Lady Vols set records in win versus North Carolina Central

Tennessee sets records in win versus North Carolina Central to remain undefeated.

No. 18 Tennessee (8-0) defeated North Carolina Central (0-12), 139-59, on Saturday at Food City Center. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches poll.

The Lady Vols remain undefeated in Kim Caldwell’s first season as head coach.

Samara Spencer led Tennessee in scoring with 33 points. She converted 10-of-15 field goal attempts, 9-of-13 three-point attempts and 4-of-7 free throw attempts.

Talaysia Cooper and Sara Puckett led the Lady Vols in rebounding with six each. Spencer also led Tennessee in assists (10).

Tennessee totaled 49 bench points, 34 points in the paint, 73 points off turnovers, 25 second chance points and 34 fast break points.

The Lady Vols set a single-game program and SEC record for points in game. Tennessee also set a NCAA record for three-point field goals in a game (30). The Lady Vols recorded the most points scored during a half in program history (69).

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Lady Vols named USBWA Team of the Week

Tennessee named USBA Women’s Basketball Team of the Week after wins over Florida State and Iowa.

Tennessee’s women’s basketball team was named United States Basketball Writers Association Women’s Team of the Week when the organization announced its weekly awards.

The Lady Vols defeated Florida State, 79-77, at Food City Center on Dec. 4.

Tennessee also defeated No. 20 Iowa, 78-68, on Saturday in the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Tennessee’s win versus Iowa was Kim Caldwell’s first victory over a ranked opponent as the Lady Vols’ head coach.

The Lady Vols rank No. 3 in the nation in scoring offense. Tennessee is also ranked second in steals per game, turnover margin and turnovers forced per game. Tennessee is also the nation’s top offensive rebounding team.

Photos of Lady Vols’ win against Iowa in Brooklyn

PHOTOS: Lady Vols defeat Iowa to remain undefeated in Kim Caldwell’s first season as head coach

Tennessee (7-0) defeated No. 20 Iowa (8-1), 78-68, on Saturday in the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic. The game was contested at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

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

The Lady Vols remain undefeated in Kim Caldwell’s first season as head coach.

Talaysia Cooper led Tennessee in scoring with 23 points. She converted 10-of-22 field goal attempts and 3-of-3 free throw attempts. Cooper also tied for a team-high six rebounds against Iowa, while also leading Tennessee in assists (3).

The Lady Vols totaled 21 bench points, 44 points in the paint, 42 points off turnovers, 11 second chance points and 17 fast break points.

Below are photos of Tennessee’s win against Iowa at Barclays Center.

How to watch Lady Vols vs. Western Carolina: Time, TV channel

Tennessee Lady Vols versus Western Carolina basketball: Here is how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

Tennessee (4-0) will host Western Carolina (5-2) on Tuesday at Food City Center. The Lady Vols lead the all-time series versus Western Carolina, 10-7.

The two schools last played on Nov. 25, 2008.

The Lady Vols enter Tuesday’s nonconference matchup having won their first four games of the season. The 2024-25 season is the first for Tennessee under coach Kim Caldwell.

Tennessee last played 10 days ago, defeating Liberty at Food City Center.

The Lady Vols received 32 votes in the USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches poll but remain unranked.

READ: 2024-25 Tennessee Lady Vols basketball roster

Here is how to watch the Tennessee-Western Carolina basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.

What channel is Tennessee vs. Western Carolina game on? Time, TV schedule

TV channel: SEC Network

Start time: 7 p.m. EST

Sam Gore (play-by-play) and Tamika Catchings (analyst) will be on the call.

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Tennessee Lady Vols 2024-25 basketball results

Oct. 31 Carson-Newman (Exhibition — W, 135-49)

Nov. 5 Samford (W, 101-53)

Nov. 7 UT Martin (W, 90-50)

Nov. 12 Middle Tennessee State (W, 89-75)

Nov. 16 Liberty (W, 109-93)

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How to watch Lady Vols vs Liberty: Time, TV channel

How to watch, including time, channel and streaming info for Tennessee Lady Vols’ basketball game versus Liberty.

Tennessee (3-0) will host Liberty (2-1) on Saturday at Food City Center.

Saturday will mark the second consecutive game for Tennessee against a Conference USA opponent. The Lady Vols defeated Middle Tennessee State, 89-75, on Tuesday.

Tennessee opened its 2024-25 basketball season with a, 101-53, win versus Samford on Nov. 5.

Tennessee also defeated UT Martin, 90-50, on Nov. 7, while defeating Carson-Newman, 135-49, in an exhibition contest on Oct. 31.

The 2024-25 season is the first for Tennessee under head coach Kim Caldwell.

READ: 2024-25 Tennessee Lady Vols basketball roster

Here is how to watch the Tennessee-Liberty basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.

What channel is Tennessee vs Liberty game on? Time, TV schedule

TV channel: SEC Network+

Start time: Noon EST

Kevin DiDomenico (play-by-play) and Niya Butts (analyst) will be on the call.

