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#2-Seed Vols Take On St. Peter's In NCAA Opener

  • 3/18/2024

For the 26th time in program history, including the sixth in a row, the University of Tennessee men's basketball team will compete in the NCAA Tournament. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-8, 14-4 SEC) earned the second seed in the Midwest region, as revealed Sunday night on the NCAA Selection Show, live on CBS. The Volunteers will begin play Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., versus No. 15-seeded St. Peter's (19-13, 12-8 MAAC) in the Round of 64. In the lone prior meeting between the Volunteers and Peacocks, Tennessee registered a 54-40 decision on March 14, 1984, in Knoxville in the opening round of the NIT. Joining the Volunteers and Peacocks in the pod is ... (click for more)

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Former Bradley Central standout Boo Carter is shown on the first day of Tennessee's Sspring football practice on Monday.
Former Bradley Central standout Boo Carter is shown on the first day of Tennessee's Sspring football practice on Monday.
Photo by Kaitlynn Luffman/UT Athletics

Randy Smith: Ticket Prices Are Out Of Hand

  • 3/18/2024

My family and I just spent a week at Spring Training in Florida. It was a wonderful trip and my son and his family saw two games, while my wife and I saw one. The weather was perfect all week long and of all the trips I've made through the years, this was the best. However....I was extremely surprised about the cost of tickets. For a reserved ... (click for more)

UTC Women 14th Seed, Face Third Seeded N.C. State Saturday In Raleigh

  • 3/18/2024

For the 17th time in program history, the Chattanooga women’s basketball team heard its name called during the NCAA Selection Show as the Mocs ultimately earned the No. 14 seed of the Portland Region, pitting UTC against No. 3 seed N.C. State. After finishing the season 28-4 (13-1 SoCon) and claiming the Southern Conference regular season ... (click for more)

UTC Men Tied For First At General Hackler Championship

  • 3/18/2024

The Chattanooga Mocs are off to a solid start at the General Hackler Championships. The Mocs are tied for first with Louisville at 2 under through 18 holes, one ahead of No. 15 ETSU in third. The Mocs 286 was led by senior John Houk. Houk breezed through the day with five birdies and 13 pars tying for the early individual lead with Walker ... (click for more)

Lady Vols Get Green Bay In NCAA Tournament Opener

  • 3/18/2024

The UT Lady Vols will face No. 11 seed Green Bay (27-6) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at noon ET on ESPN. This will mark the third meeting between these programs, with UT defeating the Phoenix in Tempe, Ariz., in the NCAA First Round on March 18, 2016, 59-53, and prevailing, 71-36, on Nov. 26, 1996, in Knoxville. ... (click for more)

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Chattanooga Women Third At Spring Break Shootout
  • 3/18/2024

The Chattanooga Mocs got off to a solid start at the Spring Break Shootout. The ladies are 4 under on Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club’s South Course carding 280 over the opening 18 and 284 for the second. The 564 slots into third behind Western Kentucky (552) and North Florida (560). James Madison (566) is fourth, six ahead of Florida Gulf Coast (572) in fifth. WKU’s Catie Craig is the individual leader with 12-under 130. “Obviously, we’re happy about where we stand,” Coach ... more

Silverdale Thumps Error-Prone Soddy Daisy
  • 3/18/2024

Monday afternoon just wasn’t a good day to be at Soddy Daisy’s Clifford Kirk Stadium to watch a high school softball game, especially if you’re a member of the Soddy Daisy team. First of all, it was windy and cold. Add to that fact that the Lady Trojans made an uncharacteristic six errors and you can only imagine just how miserable an experience it was for those young ladies. So, you shouldn’t be surprised to know that the Silverdale Lady Seahawks prevailed easily, winning 15-3 in ... more

#2-Seed Vols Take On St. Peter's In NCAA Opener
  • 3/18/2024

For the 26th time in program history, including the sixth in a row, the University of Tennessee men's basketball team will compete in the NCAA Tournament. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-8, 14-4 SEC) earned the second seed in the Midwest region, as revealed Sunday night on the NCAA Selection Show, live on CBS. The Volunteers will begin play Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., versus No. 15-seeded St. Peter's (19-13, 12-8 MAAC) in the Round of 64. In the lone prior meeting ... more

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