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Sharman & Lawless Shine as #5/12 Vols Open Homestand with Win Over Norse
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 5/12 Tennessee opened its two-week homestand with a hard-fought 7-5 win over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in what was a rematch of last year’s opening game of the NCAA Knoxville Regional. The Volunteers (36-9) wasted no time jumping out to an early lead, plating a pair of…… MORE
Vols Welcome Transfer Guard Amaree Abram
NOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday the signing of Amaree Abram. A guard who earned All-CUSA Honorable Mention status this past season, Abram comes to Rocky Top from Louisiana Tech. He has one season of collegiate eligibility left. “Our entire coaching staff is excited to welcome Amaree and his family…… MORE
Football Season Tickets Sold Out For Third Straight Year With 70,500 Purchased
Football April 29, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the third consecutive season, Tennessee Athletics has exhausted its football season ticket inventory in Neyland Stadium prior to the summer with all 70,500 purchased. The approaching 129th campaign of Tennessee football produced a departmental record 97.8 percent season ticket renewal rate. In addition, interest in the Vols continues…… MORE
#4/6 Vols Drop Series Finale at #3/7 LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. – No. 4/6 Tennessee fell to No. 3/7 LSU, 12-2, in Sunday afternoon’s series finale at Alex Box Stadium. The Volunteers (35-9, 13-8 SEC) looked poised for a big day at the plate after plating two runs on four hits in the top of the first inning, but Tigers’ starter Casan Evans rebounded…… MORE
#1/4 Tennessee Clinches Series Win Over #16 Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – No. 1/4 Tennessee secured its sixth SEC series victory of the season with a 7-1 win over No. 16 Ole Miss on Sunday at Ole Miss Softball Stadium. The Lady Vols (39-11, 14-7 SEC) have now claimed 22 of their last 24 conference series, a dominant stretch that dates to the end of the…… MORE
#4/6 Vols Rebound with 9-3 Win to Even Series in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. – An impressive pitching performance by Marcus Phillips and an explosive eighth inning at the plate led No. 4/6 Tennessee to a 9-3 win over No. 3/7 LSU in front of a record-breaking crowd at Alex Box Stadium on Saturday night. After the Tigers (35-9, 13-7 SEC) cut a three-run deficit to one with back-to-back…… MORE
#1/4 Lady Vols Blank #16 Ole Miss, 6-0, to Even Series
OXFORD, Miss. – No. 1/4 Tennessee bounced back in dominant fashion Saturday afternoon, shutting out No. 16 Ole Miss, 6-0, at Ole Miss Softball Stadium to even the series. The Lady Vols (38-11, 13-7 SEC) broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning, capitalizing on a bunt single and a Rebel error. Taylor Pannell led off the frame with…… MORE
Thornton Jr., Sampson Drafted In Fourth Round; Four Total Vols Selected
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Two standout playmakers from the 2024 Tennessee offense were selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Saturday, giving the Volunteers a three-day total of four. Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. was chosen No. 108 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, while running back Dylan Sampson went No. 126 overall to the Cleveland Browns.…… MORE
Omarr Norman-Lott Chosen In Second Round of 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Another member of Tennessee’s stellar defensive line is off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft as Omarr Norman-Lott was selected with the No. 63 overall pick in the second round by the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs Friday night. Tennessee was one of five programs nationally in this draft with multiple defensive linemen…… MORE
#4/6 Vols Lose Late Lead in Series-Opening Loss at #3/7 LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. – No. 4/6 Tennessee was unable to hang on to a ninth inning lead in Friday’s series opener at No. 3/7 LSU, falling 6-3 at Alex Box Stadium. It was a nightmare of a ninth inning for the Volunteers (34-8, 12-7 SEC), who committed two errors before surrendering a walk and three hits,…… MORE
Rally Falls Short as No. 1/4 Lady Vols Drop 3-2 Decision to No. 16 Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – A late rally came up just short for No. 1/4 Tennessee on Friday night, as the Lady Vols fell 3-2 to No. 16 Ole Miss at the Ole Miss Softball Complex. The Rebels (34-12, 10-9 SEC) capitalized early with a three-run second inning. After a hit-by-pitch and a walk put two runners aboard, an…… MORE
James Pearce Jr. Selected In First Round of 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Two-time first-team All-SEC edge rusher James Pearce Jr. became the latest Tennessee Vol to add his name to the program’s legacy of first round draft choices. Pearce Jr. was selected with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, who traded up to take him Thursday night. With…… MORE
Lady Vols Ink Former No. 7 Prospect Wolfenbarger
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kim Caldwell announced that she has received an Institutional Financial Aid Agreement (IFAA) from transfer forward Jersey Wolfenbarger, the No. 7 ranked prospect by espnW in the 2021 high school class and a contributor in every game last season for LSU. She joins forward Janiah Barker of UCLA and guard…… MORE
