Two 20-point scoring outputs from junior Victor Bailey Jr. and freshman Jaden Springer, along with a double-double from senior Yves Pons, pushed the No. 25 Tennessee basketball team past Vanderbilt, 70-58… MORE
Category Archives: Vols News
WATCH: Barnes after 70-58 win at VU “We just can’t continue to turn the ball over at that kind of rate”
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee won at Vanderbilt 70-58.… MORE
WATCH: Bailey after VU win “If we’re not turning the ball over, we’re a good basketball team”
Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee won at Vanderbilt 70-58.… MORE
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #16 Vols Continue Hot Hitting in 14-6 Win Over UAPB
No. 16 Tennessee (5-0) continued its hot hitting by scoring eight runs in the first inning and never looking back in a 14-6 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff… MORE
Boxscore/Story: Rogers Stuff Shuts Down Redbirds
A career pitching night by junior ace Ashley Rogers lifted No. RV/23/24 Tennessee past a determined Illinois State team, 3-0, on Wednesday night at Sherri Parker Lee.… MORE
Postgame/Boxscore/Story: #16 Vols Dominate Golden Lions in Home Opener
Ten different players recorded a hit and Tennessee’s pitching staff struck out 16 batters in a dominating 21-1 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Tuesday’s home opener at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.… MORE
Hoops Preview: Bo. 20/21 Lady Vols at Missouri
No. 20/21 Tennessee (13-6, 7-4 SEC) embarks on the final road trip and last week of the 2020-21 regular season, traveling to Columbia for a Thursday evening battle with Missouri (8-9/4-8 SEC).… MORE
Softball Preview: No. RV/23/24 Tennessee vs Illinois State and Tennessee Invitational
No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball continues an action-packed week with outings against Illinois State on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, and a solo matchup with UT-Martin on Thursday at 5 p.m.… MORE
Hoops Signee Kennedy Chandler Named McDonald’s All-American
Tennessee basketball signee Kennedy Chandler was among 24 elite high school seniors selected as 2021 McDonald’s All-Americans Tuesday.… MORE
Transcript: Kellie Harper previews Missouri and Auburn
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper took questions from the media on Tuesday in a Zoom interview session… MORE
Davis nets SEC Player of the Week honors
Tennessee forward Rennia Davis was named SEC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday, marking the second time this season and sixth time in her career she has earned that distinction.… MORE
Lady Vols Bats Talk in Doubleheader Sweep of Ohio
Monday afternoon saw the bats come alive for the No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball team as they earned a pair of wins over Ohio (0-2) in Sherri Parker Lee Stadium after outhitting the Bobcats 20-7. … MORE
Hoops Preview: #25 Tennessee at Vanderbilt
The No. 25 Tennessee basketball team hits the road for a Wednesday night encounter with in-state foe, Vanderbilt. Tipoff from Memorial Gym is slated for 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network.… MORE
Transcript: Rick Barnes recaps UK, previews Vandy game
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Monday afternoon to recap Saturday’s game against Kentucky and to preview Wednesday’s contest at Vanderbilt.… MORE
UT’s Davis in Senior Class Award Top 10
Twenty NCAA® women’s and men’s basketball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court were selected as finalists Monday for the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award®.… MORE
WATCH: Barnes “I felt like if we called a timeout, we would tighten-up even more”
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media on Monday via Zoom to reflect on the Kentucky loss and preview Vanderbilt.… MORE
Lady Vols Split Sunday Doubleheader Against Miami (OH)
In its middle section of six games in three days, the No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball team split its Sunday doubleheader with Miami (OH) at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.… MORE
Lady Vol Basketball – No. 21/21 UT Falls at No. 22/23 Georgia, 57-55
ATHENS, Ga. – No. 21/21 Tennessee pulled within one in the final seconds at No. 22/23 Georgia but couldn’t overcome a tough day offensively, falling 57-55 in Stegeman Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Senior Rennia Davis led Tennessee (13-6, 7-4 SEC) with 22 points and six rebounds. Junior Rae Burrell turned in 10 points and five rebounds, and senior Kasiyahna Kushkituah pulled down…… MORE
Spence’s Slam in Extras Lifts #16 Vols to Series Sweep
A 12th inning grand slam by senior shortstop Liam Spence punctuated a 7-3 victory for the 16th-ranked Tennessee baseball team on Sunday, as the Vols completed a series sweep of Georgia Southern to start the 2021 season.… MORE
Tennessee Invitational Schedule Revised to Include Additional Teams
No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball announced the addition of two teams to the upcoming Tennessee Invitational schedule for Feb. 25-28. … MORE
Lady Vol Homers Help Sweep the Day
No. RV/23/24 Tennessee continued its homestand in undefeated fashion with two stellar wins over a gritty SEMO Redhawks team in a Saturday doubleheader at Sherri Parker Lee.… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: Kentucky tames overrated Tennessee
Inconsistency, poor offense continue to plague Vols… MORE
Hoops Preview: No. 21/21 Lady Vols VS. No. 22/23 Georgia
No. 21/21 Tennessee (13-5, 7-3 SEC) is back in action on Sunday, traveling to Athens to take on No. 22/23 Georgia (16-4/8-4 SEC) in a 12:02 p.m. ET matinee at Stegeman Coliseum.… MORE
WATCH: Keon Johnson Kentucky postgame
Vols guard Keon Johnson spoke with media after 70-55 loss to Kentucky. … MORE
Gilbert’s Homer Caps Late Rally for No. 16 Vols
No. 16 Tennessee scored four runs in the final two innings to erase a 3-1 deficit and come out with a 5-3 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday afternoon.
