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Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The Tennessee Volunteers bounced back from their early-week loss to the Florida Gators on Saturday, outlasting the Texas Longhorns in Austin 74-70. The Vols got significant contributions across the roster against Texas, and they needed every bit of it in order to escape with a big road win. Zakai Zeigler was his usual awesome self, … [Read more...] about Vols show in Austin why Rick Barnes’ offseason was a resounding success

Scott Wachter-Imagn Images A bounce back was needed. They got it. Tennessee defeated Texas in a tough, scrappy affair 74-70 in Austin on Saturday night. Before Saturday, the two now-SEC foes last met in March Madness in Charlotte, with Tennessee winning 62-58 to earn back-to-back Sweet Sixteen appearances. Turns out the Vols would earn another gritty win over Rodney … [Read more...] about Tennessee wins “battle of the UT’s” in Austin

Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images A big one for Coach Barnes. Tennessee and Texas will meet once again tonight, this time for the first time as co-members of the SEC. The Volunteers got past the Longhorns last season in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. Rick Barnes is 2-1 against his former school and is set for his second return trip to … [Read more...] about How to watch: Tennessee at Texas

Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The oddsmakers expect a close one. The Tennessee Volunteers have made their way down to Texas this weekend, set to face Rick Barnes’ old program in Austin on Saturday night. Tennessee, fresh off of a humiliating 30-point loss to Florida, have to find a way to bounceback on the road tonight to keep pace in the ultra-competitive SEC. Texas is … [Read more...] about Odds: Tennessee narrowly favored over Texas in Austin

Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Tennessee is going to need him back quickly. Cade Phillips was listed as questionable last week heading into the Florida matchup, but ultimately ended up being available to play. That availability turned into just three minutes on the floor, however. Tennessee could have used his athleticism and size … [Read more...] about Rick Barnes talks injured forward Cade Phillips ahead of Texas matchup