Category: Lady Vols

Rivalry renewed: Lady Vols fall to UConn

UConn defeats Tennessee.

HARTFORD – No. 23 Tennessee renewed its rivalry with No. 3 UConn Thursday night in Hartford, Conn. at XL Center.

The Lady Vols were defeated by UConn, 60-45.

NCAA Womens Basketball: Tennessee at Connecticut
Jan 23, 2020; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Crystal Dangerfield (5) shoots against Tennessee Lady Vols guard Jordan Horston (25) in the first half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

UConn moves to 14-9 in the all-time series against Tennessee. The win also ends a three-game losing streak to the Lady Vols.

The contest was the first between the two schools since 2007 and the 23rd overall in the series.

Tennessee controlled the first half and took a 31-28 lead into halftime.

At halftime, a check for $10,000 was issued to the Pat Summitt Foundation.

In the second half, it was all UConn.

The Lady Vols only scored seven points in the third quarter and entered the contest’s final stanza down, 49-38.

UConn held Tennessee to its fewest points in a second half all-time (14).

Lady Vol updates ahead of UConn rivalry renewal

Lady Vol updates ahead of UConn rivalry renewal.

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HARTFORD — No. 23 Tennessee (15-3, 5-1 SEC) will play in the Basketball Hall of Fame Revival Series vs. No. 3 UConn (16-1, 7-0 AAC) at XL Arena.

Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET and will be televised by ESPN. Adam Amin (PxP), Rebecca Lobo (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) will be on the call.

Tennessee and UConn have not played since 2007 and tonight’s contest will be the 23rd meeting all-time in the contest.

Below are live updates from both Tennessee’s and UConn’s Twitter accounts ahead of the matchup.

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Lady Vols, UConn set to renew rivalry

Lady Vols, UConn set to renew rivalry.

HARTFORD — No. 23 Tennessee (15-3, 5-1 SEC) will play in the Basketball Hall of Fame Revival Series vs. No. 3 UConn (16-1, 7-0 AAC) at XL Arena.

Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET and will be televised by ESPN. Adam Amin (PxP), Rebecca Lobo (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) will be on the call.

2004 NCAA Women's National Championship: Tennessee v UCONN
NEW ORLEANS – APRIL 6: Head coach Pat Summitt of the Tennessee Lady Vols (L) and head coach Geno Auriemma of the University of Connecticut Huskies meet before the National Championship game of the NCAA Women’s Final Four Tournament at the New Orleans Arena on April 6, 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The contest will be the first between the two schools since 2007 and the 23rd overall in the series. UConn leads the all-time series, 13-9. The Lady Vols have won the last three contests (2005-07).

Both schools have combined to win 19 NCAA national championships (Pat Summitt won eight and UConn’s Geno Auriemma has won 11) and 2,538 games. First-year Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper was 4-1 against UConn as a player for the Lady Vols from 1996-99.

Rennia Davis makes late jumper to lift Lady Vols past Alabama, 65-63

Rennia Davis makes late jumper to lift Lady Vols past Alabama, 65-63.

KNOXVILLE — Streaks are made to be broken and on Monday night, the Lady Vols were able to snap a dubious slide on a historic night for the Tennessee women’s basketball program.

Rennia Davis buried a long-range 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining to lift the Lady Vols to a 65-63 Southeastern Conference victory over Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Crimson Tide coach Kristy Curry designed a diamond-and-one defense to stop the Lady Vols’ top scorer. But Davis still finished the contest with 16 points for Tennessee (15-3 overall, 5-1 in the SEC), including the winning shot to snap a five-game losing streak to Alabama.

The win was a historic one for the Lady Vols and a milestone for new Tennessee coach Kellie Harper.

The victory was UT’s 400th all-time SEC win and the 300th for Harper, who previously coached at Missouri State, North Carolina State and Western Carolina, leading all three teams to the NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee, ranked No. 23 in the country, had just two players in double figures as freshman Jordan Horston  had 19 points (an SEC career high) and Davis added 16 despite facing a gimmick defense designed to keep her off the scoreboard.

Jordan Lewis scored 15 points to lead the Crimson Tide (11-8, 1-4). She now has 1,000 career points at Alabama.

Lady Vols run past Florida, 78-50

Lady Vols run past Florida, 78-50.