Snead Named Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List
DALLAS – Tennessee’s Nate Snead was tabbed as one of the nation’s top relief pitchers Wednesday afternoon, earning a spot on the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List. Snead was one of 56 players named to the midseason watch list for the award, which is presented annually to the top reliever in college baseball. The Wisconsin…… MORE
Zeigler Named TSWA Player of the Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee star Zakai Zeigler is the Tennessee Sportswriters Association (TSWA) Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday morning. Zeigler garnered 12 of the 20 votes, with players from Tennessee schools across all levels of college basketball considered. This is the third time in the last seven years a won Volunteer the…… MORE
#4/6 Vols Blast Four Homers in Win Over Lipscomb
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 4/6 Tennessee got off to a fast start and never looked back in an 11-1 run-rule win over Lipscomb on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Five different Vols had multi-hit performances as the team finished with 14 total hits on the night while the pitching staff held the Bisons to a…… MORE
#1/4 Tennessee Falls 4-3 in Extra Innings to #19 Clemson
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/4 Tennessee fell to No. 19 Clemson 4-3 in a nine-inning battle Tuesday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Tennessee (38-9) broke through with the game’s opening in the bottom of the third. Ella Dodge singled up the middle to spark the offense, and Emma Clarke reached on an error, allowing Dodge to move into scoring position. Taylor…… MORE
Three Vols Named To 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
IRVING, Texas – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced that three Tennessee Volunteers were tabbed as members of the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society. Will Brooks, Keenan Pili and Javontez Spraggins represented UT on the list of a record 2,532 players from 339 colleges and universities who qualified for membership in 2025. Nominated by their respective schools,…… MORE
2025 Prospect Nate Ament, the Third Top-Five Signee in Program History
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the signing of Nate Ament. A five-star small forward out of Manassas, Va., Ament is ranked in the top four of the 2025 class by all major outlets. He is the third top-five prep recruit ever to sign with Tennessee, joining Tobias Harris (2010)…… MORE
#2/4 Vols Fall to Kentucky, 8-2, in Series Finale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/4 Tennessee struggled at the plate for the second straight day and was unable to salvage a series win on Sunday, falling 8-2 to Kentucky in the finale at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols managed just six hits and two runs, with the side being retired three times following leadoff hits, stalling any…… MORE
#2/4 Vols Struggle Offensively in 4-1 Loss to Wildcats
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/4 Tennessee could not find its rhythm at the plate Saturday night, falling 4-1 to Kentucky in game two of its weekend series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols managed just three hits and struck out 15 times as the Wildcats evened the series. UT also committed two errors and allowed 10 stolen…… MORE
#4 Lady Vols Complete Sweep of Auburn With 4-1 Win
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The fourth-ranked Lady Vols secured their first SEC series sweep of the season Saturday, defeating Auburn 4-1 at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. With the win, the Lady Vols (37-9, 12-6 SEC) have now claimed 21 of their last 23 SEC series, posting a 53-16 record with nine sweeps during that stretch. The current…… MORE
Doyle Shines Again While Peebles Homers Twice in Series-Opening Win Over Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/4 Tennessee opened its weekend series against border rival Kentucky with a convincing 8-2 victory on Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers (33-5, 12-4 SEC) put together a complete performance in all three phases to win their third straight game against the Wildcats (20-15, 6-10 SEC) dating back to last…… MORE
#4 Tennessee Clinches Series with 6-4 Win Over Auburn
Knoxville, Tenn. — No. 4 Tennessee secured its fifth SEC series victory of the season with a 6-4 win over Auburn on Friday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. A five-run second inning powered the Lady Vols (36-9, 11-6 SEC) to their second straight win over the Tigers. Saviya Morgan jump-started the rally with an RBI triple before McKenna Gibson brought…… MORE
Pannell’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts No. 4 Tennessee Past Auburn, 4-2
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the game tied in the bottom of the seventh, Taylor Pannell crushed a two-run walk-off home run to center field, lifting No. 4 Tennessee to a 4-2 victory over Auburn on Thursday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Lady Vols (35-9, 10-6 SEC) rallied late to take the series opener, scoring all four…… MORE
