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UT’s Spear Chosen For WBCA’s “So You Want To Be A Coach” Class
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UT’s Spear Chosen For WBCA’s “So You Want To Be A Coach” Class

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association has announced its class for the 22nd “So You Want To Be A Coach” program, and Tennessee’s Jewel Spear is among those selected to participate. Each student-athlete will take part in the two-day workshop on April 3 and 4 during the WBCA Convention at the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Tampa. The…MORE

Vols Ranked Sixth in Both National Polls
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Vols Ranked Sixth in Both National Polls

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team checks in at sixth in the country in the major polls this week. After a program-best five-week run atop the rankings, Tennessee (15-1, 2-1 SEC) dropped five spots in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as released Monday afternoon.…MORE

#16/15 Lady Vols Roll Past Arkansas, 93-63
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#16/15 Lady Vols Roll Past Arkansas, 93-63

Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | January 12, 2025 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper led four players in double figures with her eighth 20-point effort of the season, as No. 16/15 Tennessee rolled past Arkansas, 93-63, on Sunday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. Cooper scored exactly 20 points vs. the Razorbacks on 7-of-14 shooting from the field…MORE

#1 Vols Claim 74-70 Road Win at Texas
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#1 Vols Claim 74-70 Road Win at Texas

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 11, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team claimed a hard-fought 74-70 road victory Saturday night at Texas. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler paced top-ranked Tennessee (15-1, 2-1 SEC) with 16 points and a game-high eight assists in triumph during which neither side led by greater than seven in front…MORE

Mike Keith Named Next “Voice of the Vols”
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Mike Keith Named Next “Voice of the Vols”

One of the top play-by-play radio announcers in sports, Hall of Fame radio voice and VFL Mike Keith, is returning to Rocky Top as the next “Voice of the Vols,” Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Thursday.  Keith just completed his 27th season with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, including…MORE

#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

No. 9/10 Oklahoma Edges No. 15/13 Tennessee, 87-86
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No. 9/10 Oklahoma Edges No. 15/13 Tennessee, 87-86

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 15/13 Tennessee outscored No. 9/10 Oklahoma, 27-12, in the fourth quarter to nearly erase a 16-point final-frame deficit before falling, 87-86, on Sunday in front of a season-best crowd of 11,321 at Food City Center.   The Lady Vols (13-1, 1-1 SEC), who suffered their first loss of the season, pulled to…MORE

#1 Vols Roll to 76-52 Victory over #23 Arkansas in SEC Opener
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#1 Vols Roll to 76-52 Victory over #23 Arkansas in SEC Opener

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 04, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball took down No. 23/RV Arkansas, 76-52, Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd at Food City Center in its first game of league play. Top-ranked Tennessee (14-0, 1-0 SEC) matched the best start in program history, set 102 years…MORE

#1 Vols End 2024 with 67-52 Win over Norfolk State
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#1 Vols End 2024 with 67-52 Win over Norfolk State

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | December 31, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball wrapped up the calendar year by defeating Norfolk State, 67-52, Tuesday afternoon at Food City Center. Top-ranked Tennessee (13-0) led from start to finish behind a game-high 24 points from fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier, sealing an unblemished non-conference record for the…MORE