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Vols Fall at Home to Kentucky, 70-55
The No. 19 Tennessee basketball team fell to Kentucky, 70-55, in a tough afternoon affair Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE
WATCH: Victor Bailey Jr. Kentucky postgame “The sky is still the limit for us”
Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. spoke with media after 70-55 loss to Kentucky.… MORE
WATCH: Rick Barnes Kentucky postgame “If we’re not getting better we’re getting worse”
Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes spoke with media after the 70-55 loss to Kentucky.… MORE
Beck Power Vols Past Georgia Southern in Season Opener
After 346 days of no baseball, No. 16 Tennessee opened its long-awaited 2021 season with a hard-fought 5-3 victory on the road over Georgia Southern.
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Lady Vols Announce the 2021 TV Schedule
As announced by the SEC Conference in conjunction with ESPN and the SEC Network on Friday, No. RV/23/24 Tennessee softball will have at least 10 games televised during the 2021 spring season across ESPN network affiliates and the SEC Network. … MORE
Softball Preview: UT vs SEMO, Miami (OH) and Ohio
The Lady Vols welcome the Redhawks of SEMO Saturday at noon ET and 2:30 p.m., before hosting the RedHawks of Miami (OH) on Sunday in the same time slots.
Weekend play extends into Monday with a twin bill against Ohio at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.… MORE
Walsh Earns Spot on NCBWA Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List
Tennessee redshirt senior pitcher Redmond Walsh has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year preseason watch list for the second season in a row, the NCBWA announced on Friday.… MORE
Hoops Preview: #19 Tennessee vs. Kentucky
The 19th-ranked Tennessee basketball team returns to action for a Saturday afternoon home bout with conference rival, Kentucky. Tipoff from Thompson-Boling Arena is slated for 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
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SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament single-session tickets on sale
The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday that advanced single-session tickets are on sale for the 2021 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 3-7 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. … MORE
No. 21/21 UT Topples No. 2/3 South Carolina, 75-67
Senior Rennia Davis turned in 24 second-half points, as No. 21/21 Tennessee erased a 12-point halftime deficit to upset No. 2/3 South Carolina in Thompson-Boling Arena, 75-67.
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PREVIEW: #16 Vols Open Highly Anticipated 2021 Season at Georgia Southern
The highly-anticipated 2021 season for the 16th ranked Tennessee Volunteers baseball team has finally arrived. The Big Orange travel south to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles this weekend to open the 2021 campaign.… MORE
Vols in the NBA Update: Feb. 17
Nearly two months into the NBA season, three VFLs have continued their consistent play as vital pieces to three playoff-caliber teams, while a trio of former Vols in the NBA G League have also made waves.
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Vols Slated for Nine Nationally Televised Games in 2021
The 16th-ranked Tennessee baseball team will have at least nine nationally televised games this season.… MORE
Gilbert earns NCBWA Preseason All-American Second Team honors
The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association released its preseason All-America teams on Wednesday afternoon. Tennessee sophomore outfielder/pitcher Drew Gilbert was named to the second team as a utility player.… MORE
Harper on Werner Ladder Women’s Naismith Coach of the Year late season list
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper has been added to the Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s Coach of the Year late season list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Wednesday afternoon.… MORE
WATCH: Vols RB Coach Jerry Mack describe Heupel’s offense as “High octane and explosive”
Vols Running Backs Coach Jerry Mack meets with media for the first time.… MORE
WATCH: Vols QB Coach Joey Halzle talking QB play “We are going to let you rip it”
Vols QB Coach Joey Halzle meets with media.… MORE
WATCH: Kodi Burns Vols WR Coach
Tennessee football WR coach Kodi Burns meets with media for the first time.… MORE
WATCH: Kim English Kentucky preview
Tennessee men’s basketball assistant coach Kim English met with media Thursday to recap the South Carolina win as well as preview their upcoming matchup with Kentucky.… MORE
Bailey’s Hot Shooting Night Leads Vols Past South Carolina, 93-73
The 19th ranked Vols take down South Carolina at home with a major contribution from Victor Bailey Jr. that tallied 29 points. … MORE
WATCH: Victor Bailey Jr. South Carolina postgame “Our best is yet to come”
After scoring a game high 29 points in the win over South Carolina, Tennessee guard Victor Bailey Jr. spoke with media.… MORE
WATCH: Fulkerson “We really have to be playing our best ball here at the end of the season.”
Tennessee big man John Fulkerson spoke with media after the Vols home win Wednesday over South Carolina 93-73.
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WATCH: Barnes after South Carolina win “Now we just need to get consistent.”
Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke with the media after the Vols home win Wednesday over South Carolina 93-73.… MORE
WATCH: Elarbee “intelligence is the most important thing for an offensive lineman”
Vols OL Coach Glen Elarbee meets with media … MORE
“Let It Rip”: Heupel Rolls Out Offensive Staff, Charts Uptempo Philosophy
Vol offensive assistants talk scheme in introductory presser. … MORE
Blogs
Jimmy’s blog: Kentucky tames overrated Tennessee
Inconsistency, poor offense continue to plague Vols
VIDEO: Cainer reacts to offensive staff presser
Cainer gives the biggest takeaways from press conference.
Jimmy’s blog: Dale Jones would love shot at being UT D-coordinator
VFL has done a great job at Appy State
Super Bowl prediction and game notes from the NFL
Below is my Super Bowl prediction along with some great notes and stats
Cainer’s Corner: Vol Fans Should Be Thankful for Early Signing Period
All things considered, Vols get thumbs up on ’21 class.
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