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Vols defeat Tennessee Tech in season opener

No. 10 Tennessee defeats Tennessee Tech in season opener.

No. 10 Tennessee (1-0) defeated Tennessee Tech (0-1), 80-42, Monday in a season opener for both schools at Food City Center.

The Vols led, 41-12, at halftime.

Tennessee had three players score 10-plus points. Dalton Knecht totaled 17 points.

Josiah Jordan-James scored 15 points and Jordan Gainey finished with 11.

Jonas Aidoo scored four points and was the Vols’ leading rebounder with eight. He also recorded two assists.

Jahmai Mashack scored nine points, while Freddie Dilione V finished with seven.

Tennessee will next play on Friday at Wisconsin. Tipoff between the Vols and Badgers is slated for 9 p.m. EST (Peacock).

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Tennessee-Tennessee Tech basketball score predictions

A look at Tennessee-Tennessee Tech basketball score predictions.

No. 10 Tennessee (0-0) will tip off its 2023-24 basketball season on Monday.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

The Vols will host Tennessee Tech (0-0) at Food City Center. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST. The game can be watched on SEC Network+.

Tennessee leads the all time series versus the Golden Eagles, 27-1.

Ahead of Tennessee’s season-opening contest, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-Tennessee Tech basketball score predictions:

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 80, Tennessee Tech 54
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 85, Tennessee Tech 56

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How to watch, listen to Vols’ season opener basketball game versus Tennessee Tech

How to watch Vols’ season opener basketball game versus Tennessee Tech

How to watch and listen to the Vols’ season opener basketball game versus Tennessee Tech on Monday.

No. 10 Tennessee (0-0) will tip off its 2023-24 basketball season on Monday.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

The Vols will host Tennessee Tech (0-0) at Food City Center. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST.

Tennessee won two exhibition games ahead of regular-season play. The Vols won at Michigan State, 89-88, while defeating Lenoir-Rhyne, 90-48, at home.

Tennessee did not trail in either contest and led for 78:28 of a possible 80 minutes.

The Vols are projected to win the Southeastern Conference during the 2023-24 season.

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Below is information in how to watch and listen to Tennessee’s season opener against Tennessee Tech on Monday.

Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ loss to Tennessee Tech

Tony Vitello recaps the Vols’ loss to Tennessee Tech.

Tennessee Tech (11-24, 2-7 OVC) defeated No. 20 Tennessee (23-14, 5-10 SEC), 12-5, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The loss is Tennessee’s fourth consecutive and second straight to Tennessee Tech.

Tennessee Tech defeated the Vols, 3-2, on April 12, 2022 at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee. Both teams used wood bats in the contest.

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Tennessee will next host Vanderbilt, Friday-Sunday, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch for game No. 1 is slated for 6 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).

Game No. 2 is scheduled for noon EDT on Saturday (ESPN2), while Sunday’s series finale will take place at 1 p.m. EDT (ESPN2).

Following the Vols’ loss to Tennessee Tech on Tuesday, sixth-year Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s media availability can be watched below.

Vols lose to Tennessee Tech for second consecutive season

Tennessee baseball loses to Tennessee Tech for second consecutive season.

Tennessee Tech (11-24, 2-7 OVC) defeated No. 20 Tennessee (23-14, 5-10 SEC), 12-5, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The loss is Tennessee’s fourth consecutive and second straight to Tennessee Tech.

The Golden Eagles won the last meeting, 3-2, on April 12, 2022 at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee. Both teams used wood bats in the contest.

Tennessee starting pitcher Zander Sechrist (0-1) did not record one out before leaving the game in the first inning.

The Golden Eagles led, 5-0, scoring four runs in the third inning.

Hunter Ensley hit a three-run home run for the Vols in the third inning. Ensley went 4-for-5, recording four RBIs in the contest.

Christian Scott hit an RBI single for the Vols in eighth inning.

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Tennessee-Tennessee Tech baseball projected starting pitchers

A look at Tennessee-Tennessee Tech baseball projected starting pitchers.

No. 20 Tennessee (23-13, 5-10 SEC) will host Tennessee Tech (10-24, 2-7 OVC) Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

First pitch between the Vols and Golden Eagles is slated for 6:30 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+.

