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Lady Vol Basketball Lands Top-Two Class
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Lady Vol Basketball Lands Top-Two Class

First-year head coach Kim Caldwell has confirmed that five highly-regarded high school players from the class of 2025 have signed Institutional Financial Aid Agreements to attend the University of Tennessee and represent the Lady Vol basketball program. Making it official by submitting their paperwork were 5-foot-6 “Twin Backcourt” point guards Mia and Mya Pauldo of Denville, N.J.,…MORE

Lanier Leads #11/9 Vols Past Virginia, 64-42
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Lanier Leads #11/9 Vols Past Virginia, 64-42

NASSAU, Bahamas – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team opened the Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship with a 64-42 victory Thursday night over Virginia. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier paced all scorers with 26 points, including 18 in the final 18 minutes, for No. 11/9 Tennessee (5-0) at the Baha Mar Convention Center. The Volunteers used an 11-2…MORE

Vols #11 In Nov. 19 College Football Playoff Rankings
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Vols #11 In Nov. 19 College Football Playoff Rankings

Tennessee football is ranked No. 11 in the Nov. 19 College Football Playoff Committee Rankings unveiled Tuesday night on ESPN.  The Volunteers (8-2, 5-2 SEC) are one of eight SEC teams in the rankings, joining No. 3 Texas, No. 7 Alabama, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 10 Georgia, No. 15 Texas A&M, No. 18 South…MORE

Seniors Reflect On Program Resurgence Ahead Of Home Finale
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Seniors Reflect On Program Resurgence Ahead Of Home Finale

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 10/11 Tennessee football returns to Neyland Stadium looking to close out a perfect regular season home slate when it welcomes UTEP for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday. The Vols will host Senior Day during the pregame festivities, honoring multiple seniors who have been instrumental in revitalizing the program since 2021.…MORE

Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings
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Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team retained its No. 11/9 spot in the major polls this week. Tennessee (4-0) is again No. 11 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and ninth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as revealed Monday afternoon. The Volunteers have now been ranked in the AP Poll…MORE

#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68
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#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 17, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team recorded a 103-68 victory over Austin Peay behind a scintillating offensive performance Sunday afternoon at Food City Center. No. 11/9 Tennessee (4-0) shot a remarkable 63.8 percent, tied for its fifth-best mark of the last 20 seasons (2005-25) in…MORE

#7 Vols Battle Between the Hedges, Fall Late to #12 Georgia
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#7 Vols Battle Between the Hedges, Fall Late to #12 Georgia

Game Recap: Football | November 16, 2024 ATHENS, Ga. – The seventh-ranked Vols battled but were unable to overcome No. 12 Georgia, falling 31-17 Saturday night at Sanford Stadium after jumping out to a 10-0 lead. Running back Dylan Sampson led the offense on the ground, rushing 19 times for 101 yards and a touchdown. The score, his 21st…MORE

James Pearce Jr. Named Semifinalist For Walter Camp Player of the Year
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James Pearce Jr. Named Semifinalist For Walter Camp Player of the Year

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Wednesday that Tennessee junior defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was named one of 20 semifinalists for its 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year award, the fourth-oldest college football award in the nation. The talented edge rusher is one of 20 semifinalists for the presitigious accolade, including one…MORE

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