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Lady Vols end three-game losing streak with win over Eastern Kentucky

Lady Vols end three-game losing streak with win over Eastern Kentucky.

Tennessee (5-5) defeated Eastern Kentucky (8-2), 72-63, Sunday at Food City Center.

The Lady Vols led, 36-31, at halftime.

The victory ended Tennessee’s three-game losing streak.

Karoline Striplin totaled 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. She scored 13 points before halftime.

Jewel Spear scored nine of her 12 points in the second-half. She also recorded seven rebounds in the contest.

Sara Puckett, Tess Darby and Jasmine Powell scored nine points each for Tennessee. Powell also finished with eight rebounds and five assists.

The Colonels’ Antwainette Walker led all scorers with 24 points. She also totaled five rebounds, three steals and two assists.

The Lady Vols will have nine days off. Tennessee returns to action on Dec. 19 against Wofford. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center.

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Notre Dame defeats Lady Vols in ACC/SEC Challenge

Notre Dame defeats the Lady Vols in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

No. 14 Notre Dame (6-1) defeated No. 22 Tennessee (4-3), 74-69, in the ACC/SEC Challenge Tuesday at Food City Center.

The Lady Vols led, 37-25, at halftime and had a 16-point lead in the third quarter.

The Fighting Irish converted 9-of-10 field goal attempts in the third quarter to pull to within, 53-48, entering the third quarter.

KK Bransford gave Notre Dame a 69-68 lead after converting a free throw with 47 seconds remaining in the contest.

Tennessee’s Jasmine Powell converted a free throw to tie the game before Notre Dame made four free throws.

Four Lady Vols scored 10-plus points in the game.

Jasmine Powell totaled 14 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Destinee Wells recorded 13 points, five assists and three rebounds, while Jewel Spear had 11 points and five rebounds. Karoline Striplin finished with 10 points, three rebounds and three assists.

Maddy Westbeld and Natalija Marshall scored 15 points each to lead Notre Dame.

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.

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 fall at Florida State

Florida State basketball defeats Lady Vols.

No. 22 Florida State (2-0) defeated No. 12 Tennessee (1-1), 92-91, Thursday at Donald L. Tucker Center in  Tallahassee, Florida.

The Seminoles led, 54-46, at halftime.

The Lady Vols had four players total 10-plus points. Rickea Jackson posted a double-double as she recorded 31 points and 17 rebounds. She also finished the contest with four assists.

Jewel Spear, in her second game for Tennessee and a transfer from Wake Forest, had 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. Sara Puckett totaled 15 points and four assists, while Tess Darby recorded 10 points and nine rebounds for Tennessee.

Tennessee next plays Monday against Memphis. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center.

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.

Team USA, two Lady Vols win silver at AmeriCup

Team USA and two Lady Vols win silver at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.

Brazil defeated Team USA, 69-58, in the gold medal game of the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup Sunday.

The game took place at Domo de la Feira in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson totaled a game-high 22 points. She recorded eight rebounds, one steal and one block in 32 minutes for Team USA.

Jackson converted 10-of-18 field goal attempts versus Brazil.

She averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

Tennessee’s Jewel Spear scored six points and one assist for Team USA. She converted 2-of-8 field goal attempts and 2-of-7 three-point attempts.

Spear averaged 5.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.

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Team USA, two Lady Vols advance to FIBA Women’s AmeriCup finals

Team USA and two Lady Vols advance to the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup finals.

Team USA defeated Canada, 67-63, in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup semifinals Saturday.

The game took place at Domo de la Feira in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson recorded 11 points and six rebounds in 17 minutes for Team USA.

Jackson converted 5-of-8 field goal attempts and 1-for-2 free throw attempts.

Tennessee’s Jewel Spear recorded two points, one rebound and one assist for Team USA versus Canada.

Team USA advances to the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup finals versus Brazil on Sunday. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT.

Brazil defeated Team USA, 67-54, in a preliminary round contest of the tournament.

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Rickea Jackson scores 15 points in Team USA’s win versus Colombia

Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson scores 15 points in Team USA’s win versus Colombia.

Team USA defeated Colombia, 68-49, in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.

The game took place at Domo de la Feira in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson recorded 15 points, two rebounds and one block in 25 minutes.

She converted 4-of-9 field goal attempts and 7-of-8 free throw attempts.

Tennessee’s Jewel Spear recorded nine points, two assists, two steals and one rebound for Team USA.

She converted 3-of-7 field goal attempts, 2-for-5 three-point attempts and 1-for-1 free throw attempts.

Team USA will next play in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup semifinals Saturday versus Canada.

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Rickea Jackson, Jewel Spear score 10-plus points in Team USA’s win versus Cuba

Rickea Jackson and Jewel Spear score 10-plus points in Team USA’s win versus Cuba.

Team USA defeated Cuba, 106-44, Wednesday in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.

The game took place at Domo de la Feira in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson and Jewel Spear played for Team USA versus Cuba.

Jackson totaled 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes. She converted 5-of-12 field attempts and 6-of-6 free throw attempts.

Spear recorded 10 points and three assists in 18 minutes. She converted 5-of-8 field goal attempts and 2-of-5 three-point attempts.

Team USA will next play Colombia on Friday. Tipoff between Team USA and Columbia is slated for 2:10 p.m. EDT.

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