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Tennessee Lady Vols 2024-25 basketball results

Oct. 31 Carson-Newman (Exhibition — W, 135-49)

Nov. 5 Samford (W, 101-53)

Nov. 7 UT Martin (W, 90-50)

Nov. 12 Middle Tennessee State (W, 89-75)

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Lady Vols force 31 turnovers in 40-point win over UT Martin

Tennessee defeats UT Martin by 40 points in Kim Caldwell’s second game as head coach.

Tennessee (2-0) defeated UT Martin (0-2), 90-50, on Thursday at Food City Center. Thursday’s win is the second for the Lady Vols under first-year head coach Kim Caldwell.

Ruby Whitehorn led Tennessee in scoring with 18 points. She also led the Lady Vols in rebounds with 14 (eight offensive, six defensive).

Sara Puckett and Samara Spencer led Tennessee in assists (4).

Tennessee forced 31 UT Martin turnovers and scored 48 points off turnovers. The Lady Vols also totaled 50 bench points, 42 points in the paint, 32 second chance points and 29 fast break points.

Tennessee will next play Middle Tennessee State on Nov. 12 at Food City Center. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

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Kim Caldwell recaps Lady Vols’ win versus Samford

Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell recaps the Lady Vols’ season opening win versus Samford.

Tennessee (1-0) defeated Samford (0-1), 101-53, on Tuesday at Food City Center. Tuesday’s contest was the first for Tennessee under head coach Kim Caldwell.

Caldwell was hired as Tennessee’s head coach in April. She met with media following the Lady Vols’ win against Samford.

“Happy to get game one done,” Caldwell said. “Wasn’t the prettiest. I thought we had some really good spots where we looked great, exactly how we should look for most of the game, and then I think we had some moments where we looked like a brand new team.

“So just going forward, trying to work those things out. We have another tough opponent and a quick turnaround, so we have a big day tomorrow.”

Tennessee will next play UT Martin on Thursday at Food City Center. Tipoff for the in-state matchup is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

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Lady Vols open Kim Caldwell era with win against Samford

Kim Caldwell wins first game as Tennessee’s basketball head coach.

Tennessee (1-0) opened its 2024-25 women’s basketball season on Tuesday at Food City Center. The Lady Vols defeated Samford, 101-53.

Tuesday’s contest also marked the beginning of the Kim Caldwell era at Tennessee. She is the fourth Tennessee women’s basketball head coach during the NCAA era, joining Pat Summitt, Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper.

Junior forward Zee Spearman led Tennessee with 25 points against Samford. Jewel Spear, Ruby Whitehorn, Samara Spencer and Talaysia Cooper also scored 10-plus points for the Lady Vols.

Tennessee totaled 40 bench points, 54 points in the paint, 50 points off turnovers, 31 second chance points and 36 fast break points.

9,515 were in attendance at Food City Center.

Tennessee will next play on Thursday versus UT Martin. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST (SEC Network+).

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Kim Caldwell recaps Lady Vols’ 86-point win versus Carson-Newman

Tennessee basketball head coach Kim Caldwell recaps the Lady Vols’, 135-49, win against Carson-Newman.

First-year Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kim Caldwell was hired on April 7.

Caldwell coached on the Lady Vols’ sideline for the first time on Thursday. Tennessee defeated Carson-Newman, 135-49, in an exhibition contest at Food City Center.

“It was a good test for us to play in the arena, in front of the fans,” Caldwell said. “It was really nice to play against somebody other than ourselves. We appreciate Carson-Newman for coming. That that’s a very good Division II team and they’re going to have a good year and we’re going to be rooting for them all the way.”

The Lady Vols also scored 52 points off 43 Carson-Newman turnovers.

“It’s big,” Caldwell said. “It’s everything we want. It’s why we press.”

Tennessee will open its 2024-25 regular-season on Nov. 5 versus Samford at Food City Center. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

Lady Vols score 135 points against Carson-Newman

Tennessee scores 135 points against Carson-Newman basketball at Food City Center.

Kim Caldwell coached her first game for Tennessee on Thursday. The Lady Vols defeated Carson-Newman, 135-49, in an exhibition game at Food City Center.

Caldwell is the fourth Tennessee women’s basketball head coach during the NCAA era, joining Pat Summitt, Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper.

Tennessee scored 52 bench points, 58 points in the paint, 52 points off turnovers, recorded 26 second chance points and 50 fast break points on Thursday.

Ruby Whitehorn led the Lady Vols with 29 points. Kaniya Boyd was Tennessee’s top rebounder (7), while Samara Spencer was the Lady Vols’ leader in assists (8).

Tennessee converted 19-of-48 three-point attempts and created 43 Carson-Newman turnovers.

Tennessee will open its 2024-25 regular-season on Nov. 5 versus Samford at Food City Center. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

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Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire