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UTC women extend streak with defense, Izzy McPherson’s hot shooting

The UTC women's basketball team has won 11 games in a row, a stretch of success that has the Mocs atop the SoCon standings at 7-0 with their league schedule halfway over.

By Gene Henley February 1, 2026

Staff file photo / UTC women's basketball coach Deandra Schirmer, left, said the hot-shooting performance by redshirt freshman Izzy McPherson (14) in Sunday's home win against Samford was another example of the Mocs being able to count on multiple players to contribute in a lead role.

UTC men show more fight in second half, but skid hits four games

The UTC men's basketball team was unable to overcome a porous start Sunday at Furman, and the Mocs will be trying to snap a four-game losing streak the next time they hit the court.

By Gene Henley February 1, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Teddy Washington was a key player for UTC in its second-half rally Sunday at Furman, where the Mocs came up short, 75-70, and took their fourth consecutive loss.

Lady Vols’ loss to UConn is their worst ever in storied basketball rivalry

The University of Connecticut women's basketball program got a measure of revenge for its most recent loss and pushed its current winning streak to 39 games.

By DOUG FEINBERG / The Associated Press February 1, 2026

AP photo by Jessica Hill / Connecticut guard Ashlynn Shade (12) pressures Tennessee forward Janiah Barker during the first half of Sunday's game between the nonconference rivals in Hartford.

Former Falcons coach, Titans assistant hired as Ohio State’s next OC

Ohio State University hired Arthur Smith as its next offensive coordinator on Saturday.

By The Associated Press February 1, 2026

AP file photo by Gene J. Puskar / Arthur Smith, who has spent most of his coaching career in the NFL, has been hired as Ohio State's offensive coordinator.

Vols win third straight, dominate Auburn inside: ‘They punked us’

Tennessee displayed some midseason resolve Saturday night.

By David Paschall January 31, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie drives to the basket during Saturday night's 77-69 win over Auburn in Knoxville.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier stands out in Senior Bowl

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led a pair of touchdown drives Saturday as the American Team beat the National Team in the Senior Bowl.

By The Associated Press January 31, 2026

AP photo by Butch Dill / American Team quarterback Garrett Nussmeier from LSU passes during the first half of Saturday's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.

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UTC women match Mercer’s physicality, pick up 10th straight win

It was a simple statement by UTC women's basketball coach Deandra Schirmer at the end of a question posed to her players.

By Gene Henley January 30, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC players huddle during Friday night's Southern Conference game against Mercer at McKenzie Arena. UTC's winning streak reached 10 games with a 72-59 victory against the Bears, and the Mocs improved to 14-5 overall and 6-0 in SoCon play.

Lady Vols now set to visit Ole Miss on Feb. 17 in busy week of basketball

Ole Miss and Tennessee have announced a makeup date for their SEC women's basketball matchup that was set for last Monday before being postponed by a winter storm.

By The Associated Press January 30, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee guards Talaysia Cooper (55) and Mia Pauldo walk off the court after the Lady Vols beat Alabama on Jan. 18 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.

Barnes, Vols encountering a younger Pearl with Auburn

It's another meaningful college basketball game involving Tennessee's Coach Barnes and Auburn's Coach Pearl, but this one is different.

By David Paschall January 30, 2026

Auburn Athletics photo / Auburn first-year basketball coach Steven Pearl has guided the Tigers to four straight Southeastern Conference wins heading into Saturday night's game at Tennessee.

UTC men continue slide with third consecutive loss as Wofford wins

In a loss Saturday afternoon at Samford, UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl expressed some frustration in his team's lack of competitive effort.

By Gene Henley January 29, 2026

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