Category: Vols Basketball

  • Vols end season with a statement, 72-45

    Vols end season with a statement, 72-45

    It was Senior Day in Knoxville as Tennessee took the court in what amounted to an NCAA Tournament elimination game against Missouri. With both teams needing a win to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, not only did the Vols (20-11, 11-7 SEC) win the game, they sent a message with a 72-45 demolishing of…

  • Big weekend lies ahead for the Vols

    Big weekend lies ahead for the Vols

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] It’s a big March weekend for Tennessee athletics. Here’s what’s going on and why you should care. Lady Vols vs LSU in the SEC Tournament. Friday is day three of the 2014…

  • UT unveils Smokey Gray uniforms for men’s basketball

    UT unveils Smokey Gray uniforms for men’s basketball

    Tennessee unveiled Smokey Gray uniforms for the men’s basketball team on Tuesday, as part of the adidas “Made in March,” uniform collection.  Tennessee will wear the uniforms starting with the SEC tournament coming up on March 12. Smokey Gray uniforms [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px”…

  • Vols trounce Tigers, 82-54

    Vols trounce Tigers, 82-54

    After beating Vandy by 38 points just a few days ago, the Tennessee Volunteers nearly eclipsed the 30-point margin of victory again beating Auburn 82-54 in front of a tame Tiger crowd Wednesday night. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left”…

  • Ellis honored; Barton shines as UT thumps VU

    Ellis honored; Barton shines as UT thumps VU

    In a fitting tribute to the retirement of Dale Ellis’ jersey, Antonio Barton nailed five 3-pointers to lead Tennessee (18-11, 9-7 SEC) to a brutal 76-38 beat down of instate rival Vanderbilt (15-13, 7-9 SEC). [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left”…

  • Vols to retire Dale Ellis’ number

    Vols to retire Dale Ellis’ number

    Dale Ellis, former Tennessee basketball star and 19-year NBA veteran, will have his No. 14 jersey retired tomorrow against Vanderbilt. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The Marietta, Ga., native is sixth on Tennessee’s all-time scoring list…

  • Another big win proves just out of Vols’ reach

    Another big win proves just out of Vols’ reach

    Tennessee rallied from an early 13-point deficit but was unable to hold on down the stretch, despite a heroic effort from senior Jordan McRae, losing to Missouri 75-70 at Columbia on Saturday night. “I thought it was a hard-fought game,” Cuonzo Martin said after the loss. “I thought we got out to a slow start with our transition…

  • Vols miss big opportunity, fall to No. 3 Florida

    Vols miss big opportunity, fall to No. 3 Florida

    After suffering a 26-point blowout loss to Florida in Gainesville on January 25th, the Vols’ matchup against the No. 3 Gators in Knoxville was expected to be a much different, much closer game. And it was. For a while. But in the end, the Vols (16-9, 6-5 ) were unable to capitalize on opportunities and…

  • Vols Destroy Gamecocks 72-53

    Vols Destroy Gamecocks 72-53

      Tennessee hadn’t lost to South Carolina since February of 2007, and it was clear very early in Saturday’s game that the streak wasn’t going to end today. The Vols (15-8, 6-4) imposed their will against an inferior South Carolina team en route to a 72-53 conference victory on Saturday afternoon at Thompson Boling Arena.…

  • Vols Just Do It

    Vols Just Do It

    Per the official Tennessee Athletics Twitter account: Tennessee has entered into a department wide apparel agreement with @NIKE. Details to follow. — Tennessee Athletics (@Vol_Sports) January 31, 2014 So Tennessee officially becomes a Nike school for the 2015 season. This ends an 18-year relationship between the Vols and Adidas. Sure, fans will be forced to…