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Vols drop third in a row, 61-60

February 13, 2011 by VolNation Staff

With time running out in a crucial Southeastern Conference matchup, Tennessee had the ball with a chance to win the basketball game, but failed to capitalize. After Cameron Tatum missed the front end of a one-and-one, Erving Walker made a driving layup with just 14.7 seconds remaining […] Read the full article...

Wildcats spoil Pearl’s return

February 8, 2011 by VolNation Staff

Bruce Pearl returned to the sideline Tuesday night, having served his eight game Southeastern Conference suspension handed down by Mike Slive. He may wish the suspension had been nine games, however, as No. 18 Kentucky defeated Tennessee by a score of 73-61 at Rupp Arena. The victory […] Read the full article...

Vols lose heartbreaker in overtime 65-60

February 5, 2011 by VolNation Staff

Alabama did not make a basket in overtime, but was a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line, as the Crimson Tide defeated Tennessee by a score of 65-60 in front of a season-high crowd of 21,948 Saturday night at Thompson Boling Arena. Without leading scorer Scotty […] Read the full article...

Tennessee and Alabama face off for SEC supremacy

February 5, 2011 by VolNation Staff

Less than 48 hours after a 69-56 dismantling of the Auburn Tigers Thursday night, Tennessee hits the hardwood again on Saturday. Looking to win its sixth consecutive SEC game under acting head coach Tony Jones, the Vols face SEC Western Division leader, Alabama. Make no mistake, this […] Read the full article...

Vols step up without Hopson to defeat Auburn 69-56

February 4, 2011 by VolNation Staff

Tenneessee picked up its fifth consecutive conference win on Thursday night, defeating the Auburn Tigers by a score of 69-56. Without leading scorer Scotty Hopson, who did not travel with the team because of an ankle injury, Brian Williams and Cameron Tatum stepped up with 15 points […] Read the full article...

Harris named SEC Freshman of the Week

January 31, 2011 by VolNation Staff

Tennessee’s Tobias Harris was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 8.5 points, 11.5 rebounds , 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals in wins over LSU and at Ole Miss. He put together an impressive 5.0 assist/turnover ratio in the victories over the Tigers and the Rebels. Harris […] Read the full article...

Tobias Harris named SEC Freshman of the Week

November 22, 2010 by VolNation Staff

Tennessee’s Tobias Harris was named SEC Freshman of the Week after powering the Volunteers to a pair of home wins in the NIT Season Tip-Off South Regional. He led UT in scoring and rebounding with 16 points and seven rebounds in the first round contest against Belmont. Against […] Read the full article...

Bruce Pearl suspended for eight games by the SEC

November 19, 2010 by VolNation Staff

Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl has been suspended for the first eight league games this season by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. The suspension serves as punishment by the conference for admitted NCAA violations. Pearl illegally hosted recruits at his home and subsequently lied to investigators about it. […] Read the full article...

Vols advance to New York with 60-56 win

November 17, 2010 by VolNation Staff

Freshman Trae Golden hit four clutch free throws down the stretch, including two with just 7.2 seconds remaining, as the Vols (3-0) held off Missouri State (2-1) by a score of 60-56 at Thompson-Boling Arena in the second round of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Wednesday night. […] Read the full article...

Vols coast in opener 82-62; Harris scores 18

November 13, 2010 by VolNation Staff

Bruce Pearl said before Friday night’s season opener that the exhibition loss to Indianapolis on Monday was either: a red flag and a cause for concern, or Tennessee players just were not excited about playing and did not take the game seriously enough. Based on the Vols’ […] Read the full article...