Category Archives: College Basketball

Richard Pitino takes head coach job at Xavier

Richard Pitino takes head coach job at Xavier

Richard Pitino is the new head basketball coach at Xavier, joining his legendary father in the Big East coaching ranks.He heads to Xavier from New Mexico, where he led the Lobos to the past two NCAMORE

#1 Vols’ Undefeated Start Ends at #8 Florida
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#1 Vols’ Undefeated Start Ends at #8 Florida

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 07, 2025 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dropped its first game of the 2024-25 campaign, falling at eighth-ranked Florida, 73-43, Tuesday night in its SEC road opener. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier, who grabbed a co-season-high seven rebounds, and senior guard Zakai Zeigler scored 10 points apiece to lead top-ranked…MORE

Lady Vols Outlast FSU, 79-77, To Remain Unbeaten
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Lady Vols Outlast FSU, 79-77, To Remain Unbeaten

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee women’s basketball remained unbeaten this season, outlasting a talented Florida State squad, 79-77, in a see-saw affair in front of a crowd of 9,529 on Wednesday night at Food City Center.  The Lady Vols (6-0) used a 13-0 run to build a 20-point second-quarter lead and took an 18-point advantage into the…MORE

#3 Vols Down Syracuse, 96-70, in SEC/ACC Challenge
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#3 Vols Down Syracuse, 96-70, in SEC/ACC Challenge

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | December 03, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Wearing black “Dark Mode” uniforms for the first time in program history, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in an impressive 96-70 victory Tuesday night against Syracuse in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier logged a game-high 26 points, tying a season best, for third-ranked…MORE