GAINESVILLE — Rennia Davis had a solid homecoming performance to help the Lady Vols to a 78-50 Southeastern Conference victory over Florida Wednesday night at the O’Connell Center.

Davis, a junior forward and Jacksonville native, scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds to help Tennessee improve to 14-3 overall and 4-1 in the SEC.

Davis led a balanced attack for the Lady Vols, who fell behind the Gators (11-7, 2-3) 6-2 early before closing the first quarter with a 15-3 run.

Rae Burrell scored 11 points. Jordan Horston added nine. Jazmine Massengill finished with eight and Kasi Kushkiuah and Lou Brown had seven points and apiece while Knoxville native and Farragut High School graduate Jaiden McCoy and Jessie Rennie each finished with six.

Lavender Briggs and Brylee Bartrum each scored 11 for Florida.

The Lady Vols return to action Monday night when they host Alabama.

The Crimson Tide have won five consecutive games in the series between the two longtime rivals.

 

UT announces baseball, softball preseason meet and greet events

UT announces baseball, softball preseason meet and greet events.

KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee announced plans for its baseball and softball annual preseason meet and greet events on Saturday, Feb. 1.

The University of Tennessee baseball team will also hold its annual First Pitch Banquet at the Mill and Mine in Downtown Knoxville.

The banquet will be on Saturday, Jan. 25, and doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The program will include a speech from Tennessee coach Tony Vitello and guests may also meet current UT players and notable alumni including Yan Gomes, JP Arencibia, Julio Borbon and Luke Hochevar.

UT press release:

Tennessee baseball and Tennessee softball will both hold their annual preseason meet and greet events on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Both events are free to attend and will feature opportunities for fans to meet coaches and players as well as tour the facilities of both programs. Those in attendance will also be able to meet with members of the Tennessee ticket office to discuss ticket options for the upcoming season.

Softball Meet & Greet Info (2-4 p.m. at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium)
The timeline for the softball meet and greet is as follows:

2 – 2:45 PM – Fans will have the opportunity to choose from all of the following activities:

  • Open Batting Cages
  • Tours:  Film Room, Locker Room, Team Room, Tennessee Dugout
  • Kids’ Carnival
  • Visit with Tennessee Ticket Office staff – One (1) ticket office member will be available in the conference room to answer any questions fans may have about their accounts. One (1) member of our group sales staff will also be available to sell season and single-game tickets as well as group tickets.

2:45 – 3 PM – Head Coaches 2020 Season Preview and Team Intros (Located in Section F of bleachers pending weather)

3 – 4 PM –  Team Autographs (players only) will begin in the batting cages

Admission and parking is FREE. Parking is available in all areas surrounding Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

After three straight weekend tournaments on the road to open the season, the Lady Vols will welcome UT Martin to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. for their home opener.

UT is slated to host 22 home contests throughout the year, including four SEC series (Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Ole Miss). The Lady Vols will be looking to make their 16th consecutive postseason appearance in 2020 as they also celebrate the program’s 25th year.

Baseball Meet & Greet Info (3-5 p.m. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium)
The baseball team’s meet and greet will run from 3-5 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Fans are also invited to watch the Vols’ practice beforehand. Immediately following its conclusion fans will have the opportunity to meet the 2020 Volunteers while touring the baseball facilities.

The Lindsey Nelson Stadium facility tour is set to include stops through all of the Vols’ facilities and end in the batting cages, where all kids ages 12 and younger will have the chance to take batting practice. Throughout the tour, Tennessee players and coaches will also be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures.

Those who attend the event will receive a free admission voucher to one of Tennessee’s opening-weekend series games against Western Illinois (Feb. 14-16).

For those looking for season ticket assistance, the Tennessee Athletics ticket office will have representatives available to help secure seats for the fast-approaching 2020 season.

All fans planning to attend Tennessee Baseball’s Meet & Greet and practice are encouraged to park in lots GF1, GF2, GF3 and GF4, which are located along Todd Helton Drive behind the right field foul pole of Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee opens its 2019 season with a home series against Western Illinois (Feb. 14-16). The Vols are schedule to play 37 home games during the regular season, with 12 against teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament last year, including nine contests against opponents that made it to the Super Regionals and six versus foes that made a trip to Omaha for the College World Series.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Tennessee athletic events, UT has implemented a clear bag policy at all of its athletic facilities. Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (gallon size) per person is permitted. Fans are also allowed a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

Lady Vols run past Georgia, 73-56

Lady Vols defeat Georgia.

