Vols defeat UT Martin to remain undefeated

Tennessee basketball defeats UT Martin, 78-35, at Food City Center.

No. 6 Tennessee (7-0) defeated UT Martin (2-5), 78-35, on Wednesday at Food City Center. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Chaz Lanier led Tennessee in scoring with 18 points. He converted 6-of-16 field goal attempts, 4-of-13 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.

Igor Milicic Jr. led the Vols in rebounds (13), while Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee with nine assists. Felix Okpara recorded 11 rebounds for the Vols.

Tennessee totaled 23 bench points, 36 points in the paint, 24 points off turnovers and 10 fast break points against UT Martin.

The Vols will next play Syracuse on Dec. 3. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center. The contest is part of the SEC/ACC Challenge and will be televised by ESPN.

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+.

PHOTOS: Kim Caldwell through the years

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PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: A look at Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

Tennessee football wore white helmets, orange jerseys, orange pants and Summitt Blue accessories against UT Martin on Oct. 22, 2022.

The Vols defeated UT Martin, 65-24, at Neyland Stadium.

It was the first time Tennessee wore Summitt Blue accessories in football.

Summitt Blue accessories debuted in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX. University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.

Four teams (soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball) debuted Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.

Below are photos of Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue.

Highlights: Georgia football’s season opener vs. UT Martin

What were the top highlights from Georgia football’s season opener against UT Martin?

The Georgia Bulldogs have won 18 straight college football games after defeating the UT Martin Skyhawks 48-7. Georgia has won 19 straight home games and 10 straight season openers.

The preseason No. 1 Bulldogs started sluggishly. Georgia held a 17-0 halftime lead before opening a larger margin in the second half.

Quarterback Carson Beck, wide receiver Mekhi Mews, tight end Brock Bowers and safety Malaki Starks all had standout performances for the Bulldogs. Tight end Oscar Delp and quarterback Brock Vandagriff also played well for the Dawgs.

What were the top highlights from Georgia’s season opener against UT Martin?

Social media reactions pour in after UGA football’s season opener

How did Georgia Bulldog fans and media react to Georgia’s season opening win over UT Martin?

Georgia Bulldogs football is back! Georgia fans filled Sanford Stadium for the Bulldogs’ first night game since 2021.

The Dawgs fended off a pesky UT Martin team after a slow start. The Bulldogs’ offense looked out of sync at times, but UT Martin never truly threatened to make the game competitive.

Georgia starting quarterback Carson Beck threw for nearly 300 yards and finished the game with two total touchdowns. Brock Bowers and Mekhi Mews stood out for the Georgia offense.

Defensively, Georgia picked up where it left off. Safeties Malaki Starks and Javon Bullard look like an elite pairing. The Dawgs allowed only 128 passing yards and 260 total yards in the win. Georgia’s defense lost its chance at another shutout in the fourth quarter, but bounced back with a Kyron Jones pick-six.

How did Georgia Bulldog fans and media react to Georgia’s season opener?

Photos: Georgia defeats UT Martin in season opener

Top photos from Georgia’s season opening win over UT Martin

Georgia Bulldogs football is back! To open the 2023 college football season, No. 1 Georgia defeated UT Martin 48-7. The Bulldogs have won 19 straight home games.

Georgia got off to a slow start in the first half against UT Martin. The Dawgs finished the first half on a disappointing note, when Georgia had to settle for a field goal after driving the ball into the red zone. Georgia held just a 17-0 halftime lead.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck had a solid, but not spectacular debut. Beck threw for 294 yards and contributed two total touchdowns. Georgia’s offense looked out of sync at times. The Bulldog defense looked sharp and allowed only two third-down conversions all night.

What are the top photos from Georgia football’s season opening victory?

Reacting to Georgia’s slow start against UT Martin

Georgia got off to a slow start against UT Martin thanks to a few mistakes

The Georgia Bulldogs have a 17-0 lead at halftime against UT Martin. Georgia tight end Brock Bowers looked outstanding for the back-to-back defending national champions.

