Lanier scores 26 to lead No. 3 Tennessee over Syracuse 96-70 in SEC/ACC Challenge
1 month ago

Lanier scores 26 to lead No. 3 Tennessee over Syracuse 96-70 in SEC/ACC Challenge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Tennessee to a 96-70 victory over Syracuse in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Tuesday night. Tennessee ran off 10 straight points midway through the first half and rode that to a 45-35 halftime lead. Tennessee plays Miami next Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic.

Sec Tennessee Points Syracuse Lanier  poll  25  challenge  secacc  ap  scores  tennessee  syracuse  12  lanier  points  26  straight  half  season  zeigler  9670  week  lead

History of this topic

No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense
1 day, 17 hours ago

No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 on Tuesday night to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I basketball. Chaz Lanier, who played four seasons at North Florida before signing with Tennessee, scored 10 points on 3-of-16 shooting for the Vols. Florida: The Gators …

Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52
1 week, 1 day ago

Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Norfolk State, led by Moore with 11 points, connected on just 1 of 7 3-pointers, but outscored the Vols, 16-12, in the paint. Takeaways Norfolk State: With Moore averaging more than 18 points a game, the Spartans haven’t dodged tough competition so far this season. …

AP men’s player of the week: Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler has massive game in win over Middle Tennessee
1 week, 2 days ago

AP men’s player of the week: Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler has massive game in win over Middle Tennessee

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 8 of the season: Zakai Zeigler, Tennessee Zeigler had quite a game in the top-ranked Vols’ only game last week. Zeigler averages 11.8 points per game and is seventh nationally with …

Lanier and Zeigler lead No. 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Lanier and Zeigler lead No. 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64 on Monday night. After trailing by double digits midway through the first half, Middle Tennessee went on a 12-3 run to take the lead. Takeaways Middle Tennessee: Three key transfers have helped turned things around after the frustration …

No. 7 Florida staves off UNC rally for 90-84 win to remain undefeated
3 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 7 Florida staves off UNC rally for 90-84 win to remain undefeated

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Eric Dailey scored 14 points, Kobe Johnson 12 and Trent Perry 11 for the Bruins, who shot 59% overall and made 10 of 21 3-point attempts. 20 MICHIGAN STATE 77, OAKLAND 58 DETROIT — Xavier Booker scored a career-high 18 points, Jaden Akins had 16 …

Tennessee uses late run to beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 in inaugural Women’s Champions Classic
1 month ago

Tennessee uses late run to beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 in inaugural Women’s Champions Classic

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — Talaysia Cooper scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half to help Tennessee beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 on Saturday night in the inaugural Women’s Champions Classic. Jan Jensen took over for Lisa Bluder, who retired in the offseason after …

Tennessee Tech visits Vanderbilt after Edwards’ 26-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

Tennessee Tech visits Vanderbilt after Edwards’ 26-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Vanderbilt Commodores Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vanderbilt takes on Tennessee Tech after Jason Edwards scored 26 points in Vanderbilt’s 81-70 loss to the Drake Bulldogs. Tennessee Tech ranks ninth in the OVC scoring 27.7 points per …

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAHAINA, Hawaii — Tyrese Hunter scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime to lead Memphis to a 99-97 overtime win against two-time defending national champion and second-ranked UConn on Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Memphis led by as many as …

Lanier’s huge first half propels No. 11 Tennessee to 77-62 win over No. 13 Baylor in the Bahamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lanier’s huge first half propels No. 11 Tennessee to 77-62 win over No. 13 Baylor in the Bahamas

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASSAU, Bahamas — Chaz Lanier made seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points — all in the first half — as No. 22 St. John’s on Jeremy Roach’s buzzer-beater a night earlier, Baylor outscored Tennessee 42-30 in the second half to make it respectable. Takeaways Tennessee: …

Egbuniwe scores 18 as Tennessee Tech takes down West Georgia 76-73
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Egbuniwe scores 18 as Tennessee Tech takes down West Georgia 76-73

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Daniel Egbuniwe scored 18 points as Tennessee Tech beat West Georgia 76-73 on Tuesday night. West Georgia trailed by 15 points at the break and pulled to 75-70 with 10 seconds left. Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 10 points and added seven rebounds. …

Tennessee Soars Past Gardner-Webb, Clinching Season Opener Victory
2 months ago

Tennessee Soars Past Gardner-Webb, Clinching Season Opener Victory

Associated Press  

Tennessee secured a 80-64 victory over Gardner-Webb in their season opener. Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey led the Vols with 18 and 16 points respectively, while Zakai Zeigler added 13 points and nine assists. Tennessee improved their shooting efficiency from 24% to 31% in the first half and dominated the paint with 32 rebounds compared to Gardner-Webb's 29. The Vols …

