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Lady Vols defeat Tulsa in West Palm Beach Classic to remain undefeated

Lady Vols improve to 11-0 with a victory over Tulsa on Saturday in the West Palm Beach Classic.

No. 16 Tennessee (11-0) defeated Tulsa (6-6), 102-61, Saturday in the West Palm Beach Classic at Rubin Arena in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The Lady Vols led, 63-31, at halftime after outscoring the Golden Hurricane, 41-11, in the second quarter.

Sara Puckett totaled 17 points, seven rebounds and two assists for Tennessee. She was one of five Lady Vols to score 10-plus points in the contest.

Jewel Spear scored 16 points, while Zee Spearman recorded 15 points and nine rebounds for the Lady Vols, who scored 100 or more points for the fifth time this season.

Ruby Whitehorn totaled 13 points and five rebounds, while Talaysia Cooper finished with 13 points.

Tennessee forced 23 turnovers against Tulsa.

Delanie Crawford led the Golden Hurricane with 17 points.

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Lady Vols remain undefeated with victory against Richmond

Lady Vols improve to 10-0 with victory over Richmond in West Palm Beach, Florida.

No. 16 Tennessee (10-0) defeated Richmond (9-3), 92-67, Friday at the West Palm Beach Classic at Rubin Arena in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The Lady Vols led, 47-39, at halftime.

Tennessee’s Talaysia Cooper led all scorers with 24 points. She scored 15 points in the third quarter.

Ruby Whitehorn totaled 15 points and seven rebounds before fouling out. She scored 10 points in the first half. Samara Spencer recorded 11 points, six assists and three rebounds, while Jewel Spear and Zee Spearman scored eight points.

Rachel Ullstrom totaled 19 points and five rebounds for the Spiders. Maggie Doogan recorded 14 points six rebounds and six assists, while Ally Sweeney posted 13 points, five assists and one rebound.

Where Wisconsin ranks among the most valuable athletic programs in the Big Ten Conference

Interesting data on the valuations of college athletic programs

Wisconsin’s athletic program is the classic model of consistency — both the football and men’s basketball teams have had just one losing season since the turn of the century.

Parenthetically, the football’s one losing season just occurred. But that should not eliminate its larger body of work dating back to the late 1990s.

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Some of Wisconsin’s top programs are even a model of excellence. Wisconsin women’s hockey is the winner of three of the last five national titles, while Wisconsin volleyball took home a title trophy in 2021.

Success impacts Wisconsin’s brand value, as does its place in the Big Ten Conference among some of the most influential brands in the space. Those converging factors make it one of the most valuable athletic departments in the country.

CNBC recently published a full study on the valuation of every major athletic department in the Football Bowl Subdivision. It partnered with AthleticDirectorU, which consults with those in the sport looking into private equity investment, to compile a comprehensive list of both valuation and annual revenue.

Wisconsin’s valuation of $838 million is No. 15 overall in the published study. More significantly, it is just No. 5 in the expanded Big Ten Conference — ranked behind only Ohio State (No. 1 overall at $1.32 billion), Michigan (No. 4 overall at $1.06 billion), Nebraska (No. 8 overall at $943 million) and Penn State (No. 11 overall at $924 million).

By no surprise, 20 of the top 22 schools are currently affiliated with the Big Ten or SEC. Notre Dame (No. 6 at $969 million) and Clemson (No. 16 at $800 million) are the only outliers.

Television deals and major-conference branding are significant factors in each school’s annual revenue, which then plays into its overall valuation. Consider this study further proof of the Big Ten and SEC’s respective dominance over the larger college athletics landscape.

For more specifics on how the Badgers compare to the rest of the Big Ten, here is the full study.

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Lady Vols win at Memphis to remain undefeated

Lady Vols win against Memphis at FedEx Forum.

No. 16 Tennessee (9-0) defeated Memphis (2-8), 90-75, on Wednesday at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches poll.