Georgia’s new starting quarterback Carson Beck had an up-and-down first half. He showed some mobility and scored a rushing touchdown. However, the Dawgs punted too much in the first half and were forced to kick a field goal to end the first half.

Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo questionably called a run play with under 30 second left in the first half. The run play forced Georgia to spike the ball and cost the Dawgs a shot at the end zone. On third down, Carson Beck missed Arian Smith in the back of the end zone and Georgia had to settle for three.

Georgia’s defense look fast and the Bulldog offense is probably not utilizing the whole playbook. It is early in the season and not the time for Georgia fans to panic.

Georgia vs UT Martin: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday

Here’s how to watch Georgia vs UT Martin. This one is tricky…

No. 1 Georgia will take on UT Martin on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Bulldogs will begin their quest for a three-peat following back-to-back national championships. Georgia will look differently this season under new offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and first-year starting quarterback Carson Beck.

Mackey Award winning tight end Brock Bowers returns as a junior with a chance to go down as one of the best, if not the greatest, tight ends in college football history.

Transfer portal additions Dominic Lovett (Missouri) and Rara Thomas (Mississippi State) boost a Georgia receiver room that returns leading receiver Ladd McConkey, along with Arian Smith, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint and Dillon Bell.

The Dawgs’ defense is loaded once again with returning stars like Mykel Williams, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Smael Mondon, Malaki Starks and Javon Bullard.

The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Skyhawks are coming off of a 7-4 season in which they went 5-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference last year.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Time: 6 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: SEC Network + / ESPN +
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)

Georgia injury report:

  • RB Daijun Edwards: Questionable
  • LB Smael Mondon: Questionable
  • CB Kamari Lassiter: Questionable
  • RB Kendall Milton: Probable
  • WR Ladd McConkey: Probable
  • RB Branson Robinson: Out

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Players to watch:

Georgia:

  • RB Kendall Milton: 85 attempts for 592 yards and eight touchdowns in 2022.
  • TE Brock Bowers: 63 receptions for 942 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022.
  • WR Ladd McConkey: 58 receptions for 762 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022.
  • WR Dominic Lovett: 56 receptions for 846 yards and three touchdowns for Missouri last season.
  • DE Mykel Williams: 15 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and 31 quarterback hurries in 2022.
  • NT Nazir Stackhouse: 33 tackles, three tackles for loss, 14 quarterback hurries in 2022.

UT Martin:

  • RB Sam Franklin: 85 attempts for 676 yards and eight touchdowns in 2022.
  • DE Daylan Dotson: 48 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks in 2022.
  • WR DeVonte Tanksley: 63 receptions for 653 yards and a touchdown in 2022.

Georgia vs UT Martin: Injury report ahead of season opener

Georgia injury report ahead of Week 1 vs UT Martin…

Georgia football will kickoff its 2023 season versus UT Martin on Saturday in Sanford Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET on SEC Network + and ESPN +.

The Bulldogs couldn’t shake the injury bug this offseason and are far from entering the season opener healthy.

Here is our Week 1 injury report as the Dawgs take on the Skyhawks:

6 Georgia Bulldogs to watch in the season opener

What six Georgia Bulldogs should UGA football fans pay special attention to in the season opener?

Georgia Bulldogs football is back on this Saturday! Georgia is looking to win a third straight national championship during the 2023 college football season.

The 2023 edition of the Bulldogs needs several new starters to step up if the Dawgs want to return to the top college football. Georgia is breaking in new starting quarterback Carson Beck. The Bulldogs have a lot of talent of both sides of the football and should dominate UT Martin. However, Georgia is dealing with injuries at several positions and will be starting numerous first-time starters against UT Martin.

What six Georgia Bulldogs should Georgia fans pay special attention to in the season opener?