Vols Sign Prep Guard Troy Henderson
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Wednesday the signing of Troy Henderson. A guard from Chester, Va., Henderson is a four-time Virginia High School League (VHSL) all-state designee, including a two-time player of the year, and a three-time state champion. “Our staff is excited for Troy and his family to join…… MORE
#2/4 Vols Topple Knights in 13-3 Midweek Win
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 2/4 Tennessee found the win column for the 32nd times this season with a 13-3 run-rule victory over Bellarmine on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Knights (9-27) got on the board early with a leadoff home run, but UT (32-5) quickly answered back and took control of the game. Reese Chapman sparked a six-run…… MORE
More Honors Roll in for Karlyn Pickens
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee junior Karlyn Pickens continues to dominate the national spotlight, earning her third consecutive National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Pitcher of the Week award. She was also named SEC Pitcher of the Week for the third week in a row. With her latest NFCA honor, Pickens makes history as the first student-athlete to win either NFCA…… MORE
Doyle Named SEC Pitcher of the Week for Third Time
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the second straight week and third time this season, Tennessee’s Liam Doyle earned an SEC weekly award after being named the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday. Doyle set the tone for the Vols’ winning weekend in Oxford with another dominant performance on the mound in Friday night’s series-opening 3-2 victory over No.…… MORE
#4/5 Vols Rally in Ninth for 10-8 Win in Rubber Game at #6/6 Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – No. 4/5 Tennessee came out on top in a thrilling back-and-forth battle against No. 6/6 Ole Miss, scoring three runs in the top of the ninth to earn a 10-8 victory in Sunday’s rubber game at Swayze Field. The Vols (31-5, 11-4 SEC) entered the ninth inning trailing 8-7 after the Rebels responded…… MORE
#7 Tennessee Takes Series Over #1 Texas With 4-1 Victory
AUSTIN, Texas – No. 7 Tennessee claimed its second series win over a top-two opponent this season, knocking off top-ranked Texas 4-1 on Sunday at Red and Charline McCombs Field. It marks the Lady Vols’ first series victory over a No. 1-ranked team since 2013. Tennessee (34-9, 9-6 SEC) wasted no time getting on the board. With…… MORE
Young Vols Shine As Spring Football Wraps Up
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football put the finishing touches on its 2025 spring with the Orange & White Game in front of 38,192 fans Saturday in Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers began with some individual and special teams work before going into scrimmage periods featuring both live tackling and thud. Capacity was reduced due to ongoing construction.…… MORE
#7 Lady Vols Take Down #1 Texas, 3-1
AUSTIN, Texas – No. 7 Tennessee knocked off top-ranked Texas, 3-1, on Saturday night at Red and Charline McCombs Field, securing the program’s first-ever true road win over a No. 1 team and its first victory over a top-ranked opponent since 2017. Tennessee (33-9, 8-6 SEC) struck early with a two-out, two-run homer in the first inning…… MORE
#4/5 Vols Homer Three Times But Drop Game Two in Oxford, 8-5
OXFORD, Miss. – No. 4/5 Tennessee fell behind 3-1 after one inning and was never fully able to claw its way back to level footing in an 8-5 loss to No. 6/6 Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon at Swayze Field. The Vols opened the scoring with a Gavin Kilen solo home run in the top of the first…… MORE
Dominant Start by Doyle Leads #4/5 Vols to Friday Night Win at #6/6 Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – Liam Doyle stole the show in his return to Oxford with a dazzling performance on the mound to lead No. 4/5 Tennessee to a 3-2 win over No. 6/6 Ole Miss on Friday night at Swayze Field. The Vols notched win No. 30 on the year after pulling ahead 3-0 before hanging on for…… MORE
#7 Lady Vols Drop Series Opener at #1 Texas, 3-0
AUSTIN, Texas – Seventh-ranked Tennessee fell to No. 1 Texas, 3-0, in the series opener Friday night at Red and Charline McCombs Field. The Lady Vols (32-9, 7-6 SEC) generated opportunities throughout the night, forcing Texas starter Teagan Kavan to throw 131 pitches with a career-high-tying five walks. However, Tennessee was unable to find the timely hits…… MORE
Tennessee, Georgia Tech Schedule Home-and-Home Football Series
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee and Georgia Tech have finalized a home-and-home football series for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, it was announced Wednesday. The Volunteers will travel to Atlanta to face the Yellow Jackets on Sept. 12, 2026. Georgia Tech will make a return trip to Neyland Stadium the following season on Sept. 11, 2027. The…… MORE
Newstrom’s Career Night Night Leads #4/5 Vols Past Alabama State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 4/5 Tennessee got back in the win column with a 10-2 victory over Alabama State on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers (29-4) scored eight of their 10 runs in the fourth inning to break open a scoreless game up until that point. Reese Chapman, Christ Newstrom and Dean Curley all homered in…… MORE