KNOXVILLE — A dominant second-half performance spelled victory for the Lady Vols Sunday afternoon in a matinee game at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tennessee was in a close game early before blowing things open after halftime in a 73-56 Southeastern Conference win over Georgia.

The Lady Vols (13-3 overall, 3-1 in the SEC) had four players post double figures in the scoring column. Rennia Davis led the way with 17 points for the Lady Vols, who trailed 20-13 after the first quarter, but closed the second frame with a 10-2 run to take a 35-29 lead by halftime.

Jordan Horston, a freshman, scored 14 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed rebounds. Tamari Key had 13 points and senior Lou Brown finished with 12 points.

Davis, a junior, also had six rebounds for Tennessee, which travels to Florida Thursday night for a 6 p.m. showdown with the Gators.

The Lady Bulldogs (10-7, 1-3) got 13 points from Maya Caldwell.

Lady Vols rout Ole Miss to get back into win column

Lady Vols rout Ole Miss to get back into win column.

OXFORD — The Lady Vols had an easy time finding their way back into the win column Thursday night as they routed Ole Miss, 84-28, at The Pavilion in Oxford.

The Rebels (7-9 overall, 0-3 in the Southeastern Conference) dressed just seven scholarship players against Tennessee (12-3, 2-1), which was coming off of a disappointing performance and heartbreaking 80-76 loss to Kentucky in Lexington on Sunday afternoon.

The Lady Vols wasted little time making sure that they wouldn’t have a repeat performance against the Rebels in their second consecutive road game.

Tennessee led 25-6 at the end of the first quarter and expanded that edge to 46-14 by halftime.

The Lady Vols also surrendered just two points over the final 10 minutes of the contest.

Rennia Davis led Tennessee with 17 points while Jessie Rennie and Jordan Horston scored 11 points each in a game where every Tennessee player played and scored.

The Lady Vols return home Sunday to take on Georgia at 1 p.m.

Former Tennessee high school stars lead Kentucky past Lady Vols

Former Tennessee high school stars lead Kentucky past Lady Vols.

LEXINGTON — A Tennessee native helped Kentucky give the Lady Vols their first Southeastern Conference loss Sunday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum.

Bradley Central graduate and sophomore Rhyne Howard scored a career-high 37 points to lift the No. 13 Wildcats past No. 22 Tennessee, 80-76.

Howard, the reigning National Freshman of the Year also had nine rebounds and five assists to lead Kentucky (12-2 overall, 1-1 SEC) to victory and she wasn’t the only former Tennessee high school star to help the Wildcats bounce back from Thursday night’s loss to South Carolina.

Junior forward KeKe McKinney, a Knoxville native and Fulton High School graduate, scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds for the Wildcats, who trailed 35-33 at halftime.

For Tennessee (11-3, 1-1) Rennia Davis scored had 27 points and six rebounds and Rae Burrell scored 16 points and had five rebounds.

Jordan Horstonn, a freshman, had 13 points, nine assists and four rebounds.

Sabrina Haines added 11 points for the Wildcats.

 

Lady Vols open SEC play with win over Missouri

Lady Vols open SEC play with win over Missouri.

KNOXVILLE — The Lady Vols opened the Southeastern Conference portion of their schedule on a winning note Thursday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tennessee was victorious as it nabbed a 77-66 comeback over Missouri. The Lady Vols got off to a slow start as they trailed 21-16 after the first quarter. They, however, used a 16-7 run in the second stanza to pull ahead.

UT (11-2 overall, 1-0 SEC) boasted a balanced attack as it had three players post double figures in the scoring column.

Rennia Davis led the way with 19 points. She also grabbed nine rebounds. Tamari Key added 16 points for the Lady Vols, who travel to Lexington to face 14th-ranked Kentucky on Sunday.

Jordan Horston scored 13 points and pulled down five rebounds.

Tennessee, which is ranked 22nd, also got nine points and five rebounds from Lou Brown. Rae Burrell scored eight points and Jazmine Massengill scored seven points and dished out 12 assists for the Lady Vols.

Missouri’s Amber Smith led all scorers with 22 points as the Tigers dropped to 3-11 overall and 0-1 in the SEC.