Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images He really wanted to see that class play out. Butch Jones really wanted to see his 2018 recruiting class in action, but he couldn’t make it to the finish line to close the 2017 season. Tennessee pulled the plug on Jones after a 4-6 start to the season. The temperature was already rising in Knoxville after an embarrassing end to the … [Read more...] about Butch Jones discusses Tennessee firing and the recruiting class that got away
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Tennessee takes two against Alabama, notches series win
Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A strong weekend for Tennessee baseball. After dropping a midweek game to ETSU and losing the opener in Tuscaloosa on Thursday night, Tennessee bounced back in a big way to secure the series win on Saturday. The No. 1 team in the nation got things back on track on Friday and Saturday, taking two of … [Read more...] about Tennessee takes two against Alabama, notches series win
Tennessee beats UCLA, advances to Sweet 16
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Moving on. The Tennessee Volunteers are headed to the Sweet 16 once again. The No. 2 seed in the Midwest took down 7-seed UCLA on Saturday night in Lexington, flexing late in the first half to get separation. Tennessee put together an 11-0 run through the halftime break. Three straight three-pointers shortly after would give the … [Read more...] about Tennessee beats UCLA, advances to Sweet 16
Tennessee opens as a small favorite over UCLA
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images It’s all on the line tonight in Lexington. 2-seed Tennessee is moving on to the round of 32 after their win over Wofford on Thursday night. Their opponent will be the UCLA Bruins, who thumped Utah State in the first round. The 7-seed Bruins won by 25 points, holding Utah State to just 4-31 from the three-point line. UCLA, a team with a … [Read more...] about Tennessee opens as a small favorite over UCLA
How to watch: Tennessee vs. UCLA in the NCAA Tournament
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images It’s a late one. The Tennessee Volunteers are looking to make another Sweet 16 tonight, and standing in their way are the UCLA Bruins. Mick Cronin’s squad blew out Utah State on Thursday night, advancing to the round of 32. Tennessee took care of Wofford, thanks to Chaz Lanier’s 29 points. The two tough, defensive-minded teams will … [Read more...] about How to watch: Tennessee vs. UCLA in the NCAA Tournament