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Lady Vols run-rule Stetson, Brown to open Tennessee Classic

Tennessee softball run-rules Stetson and Brown to open Tennessee Classic.

No. 9 Tennessee (12-4) won two games in the Tennessee Classic on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

Tennessee defeated Stetson (7-13) and Longwood (6-10).

The Lady Vols outlasted the Hatters, 3-2, and run-ruled the Lancers, 12-1.

Against Stetson, Destiny Rodriguez went 1-for-3 and hit a winning RBI on a solo home run in the sixth inning.

Kiki Milloy went 1-for-1, recording two runs, three stolen bases and one walk, while Rylie West went 1-for-2 for one double and one RBI.

Zaida Puni hit an RBI on a groudout for Tennessee.

Karlyn Pickens (6-2) pitched 2.1 innings of scoreless relief. She allowed one hit and one walk, while recording five strikeouts.

In Tennessee’s second game, the Lady Vols defeated the Lancers in five innings.

Milloy hit two home runs and recoded three RBIs, while West hit a grand slam and McKenna Gibson hit a two-run home run in the third inning.

Payton Gottshall (5-2) pitched a complete game. She allowed one run, four hits, while recording six strikeouts.

Tennessee concludes tournament play on Monday against Longwood. First pitch is scheduled for noon EST.

Montana Fouts throws eighth perfect game in Alabama softball history

Montana Fouts throws the third perfect game of Crimson Tide career

Montana Fouts will likely go down as the best softball player in the history of the University of Alabama program. For the third time in her collegiate career, Fouts threw a perfect game. Of the 18 batters she faced, she stuck out 14.

There is no greater feat for a pitcher than to throw a perfect game, and only eight have been thrown in Crimson Tide history. Fouts is responsible for three of them. The ninth-ranked Crimson Tide shut out Longwood, 8-0, on Sunday to improve to 17-3.

Fouts and the Crimson Tide are determined to get back to the Women’s College World Series after losing in the Tuscaloosa regional in 2022.

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3 college hoops underdogs with the best chances at Top-25 upsets on opening day

These double-digit underdogs have long odds, but as good a chance as any.

Opening day of the college basketball season is filled with a bunch of paper mismatches, as larger programs hope to get their seasons off on the right foot before tougher games down the road.

Just once glance at the slate of games Monday and the betting spreads show nothing but double-digit home favorites across the board. Some — like Baylor (-44.5) against Mississippi Valley State — are larger than others — Villanova (-15.5) against La Salle.

But they’re going to play these games for a reason.

Below is a look at my top three underdogs with a chance to upset a top 25 team on Monday.

Odds from Tipico Sportsbook

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Vols set school records in NCAA Tournament win over Longwood

Tennessee sets school records in its NCAA Tournament win over Longwood.

Tennessee had a record setting performance in its NCAA Tournament victory Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Volunteers, a No.3 seed in the South region, set three school tournament marks in its 88-56 victory over No. 14 Longwood.

Tennessee (27-7) set programs records for assists (29), steals (13) and field goal percentage (.600) in its victory over the Lancers (26-7), who were making their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance after winning the Big South championship.

Tennessee had four players post double figures in the scoring column.

Santiago Vescovi led the Vols with 18 points. He also had seven assists.

Josiah-Jordan James scored 17 points and had nine rebounds for Tennessee, which advances to face No. 11 seed Michigan on Saturday.

Kennedy Chandler had 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, while freshman guard Zakai Zeigler came off the bench, totaling 10 points and six assists.

Justin Hill led the Lancers with 13 points, while DeShaun Wade added 10.

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Tennessee defeats Longwood, advances to play Michigan

Tennessee defeats Longwood and advances to play Michigan in second round.

No. 3 Tennessee (27-7) defeated 14th-seeded Longwood (26-7), 88-56, Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The contest took place in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee is competing the South region of the NCAA Tournament. The Vols will play 11th-seeded Michigan in the second round Saturday. Michigan defeated Colorado State, 75-63, Thursday.

Tennessee led Longwood, 54-29, at halftime. Tennessee scored its highest point total of the season in the first half against Longwood.

Santiago Vescovi made four three-point attempts in the first half and Josiah-Jordan James connected on three.

James, Vescovi and John Fulkerson combined for 40 of Tennessee’s 54 first-half points on 15-for-20 shooting.

The Vols outscored Longwood, 34-27, in the second half.

