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Lanier scores 23 to lead No. 4 Tennessee to 75-65 win over South Carolina
Chaz Lanier scored 23 points to lead No. 4 Tennessee to a 75-65 victory over South Carolina. The Volunteers (25-6, 12-6 Southeastern Conference) wrapped up a double bye for the SEC Tournament.
 
Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) is congratulated by Chaz Lanier after Mashack scored the winning three-point basket as time expired in the second half to give Tennessee a 79-76 win against Alabama in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Jahmai Mashack hits long 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift No. 5 Tennessee past No. 6 Alabama, 79-76
Jahmai Mashack raced up the court and hit a 3-pointer from well beyond the arc at the buzzer to give No. 5 Tennessee a 79-76 victory over No. 6 Alabama on Saturday.
 
Zeigler scores 22 to rally No. 5 Tennessee over Vanderbilt 81-76
Zakai Zeigler scored 22 points, all in the second half, and No. 5 Tennessee rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat Vanderbilt Saturday, 81-76. Chaz Lanier scored 21, for the Volunteers (21-5, 8-5 Southeastern Conference).
 
Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Caldwell gets first signature win at Tennessee with victory over rival UConn
First-year coach Kim Caldwell and No. 19 Tennessee got their first signature win of the season and it came against the Lady Vols’ longtime rival — UConn.A back and forth game went Tennessee’s way in the end as the team came away with an 80-76 victory Thursday night.
 
Tennessee guard Ruby Whitehorn (2) drives against UConn guard Ashlynn Shade (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Spearman’s late bucket lifts No. 19 Tennessee over No. 5 UConn 80-76
Zee Spearman scored 18 points, including a basket with 12 seconds left, to lead No. 19 Tennessee to an 80-76 win over No. 5 UConn on Thursday night. The Lady Volunteers (17-5) led 78-76 when Jewel Spear found Spearman for the bucket.
 
Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) reacts to dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Zeigler, Milicic return to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 15 Missouri, 85-81
Zakai Zeigler and Igor Milicic returned to Tennessee’s lineup to each score 21 points in the No. 4 Volunteers’ 85-81 victory over No. 15 Missouri on Wednesday night. Zeigler also had eight assists, and Milicic added 10 rebounds.
 
Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) shoots as he' s defended by Florida forward Sam Alexis (4)during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Shorthanded No. 8 Tennessee beats No. 5 Florida 64-44
Chaz Lanier scored 19 points to lead shorthanded No. 8 Tennessee to a 64-44 win over No. 5 Florida. The Volunteers were playing without starters Zakai Zeigler and Igor Milicic Jr. on Saturday. Jordan Gainey scored 16.
 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives against Kentucky guard Koby Brea (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Knee injury sidelines Zeigler for No. 8 Tennessee against No. 5 Florida
Tennessee senior point guard Zakai Zeigler will see his streak of 51 consecutive starts end Saturday when the No. 8 Volunteers take on No. 5 Florida. Zeigler sustained a right knee injury late in the first half of Tuesday night’s loss to Kentucky.
 
Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell yells to her players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to son
Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell returned to the sideline a week after giving birth to a son and was greeted with a standing ovation from a crowd of more than 12,000.
 
South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao (0) dribbles around Tennessee guard Tess Darby (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Joyce Edwards scores 18 to lead No. 2 South Carolina past No. 18 Tennessee 70-63
Joyce Edwards scored 18 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina to its 15th straight victory, 70-63 over No. 18 Tennessee on Monday night. MiLaysia Fulwiley added 11 points and Te-Hina Paopao, Chloe Kitts and Raven Johnson all had 10 for the Gamecocks.
 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) shoots the ball over Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Chaz Lanier scores 23 to lead No. 6 Tennessee past No. 14 Mississippi State, 68-56
Chaz Lanier scored 23 points to lead No. 6 Tennessee to a 68-56 victory over No. 14 Mississippi State. The Volunteers remained perfect in 11 games at home this season and bounced back from Saturday’s 76-75 loss at in-state rival Vanderbilt.
 
Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) dunks over Georgia guard Blue Cain during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 6 Tennessee overcomes slow start and beats No. 23 Georgia 74-56 in SEC matchup
Reserve Jordan Gainey scored 19 points and No. 6 Tennessee overcame a sluggish start and beat No. 23 Georgia 74-56 in a Southeastern Conference game. The Volunteers broke the game open with a 26-4 run to start the second half.
 
Gilbert’s layup lifts No. 6 LSU to 89-87 win over No. 16 Tennessee
Kailyn Gilbert made a layup with 1 second left to give No. 6 LSU an 89-87 victory over No. 16 Tennessee. Tennessee’s Zee Spearman had a good look but missed a short jumper that would have sent the game to overtime.
 