Jewel Spear and Zee Spearman led the Lady Vols in scoring with 18 points. Talaysia Cooper (12), Tess Darby (12), Samara Spencer (12) and Ruby Whitehorn (10) also scored 10-plus points for Tennessee.

Spearman (12) and Cooper (11) were Tennessee’s leading rebounders. The duo also finished with the most assists, recording six each.

10 Lady Vol players appeared in the game at Memphis.

Tennessee totaled 26 bench points, 38 points in the paint, 20 points off turnovers, 23 second chance points and 10 fast break points.

The Lady Vols will next play Richmond on Friday in the West Palm Beach Classic. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. EST..

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Lady Vols’ all time basketball results against Memphis

All time results in the basketball series between the Lady Vols and Memphis.

No. 16 Tennessee (8-0) will play Memphis (2-7) on Wednesday at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Tipoff between the Lady Vols and Tigers is slated for 8:30 p.m. EST and ESPNEWS will televise the in-state contest.

Wednesday will mark the 29th meeting between the two in-state opponents. Tennessee leads the all time series, 27-1, and has won 20 consecutive games in the series dating to 1974.

Memphis recorded its lone victory during the 1978-79 season, defeating the Lady Vols, 79-75, in Memphis. The reams last played during the 2023-24 season in Knoxville. The Lady Vols won, 84-74.

The two in-state opponents have also played games in Cookeville, Martin and Johnson City, Tennessee.

Lady Vols’ all time basketball results against Memphis

1974: Tennessee 57, Memphis 50

1974: Tennessee 52, Memphis 44

1975-76: Tennessee 71, Memphis 69 (OT)

1976-77:  Tennessee 82, Memphis 72

1976-77: Tennessee 81, Memphis 71

1977-78: Tennessee 89, Memphis 77

1977-78: Tennessee 87, Memphis 76

1978-79: Memphis 79, Tennessee 75

1979-80: Tennessee 86, Memphis 48

1981-82: Tennessee 78, Memphis 63

1985-86: Tennessee 94, Memphis 79

1986-87: Tennessee 91, Memphis 81

1987-88: Tennessee 97, Memphis 73

1988-89: Tennessee 85, Memphis 50

1989-90: Tennessee 88, Memphis 69

1990-91: Tennessee 93, Memphis 46

1991-92; Tennessee 118, Memphis 39

1992-93: Tennessee 90, Memphis 46

1993-94: Tennessee 79, Memphis 65

1994-95: Tennessee 95, Memphis 66

1995-96: Tennessee 84, Memphis 63

1996-97: Tennessee 79, Memphis 63

1997-98: Tennessee 91, Memphis 65

1998-99: Tennessee 113,Memphis 39

1999-2000: Tennessee 92, Memphis 69

2001-02: Tennessee 92, Memphis 66

2023-24: Tennessee 84, Memphis 74

No. 1 Tennessee defeats Western Carolina to remain undefeated

No. 1 Tennessee basketball defeats Western Carolina to remain undefeated.

No. 1 Tennessee (11-0) defeated Western Carolina (3-7), 84-36, on Tuesday at Food City Center. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Chaz Lanier led the Vols in scoring with 19 points. He converted 8-of-19 field goal attempts and 3-of-7 three-point attempts.

Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee in assists (9) and rebounds (10).

Tennessee totaled 37 bench points, 44 points in the paint, 32 points off turnovers, 10 second chance points and 22 fast break points.

Bernard Pelote led Western Carolina in scoring with 10 points.

The Vols will next play Middle Tennessee State on Dec. 23 at Food City Center. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EST and will be televised by SEC Network.

Vols remain ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll

Tennessee basketball remains ranked No. 1 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll for a second consecutive week.

Tennessee (10-0) remains undefeated and as the top-ranked men’s basketball team nationally.

