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Vols Roll in 84-61 Win Over LSU

Vols Roll in 84-61 Win Over LSU

Four Vols scored in double figures as No. 18 Tennessee pulled away from LSU Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena for its largest SEC margin of victory of the season, 84-61. James Daniel III (17 points), Grant Williams (16), Jordan Bone (12), and Lamonte Turner (12) led the Vols to their fourth-straight SEC win and their seventh victory in the last eight games to […]

Davis Ties Career High, Fuels No. 10 Lady Vols’ 75-66 Victory Over Ole Miss

Davis Ties Career High, Fuels No. 10 Lady Vols’ 75-66 Victory Over Ole Miss

Freshman forward Rennia Davis tied her career high with 18 points and senior forward Jaime Nared recorded her eighth double-double of the season to lead the 10th-ranked Tennessee women’s basketball team to a 75-66 victory over Ole Miss on Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Lady Vols ended a two-game skid by holding the Rebels […]

#6 Lady Vols Fall to #17 Texas A&M in Overtime, 79-76

#6 Lady Vols Fall to #17 Texas A&M in Overtime, 79-76

 Danni Williams made three free throws with 7.8 seconds remaining in overtime to put No. 17/16 Texas A&M ahead and help hand No. 6/6 Tennessee its first loss of the season, 79-76, on Thursday night at Reed Arena. Mercedes Russell recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lady Vols (15-1, 3-1 SEC). The loss […]

Second Half Surge Gives Vols 76-65 Victory Over #17 Kentucky

Second Half Surge Gives Vols 76-65 Victory Over #17 Kentucky

Admiral Schofield scored 20 points and recorded nine rebounds to lead the 23rd-ranked Tennessee Volunteers to a 76-65 victory over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday night at a sold out Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols (10-4, 1-2 SEC) shot 54 percent from the field in the second half while using a strong defensive effort to outscore […]

No. 7 Lady Vols Improve To 13-0 With 63-49 Win At Kentucky

No. 7 Lady Vols Improve To 13-0 With 63-49 Win At Kentucky

No. 7/7 Tennessee improved to 13-0 overall and 1-0 in the SEC on Sunday, defeating Kentucky (8-7, 0-1 SEC) 63-49 in front of a crowd of 8,921 at Rupp Arena. The victory was UT’s first in the venue in three tries. The Big Orange women lost to the Wildcats during the 2005-06 season and fell […]

Vols Welcome 13 Newcomers During Early Signing Period

Vols Welcome 13 Newcomers During Early Signing Period

Friday’s signing announcement by Under Armour All-American Alontae Taylor gave head coach Jeremy Pruitt and the Tennessee football program 13 members in their 2018 Class. The Early Signing Period began on Wednesday and wraps up at the end of the day on Friday. UT will add several more Vols during the traditional National Signing Day […]

JEREMY PRUITT TO BE INTRODUCED THURSDAY AS TENNESSEE’S NEXT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

JEREMY PRUITT TO BE INTRODUCED THURSDAY AS TENNESSEE’S NEXT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport and Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer will hold a press conference Thursday at 6:05 p.m. ET in the Peyton Manning Locker Room to introduce Jeremy Pruitt as Tennessee’s next head football coach. The press conference will be streamed live on UTsports.com and can be heard throughout the state on the […]

Statement from University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Athletic Director John Currie

Statement from University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Athletic Director John Currie

After reports that the University of Tennessee were in talks with Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Greg Schiano leaked yesterday afternoon, the backlash prompted both parties to walk away from the deal.  Earlier today, Vice Chancellor/Athletic Director John Currie released the following statement: “As we began our search for our next head football coach earlier this […]

Vols Lose to Vanderbilt, 42-24, in Season Finale

Vols Lose to Vanderbilt, 42-24, in Season Finale

The Tennessee Volunteers concluded the 2017 football season Saturday with a 42-24 loss to Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in front of a crowd of 83,117. After a close start, Vanderbilt (5-7, 1-7 SEC) took a 21-14 lead shortly before halftime with a touchdown. While Tennessee (4-8, 0-8) came within four points on a 49-yard field goal by Aaron […]

Vols Fall to LSU, 30-10

Vols Fall to LSU, 30-10

Tennessee out-gained 20th-ranked LSU, 287-281, but a pair of Vol turnovers and the Tigers’ strong rushing attack proved to be the difference in a 30-10 win for LSU on a damp Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 96,888 on hand despite gusting winds and heavy rain in the forecast, UT redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett […]

A Letter From John Currie: Nov. 12, 2017

A Letter From John Currie: Nov. 12, 2017

Good Afternoon, Big Orange Nation. This morning I met with Coach Butch Jones to discuss the future of the football program, and I informed him of my decision that he step down as the University of Tennessee’s head football coach. Transitions like this are never easy for anyone involved, and I am grateful for the way Coach […]

Vols Fall to Missouri, 50-17

Vols Fall to Missouri, 50-17

The Tennessee Volunteers dropped their final road SEC game of the season, 50-17, on Saturday night to Missouri as true freshman quarterback Will McBride made his first-career start for the Big Orange. Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC) now holds a 2-4 all-time record against Missouri (5-5, 2-4 SEC), including a 1-2 record in Columbia. In his first start, McBride completed […]

Vols Celebrate Homecoming With 24-10 Win

Vols Celebrate Homecoming With 24-10 Win

With the defense forcing two third-quarter turnovers and the offense converting those opportunities into 14 points, Tennessee broke open a tight game and surged past Southern Miss, 24-10, Saturday night in the annual Homecoming game at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 95,551 on hand, UT improved to 4-5 on the season, thanks to a pair […]

Tennessee Edged by Kentucky, 29-26

Tennessee Edged by Kentucky, 29-26

Tennessee came out strong against Kentucky as the Volunteers forced four fumbles in the game and rushed for a season-high 155 yards in the first half on Saturday, but the Wildcats held on for a 29-26 final at Kroger Field. Tennessee (3-5, 0-5 SEC) now holds a 79-25-9 all-time record against Kentucky (6-2, 3-2 SEC), […]

Tennesee Football Announces 2018 Schedule

Tennesee Football Announces 2018 Schedule

The Tennessee football team will start the 2018 season in Charlotte against West Virginia at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 1 and wrap up the regular season at Vanderbilt on Nov. 24, as the SEC announced the 2018 schedules for all 14 conference schools on Tuesday. The Vols face the Mountaineers for the first […]

No. 1 Alabama Defeats Tennessee, 45-7

No. 1 Alabama Defeats Tennessee, 45-7

Tennessee’s defense had its first interception returned for a touchdown of the season, but the Volunteers fell to No. 1 Alabama, 45-7, on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Today’s “Third Saturday of October” matchup marked the 100th meeting between the two programs. Dating back to 1901, Tennessee (3-4, 0-4 SEC) holds a 38-55-7 all-time record against […]