Verhulst hits 2 late free throws help No. 9 Oklahoma hang on against No. 15 Tennessee 87-86
Payton Verhulst scored 16 points including two free throws with 50 seconds left in the game to help No. 9 Oklahoma hold on for an 87-86 win over No. 15 Tennessee.
 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives against Arkansas forward Adou Thiero (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 1 Tennessee beats No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 to match best start in program history
Chaz Lanier scored 29 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee over No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 and tie for the best start to a season in program history. The Volunteers at 14-0 are tied with the 1922-23 team for the best start, according to the school.
 
Norfolk State guard Sin'Cere McMahon (13) has the ball knocked away as he's defended by Tennessee guards Zakai Zeigler (5) and Bishop Boswell (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52
Chaz Lanier scored 24 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee to a 67-52 victory over stubborn Norfolk State Tuesday. The Volunteers (13-0), off to the second best start in program history, got 10 points from Zakai Zeigler, Cade Phillips and Jordan Gainey.
 
Tennessee forward Cade Phillips reacts to dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Lanier and Zeigler lead No. 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64
Chaz Lanier scored 23 points and Zakai Zeigler had 17 points and 15 assists to lead No. 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64.
 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives against Western Carolina guard Cord Stansberry (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Lanier scores 19 as No. 1 Tennessee routs Western Carolina 84-36
Chaz Lanier scored 19 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee to an 84-36 victory over Western Carolina on Tuesday night. The Volunteers tied for the third-best start in program history.
 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) dunks over Syracuse guard Lucas Taylor (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Lanier scores 26 to lead No. 3 Tennessee over Syracuse 96-70 in SEC/ACC Challenge
Chaz Lanier scored 26 points to lead No. 3 Tennessee to a 96-70 victory over Syracuse in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The unbeaten Volunteers got a double-double from Igor Milicic with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
 
Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UT Martin, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 7 Tennessee extends its season-opening winning streak to 7 games in 78-35 win over UT Martin
Chaz Lanier scored 18 and No. 7 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to seven games with a 78-35 victory over UT Martin. Felix Okpara had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Volunteers (7-0).
 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Nico Iamaleava throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 10 Tennessee over UTEP 56-0
Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 56-0 victory over UTEP Saturday. The Volunteers (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to roll up the impressive win.
 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) thros a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP
The 10th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have lots to celebrate as they play their final home game. They also have some serious questions to answer. The Vols can wrap up a second 7-0 slate at Neyland Stadium in three seasons.
 
Austin Peay guard Hansel Enmanuel (24) shoots past Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hansel Enmanuel making an impact for Austin Peay on court with his 1 arm
No hesitation. No second-thought. Swish. The basketball rotated around the perimeter. Hansel Enmanuel caught it, and in a fluid motion, drained the 3-pointer. Perfect execution for any college basketball player.
 
Milicic, Zeigler lead No. 11 Tennessee to 103-68 win over Austin Peay
Igor Milicic scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and Zakai Zeigler had 19 points and eight assists to lead No. 11 Tennessee to a 103-68 victory over Austin Peay.
 
Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) goes for a shot between Montana guard Joe Pridgen (11) and forward Te'Jon Sawyer (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Milicic scores 18 points as No. 11 Tennessee beats Montana 92-57
Igor Milicic Jr. had 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and No. 11 Tennessee beat Montana 92-57. Chaz Lanier, Felix Okpara and Cameron Carr each scored 13 points for the 3-0 Volunteers.
 
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) fumbles the ball as he's hit by Mississippi State safety Hunter Washington (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Sampson leads No. 7 Tennessee to 33-14 win over Mississippi State, but Iamaleava exits with injury
Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Mississippi State 33-14.
 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 7 Tennessee eager to score faster hosting Mississippi State for homecoming
The seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have one last chance Saturday night to fix a nagging issue on their own field before hitting the road: Scoring before halftime.
 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) shoots past Gardner Webb guard Darryl Simmons II (8)02 during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Chaz Lanier scores 18, Jordan Gainey 16 to lead No. 12 Tennessee past Gardner-Webb 80-64
Chaz Lanier scored 18 points and Jordan Gainey had 16 as No. 12 Tennessee beat Gardner-Webb 80-64 in the season opener for both teams. Zakai Zeigler added 13 points and nine assists for the Volunteers, while Jahmai Mashack scored 10.
 
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Dylan Sampson rushes for 141 yards and 2 TDs to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Kentucky 28-18
Dylan Sampson rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 7 Tennessee to a 28-18 victory over Kentucky.
 
Tennessee defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott (55) smokes a cigar with fans after an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 7 Tennessee rested and eager to avoid letdown against struggling Kentucky
No. 7 Tennessee wants to avoid a repeat performance of the last time the Volunteers played after an open date. The Vols lost as a double-digit favorite at Arkansas.
 
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