Tennessee leads the all-time series versus Tennessee Tech, 72-31-1.

The Golden Eagles won the last meeting, 3-2, on April 12, 2022 at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee. Both teams used wood bats in the contest.

The Vols enter Tuesday’s contest ranked No. 20 in the latest USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

PHOTOS: Tennessee plays with wood bats at Smokies Stadium

Tennessee-Tennessee Tech projected starting pitchers:

Tennessee: LHP Zander Sechrist (0-0, 1.74 ERA)

Tennessee Tech: RHP Colt Taylor (0-3, 9.45 ERA)

First Four: Golden Eagles soar over the Monmouth Hawks

It had been over 40 years since Monmouth had been to a tournament game.

On Thursday, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated the Monmouth Hawks, 79-69, and broke a few March Madness droughts.

It had been a few decades since the Golden Eagles had been to the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament and won a game. It had been over 40 years since Monmouth had been to a tournament game.

Four players for Tennessee tech had double digits and with 12 three-pointers made, the Hawks couldn’t overcome the deficit. The Golden Eagles advance to the Field of 64 and will take on No. 1 seeded Indiana on March 18th at 11:30 a.m. ET on ESPN2.

This is only the eighth victory for the Ohio Valley Conference in the NCAA Tournament with Tennessee Tech accounting for four of those victories over the years.

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Lady Vols shut out Tennessee Tech for 12th straight win

Tennessee softball shuts out Tennessee Tech for 12th straight win.

No. 7 Tennessee (17-1) defeated Tennessee Tech (1-16), 19-0, in five innings Wednesday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

Tennessee scored four runs in each of the first and second innings. The Lady Vols scored three runs in the third inning, while scoring six in the fourth inning.

The Lady Vols finished the game with 16 hits and scored on two Tennessee Tech errors.

Giulia Koutsoyanopulos went 2-for-3, recording one double, two runs and three RBIs for the Lady Vols. Lair Beautae recorded two hits and three RBIs.

Tennessee’s 12-game win-streak matches the Lady Vols’ best since 2021.

Freshman Charli Orsini (1-0) started for Tennessee, pitching three innings. She allowed one hit and recorded one strikeout.

Ryleigh White pitched two innings of scoreless relief. She allowed two hits and one walk, while recording three strikeouts.

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PHOTOS: Vols’ 2022-23 season-opening win versus Tennessee Tech

PHOTOS: Vols’ 2022-23 season-opening win versus Tennessee Tech

No. 11 Tennessee (1-0) opened its 2022-23 season with a 75-43  victory against Tennessee Tech Monday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tyreke Key, a graduate transfer from Indiana State, came off the bench to lead Tennessee with 17 points against the Golden Eagles (0-1). He scored 11 points in the first half and was the only player to record double figures before halftime.

Zakai Zeigler started for the Vols and finished with 12 points, four assists and two rebounds.

Santiago Vescovi scored nine points, making three shots from beyond the 3-point arc. He also finished with eight rebounds and five assists.

Josiah-Jordan James came off the bench and scored eight points. Freshman Julian Phillips recorded eight points for the Vols.

Below are photos from Tennessee’s season-opening win versus Tennessee Tech.

Vols defeat Tennessee Tech in season opener

Tennessee defeats Tennessee Tech in season opener.

No. 11 Tennessee (1-0) opened its 2022-23 season with a 75-43  victory against Tennessee Tech Monday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

The Vols’ defense surrendered 16 points during the first 20 minutes.

Tyreke Key, a graduate transfer from Indiana State, came off the bench to lead Tennessee with 17 points against the Golden Eagles (0-1). He scored 11 points in the first half and was the only player to record double figures before halftime.

Zakai Zeigler started for the Vols and finished with 12 points, four assists and two rebounds.

Santiago Vescovi scored nine points, making three shots from beyond the 3-point arc. He also finished with eight rebounds and five assists.

Josiah-Jordan James came off the bench and scored eight points. Freshman Julian Phillips recorded eight points for the Vols.

Brett Thompson recorded 15 points for the Golden Eagles, who were 4-for-22 from the floor in the first half.

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