The Lady Vols led the Catamounts, 54-28, at halftime.
Tennessee forced Western Carolina into 37 turnovers, resulting in 45 points.
Talaysia Cooper totaled 20 points, four assists, two rebounds and one steal. She was one of five Lady Vols to score 10-plus points in the contest.
Ruby Whitehorn recorded 16 points, seven rebounds and one assist, while Tess Darby scored 12 points for Tennessee.
Samara Spencer and Zee Spearman finished with 11 points each. Spencer recorded five assists and four rebounds, while Spearman totaled five rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Avyonce Cooper scored 18 points to lead the Catamounts
Tennessee Lady Vols versus Western Carolina basketball: Here is how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
Tennessee (4-0) will host Western Carolina (5-2) on Tuesday at Food City Center. The Lady Vols lead the all-time series versus Western Carolina, 10-7.
The two schools last played on Nov. 25, 2008.
The Lady Vols enter Tuesday’s nonconference matchup having won their first four games of the season. The 2024-25 season is the first for Tennessee under coach Kim Caldwell.
Tennessee last played 10 days ago, defeating Liberty at Food City Center.
Here is how to watch the Tennessee-Western Carolina basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.
What channel is Tennessee vs. Western Carolina game on? Time, TV schedule
TV channel: SEC Network
Start time: 7 p.m. EST
Sam Gore (play-by-play) and Tamika Catchings (analyst) will be on the call.
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Tennessee Lady Vols 2024-25 basketball results
Oct. 31 Carson-Newman (Exhibition — W, 135-49)
Nov. 5 Samford (W, 101-53)
Nov. 7 UT Martin (W, 90-50)
Nov. 12 Middle Tennessee State (W, 89-75)
Nov. 16 Liberty (W, 109-93)
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Tennessee redshirt sophomore guard named SEC and USBWA Player of the Week.
Tennessee redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper was named SEC Player of the Week and United States Basketball Writers Association Player of the Week.
She averaged 25.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game in Tennessee’s victories over Middle Tennessee State and Liberty. Cooper recorded a .556 field goal percentage, a .333 three-point field goal percentage and a 100 percent free throw percentage.
She recorded her first collegiate double-double against the Blue Raiders, totaling 18 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in Tennessee’s, 89-75, win. Cooper also totaled four assists, four steals and one block.
The 6-foot guard totaled 33 points and nine rebounds in a, 109-93, victory against Liberty.
Tennessee (4-0) defeated Liberty (2-2), 109-93, Saturday at Food City Center.
The Lady Vols led, 64-43, at halftime after opening a, 55-25, lead midway through the second quarter.
Talaysia Cooper led Tennessee with 33 points and was one of four Lady Vols to score 10-plus points in the contest. She also totaled nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Ruby Whitehorn recorded 13 points, five rebounds, two steals and one block for the Lady Vols, who have scored 89 or more points in their first four games for the first time in program history.
Sara Puckett had 12 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Jewel Spear finished with 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
How to watch, including time, channel and streaming info for Tennessee Lady Vols’ basketball game versus Liberty.
Tennessee (3-0) will host Liberty (2-1) on Saturday at Food City Center.
Saturday will mark the second consecutive game for Tennessee against a Conference USA opponent. The Lady Vols defeated Middle Tennessee State, 89-75, on Tuesday.
Tennessee opened its 2024-25 basketball season with a, 101-53, win versus Samford on Nov. 5.
Tennessee also defeated UT Martin, 90-50, on Nov. 7, while defeating Carson-Newman, 135-49, in an exhibition contest on Oct. 31.
The 2024-25 season is the first for Tennessee under head coach Kim Caldwell.
Here is how to watch the Tennessee-Liberty basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.
What channel is Tennessee vs Liberty game on? Time, TV schedule
TV channel: SEC Network+
Start time: Noon EST
Kevin DiDomenico (play-by-play) and Niya Butts (analyst) will be on the call.
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Tennessee Lady Vols 2024-25 basketball results
Oct. 31 Carson-Newman (Exhibition — W, 135-49)
Nov. 5 Samford (W, 101-53)
Nov. 7 UT Martin (W, 90-50)
Nov. 12 Middle Tennessee State (W, 89-75)
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Talaysia Cooper posted a double-double as she totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds. She also recorded four assists, four steals and one block. Cooper was one four Tennessee players to score 10-plus points against the Blue Raiders.
Samara Spencer totaled 17 points and five assists, while Tess Darby added 14 points and five rebounds.
