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Wofford ends Tennessee’s win streak

Wofford defeats Lady Vols in five sets.

Wofford (6-4) defeated No. 16 Tennessee (5-3), 25-18, 25-20, 25-13, 25-19, 15-12, Monday at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The loss ended the Lady Vols’ five-match win steak. Tennessee also played its third match in three days.

Nina Cajic totaled 17 kills, 19 digs and four aces for the Lady Vols, while Keondreya Granberry recorded 13 kills and two blocks.

Paityn Chapman, the two-time reigning SEC Freshman of the Week, finished the five-set match with 11 kills.

From the back row, libero Ashllyn King had 16 digs, five assists and two aces, while redshirt sophomore setter Caroline Kerr was the Lady Vols’ leading passer. She recorded 48 assists, nine digs and one block.

Women’s basketball national scoring leaders as of March 3 (and steals)

History was made again this past weekend.

Caitlin Clark has reached the scoring mountaintop in college basketball. She passed Pete Maravich’s college scoring total and now is the all-time leader for either men or women. Here’s how far she ranks ahead of the other top 10 scorers in women’s basketball as well as their steals numbers in comparison to national leader [autotag]Hannah Hidalgo[/autotag]:

Women’s basketball national scoring leaders as of Feb. 18 (and steals)

Hannah continues to hold serve at third.

For one of the few times all season this past week, an opponent was able to solve Notre Dame’s [autotag]Hannah Hidalgo[/autotag]. NC State held the freshman phenom to a season-low 10 points.

It’s ironic that Hidalgo had her worst game when Iowa’s Caitlin Clark had her best game in which she not only broke the NCAA women’s scoring record but poured in a career-high 49 points. Alas, basketball is a funny game.

Here are the top 10 scorers in women’s basketball along with their steals numbers:

Rickea Jackson returns in Lady Vols’ win versus Wofford

Rickea Jackson returns in Lady Vols’ win versus Wofford.

Tennessee (6-5) defeated Wofford (7-5), 85-63, Tuesday at Food City Center.

The Lady Vols led, 35-25, at halftime.

Rickea Jackson returned to the Tennessee’s lineup against the Terriers after missing eight games due to a lower leg injury. She recorded 11 points, six rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes. Jackson was one of four Lady Vols to score 10-plus points in the contest.

Jewel Spear was the Lady Vols’ leading scorer with 18 points, including 10 points during the first half.  Karoline Striplin recorded 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, while Sara Puckett posted 12 points, five rebounds and three assists for Tennessee.

Jasmine Powell totaled nine points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Lady Vols.

How to watch Lady Vols-Wofford basketball game

How to watch the Lady Vols-Wofford basketball game on Tuesday.

Tennessee (5-5) will host Wofford (7-4) on Tuesday at Food City Center.

Tipoff between the Lady Vols and Terriers is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+. Roger Hoover (play-by-play), Kamera Harris (analyst) and Sarah Detwiler (reporter) will be on the call.

The Lady Vols lead the all time series, 1-0, against Wofford. Tennessee defeated the Terriers, 92-53, on Dec. 27, 2022 at Food City Center.

Tennessee is 4-1 versus unranked teams during the 2023-24 regular-season. The Lady Vols’ only loss was against Middle Tennessee State on Dec. 6 in Huntsville, Alabama.

Tennessee is 81-12 versus teams not ranked in the top 25 under head coach Kellie Harper.

PHOTOS: A look at Kellie Harper through the years

How to watch Tennessee-Wofford basketball game

How to watch the Tennessee-Wofford basketball game on Tuesday.

No. 8 Tennessee (2-0) will host Wofford (2-0) on Tuesday at Food City Center.

Tipoff between the Vols and Terriers is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST.

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

The Vols opened its regular-season by defeating Tennessee Tech, 80-42, at Food City Center. Tennessee also won at Wisconsin, 80-70.

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.

