Tennessee redshirt sophomore guard named SEC and USBWA Player of the Week.
Tennessee redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper was named SEC Player of the Week and United States Basketball Writers Association Player of the Week.
She averaged 25.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game in Tennessee’s victories over Middle Tennessee State and Liberty. Cooper recorded a .556 field goal percentage, a .333 three-point field goal percentage and a 100 percent free throw percentage.
She recorded her first collegiate double-double against the Blue Raiders, totaling 18 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in Tennessee’s, 89-75, win. Cooper also totaled four assists, four steals and one block.
The 6-foot guard totaled 33 points and nine rebounds in a, 109-93, victory against Liberty.
Tennessee (4-0) defeated Liberty (2-2), 109-93, Saturday at Food City Center.
The Lady Vols led, 64-43, at halftime after opening a, 55-25, lead midway through the second quarter.
Talaysia Cooper led Tennessee with 33 points and was one of four Lady Vols to score 10-plus points in the contest. She also totaled nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Ruby Whitehorn recorded 13 points, five rebounds, two steals and one block for the Lady Vols, who have scored 89 or more points in their first four games for the first time in program history.
Sara Puckett had 12 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Jewel Spear finished with 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
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.
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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Talaysia Cooper posted a double-double as she totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds. She also recorded four assists, four steals and one block. Cooper was one four Tennessee players to score 10-plus points against the Blue Raiders.
Samara Spencer totaled 17 points and five assists, while Tess Darby added 14 points and five rebounds.
Sara Puckett finished with 13 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal.
The Lady Vols outrebounded Middle Tennessee State, 40-31, and finished with 19 offensive rebounds.
Tennessee forced 22 Middle Tennessee State turnovers.
Middle Tennessee State’s Courtney Blakely recorded 25 points to lead all scorers in the contest.
Tipoff between Tennessee and the Blue Raiders is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center. The in-state game can be watched on SEC Network+.
Tuesday will mark the 24th meeting between the Lady Vols and Middle Tennessee State in women’s basketball.
Tennessee leads the all time series, 22-1, dating to 1971. The Lady Vols won the first game between the two in-state schools, but a score was not reported.
Middle Tennessee State won the last meeting in the series, 73-62, on Dec. 6, 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Lady Vols’ all time basketball results against Middle Tennessee State
1971: Tennessee defeated Middle Tennessee State
1972: Tennessee 55, Middle Tennessee State 48
1973: Tennessee 58, Middle Tennessee State 43
1974: Tennessee 77, Middle Tennessee State 33
1974-75: Tennessee 69, Middle Tennessee State 32
1975-76: Tennessee 73, Middle Tennessee State 70
1976-77: Tennessee 87, Middle TennesseeState 66
1977-78: Tennessee 87, Middle Tennessee State 79
1978-79: Tennessee 87, Middle Tennessee State 63
1979-80: Tennessee 63, Middle Tennessee State 48
1980-81: Tennessee 68, Middle Tennessee State 47
1983-84: Tennessee 70, Middle Tennessee State 52 (NCAA Tournament)
2007-08: Tennessee 84, Middle Tennessee State 61
2008-09: Tennessee 81, Middle Tennessee State 52
2009-10: Tennessee 69, Middle Tennessee State 52
2011-12: Tennessee 82, Middle Tennessee State 43
2012-13: Tennessee 88, Middle Tennessee State 81 (OT)
2013-14: Tennessee 67, Middle Tennessee State 57
2020-21: Tennessee 87, Middle Tennessee State 62 (NCAA Tournament)
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).
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+.
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+.
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+).
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+.
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+.