Dalton Knecht scores 24, Tennessee beats Creighton 82-75 to pull within a win of first Final Four
9 months, 1 week ago

Dalton Knecht scores 24, Tennessee beats Creighton 82-75 to pull within a win of first Final Four

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dalton Knecht was all over the court, jumping into passing lanes for steals, shooting 3-pointers, driving and dishing to set up teammates for shots. Knecht had 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals, and the Volunteers moved within a victory of their first trip to the Final Four, beating the Bluejays 82-75 in a Midwest Region …

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored each of her 19 points in the second half, and North Carolina State pulled away from Chattanooga for a 64-45 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. “And, yeah, it did well for me in the second half.” A 12-0 run in the third quarter stretched N.C. State’s advantage to …

MVP Guinn scores 32, carries Chattanooga women to SoCon title 69-60 over UNCG
9 months, 4 weeks ago

MVP Guinn scores 32, carries Chattanooga women to SoCon title 69-60 over UNCG

Associated Press  

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jada Quinn scored 18 of her 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead Chattanooga to its 20th Southern Conference Tournament championship and 17th NCAA Tournament berth with a 69-60 win over UNC Greensboro on Sunday. The top-seeded Mocs took the lead for good early in the second quarter but couldn’t put away the second-seeded Spartans, who …

Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama
10 months ago

Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Tennessee Volunteers powered their way to the top of the Southeastern Conference with wins over a pair of top-15 teams. “We’ve got a lot of these guys that have been with us for a long time and they’ve been in games like this,” said Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, whose team swept the Crimson Tide. They had …

Manjon scores 22, hits late FTs to help Vanderbilt beat Arkansas 85-82
10 months, 1 week ago

Manjon scores 22, hits late FTs to help Vanderbilt beat Arkansas 85-82

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Ezra Manjon scored 22 points, including two free throws with three seconds left, Tyrin Lawrence added 21 points and Ven-Allen Lubin had his third double-double of the season to help Vanderbilt beat Arkansas 85-82 Tuesday night and end a three-game skid. Manjon made with …

Knecht, Zeigler lead No. 8 Tennessee to 88-53 rout of Vanderbilt
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Knecht, Zeigler lead No. 8 Tennessee to 88-53 rout of Vanderbilt

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht and Zakai Zeigler scored 14 points apiece to lead No. Josiah-Jordan James had 13 points, Santiago Vescovi scored 12 and Jonas Aidoo added 11 points and eight rebounds as the Volunteers beat the Commodores for the 13th time in their last 14 meetings. “ comes from a lot of respect we have for Vanderbilt,” said …

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92
11 months ago

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler each scored 26 points, including 17 by James after halftime, and No. “Our biggest mindset going into the game was making it a 40-minute fight, putting two halves together,” said James, who made 9 of 18 from the field and 4 or 9 from long range. When I’m down, I feel like …

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59
11 months, 1 week ago

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ta’Lon Cooper hit a critical 3-pointer with 40 seconds left and scored 18 points, and B.J. They’re a confident group.” The victory was South Carolina’s first road win over a top-5 team since 1997. “We really had success breaking down some action plans: block out and rebound; take care of the ball.” Dalton Knecht scored 12 points …

Knecht scores 32 as No. 5 Tennessee rallies, beats struggling Vandy 75-62
11 months, 1 week ago

Knecht scores 32 as No. 5 Tennessee rallies, beats struggling Vandy 75-62

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jonas Aidoo had the best question for Dalton Knecht after his Tennessee teammate had his fourth game with at least 32 points this season and third in four games. Knecht’s answer: “Next question.” The guard scored 12 straight in the second half and finished with 32 points, rallying fifth-ranked Tennessee past in-state rival Vanderbilt 75-62 on Saturday …

Dalton Knecht scores 39 to lead No. 6 Tennessee past Florida 85-66
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht scores 39 to lead No. 6 Tennessee past Florida 85-66

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht scored a career-high 39 points and had eight rebounds to lead No. “Anytime Jonas is aggressive and locked in, he’s a major factor,” said Tennessee coach Rick Barnes. “The guys are starting to understand each other where they need the ball.” Knecht averaged 32 points in two games last week as he captured SEC Co-Player …