Through two exhibition games and two regular-season contests, the Vols have led for 154:47 of a possible 160 minutes.

PHOTOS: A look at Rick Barnes through the years

Below is information in how to watch and listen to the Tennessee-Wofford game at Food City Center on Tuesday.

Ryan Galanie commits to Tennessee

Wofford transfer Ryan Galanie commits to Tennessee baseball.

Wofford senior transfer Ryan Galanie committed to Tennessee on Sunday.

He earned Southern Conference Player of the Year honors in 2023.

Galanie started 58 games at first base in 2023. He recorded 17 home runs, 88 hits, 66 RBIs, 73 runs, 40 walks, 35 stolen bases and a .383 batting average last season.

Galanie started 59 games at third base in 2022.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Galanie is out of Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The 2024 season will be the seventh for Tennessee under head coach Tony Vitello. Tennessee advanced to the College World Series in 2023 for a second time in three seasons.

2023 Vols’ baseball: One interesting fact about every Tennessee player

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Zander Sechrist recaps performance versus Wofford

Tennessee pitcher Zander Sechrist recaps performance versus Wofford.

No. 16 Tennessee (31-14, 11-10 SEC) defeated Wofford (32-12, 8-4 SoCon), 13-3, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The contest ended in a run-rule decision during the seventh inning.

Zander Sechrist started for the Vols and pitched 2.2 innings. He recorded three strikeouts, totaling 38 pitches (23 strikes) against nine batters. Sechrist allowed one hit and one walk.

The win is Tennessee’s eighth consecutive. Tennessee ended a nine-game homestand with an 8-1 record.

The Vols will next play at Georgia, Friday-Sunday.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball run-rules Wofford

PHOTOS: Josh Heupel throws first pitch at Tennessee-Wofford baseball game

Following Tennessee’s win versus Wofford, Sechrist met with media. Sechrist’s media availability can be watched below.

Zander Sechrist. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Elijah Simmons sings National Anthem at Tennessee baseball game

Vols’ defensive lineman Elijah Simmons sings the National Anthem at the Tennessee-Wofford baseball game.

No. 16 Tennessee (31-14, 11-10 SEC) defeated Wofford (32-12, 8-4 SoCon), 13-3, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The contest ended in a run-rule decision during the seventh inning.

Third-year Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel threw out the first pitch ahead of the Vols’ contest versus Wofford.

PHOTOS: Josh Heupel throws first pitch at Tennessee-Wofford baseball game

Tennessee redshirt senior defensive lineman Elijah Simmons also took part in pregame festivities. He performed the National Anthem ahead of the Vols’ game versus Wofford.

Simmons has appeared in 33 games for the Vols since 2019, recording 29 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and two pass deflections.

Simmons’ performance singing the National Anthem can be watched below.

Tony Vitello recaps Vols’ win versus Wofford

Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello recaps the Vols’ win versus Wofford.

No. 16 Tennessee (31-14, 11-10 SEC) defeated Wofford (32-12, 8-4 SoCon), 13-3, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The contest ended in a run-rule decision during the seventh inning.

Zander Sechrist started for the Vols and pitched 2.2 innings. He recorded three strikeouts, totaling 38 pitches (23 strikes) against nine batters.

AJ Russell (2-0) pitched 2.1 innings, allowing one earned run, two walks and zero hits, while recording five strikeouts against 11 batters. He earned the win for Tennessee.

Dylan Dreiling and Christian Moore hit home runs for the Vols.

Jared Dickey went 3-for-3, totaling three RBIs, two runs and one stolen base for Tennessee.

The win is Tennessee’s eighth consecutive. Tennessee ended a nine-game homestand with an 8-1 record.

Third-year Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel threw out the first pitch ahead of the Vols’ contest versus Wofford.

PHOTOS: Tennessee baseball run-rules Wofford

Sixth-year Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello met with media following the game. Vitello’s media availability can be watched below.