The Vols are ranked No. 1 for a second consecutive week in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Last week, Tennessee defeated Miami, 75-62, in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Vols were also victorious, 66-64, against Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Tennessee will play one game this week. The Vols will host Western Carolina on Tuesday at Food City Center. Tipoff between Tennessee and the Catamounts is slated for 7 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

Rank Team Record Points
1 Tennessee 10-0 765 (22)
2 Auburn 9-1 744 (9)
3 Iowa State 9-1 708
4 Kentucky 10-1 664
5 Duke 8-2 638
6 Florida 10-0 610
7 Alabama 8-2 601
8 Kansas 8-2 518
9 Marquette 9-2 496
10 Oregon 10-1 454
11 Texas A&M 9-2 368
12 Houston 6-3 363
13 UConn 8-3 337
14 Gonzaga 7-3 328
15 Oklahoma 10-0 308
16 Ole Miss 9-1 282
17 Purdue 8-3 264
18 UCLA 9-1 263
19 Michigan State 8-2 178
20 Cincinnati 8-1 146
21 Michigan 8-2 113
22 Memphis 8-2 111
23 San Diego State 7-2 110
24 Dayton 9-2 92
25 Mississippi State 9-1 92

Schools dropped out

No. 16 Clemson; No. 22 Wisconsin; No. 25 Baylor

Others receiving votes

Clemson 87; Baylor 79; Illinois 50; St. John’s 48; Drake 44; Utah State 40; Arkansas 31; Maryland 29; Georgia 23; Wisconsin 22; Pittsburgh 21; Missouri 18; North Carolina 9; West Virginia 5; Creighton 5; Texas Tech 3; Penn State 2

Dalton Knecht plays 13 minutes in Lakers’ win against Memphis

Dalton Knecht’s results versus the Memphis Grizzlies.

Los Angeles (14-12) defeated Memphis (18-9), 116-110, Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled five points and three rebounds in 13 minutes for the Lakers. He converted 2-of-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.

The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.

Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.

Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.

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Texas Dominates Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Sets Scoring Highs at Moody Center

It was a career day at the Moody Center for the Texas Longhorns.

Freshman forward Nic Codie achieved a career-high of 20 points, while graduate guard Julian Larry recorded a double-double with 11 points and a career-high 13 assists, leading Texas to a resounding 121-57 victory against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday afternoon at Moody Center.

Notably, the 121 points marked the eighth-highest total in program history, while the 64-point margin of victory was the ninth-largest.

Codie led eight Longhorns in double figures, shooting 8-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc, in a career-best 16 minutes. Junior Jordan Pope added a season-high 17 points and a career-high four steals, while junior Chendall Weaver contributed 14 points and eight rebounds.

Texas held the game from the start, using a 10-0 run to build a 13-3 lead just three minutes into the game. They further extended their advantage to 27-5 with a 14-0 run and never gave up control. In the first half alone, Texas shot an impressive 69.4% from the field and secured a 66-26 lead at halftime.

The second half witnessed more of the same mantra, as Texas stretched their lead to an impressive 65 points. Larry’s three-pointer midway through the second half capped off a standout performance, where the Longhorns came within one three-pointer of tying the program record of 18, which was set in 1997.

Despite the absence of their leading scorer, Tre Johnson (due to a hip injury), Codie and Larry stepped up to fill the void. Larry’s 13 assists marked the most by a Longhorn in a single game since 2017.

Texas will resume its season on Thursday, December 19, hosting New Orleans at Moody Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Central, and the game will be streamed live on SEC Network+.

Jordan Gainey wins game at the buzzer against Illinois

No. 1 Tennessee wins the game at the buzzer against Illinois basketball.

No. 1 Tennessee (10-0) defeated llinois (7-3, 1-1 Big Ten), 66-64, on Saturday at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey converted a layup as time expired to give the Vols a two-point win. He led the Vols in scoring with 23 points.

Igor Milicic Jr. led Tennessee in rebounds with 14.

Chaz Lanier scored 17 points for the Vols. He converted 5-of-17 field goal attempts, 2-of-6 three-point attempts and 5-of-9 free throw attempts.

The Vols totaled 30 bench points, 22 points in the paint, 12 points off turnovers, eight second chance points and four fast break points.

15,544 were in attendance.

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