Category Archives: UT Basketball

Hoops Central: #6/7 Tennessee at #1 Auburn
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Hoops Central: #6/7 Tennessee at #1 Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. – The sixth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is geared up for its third consecutive Saturday SEC road contest, as it travels south to The Plains for a battle against No. 1 Auburn Saturday night at Neville Arena. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. ET. MORE INFO GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO RELATED LINKS  Buy TicketsGame Day InformationFollow…MORE

#6/7 Vols Dominate #14 Mississippi State, 68-56
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#6/7 Vols Dominate #14 Mississippi State, 68-56

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 21, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team registered a commanding 68-56 win Tuesday night in a top-15 showdown with No. 14 Mississippi State in front of a sold-out crowd at Food City Center. No. 6/7 Tennessee (17-2, 4-2 SEC) led from start to finish in the…MORE

#6 Vols’ Comeback Bid Falls Short at Vanderbilt, 76-75
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#6 Vols’ Comeback Bid Falls Short at Vanderbilt, 76-75

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 18, 2025 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dropped a 76-75 decision to Vanderbilt in front of a sold-out Memorial Gymnasium crowd Saturday evening. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier, playing in his hometown, scored a team-high 17 points for sixth-ranked Tennessee (16-2, 3-2 SEC), which had multiple chances to…MORE

Zeigler Leads #6 Vols to 74-56 Victory over #23 Georgia
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Zeigler Leads #6 Vols to 74-56 Victory over #23 Georgia

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 15, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned a one-point halftime deficit into an 18-point victory, 74-56, Wednesday night against No. 23 Georgia. In the first-ever AP top-25 matchup between the two long-time conference foes, sixth-ranked Tennessee (16-1, 3-1 SEC) dominated the second half to remain…MORE

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

#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