Lily Felts leads Lady Vols past South Carolina

Lady Vols sweep Gamecocks in volleyball.

A former area high school volleyball star led the Lady Vols to victory Saturday.

Lily Felts had 13 kills, nine digs, three service aces and two assists, leading No. 22 Tennessee to a 25-22, 25-20, 25-17 victory over South Carolina at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia.

Felts, a senior outside hitter from Knoxville, is a Berean Christian School graduate. She won a Class A state championship as a senior at Berean.

It was the 11th match sweep for the Lady Vols (14-3, 6-1 SEC) and it helped UT win the two-match series against the Gamecocks (11-5, 3-3 SEC).

Breana Runnels finished the match with 12 kills and nine digs, while Natalie Hayward had 34 assists and two blocks.

Madison Bryant posted eight digs and five assists.

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UT News: November 14, 2019

UT News: November 14, 2019

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The start of college basketball’s fall signing period began yesterday with a big splash for both the Tennessee Volunteers’ men’s and women’s team. The men signed an elite trio while the the ladies picked up a dynamic duo. On top of that, the women’s volleyball team rallied to defeat the Razorbacks on the road to keep the winning week for Vols athletics going.

Men’s basketball signs three top recruits

The big news on Wednesday was the signing of National Letters of Intent from a trio of promising prospects.

The ball got rolling when four-star recruit Corey Walker signed his letter, and he was followed up by five-star prospects Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer who also gave their official signatures. Head coach Rick Barnes had this to say about his newest crop of players.

“The combined talent and potential of Keon, Corey and Jaden is really exciting. All three of them fit the culture of this program and come from incredible families who have provided wonderful support and guidance to get them to this point. It’s our responsibility now to help each of them take the next steps in their individual development—not only athletically but also as men.”

The three freshly-anointed Volunteers are expected to enroll at the university in the summer of 2020. Next season promises to be an exciting one on Rocky Top.

NEXT: Lady Vols basketball sign two