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#5 VOLS KNOCK OFF #10/8 KENTUCKY, 103-92, AT RUPP ARENA

#5 VOLS KNOCK OFF #10/8 KENTUCKY, 103-92, AT RUPP ARENA

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | February 03, 2024 LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the second time in program history, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team won on the road in a matchup of AP top-10 teams, as it earned a 103-92 victory Saturday night over No. 10/8 Kentucky. Behind a co-career-best 26-point, career-high…MORE

#5 VOLS FALL TO SOUTH CAROLINA, 63-59

#5 VOLS FALL TO SOUTH CAROLINA, 63-59

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 30, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dropped a 63-59 decision Tuesday night against South Carolina at Food City Center. Fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht scored a game-best 31 points, his fourth time reaching that mark in the last five outings, for fifth-ranked Tennessee (15-5,…MORE

Zeigler Named to Bob Cousy PG of the Year Midseason Top 10 List

Zeigler Named to Bob Cousy PG of the Year Midseason Top 10 List

Courtesy / UT Athletics Men’s BasketballJanuary 29, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Zakai Zeigler of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is a member of the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Midseason Top 10 List, as announced Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Named after Class of 1971 Hall of Famer…MORE

#5 VOLS UPEND VANDERBILT, 75-62, BEHIND 32 FROM KNECHT

#5 VOLS UPEND VANDERBILT, 75-62, BEHIND 32 FROM KNECHT

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 27, 2024 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team roared back from a nine-point deficit late in the first half to defeat Vanderbilt, 75-62, Saturday night at Memorial Gymnasium. Fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht scored a game-best 32 points, his third time reaching that number in a…MORE

KNECHT REPEATS AS SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK, WINS NAISMITH PLAYER OF THE WEEK

KNECHT REPEATS AS SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK, WINS NAISMITH PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Courtesy / UT Sports KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the third time this season, including the second in a row, Dalton Knecht of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is the SEC Player of the Week, as announced Monday afternoon by the league office. Knecht also garnered Naismith Trophy Player of the Week plaudits, as revealed Monday afternoon…MORE

LADY VOLS PREVAIL OVER COMMODORES, 73-64

LADY VOLS PREVAIL OVER COMMODORES, 73-64

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | January 21, 2024 | Kimberly Hood KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee won for the eighth time in its last nine games and improved to 5-1 in SEC play on Sunday afternoon, defeating in-state rival Vanderbilt in front of a season-best crowd of 9,088 in Food City Center, 73-64. The win…MORE

#6/7 VOLS ROLL PAST ALABAMA, 91-71

#6/7 VOLS ROLL PAST ALABAMA, 91-71

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 20, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a matchup of two teams in the top seven of the KenPom national rankings, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in an impressive 91-71 victory Saturday afternoon over Alabama. Fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht dropped 25 points, becoming the first SEC player…MORE

Basketball Game vs. Alabama an “Orange Out”

Basketball Game vs. Alabama an “Orange Out”

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Wednesday that its men’s basketball game today against Alabama will be dubbed an “Orange Out.” Fans are encouraged to arrive early and wear orange Tennessee attire to Food City Center for the matchup. Doors to the arena open at 12:30 p.m. and tip-off is…MORE

KNECHT SCORES 39 IN 85-66 VICTORY OVER FLORIDA

KNECHT SCORES 39 IN 85-66 VICTORY OVER FLORIDA

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 16, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Behind a career-high 39 points from fifth-year guard Dalton Knecht, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team rolled past Florida, 85-66, Tuesday night at Food City Center. Knecht, who became the first Volunteer with back-to-back 30-point games since Chris Lofton in Feb. 2006,…MORE

LADY VOLS FALL AT TEXAS A&M, 71-56

LADY VOLS FALL AT TEXAS A&M, 71-56

Courtest / UT Athletics Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | January 14, 2024 | Kimberly Hood COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Lady Vols suffered their first SEC loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling to Texas A&M in Reed Arena, 71-56. Junior Sara Puckett led Tennessee (10-6, 3-1 SEC) with 12 points and seven rebounds. Senior Jewel Spear was close behind with…MORE

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