Jonas Aidoo dominates inside as No. 12 Tennessee beats Georgia Southern 74-56
1 year ago

Jonas Aidoo dominates inside as No. 12 Tennessee beats Georgia Southern 74-56

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jonas Aidoo had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and No. Aidoo scored the first 10 points of the game and had 21 by halftime as Tennessee led 49-21. Derrick Harris came off the bench to score all but two of his 13 points in the second half for Georgia Southern. 21 DUKE 89, HOFSTRA 68 DURHAM, N.C. …

Dalton Knecht scores 21 to lead No. 17 Tennessee over No. 20 Illinois 86-79
1 year ago

Dalton Knecht scores 21 to lead No. 17 Tennessee over No. 20 Illinois 86-79

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Knecht had eight points in a pivotal four-minute stretch when Tennessee rallied from a four-point deficit to a six-point lead with just over 13 minutes to play. “This was the most focus, knowing what we had to do on the defensive end, all season,” said …

Lawrence scores 19, Lubin adds 14 and 10 rebounds; Vanderbilt beats Alabama A&M 78-59
1 year, 1 month ago

Lawrence scores 19, Lubin adds 14 and 10 rebounds; Vanderbilt beats Alabama A&M 78-59

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tyrin Lawrence made 8 of 10 from the free-throw line and finished with 19 points, Ven-Allen Lubin added 14 points and a season-high 10 rebounds and Vanderbilt beat Alabama A&M 78-59 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Dailin Smith converted …

Milton throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores to help No. 25 Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 48-24
1 year, 1 month ago

Milton throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores to help No. 25 Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 48-24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We talked at halftime about playing smart football.” Milton passed for 383 yards, his top production in six seasons — three for the Volunteers and three for Michigan. Ramel Keyton caught four passes for 122 yards and two TDs to help Tennessee end a two-game losing …

Davis scores 30 and No. 14 North Carolina beats No. 20 Arkansas for 3rd place at Battle 4 Atlantis
1 year, 1 month ago

Davis scores 30 and No. 14 North Carolina beats No. 20 Arkansas for 3rd place at Battle 4 Atlantis

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Davis made a fast-break layup to cap an 11-2 run and give North Carolina a 59-50 lead with 11:21 left. North Carolina had three-point play opportunities on back-to-back possessions, to foul out Makhi Mitchell, and Davis made his free throw for a 72-61 lead. The …

Dalton Knecht scores 18 to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Wofford 82-61
1 year, 1 month ago

Dalton Knecht scores 18 to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Wofford 82-61

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht scored 18 points to lead No. “ had a good game plan,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. “They kept it tight and were always in good rebounding position.” “We put up shots and crashed,” said Wofford big man Kyler Flewich, who had eight rebounds. It took a lot of mental resolve to stick to our …

No. 11 Tennessee women ease by Florida A&M 93-64 behind 20-points apiece from Spear and Striplin
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 11 Tennessee women ease by Florida A&M 93-64 behind 20-points apiece from Spear and Striplin

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jewel Spear and Karoline Striplin each scored 20 points and No. 11 Tennessee opened its season with a 93-64 victory over Florida A&M on Tuesday night to spoil a homecoming for new Rattlers head coach Bridgette Gordon. Spear sank a wide open 3-pointer from the corner, off a nice drive and assist from Destinee Wells, just before …

No. 21 Tennessee looking for its 1st SEC win along with a dose of revenge against South Carolina
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 21 Tennessee looking for its 1st SEC win along with a dose of revenge against South Carolina

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! They also ended Hendon Hooker’s college career when the Vols quarterback tore his ACL, though both Heupel and South Carolina coach Shane Beamer insist that’s all history. “I told the team that we were successful against Tennessee last year because of how we practiced and prepared …

No. 1 South Carolina tops Tennessee for SEC title
1 year, 10 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina tops Tennessee for SEC title

Associated Press  

GREEENVILLE, S.C. — Zia Cooke scored 24 points and Aliyah Boston added 18 as No. 14 OHIO STATE 72 MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had 30 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds in her 10th career triple-double for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who built a 37-point halftime lead and beat Ohio State to win the Big Ten Tournament for the second straight …

No. 12 Tennessee beats Arkansas 75-57, soph G Zeigler hurt
1 year, 10 months ago

No. 12 Tennessee beats Arkansas 75-57, soph G Zeigler hurt

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. “We all hurt for Zakai,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. “ played much bigger with the injury to Zeigler,” Arkansas coach Eric Musselman said. … Hogs’ freshman Nick Smith played his sixth game since missing 13 because of a right knee injury. … Tyreke Key missed his second game …

