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Vols Earn No. 2 Seed in 2024 NCAA Tournament
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Vols Earn No. 2 Seed in 2024 NCAA Tournament

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the 26th time in program history, including the sixth in a row, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will compete in the NCAA Tournament. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-8, 14-4 SEC) earned the second seed in the Midwest region, as revealed Sunday night on the NCAA Selection Show, live on CBS. The Volunteers…MORE

Ninth Inning Rally Falls Just Short in Loss to #12/14 Alabama
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Ninth Inning Rally Falls Just Short in Loss to #12/14 Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A ninth-inning rally fell just short as No. 5/5 Tennessee dropped a back-and-forth contest at No. 12/14 Alabama, 7-6, in Sunday’s series finale at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Volunteers (18-3, 1-2 SEC) were able to manufacture a run in the top of the seventh inning to take a late 5-4 lead, but a three-run…MORE

#5 Vols Roll Past Tide in SEC Opener, 11-3
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#5 Vols Roll Past Tide in SEC Opener, 11-3

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 5/5 Tennessee opened Southeastern Conference play in style with an 11-3 victory over No. 12/14 Alabama in Friday night’s series opener at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa. The Big Orange blasted three more home runs and finished with six extra-base hits on the night as their potent lineup showed its impressive depth and…MORE

Top-Seeded Vols Fall to Mississippi State in SEC Tournament Opener
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Top-Seeded Vols Fall to Mississippi State in SEC Tournament Opener

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The top-seeded University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dropped a 73-56 decision to ninth-seeded Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-8, 14-4 SEC) fell behind early by double digits and could not claw back. Junior guard Zakai Zeigler, who surpassed 1,000 career points in the setback,…MORE

Zeigler Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists
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Zeigler Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Zakai Zeigler of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday afternoon by Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards. The prestigious list features just 10 individuals on a national level, including two—Auburn’s Johni Broome is the other—from the SEC. This is the second…MORE

#5 Vols Cap Undefeated Homestand with Run-Rule Victory Over EKU
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#5 Vols Cap Undefeated Homestand with Run-Rule Victory Over EKU

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 5/5 Tennessee finished off its 15-game homestand unbeaten after trouncing Eastern Kentucky, 17-2, in a run-rule victory on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The win extended the Volunteers winning streak to 16 games, which is tied for the second-longest in program history. Kavares Tears, Christian Moore, Hunter Ensley, Dylan Dreiling and Cal Stark all had multiple RBIs…MORE

Knecht Wins SEC Player of the Year, Zeigler Defensive Player of the Year; Aidoo All-SEC
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Knecht Wins SEC Player of the Year, Zeigler Defensive Player of the Year; Aidoo All-SEC

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Dalton Knecht of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is the 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year, while Zakai Zeigler is the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, as selected by the league’s head coaches and announced Monday afternoon by the conference office. Both Knecht and Zeigler also received First Team All-SEC plaudits, while Jonas Aidoo collected…MORE

#7/8 VOLS RALLY IN SERIES FINALE TO COMPLETE SWEEP OF ILLINOIS
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#7/8 VOLS RALLY IN SERIES FINALE TO COMPLETE SWEEP OF ILLINOIS

Game Recap: Baseball | March 10, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7/8 Tennessee rallied to complete the sweep of Illinois after falling behind 3-0 in Sunday’s series finale at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Clutch home runs from Hunter Ensley, Blake Burke and Robin Villeneuve, combined with a stellar relief outing from Nate Snead, helped the Volunteers battle back and extend their winning streak…MORE

Vols Earn Top Seed in 2024 SEC Tournament
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Vols Earn Top Seed in 2024 SEC Tournament

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As the SEC’s outright regular season champion, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will be the No. 1 seed in the 2024 SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The official bracket released by the league office late Saturday night features the Volunteers as the top seed, with second-seeded Kentucky, third-seeded…MORE

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