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Lady Vols hold off Georgia, one win shy of Women’s College World Series

The anticipation leading up to Thursday's showdown between Georgia and Tennessee began with the hitting of the Bulldogs against the pitching of the Lady Vols.

By David Paschall May 21, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Sophia Knight (2) is mobbed by teammates following her leadoff home run in Tennessee's 3-1 victory over Georgia on Thursday night.

Vols have plenty of experiences from which to draw in NCAA play

The Tennessee Volunteers have pretty much endured every result imaginable this baseball season.

By David Paschall May 21, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Garrett Wright scores for Tennessee during Wednesday night's 8-4 loss to Arkansas in the SEC tournament. The Volunteers will learn their destination in the NCAA tournament on Monday.

Head of NIL enforcement reminds schools they wrote the rules

Bryan Seeley, the CEO of the 11-month-old College Sports Commission, said he has actually heard more good feedback than bad as he has started making the rounds at conference meetings.

By EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press May 21, 2026

Bryan Seeley is the CEO of the College Sports Commission, which launched last year and is responsible for ensuring rules regarding NIL deals are followed. (AP Photo/Mitchell Willetts)

Ed Orgeron returns to LSU ahead of Lane Kiffin’s first season as coach

Ed Orgeron returned to LSU's football program this week, seven years after he coached the Tigers to the 2019 season's national championship.

By The Associated Press May 21, 2026

Ed Orgeron celebrates after coaching the LSU football team to a 49-42 win against SEC rival Florida on Oct. 16, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Vols bounced by Arkansas, await NCAA tourney starting point

Tennessee's stay at the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament ended in the second round Wednesday.

By David Paschall May 20, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Meetings on the mound were plentiful for Tennessee on Wednesday night, when the Vols were eliminated from the SEC baseball tournament in an 8-4 loss to Arkansas.

Pickens looking to thrive in fourth super regional with Lady Vols

Tennessee senior pitcher Karlyn Pickens wasn't about to let the NCAA softball tournament's Knoxville Regional last weekend be her final performance for the Lady Vols.

By David Paschall May 20, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee senior pitcher Karlyn Pickens allowed only two hits in seven innings during Sunday afternoon's 5-1 win over Virginia.

Mocs ready to compete in NCAA golf regionals this week

It was less than 20 years ago that the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's golf team climbed to being ranked as the No. 1 program in the country according to one publication.

By Gene Henley May 17, 2026

UTC contributed photo / University of Tennessee at Chattanooga golfer Griffin Law walks the course during a recent tournament. Law and the Mocs are in the NCAA regional this week in Bryan, Texas.

Lady Vols top Virginia to set up showdown with Georgia

Tennessee and Georgia did not play during the Southeastern Conference's softball regular season.

By David Paschall May 17, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Sophia Knight (2) and Taelyn Holley (27) celebrate after Knight's sacrifice fly in the third inning scored Holley to give Tennessee a 1-0 lead in its eventual 5-1 victory over Virginia.

Vols ‘stayed in the fight’ during challenging SEC season

The Tennessee Volunteers produced a middle-of-the-road regular season in Southeastern Conference baseball play.