Maeve Thornton signs with Lady Vols

Tennessee announces the signing of Maeve Thornton.

Tennessee women’s tennis announced the signing of transfer Maeve Thornton.

Thornton is a graduate of Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will have three years of eligibility remaining with the Lady Vols. She played at Furman during the 2023-24 season.

Thornton went 9-11 in singles competition and served as the No. 2 player for Furman. She recorded 11 wins in doubles completion last season.

The Knoxville native is the sixth signee officially announced for the Lady Vols’ 2024 recruiting class, joining Vanesa Suarez, Natalia Perez, Conley Raidt, Brooklyn Schafer and Saray Yli-Piipari.

Tennessee advanced to the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 2024 for the first time in 22 years.