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Ament struggles as Commodores bounce Vols from SEC tournament

This time Vanderbilt beat Tennessee when the Volunteers had Nate Ament. Albeit an Ament who had his toughest outing of the season.

By David Paschall March 13, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee senior point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points Friday against Vanderbilt, but the Volunteers were eliminated in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals 75-68.

Ament scores 27 in return as Vols advance to SEC quarters

Nate Ament returned to action, and the Tennessee Volunteers returned to their familiar spot in the SEC basketball tournament.

By David Paschall March 12, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the No. 25 Volunteers rallied past Auburn 72-62 Thursday afternoon at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville.

Ament’s status upgraded for Vols in SEC tourney opener

Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament was listed Wednesday night as questionable for Thursday afternoon's SEC tournament game against Auburn.

By David Paschall March 11, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Elliot Walker / Tennessee freshman forward Nate Ament scored 22 points and had eight rebounds during the 77-69 win over Auburn in Knoxville on Jan. 31. Ament has been listed as questionable for Thursday's rematch in the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Chapman, Ford have five RBIs each as Vols rout Golden Eagles

Tennessee entered Tuesday night's game against Tennessee Tech inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium ranked last among Southeastern Conference teams in runs, hits and batting average.

By David Paschall March 10, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee junior third baseman and former Baylor School standout Henry Ford went 3-for-3 with five RBIs during Tuesday night's 20-2 clobbering of Tennessee Tech in Knoxville.

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Majority of Vols new to SEC tournament competition

Tennessee had a desirable stay at last year's Southeastern Conference basketball tournament, advancing to the championship game of a loaded, 16-team field.

By David Paschall March 10, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee freshman forward DeWayne Brown II will be among the slew of Volunteers playing in their first Southeastern Conference tournament later this week.

SEC teams converging on Nashville one year after historic run

The Southeastern Conference is on the verge of producing double-digit bids to next week's NCAA men's basketball tournament.

By David Paschall March 9, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Florida's Ruben Chinyelu and Tennessee's Felix Okpara battle during the 91-67 win by the Gators in early January.

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Vols still seeking identity as SEC tournament looms

The Tennessee Volunteers aren't exactly rolling into this week's Southeastern Conference basketball tournament in Nashville.

By David Paschall March 8, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee redshirt sophomore forward J.P. Estrella racked up 20 points and 10 rebounds during Saturday afternoon's 86-82 loss to Vanderbilt inside the Food City Center.

No. 1 Lady Vols on verge of program record; Vols miss out on sweep

It's only March, and early March at that, but Tennessee's top-ranked softball team has a chance to make program history this week.

By David Paschall March 8, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee softball players celebrate after Gabby Leach's three-run homer in the seventh inning that decided Sunday's 8-5 victory over LSU.

Chapman, Ford homer as Vols top Wright State by one run again

Reese Chapman and Henry Ford each homered Saturday to continue their torrid starts to the season as Tennessee topped Wright State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

By David Paschall March 7, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Former Baylor School standout Henry Ford watches the flight of his fifth-inning home run to left field during Tennessee's 5-4 victory over Wright State on Saturday.

Vandy snaps eight-game skid in Knoxville, swipes SEC double-bye from Vols

Tennessee didn't need Nate Ament at all during Tuesday's 19-point triumph at South Carolina. The Volunteers missed him significantly Saturday against Vanderbilt.