Karlyn Pickens Earns Consecutive NFCA & SEC Pitcher of the Week Honors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens has earned back-to-back NFCA and SEC Pitcher of the Week honors, marking the first time in program history a Lady Vol has claimed national weekly recognition in consecutive weeks. Pickens, a junior right-hander, dominated No. 17 Mississippi State in a series win, securing two victories while allowing just six base runners over…… MORE
Vols Add SEC Frontcourt Standout Jaylen Carey
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday the signing of Jaylen Carey. A forward who already has a year of SEC experience on an NCAA Tournament team, Carey joins the Volunteers from Vanderbilt. He has two seasons of collegiate eligibility remaining. “We are pleased to welcome Jaylen, as well as his…… MORE
Defense Sets The Tone In Second Spring Scrimmage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s first-team defense set the tone in the Volunteers’ second scrimmage to kick off the final week of spring football Monday morning in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee opened the morning with special teams action and worked close to 80 plays from scrimmage, culminating with a four-minute drill. “Just defensively, started fast today,” said head…… MORE
Doyle Earns Second SEC Pitcher of the Week Honor This Season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee’s Liam Doyle was named the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced on Monday afternoon, sharing the honor with LSU’s Kade Anderson. For the second time this season, Doyle played the starring role in a combined no-hitter by the Big Orange. The junior lefty had eight strikeouts and two walks over six shutout…… MORE
Vols Ink All-Big Ten Honoree Ja’Kobi Gillespie
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the signing of Ja’Kobi Gillespie. A guard who hails from nearby Greeneville, Tenn., Gillespie comes to Tennessee from Maryland, where he was a Third Team All-Big Ten selection in 2023-24. The second-ranked player in the transfer portal according to EvanMiya.com, Gillespie has one season…… MORE
#1/1 Vols Drop Both Games of Saturday Doubleheader to Aggies
Read Online | PDF Box Score (G1) | PDF Box Score (G2) | PDF Series Stats | Download Postgame Media | Photo Gallery KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/1 Tennessee dropped both games of a doubleheader against Texas A&M on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. It was a day to forget for the Volunteers (28-4, 9-3 SEC), as the Aggies (16-15, 3-9 SEC) launched an offensive barrage,…… MORE
#1/1 Vols Toss Second No-Hitter This Season in Series-Opening Win Over Aggies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the second time this season, top-ranked Tennessee tossed a combined no-hitter as Liam Doyle and Dylan Loy mowed through the Texas A&M lineup in a 10-0, seven-inning run-rule win in front of a record-setting crowd of 6,544 on Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Doyle was dominant throughout, striking out eight batters while allowing two walks…… MORE
Fiedler’s Firepower, Clarke’s Clutch Hit Fuel #7 Lady Vols’ Run-Rule
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7 Tennessee opened its three-game series against No. 17 Mississippi State with an 8-0 run-rule victory Friday night at Sherri Lee Parker Stadium. The Lady Vols (31-7, 6-4 SEC) wasted no time, striking first in the bottom of the first inning. Kinsey Fiedler crushed a two-run homer, her second of the season, to give Tennessee…… MORE
2025 Vol Network Football Broadcast Team Unveiled
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Vol Network will launch its 77th season of Tennessee football coverage this fall and feature a gameday broadcast team headlined by new “Voice of the Vols” Mike Keith. VFL and 11-year NFL standout Ramon Foster will join Keith as the new booth analyst. In addition, Vol Network stalwarts Brent Hubbs and VFL Jayson…… MORE
Three Vols Named to Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List
CARY, N.C. – Tennessee had three players tabbed to the midseason watch list for 2025 Golden Spikes Award as announced by USA Baseball on Thursday afternoon. Gavin Kilen, Liam Doyle and Marcus Phillips were the three Vols named to the midseason watch list for the most prestigious award in amateur baseball. UT’s three selections are tied for the most of…… MORE
Spear Set For Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game
TAMPA, Fla. – Tennessee women’s basketball standout Jewel Spear has been chosen to participate in the 2025 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game. Spear will join other seniors from across the country on Saturday in a nationally-televised contest on ESPN2. The game will be held at 3 p.m. ET at Hillsborough Community College-Mabry Campus in Tampa. The Lilly Women’s…… MORE
Lanier One of 10 Wooden Award All-Americans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Chaz Lanier of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is a John R. Wooden Award All-American, as revealed Tuesday night on ESPN. Lanier is one of 10 individuals who made the cut. He is joined by Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr., Houston’s L.J. Cryer, Duke’s Cooper Flagg, Marquette’s Kam Jones, Creighton’s…… MORE
