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Vols’ Defensive Line Reloading This Spring 
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Vols’ Defensive Line Reloading This Spring 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Physicality and depth have become the norm for Tennessee’s defensive line over the past four seasons, and the standard that coaches Rodney Garner and Levorn “Chop” Harbin have established is expected to continue in 2025.  The defensive line showed its prowess as the Volunteers donned full pads for the first time this spring in a…MORE

#1/2 Vols Claim SEC Opener with 5-3 Win Over #6/7 Gators
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#1/2 Vols Claim SEC Opener with 5-3 Win Over #6/7 Gators

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee was victorious in its Southeastern Conference opener, defeating No. 6/7 Florida, 5-3, in a tightly-contested contest on Friday night in front of a sold-out Lindsey Nelson Stadium crowd. A three-run fifth inning proved pivotal as it gave the Vols a 4-1 lead after the Gators tied the game with a…MORE

#8/6 Vols Beat Texas, 83-72, in SEC Tournament Quarterfinal
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#8/6 Vols Beat Texas, 83-72, in SEC Tournament Quarterfinal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The fourth-seeded University of Tennessee men’s basketball team claimed an 83-72 victory Friday afternoon over No. 13-seeded Texas in its first game of the SEC Tournament. No. 8/6 Tennessee (26-6, 12-6 SEC) never trailed at Bridgestone Arena on its way to locking up a semifinal berth behind a game-high 23 points from fifth-year…MORE

Iamaleava Vols’ Unequivocal Leader In Third Spring On Campus
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Iamaleava Vols’ Unequivocal Leader In Third Spring On Campus

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s presence and experience in his third spring on campus make it clear who Tennessee’s unequivocal leader is in 2025.   The 6-foot-6 redshirt sophomore and the Volunteers went through their first shoulder pads’ practice this spring on Wednesday at Haslam Field. The 21-period workout saw early enrollees don shoulder pads for the…MORE

Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists
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Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two University of Tennessee men’s basketball players are semifinalists for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday afternoon by Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards. After forming the lone teammate duo on the 15-man Watch List announced Feb. 5, senior guards Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler are now the lone teammate pair listed among the 10 semifinalists.…MORE

Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development
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Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dozens of NFL personnel will descend upon the Anderson Training Center on Tuesday as Tennessee football holds its annual Pro Day leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. A total of 15 Volunteers from the College Football Playoff team are slated to participate on the field, including defensive back Will Brooks, offensive lineman John Campbell…MORE

Zeigler Repeats as SEC DPOY, First-Teamer; Lanier NCOY, Second-Teamer; Mashack All-Defensive
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Zeigler Repeats as SEC DPOY, First-Teamer; Lanier NCOY, Second-Teamer; Mashack All-Defensive

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Three members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team collected All-SEC honors from the league’s head coaches, as announced Monday afternoon by the conference office. For the second consecutive season, Zakai Zeigler earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team status. Chaz Lanier received SEC Newcomer of the Year and…MORE

Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot
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Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team, Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, made the cut for the John R. Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot. The Volunteers are the only team with two selections, as named by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. They are joined by three other SEC competitors—Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s…MORE