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Zeigler Named a Bob Cousy Award Finalist

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, as revealed Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy…MORE

Georgia Upsets #11 Lady Vols on Senior Day, 72-69
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Georgia Upsets #11 Lady Vols on Senior Day, 72-69

Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Video Downloads | Photo Download | Watch Press Conference | Watch Highlights | Time-Stamped Press Conference KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 11 Tennessee came back from a 23-point first-half deficit and grabbed a three-point lead with just under five minutes remaining, but it couldn’t hold on in falling to Georgia, 72-69, on Sunday afternoon in front of 12,111 at Food City Center.…MORE

#5 Vols Come Back to Upend #6 Alabama, 79-76, on Mashack’s Buzzer-Beater
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#5 Vols Come Back to Upend #6 Alabama, 79-76, on Mashack’s Buzzer-Beater

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | March 01, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Facing a nine-point deficit with under 10 minutes left and a four-point deficit in the final 31 seconds, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team rallied to defeat sixth-ranked Alabama, 79-76, Saturday evening on a 35-footer at the horn by senior guard Jahmai Mashack. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-5,…MORE

Kilen Continues Torrid Start as #1/3 Vols Rout Rice, 13-3
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Kilen Continues Torrid Start as #1/3 Vols Rout Rice, 13-3

Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media HOUSTON – Led by another incredible day at the plate by Gavin Kilen, No. 1/3 Tennessee improved to 2-0 at the Astros Foundation College Classic with a 13-3 victory over Rice on Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park. After hitting a pair of solo homers in Friday’s win over Oklahoma State, Kilen…MORE

Pickens & Tanner Make History, #7 Lady Vols Run-Rule UT Martin & Delaware State
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Pickens & Tanner Make History, #7 Lady Vols Run-Rule UT Martin & Delaware State

Read Online | Box Score (UT Martin) | Box Score (Delaware State) | Photo Gallery 1 | Photo Gallery 2 | Media Download Links KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Karlyn Pickens and Peyton Tanner made history Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, each delivering a dominant performance in the circle. Pickens tossed a no-hitter against UT Martin, while Tanner followed with a perfect game against Delaware State. It marks the third time…MORE

Weekly Reaches Milestone Victory, #7 Lady Vols Win Two on First Day of Tennessee Invitational
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Weekly Reaches Milestone Victory, #7 Lady Vols Win Two on First Day of Tennessee Invitational

Read Online | Box Score (Delaware State) | Box Score (Indiana State) | Media Download Links KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Karen Weekly earned her 1,100th victory in her Tennessee career on Friday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, leading No. 7 Tennessee to a 13-0 win over Delaware State. The Lady Vols followed up with an 8-0 victory over Indiana State to conclude a strong…MORE

#11/11 Lady Vols Fall To #15/14 Wildcats In Lexington
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#11/11 Lady Vols Fall To #15/14 Wildcats In Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. – No. 11/11 Tennessee suffered through a rough shooting night, while No. 15/14 Kentucky hit shots at a 52-percent clip and ran away from the Lady Vols Thursday night, 82-58, in front of 5,951 at Memorial Coliseum. Redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper fired in 25 points and was the only player in double figures for Tennessee…MORE

#7 Lady Vols Run-Rule Radford in Home Opener
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#7 Lady Vols Run-Rule Radford in Home Opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In its home opener Wednesday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, No. 7 Tennessee claimed its 11th run-rule victory of the season, dominating Radford 10-1. Tennessee (14-3) exploded in the third and fourth innings, scoring nine runs on eight hits. The surge was highlighted by a pair of two-run home runs—one from Sophia Nugent in…MORE

#5 Vols Post 65-59 Road Victory at LSU
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#5 Vols Post 65-59 Road Victory at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team trailed for just 92 seconds in a 65-59 triumph Tuesday night at LSU. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler paced fifth-ranked Tennessee (23-5, 10-5 SEC) with a co-game-high 17 points in the win at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Volunteers held LSU (14-14, 3-12 SEC) scoreless for 6:50…MORE

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