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Lady Vols defeat Oklahoma in Elevance Health Women’s Tip-Off Classic

Lady Vols defeat Oklahoma in Elevance Health Women’s Tip-Off Classic.

No. 21 Tennessee (4-2) defeated No. 20 Oklahoma (5-2), 76-73, Saturday in the Elevance Health Women’s Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Florida.

The Sooners led, 38-32, at halftime.

Jasmine Powell led the Lady Vols with 19 points, including 13 after halftime. She was one of three Tennessee players to score 10-plus points against Oklahoma.

Jewel Spear recorded 16 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal for Tennessee. Sara Puckett finished with 13 points and eight rebounds for the Lady Vols.

Jillian Hollingshead also had eight rebounds and four points for Tennessee.

Sahara Williams led the Sooners with 16 points and eight rebounds.

Tennessee defeated Indiana, 71-57, in its first game during the Elevance Health Women’s Tip-Off.

Indiana defeats Lady Vols in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Indiana defeats Lady Vols in Fort Myers Tip-Off.

No. 19 Indiana (4-1) defeated No. 21 Tennessee (3-2), 71-57, Thursday in the Elevance Health Women’s Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union in Fort Myers, Florida.

The Lady Vols trailed, 33-21, at halftime after the Hoosiers converted seven of their last eight shots in the second quarter. Tennessee never led in the contest and trailed by as many as 21 points.

Sara Puckett totaled 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists. She was one of three Lady Vols to score 10-plus against Indiana, which led, 12-9, after the first quarter.

Karoline Striplin scored 13 points, including 11 in the second half.

Jasmine Powell returned to the Lady Vols’ lineup after an injury and totaled 12 points and six rebounds.

Yarden Garzon led the Hoosiers with 23 points. She also recorded five rebounds and five assists.

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Lady Vols defeat Memphis in overtime

Lady Vols defeat Memphis in overtime.

No. 15 Tennessee (2-1) defeated Memphis (1-2). 84-74, in overtime Monday at Food City Center.

The Tigers led, 36-32, at halftime.

Rickea Jackson did not play for the Lady Vols due to injury.

Sara Puckett had a career-high 24 points and was one of four Tennessee players to score 10-plus points against Memphis. Puckett also totaled eight rebounds, two assists one block and one steal.

Jewel Spear posted a double-double as she recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds. Jasmine Powell added 17 points and six rebounds, while Jillian Hollingshead finished with 14 points and nine rebounds.

Tennessee next plays Sunday against Troy. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. EST at Food City Center.

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Lady Vols defeat Florida A&M in season opener

Tennessee defeats Florida A&M, coached by former Lady Vol Bridgette Gordon.

No. 12 Tennessee (1-0) defeated Florida A&M (0-1). 93-64, Tuesday at Food City Center in the season opener for both schools.

The Lady Vols led  the Rattlers, coached by former Tennessee standout and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Bridgette Gordon, 46-30, at halftime.

In her first game for the Lady Vols, Jewel Spear, a transfer from Wake Forest, totaled 20 points and was one of four Tennessee players to record 10-plus points. Karoline Striplin totaled 20 points and seven rebounds.

Rickea Jackson recorded 13 points and seven rebounds, while Kaiya Wynn tied her career high with 12 points.

Sara Puckett totaled nine points, while Jasmine Powell finished with seven.

Tennessee next plays Thursday at No. 22 Florida State. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST in Tallahassee, Florida.

Kellie Harper thrilled to welcome Rickea Jackson, Jasmine Powell to Lady Vol family

Kellie Harper is thrilled to welcome Rickea Jackson and Jasmine Powell to the Lady Vol family.

Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper confirmed Wednesday she has received SEC Grants-in-Aid and Institutional Financial Aid Agreements from incoming transfers Rickea Jackson and Jasmine Powell.

Jackson comes to Tennessee from Mississippi State, while Powell arrives from Minnesota.

“I am thrilled to welcome Rickea and Jasmine to our Lady Vol family,” Harper said in a UT press release. “I’m excited about Jasmine’s ability to create scoring opportunities for herself and teammates both in transition and in the half court. The versatility, skill set and size that Rickea has will allow her to be aggressive and make plays from multiple positions.

“We are excited to add all of our newcomers with our returning players and begin preparation for the 2022-23 season. I look forward to coaching them and seeing what we can all build together.”

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