Lady Vols Knock Off #17/20 Iowa In Big Apple, 78-68
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Lady Vols Knock Off #17/20 Iowa In Big Apple, 78-68

Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | December 07, 2024 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Tennessee picked up its first ranked win of the season and improved to 7-0, knocking off No. 17/20 Iowa, 78-68, at the Barclays Center in the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic on Saturday night. The Lady Vols, who only shot 39 percent for the game, rode…MORE

VFL Eric Berry To Be Recognized As SEC Legend In Atlanta
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VFL Eric Berry To Be Recognized As SEC Legend In Atlanta

ATLANTA – Two-time unanimous first-team All-America defensive back and College Football Hall of Famer Eric Berry will be recognized on the 2024 SEC Football Legends Class in Atlanta surrounding SEC Championship weekend. The 2024 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at…MORE

Hoops Central: #3 Tennessee vs. Syracuse
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Hoops Central: #3 Tennessee vs. Syracuse

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Off to its fourth 7-0 start since the turn of the century, including the second time in five years, the third-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball takes the floor Tuesday night, facing Syracuse at Food City Center in the annual SEC/ACC Challenge. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO Fans can catch Tuesday’s game…MORE

#8 Tennessee Storms Back in Nashville, Defeats Vanderbilt 36-23 for 10th Win
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#8 Tennessee Storms Back in Nashville, Defeats Vanderbilt 36-23 for 10th Win

Game Recap: Football | November 30, 2024 NASHVILLE – Down 14-0 in the first quarter, No. 8 Tennessee stormed back with 29 straight points to defeat Vanderbilt, 36-23, and secure its College Football Playoff resume on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium.  A mostly Volunteer crowd watched Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) post its second 10-win regular season in three…MORE

Former Tennessee Football Head Coach Bill Battle Passes Away
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Former Tennessee Football Head Coach Bill Battle Passes Away

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Former Tennessee football head coach Bill Battle, who led the Volunteers to five bowl games and three top-10 poll finishes from 1970-76, passed away at the age of 82 on Thanksgiving morning. William “Bill” Raines Battle III compiled a 55-22-2 record in seven seasons with four bowl victories. Today, his 55 wins rank…MORE

#7/6 Vols Improve to 7-0 with 78-35 Victory over UT Martin
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#7/6 Vols Improve to 7-0 with 78-35 Victory over UT Martin

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 27, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team capped a perfect November with a 78-35 decision Wednesday evening against UT Martin. No. 7/6 Tennessee (7-0) never trailed and led for over 38 minutes, including by 20-plus for the final 11:35 and by 30-plus for last 5:56, in…MORE

Vols #8 In Nov. 26 College Football Playoff Rankings
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Vols #8 In Nov. 26 College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Riding a 9-2 record into the regular season finale, Tennessee football is ranked No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff Committee Rankings released on Tuesday night.  The Volunteers moved up three spots from last week’s edition and are the third-highest ranked SEC team behind No 3 Texas and No. 7 Georgia. Tennessee…MORE

Lady Vols Force 37 Turnovers, Race Past Western Carolina, 102-50
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Lady Vols Force 37 Turnovers, Race Past Western Carolina, 102-50

Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | November 26, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Lady Vol basketball team posted a program first, hitting 100 points three times during the first five games of a season, as it forced 37 turnovers and raced to a 102-50 victory to close out a November slate of games undefeated.  With a crowd of…MORE

#7/8 Vols Locked In on Regular-Season Finale at Rival Vanderbilt
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#7/8 Vols Locked In on Regular-Season Finale at Rival Vanderbilt

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – There will be a lot on the line this Saturday afternoon when No. 7/8 Tennessee makes the short trip west to take on in-state rival Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. With the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings set to be revealed on Tuesday night, the Volunteers look to be…MORE

Lanier Garners Lute Olson National Player of the Week Recognition
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Lanier Garners Lute Olson National Player of the Week Recognition

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After helping lead the Tennessee men’s basketball team to two victories at the Baha Mar Championship and earning the tournament’s MVP award, Chaz Lanier was honored Monday afternoon as the Lute Olson National Player of the Week. In his first season on Rocky Top, the fifth-year guard from Nashville, Tenn., averaged 25.5 points, 4.0 rebounds…MORE

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