in Super Regional Opener at Southern Miss
Tennessee tried to rally from a four-run deficit but was unable to complete its comeback effort in game one of the NCAA Hattiesburg Super Regional, falling 5-3 to Southern Miss at Pete Taylor Park.
Baseball Preview: Vols Battle Southern Miss in Hattiesburg Super Regional
Playing in the NCAA Super Regionals for the third-consecutive year, the Tennessee Volunteers hit the road for a best-of-three series with Southern Miss beginning Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Football Produces Highest Semester GPA In Program History, Three Earn Degrees
Tennessee football’s on-field success under head coach Josh Heupel continues to correlate with the Volunteers’ academic achievements. The football team produced a 3.17 GPA for the spring semester, representing the highest in program history.
Dollander Earns CSC Academic All-America Status
Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander added to his impressive list of accolades on Wednesday, earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-America status for the first time in his career.
Tennessee Athletics Enjoys Best Academic Term Ever
Vols and Lady Vols recorded the best performance in the classroom ever for a single semester in Tennessee Athletics history
Stats/Story: Lady Vols season ends in national semifinal after 5-1 loss to FSU in WCWS
An historic season for the Lady Vols came to an end Monday night in the Women’s College World Series as they fell to No. 3 seed Florida State, 5-1, in the national semifinals at OGE Energy Field.
Heupel, Two VFLs On 2024 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Former Oklahoma national champion quarterback and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel as well as VFL greats Willie Gault and Larry Seivers appear on the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced on Monday.
Stats/Story: Lady Vols Punch Ticket to National Semifinals with 3-1 Win Over Oklahoma State
The fourth-ranked Lady Vols punched their ticket to the national semifinals Sunday night, defeating sixth-seeded Oklahoma State 3-1 at OGE Energy Field.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Vols Topple 49ers to Book Third Straight Trip to Supers
Tennessee wrapped up an undefeated weekend at the NCAA Clemson Regional with a 9-2 victory over Charlotte to secure a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals for the third straight year.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Vols Win Instant Classic Over #4 Clemson, 6-5 in 14 innings, to Advance to Regional Final
Tennessee secured its spot in the regional final with a back-and-forth 6-5 victory over No. 4 Clemson in an instant classic in front of a sellout crowd at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday night.
Stats/Story: 4-seed Lady Vols skip top two pitchers, blown out by 1-seed Oklahoma, 9-0, in WCWS
Fourth-ranked Tennessee fell to No. 1 Oklahoma 9-0 on Saturday in its second game of the 2023 Women’s College World Series at OGE Energy Field.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Lindsey’s Pitching, Early Offense Propel Vols Past 49ers in NCAA Regional Opener
Tennessee came out swinging to build a big early lead and cruised from there to open its NCAA tournament run with a convincing 8-1 victory over Charlotte on Friday evening at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina
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.
