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Lady Vols edge Vanderbilt in Nashville

Lady Vols edge Vanderbilt in Nashville.

NASHVILLE — The Lady Vols traveled to Nashville to face in-state rival Vanderbilt, and they fell behind early.

The Commodores proved to be a valiant foe, but Tennessee left the mid-state with a 78-69 victory Thursday night in a Southeastern Conference game played at the Memorial Gymnasium.

The Lady Vols, who were arguably their own worst enemy, committed 13 turnovers in the first half. Tennessee (17-4 overall, 7-1 in the SEC) fell behind Vanderbilt (12-9, 2-5) early and trailed 21-15 by the end of the first quarter.

But UT would prevail as it boasted a balanced scoring attack.

Rennia Davis again led the way as she scored 22 points and pulled down a team-high seven rebounds for the No. 22 Lady Vols. Jazmine Massengill added 14 points while Jordan Horston and Rae Burrell finished with 11 points each.

Koi Love scored 16 points for the Commodores.

Titans sign OLB Josh Smith to futures contract

The Tennessee Titans have begun making some offseason moves, including signing a number of players to futures contracts.

The Tennessee Titans have begun making some offseason moves, including signing a number of players to futures contracts.

One of those additions was former Vanderbilt Commodores outside linebacker Josh Smith.

Smith is no stranger to the Titans, and spent time on the team’s practice squad during the 2019 season.

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Smith joins a long list of players who inked futures contracts with Tennessee this week, including quarterback Logan Woodside, defensive end Amani Bledsoe, running back Dalyn Dawkins, linebacker Nigel Harris, tight end Parker Hesse, center Daniel Munyer, defensive back Kareem Orr, offensive lineman David Quessenberry, wide receiver Trevion Thompson and running back Shaun Wilson.

On his final season with the Commodores, the 6-foot-4, 240-pounder earned 12 starts at outside linebacker, setting single-season highs with 35 solo tackles, 61 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, three passes defensed, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.

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Vols end Vanderbilt’s historic 3-point streak of 1,080 games

Tennessee defeats Vanderbilt.

NASHVILLE — Tennessee traveled to Music City Saturday and defeated in-state SEC foe Vanderbilt, 66-45, at Memorial Gymnasium.

The Vols’ win was a milestone as Tennessee ended Vanderbilt’s historic 3-point streak.

The Commodores came into the contest with a streak of making at least one 3-point field goal in 1,080 consecutive games. The streak dates back 34 years.

Entering the contest, Vanderbilt was one of two teams (Princeton, UNLV) to make a 3-point field goal in every game since the NCAA implemented the 3-point line during the 1986-87 season.

The Commodores ended the game going 0-of-25 from beyond the arc.

The Vols will return to action Tuesday, Jan. 21 against Ole Miss. Tipoff is slated for 9 p.m. ET and will be televised by the SEC Network.

Inside the Tennessee-Vanderbilt basketball series

Tennessee-Vanderbilt basketball series.

NASHVILLE — Tennessee will travel 181 miles to Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn. and take on in-state Southeastern Conference foe Vanderbilt Saturday.

Tipoff is slated for 6 p.m. ET and will be televised on the SEC Network. Kevin Fitzgerald and former Vol Dane Bradshaw will have the call.

Tennessee leads Vanderbilt in the all-time series, 122-75. The series dates back to 1922 and Saturday’s matchup is the 198th meeting.

The Commodres lead the series over UT, 54-42, in games played in the Music City. Tennessee has won six of the last seven contests in the series, including four consecutive wins.

The Vols have won eight of its last nine games against in-state opponents and are 15-5 against Volunteer State schools during Rick Barnes’ tenure at UT.

Vols defeat Vanderbilt, end regular season with five consecutive wins

2019 Tennessee football: Week 14

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee closed out the 2019 regular season on a high note, notching its fifth consecutive victory.

The Volunteers (7-5 overall, 5-3 in the Southeastern Conference) used a solid defensive performance to capture a 28-10 win over in-state rival Vanderbilt on a cool and soggy Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

In the process of snapping a three-game losing streak to the Commodores (3-9, 1-7) found a future star in freshman running back Eric Gray.

Gray, a Memphis native and three-time Tennessee Titans Mr. Football standout, rushed for 245 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries.

He had a 3-yard plunge for UT’s last score of the game and that was set up when Jarrett Guarantano connected with Jauan Jennings on a 50-yard strike.

Jennings had just two receptions for 56 yards, but Gray more than picked up the slack as he had long touchdown scampers of 56 and 94 yards.

Guarantano went 6-of-17 for 120 yards. He had a touchdown pass to Dominick Wood-Anderson and threw an early interception that set up a score for the Commodores, who turned his miscue in to a field goal by Riley Gauy, that gave Vanderbilt a 3-0 lead.

The Vols, who will reach the postseason for the first time in three years, also broke a two-game losing streak to the Commodores in Knoxville.

 

Tennessee-Vanderbilt: Game balls

Tennessee-Vanderbilt: Game balls

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt, 28-10, in the final regular season game of the 2019 campaign.

