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#5 Vols Take Down Texas A&M, 86-51, for Barnes’ 800th Win
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#5 Vols Take Down Texas A&M, 86-51, for Barnes’ 800th Win

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | February 24, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dominated the final 25 minutes Saturday night at Food City Center to defeat Texas A&M, 86-51, and give head coach Rick Barnes the 800th victory of his illustrious career. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (21-6, 11-3 SEC) got a game-best 24 points, including 15…MORE

BATS GET GOING IN 16-0 RUN-RULE VICTORY OVER ETSU

BATS GET GOING IN 16-0 RUN-RULE VICTORY OVER ETSU

Courtest / UT Athletics Game Recap: Baseball | February 21, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off a slow night offensively in Tuesday’s win over UNC Asheville, No. 7/9 Tennessee had the bats working at full capacity in Wednesday’s 16-0 run-rule drubbing of ETSU at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols (3-1) finished with 13 base hits and blasted…MORE

AWAKA LEADS #5 VOLS TO 72-67 DECISION AT MISSOURI

AWAKA LEADS #5 VOLS TO 72-67 DECISION AT MISSOURI

Courtesy / UT Athletics COLUMBIA, Mo. – Facing a seven-point deficit with under 16 minutes to play Tuesday night at Missouri, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team answered the call and stormed back to claim a 72-67 road victory. Sophomore forward Tobe Awaka posted a career-high 18 points and a co-game-best 10 rebounds for fifth-ranked Tennessee (20-6,…MORE

Pitching Powers #7/9 Vols to Win Over UNC Asheville in Home Opener

Pitching Powers #7/9 Vols to Win Over UNC Asheville in Home Opener

Courtesy / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7/9 Tennessee came out on top in a low-scoring affair against UNC Asheville in Tuesday night’s home opener inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium, earning a 3-2 victory over the Bulldogs. Pitching was the story of the game for the Vols (3-1) on a night where hits and runs were…MORE

HOOPS CENTRAL: #5 TENNESSEE AT MISSOURI

HOOPS CENTRAL: #5 TENNESSEE AT MISSOURI

Courtesy / UT Athletics COLUMBIA, Mo. – The fifth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is on the road for the third time in four games, taking on Missouri in Columbia Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Mizzou Arena. MORE INFO GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO RELATED LINKS  Buy TicketsGame Day InformationFollow @Vol_HoopsSEC Clubhouse  TENNESSEE  Roster ScheduleGame Notes …MORE

BSB PREVIEW: #7/9 VOLS OPEN HOME SLATE WITH PAIR OF MIDWEEK GAMES

BSB PREVIEW: #7/9 VOLS OPEN HOME SLATE WITH PAIR OF MIDWEEK GAMES

Courtest / UT Athletics KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After a solid opening weekend in Arlington, Texas, No. 7/9 Tennessee returns to Knoxville for its home opener on Tuesday afternoon against UNC Asheville, followed by an in-state battle with ETSU on Wednesday at the newly-renovated Lindsey Nelson Stadium. MORE INFO GAME & BROADCAST INFO #7/9 TENNESSEE (2-1 |…MORE

Sharp-Shooting Lady Vols Race Past Vanderbilt, 86-61

Sharp-Shooting Lady Vols Race Past Vanderbilt, 86-61

Courtesy / UT Athletics Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | February 18, 2024 | Eric Trainer NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee scored a season-high 30 points in the first quarter and never looked back, racing past Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium, 86-61, on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Vols (16-9, 9-4 SEC) shot a sizzling 76.9 percent in the first frame, including…MORE

#5/9 VOLS CLAIM SHRINERS CHILDREN’S COLLEGE SHOWDOWN TITLE WITH WIN OVER BAYLOR

#5/9 VOLS CLAIM SHRINERS CHILDREN’S COLLEGE SHOWDOWN TITLE WITH WIN OVER BAYLOR

Courtesy / UT Athletics ARLINGTON, Texas – The runs came early and often for No. 5/9 Tennessee in Sunday’s 11-5 victory over Baylor to close out the Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field. After a frustrating night at the plate in Saturday’s extra-innings loss to Oklahoma, the Volunteers’ bats came to life in Sunday’s…MORE

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