Vescovi led Tennessee in scoring with 18 points. James scored 17 points, while Fulkerson finished with 15.

Vescovi was 6-of-8 in three-point attempts.

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NCAA Tournament: Tennessee-Longwood pregame social media buzz

NCAA Tournament: A look at Tennessee-Longwood pregame social media buzz

The first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament will tipoff Thursday.

Tennessee (26-7) will play in the South region as a No. 3 seed against 14th-seeded Longwood (26-6) on Thursday.

Tipoff is slated for 2:45 p.m. EDT between Tennessee and Longwood. CBS will televise the first-round matchup.

Tennessee’s 2022 NCAA Tournament appearance is the fourth during Rick Barnes’ tenure as the Vols’ head coach.

Tennessee enters Thursday’s contest after winning the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Tampa, Florida. The SEC Tournament championship was the Vols’ first since 1979.

Ahead of Thursday’s first-round matchup, Vols Wire looks at pregame social media buzz. Pregame social media buzz is listed below.

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Longwood Lancers: March Madness First Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds

The No. 14 Longwood Lancers (26-6) are aiming to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (26-7) on Thursday. Watch this 3-14 matchup in the South Regional Region bracket at 2:45 PM. Tennessee …

The No. 14 Longwood Lancers (26-6) are aiming to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (26-7) on Thursday. Watch this 3-14 matchup in the South Regional Region bracket at 2:45 PM.

Tennessee defeated Texas A&M 65-50 at home last time out, and were led by Santiago Vescovi (17 PTS, 5 AST, 2 STL, 44.4 FG%, 4-9 from 3PT) and Josiah-Jordan James (16 PTS, 10 REB, 3 BLK, 37.5 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT).

Longwood defeated Winthrop 79-58 at home last time out, and were led by Isaiah Wilkins
(19 PTS, 8 REB, 3 STL, 63.6 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT) and Leslie Nkereuwem
(11 PTS, 60 FG%).

Here’s what you need to prepare for Thursday’s college hoops action.

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Longwood Lancers

  • Game Day: Thursday, March 17, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:45 PM ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:01 PM ET.

  • Spread: Tennessee -16.5
  • Total: 132.5

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Tennessee vs Longwood Prediction, Game Preview: NCAA Tournament First Round

Tennessee vs Longwood prediction, NCAA Tournament First Round game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might – or might not – win on Thursday

Tennessee vs Longwood: NCAA Tournament First Round prediction and college basketball game preview.

Tennessee vs Longwood Game Preview, NCAA Tournament First Round How To Watch

Date: Thursday, March 17
Game Time: 2:45 pm
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
How To Watch: CBS
Records: Tennessee (3 seed, 26-6)
Longwood (14 seed, 26-7)
Region: South

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NCAA Tournament: Tennessee-Longwood first round score predictions

NCAA Tournament: A look at Tennessee-Longwood first round score predictions

The NCAA Tournament will begin Thursday.

Tennessee (26-7) will play as a No. 3 seed against 14th-seeded Longwood (26-6) in the South region first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Tipoff is slated for 2:45 p.m. EDT Thursday between Tennessee and Longwood. CBS will televise the first round matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tennessee enters NCAA Tournament play after winning the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship. The Vols defeated Texas A&M, 65-50.

Brackets: Fill out your NCAA tournament bracket here!

Ahead of the first round matchup, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-Longwood score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 75, Longwood 58
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 70, Longwood 56

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NCAA Tournament: Tipoff time announced for Tennessee-Longwood

NCAA Tournament: A tipoff time has been announced for the Tennessee-Longwood game Thursday

The men’s basketball NCAA Tournament bracket was announced on Selection Sunday.

Tennessee (26-7) will play in the South region as a No. 3 seed against 14th-seeded Longwood (26-6) on Thursday.

Tipoff is slated for 2:45 p.m. EDT between Tennessee and Longwood. CBS will televise the first round matchup.

Tennessee’s first and second round games will be played in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The winner of Tennessee-Longwood will play the winner of Colorado State and Michigan. The Colorado State-Michigan matchup will tipoff at 12:15 p.m. EDT Thursday. CBS will televise the matchup.

Tennessee defeated Texas A&M (23-12), 65-50, Sunday in the SEC Tournament championship game. Tennessee’s 2022 SEC Tournament championship is the program’s first since 1979.

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