Following the conclusion of the Tennessee-Vanderbilt contest, Vols Wire provided game balls for the top UT players on offense, defense and special teams.

Game balls vs. Vanderbilt

Offense

Eric Gray

  • 25 rushing attempts
  • 246 rushing yards
  • 3 rushing touchdowns

NEXT: Game ball — Defense

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Vols overcome slow start, delay to open 21-3 lead over Commodores at halftime

KNOXVILLE – After a short weather delay, things didn’t start well for Tennessee against Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon. The Commodores jumped to a 3-0 lead after Jarrett Guaratano threw an interception deep in Vols’ territory. Offensively, the Big …

KNOXVILLE — After a short weather delay, things didn’t start well for Tennessee against Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon.

The Commodores jumped to a 3-0 lead after Jarrett Guaratano threw an interception deep in Vols’ territory.

Offensively, the Big Orange struggled but the Tennessee defense kept Vanderbilt at bay long enough for the offense to finally start clicking.

Guarantano, who started 0-for-7 with an interception, threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Dominick Wood-Anderson.

Eric Gray had long touchdown scampers of 56 and 94 yards respectively and Tennessee, which is attempting to end a three-game losing streak to the Commodores, has a 21-3 lead at halftime.

Gray, a freshman, has 183 yards and two touchdown scampers on 12 carries.

Guarantano is 3-for-11 for 26 yards and a touchdown. He also has an interception and has rushed for 10 yards on one carry.

Tennessee displays uniform combination for Vanderbilt game

2019 Tennessee football: Week 14

KNOXVILLE – Tennessee will host Vanderbilt in Week 14.

Ahead of the contest, Tennessee displayed its uniform combination against the Commodores.

The Vols will wear orange jerseys with white pants. The Tennessee-Vanderbilt game will kickoff at 4 p.m. ET and will be televised by the SEC Network.

2019 Tennessee football schedule

AUG. 31: vs. Georgia State (Knoxville) L, 38-30

SEPT. 7: vs. BYU (Knoxville) L, 29-26 (2 OT)

SEPT. 14: vs. Chattanooga (Knoxville) W, 45-0

SEPT. 21: at Florida (Gainesville) L, 34-3

OCT. 5: vs. Georgia (Knoxville) L, 43-14

OCT. 12: vs. Mississippi State (Knoxville) W, 20-10

OCT. 19: at Alabama (Tuscaloosa) L, 35-13

OCT. 26: vs. South Carolina (Knoxville) W, 41-21

NOV. 2: vs. UAB (Knoxville) W, 30-7

NOV. 9: at Kentucky (Lexington) W, 17-13

NOV. 23: at Missouri (Columbia) W, 24-20

NOV. 30: vs. Vanderbilt (Knoxville)

Tennessee favored against Vanderbilt

2019 Tennessee football: Week 14

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee (6-5, 4-3 SEC) will host Vanderbilt Saturday.

BetMGM lists the Vols as a (-21.5) favorite ahead of the contest.

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2019 Tennessee football schedule

AUG. 31: vs. Georgia State (Knoxville) L, 38-30

SEPT. 7: vs. BYU (Knoxville) L, 29-26 (2 OT)

SEPT. 14: vs. Chattanooga (Knoxville) W, 45-0

SEPT. 21: at Florida (Gainesville) L, 34-3

OCT. 5: vs. Georgia (Knoxville) L, 43-14

OCT. 12: vs. Mississippi State (Knoxville) W, 20-10

OCT. 19: at Alabama (Tuscaloosa) L, 35-13

OCT. 26: vs. South Carolina (Knoxville) W, 41-21

NOV. 2: vs. UAB (Knoxville) W, 30-7

NOV. 9: at Kentucky (Lexington) W, 17-13

NOV. 23: at Missouri (Columbia) W, 24-20

NOV. 30: vs. Vanderbilt (Knoxville)

UT News: November 29, 2019

An exciting weekend of Volunteers sports is now upon us, with the men’s basketball team traveling to Florida to take on the Florida State Seminoles, while the football team gets geared up for their final game of the regular season on Saturday. …

An exciting weekend of Volunteers sports is now upon us, with the men’s basketball team traveling to Florida to take on the Florida State Seminoles, while the football team gets geared up for their final game of the regular season on Saturday. Meanwhile, a handful of VFL players are on the Twitter NFL Pro Bowl ballot, just waiting for your vote.

Vols basketball face FSU

The Tennessee men’s basketball team takes on the Florida State Seminoles tonight in the 2019 Emerald Coast Classic held in Niceville, Fla. The Vols will face FSU in their semifinal game inside The Arena at Northwest Florida State College.

Tennessee is coming off a strong defensive effort against in a win against the Chattanooga Mocs, and look to keep their season-opening win streak alive. The match will be the ninth time the two teams have faced each other on the parquet, with their most recent meeting coming way back in 1989. The Vols lead the all-time series, 5-3.

A victory on Friday night would improve the Volunteers to 6-0, their best start since 2010-2011, when they came out of the gates with seven-straight wins.

Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on the CBS Sports Network and can be heard on local Vol Network affiliates.

NEXT: Tennessee wraps up regular season vs. Vandy

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