Sara Puckett finished with 13 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal.
The Lady Vols outrebounded Middle Tennessee State, 40-31, and finished with 19 offensive rebounds.
Tennessee forced 22 Middle Tennessee State turnovers.
Middle Tennessee State’s Courtney Blakely recorded 25 points to lead all scorers in the contest.
Tipoff between Tennessee and the Blue Raiders is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center. The in-state game can be watched on SEC Network+.
Tuesday will mark the 24th meeting between the Lady Vols and Middle Tennessee State in women’s basketball.
Tennessee leads the all time series, 22-1, dating to 1971. The Lady Vols won the first game between the two in-state schools, but a score was not reported.
Middle Tennessee State won the last meeting in the series, 73-62, on Dec. 6, 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Lady Vols’ all time basketball results against Middle Tennessee State
1971: Tennessee defeated Middle Tennessee State
1972: Tennessee 55, Middle Tennessee State 48
1973: Tennessee 58, Middle Tennessee State 43
1974: Tennessee 77, Middle Tennessee State 33
1974-75: Tennessee 69, Middle Tennessee State 32
1975-76: Tennessee 73, Middle Tennessee State 70
1976-77: Tennessee 87, Middle TennesseeState 66
1977-78: Tennessee 87, Middle Tennessee State 79
1978-79: Tennessee 87, Middle Tennessee State 63
1979-80: Tennessee 63, Middle Tennessee State 48
1980-81: Tennessee 68, Middle Tennessee State 47
1983-84: Tennessee 70, Middle Tennessee State 52 (NCAA Tournament)
2007-08: Tennessee 84, Middle Tennessee State 61
2008-09: Tennessee 81, Middle Tennessee State 52
2009-10: Tennessee 69, Middle Tennessee State 52
2011-12: Tennessee 82, Middle Tennessee State 43
2012-13: Tennessee 88, Middle Tennessee State 81 (OT)
2013-14: Tennessee 67, Middle Tennessee State 57
2020-21: Tennessee 87, Middle Tennessee State 62 (NCAA Tournament)
Tennessee defeats UT Martin by 40 points in Kim Caldwell’s second game as head coach.
Tennessee (2-0) defeated UT Martin (0-2), 90-50, on Thursday at Food City Center. Thursday’s win is the second for the Lady Vols under first-year head coach Kim Caldwell.
Ruby Whitehorn led Tennessee in scoring with 18 points. She also led the Lady Vols in rebounds with 14 (eight offensive, six defensive).
Tennessee forced 31 UT Martin turnovers and scored 48 points off turnovers. The Lady Vols also totaled 50 bench points, 42 points in the paint, 32 second chance points and 29 fast break points.
Tennessee will next play Middle Tennessee State on Nov. 12 at Food City Center. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.
Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell recaps the Lady Vols’ season opening win versus Samford.
Tennessee (1-0) defeated Samford (0-1), 101-53, on Tuesday at Food City Center. Tuesday’s contest was the first for Tennessee under head coach Kim Caldwell.
Caldwell was hired as Tennessee’s head coach in April. She met with media following the Lady Vols’ win against Samford.
“Happy to get game one done,” Caldwell said. “Wasn’t the prettiest. I thought we had some really good spots where we looked great, exactly how we should look for most of the game, and then I think we had some moments where we looked like a brand new team.
“So just going forward, trying to work those things out. We have another tough opponent and a quick turnaround, so we have a big day tomorrow.”
Tennessee will next play UT Martin on Thursday at Food City Center. Tipoff for the in-state matchup is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.
Kim Caldwell wins first game as Tennessee’s basketball head coach.
Tennessee (1-0) opened its 2024-25 women’s basketball season on Tuesday at Food City Center. The Lady Vols defeated Samford, 101-53.
Tuesday’s contest also marked the beginning of the Kim Caldwell era at Tennessee. She is the fourth Tennessee women’s basketball head coach during the NCAA era, joining Pat Summitt, Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper.
Junior forward Zee Spearman led Tennessee with 25 points against Samford. Jewel Spear, Ruby Whitehorn, Samara Spencer and Talaysia Cooper also scored 10-plus points for the Lady Vols.
Tennessee totaled 40 bench points, 54 points in the paint, 50 points off turnovers, 31 second chance points and 36 fast break points.
9,515 were in attendance at Food City Center.
Tennessee will next play on Thursday versus UT Martin. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST (SEC Network+).