Zeigler, defense lead No. 4 Tennessee over Georgia 70-41
1 year, 11 months ago

Zeigler, defense lead No. 4 Tennessee over Georgia 70-41

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zakai Zeigler had 11 points and seven assists and No. Santiago Vescovi had six rebounds, four assists and six steals to go with his eight points as Tennessee got its first win at home since having its 25-game home winning streak stopped by Kentucky more than a week ago. Georgia’s leading scorer Roberts managed just two points …

No. 7 Tennessee holds off No. 13 Maryland 56-53
2 years ago

No. 7 Tennessee holds off No. 13 Maryland 56-53

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — Zakai Zeigler scored 12 points, including a key 3 late in the second half as No. 20 IOWA STATE 77, MCNEESE STATE 40 AMES, Iowa — Aljaz Kunc scored 21 points and Iowa State broke away in the second half to beat …

Zeigler, No. 7 Tennessee hold off No. 13 Maryland 56-53
2 years ago

Zeigler, No. 7 Tennessee hold off No. 13 Maryland 56-53

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Tennessee led by as many as 18 points in the first half before Maryland pulled within two points in the final minutes. Tennessee began the game allowing just 51.2 points per game, third fewest in the nation, while limiting opponents to 21.6% shooting from 3-point …

No. 7 Tennessee beats Eastern Kentucky, win streak hits 7
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 7 Tennessee beats Eastern Kentucky, win streak hits 7

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tyreke Key scored 10 of the first 12 points of the second half and finished with 17, and No. He keeps getting better.” The Volunteers struggled in the first half but still built an 11-point lead over Eastern Kentucky on the way to their seventh straight victory. I’m taking steps every day and keep learning.” Eastern Kentucky, …

No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis title
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Santiago Vescovi scored 20 points while Tennessee locked down on third-ranked Kansas in a 64-50 win Friday night in the championship game at the Battle 4 Atlantis, snapping the Jayhawks’ 17-game winning streak. “We know if you can’t stop the man in front of you, …

Zeigler, No. 13 Tennessee hold off No. 14 Arkansas
2 years, 10 months ago

Zeigler, No. 13 Tennessee hold off No. 14 Arkansas

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Freshman guard Zakai Zeigler, whose family was left homeless by a fire in New York City last weekend, made two key free throws in the final seconds to help the Volunteers hold off No. Trailing by 21 at halftime, Arkansas rallied and eventually got within …

Back from 2-week break, No. 2 Duke routs South Carolina St
3 years ago

Back from 2-week break, No. 2 Duke routs South Carolina St

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — AJ Griffin scored 19 points and No. Trevor Keels had 14 points, Joey Baker scored 13, and Paolo Banchero had 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists. 17 TEXAS 63, ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF 31 AUSTIN, Texas — Tre Mitchell scored 14 points and Texas held Arkansas-Pine Bluff without a basket for nearly 12 minutes to start the game. …

Tennessee hands rival Vanderbilt season-ending loss, 45-21
3 years, 1 month ago

Tennessee hands rival Vanderbilt season-ending loss, 45-21

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Josh Heupel passed both tests among the SEC Class of 2021. Jabari Small rushed for 103 yards two touchdowns and Jaylen Wright had 113 yards and a score as the Vols grabbed bragging rights over their intrastate rival Commodores. I’m grateful and indebted to them for their buy-in.” Tennessee receiver Cedric Tillman caught six passes for 106 …

Tennessee routs Gators 78-66 in SEC quarterfinals
3 years, 9 months ago

Tennessee routs Gators 78-66 in SEC quarterfinals

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteers could be without their big senior for the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals against sixth-ranked Alabama. “But my gut feeling he took two pretty good licks there, and I’d be surprised if he is available.” Santiago Vescovi scored 14 points to lead five Volunteers in double figures, and Tennessee beat Florida 78-66 to advance to …

Brakefield scores go-ahead basket, Duke stops No. 7 Virginia
3 years, 10 months ago

Brakefield scores go-ahead basket, Duke stops No. 7 Virginia

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Freshman Jaemyn Brakefield scored the go-ahead basket on a reverse layup with 1:58 left and Duke came up with a final-possession stop and upset No. 15 TEXAS TECH 61 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Christian Braun hit a corner 3 with 24 seconds left, David McCormack scored 17 points and Kansas beat Texas Tech. 16 FLORIDA STATE 79, PITTSBURGH …

Discover Related