Rickea Jackson scores 21 points in Lady Vols’ win against Arkansas

Rickea Jackson scores 21 points in Tennessee’s win against Arkansas.

Tennessee (15-8, 8-3 SEC) defeated Arkansas (17-9, 5-6 SEC), 81-55, Monday at Food City Center.

The Lady Vols never trailed in the contest and led, 40-24, at halftime.

Rickea Jackson recorded 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists For Tennessee. She scored 10 points in the first quarter and 17 at halftime. Jackson was one of three Tennessee players to score 10-plus points against the Razorbacks.

Jillian Hollingshead recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds and three assists, while Jewel Spear finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block.

Jasmine Powell totaled nine points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal for the Lady Vols.

Talliah Scott, the SEC’s leading scorer, recorded a game-high 23 points for the Razorbacks.

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Texas A&M ends Lady Vols’ six-game winning streak

Texas A&M ends the Lady Vols’ six-game winning streak.

Texas A&M (14-3, 2-2 SEC) defeated Tennessee (10-6, 3-1 SEC), 71-56, Sunday at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.

The Aggies led, 36-22, at halftime and ended the Lady Vols’ six-game winning streak.

Three Tennessee players scored 10-plus points in the contest.

Sara Puckett totaled 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Jewel Spear recorded 11 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Rickea Jackson finished with 10 points.

Jillian Hollingshead had seven points, two rebounds, one assist and one block for Tennessee, which trailed, 18-14, after the first quarter before being held to eight points during the second period.

Aicha Coulibay led Texas A&M with 19 points, while Lauren Ware, Endyia Rogers and Sahara Jones totaled 15 points each. Ware had 12 rebounds, while Rogers finished with five rebounds and four assists.

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 Troy for third win

Tennessee defeats Trojans, 100-73, as two Lady Vols record double-doubles

No. 20 Tennessee (3-1) defeated Troy (0-3), 100-73, Sunday at Food City Center.

The Lady Vols led, 46-30, at halftime.

Five Tennessee players scored 10-plus points and two Lady Vols recorded a double-double.

Karoline Striplin totaled 19 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks, while Jillian Hollingshead recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds for Tennessee.

Destinee Wells recorded 18 points and eight assists, while Sara Puckett finished with 14 points and eight rebounds for the Lady Vols.

Tennessee outscored the Trojans, 25-9, after the two teams were tied, 21-21, after the first quarter.

Kaiya Wynn had 10 points and five rebounds for Tennessee.

Tennessee will next play Indiana on Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida (6 p.m. EST, Fox).

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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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Team USA defeats Lady Vols in exhibition game

Team USA defeats Lady Vols in exhibition game.

Team USA defeated No. 12 Tennessee, 95-59, Sunday in an exhibition game at Food City Center.

Team USA led, 52-31, at halftime.

Rickea Jackson (15) was the lone player to score 10-plus points for the Lady Vols.

Jillian Hollingshead scored eight points, while Tess Darby and Kaiya Wynn scored seven points each.

Team USA played the first of two exhibition contests against college basketball teams.

Team USA will play Duke on Nov. 12 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Tipoff is scheduled for noon EST. Former Lady Vol Kara Lawson serves as Duke’s head coach.

Jackie Young scored 13 points to lead Team USA against the Lady Vols.

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