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APSU Sports Information
Kansas City, MO – Two Austin Peay State University (APSU) men’s basketball players are among the ten honorees for the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2018-19 Division I All-District team for District 19, the association announced Thursday.
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March 21, 2019 |
#6 Tennessee Vols (29-5 | 15-3 SEC) vs. Colgate (24-10 | 13-5)
Friday, March 22nd, 2019 | 1:45pm CT
Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena | TV: CBS
Columbus, OH – For the second year in a row, Tennessee Vols basketball is ready to take on 15th-seed Colgate in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena in the South Region. The game tips at 1:45pm CT on Friday and will be televised live on CBS.
Tennessee is 29-5 on the season. That impressive record includes a school-record 19-game winning streak, a program-record-tying three victories over top-five opponents and the second most victories in a single season in program history. The Vols spent four weeks atop the Associated Press Top 25 rankings, and for the first time in program history, UT spent the entire season ranked among the top 10.
Tennessee Men’s Basketball faces Colgate in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament, Friday. (APSU Sports Information)
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March 18, 2019 |
UT Athletics
Knoxville, TN – Hours after playing in the SEC Tournament Championship game, the Tennessee Vols learned its NCAA Tournament draw Sunday.
The Volunteers (29-5) earned a program-best No. 2 seed for the third time ever (also in 2006 and 2008) and will travel to Columbus, Ohio.
Tennessee’s first-round opponent in South Region action is 15th-seed Colgate on Friday. Two days later, the winner of that game will then face the winner of the first-round matchup between Cincinnati and Iowa.
Tennessee Vols to start NCAA Tournament run on Friday, March 22nd in Columbus, Ohio against Colgate. Tip off will be around 1:45pm CT and televised on CBS. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
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March 17, 2019 |
UT Athletics
Nashville, TN – The No. 8 Tennessee Vols couldn’t match No. 22 Auburn hot shooting, falling, 84-64, in the SEC Tournament Championship Game on Sunday at Bridgestone Arena.
The Vols (29-5) played one of their worst games of the season on the offensive end, turning the ball over 17 times that led to 21 points for Auburn. The Tigers (26-9) did what they do best and rained 3-pointers to keep the momentum in their favor, connecting on 15 long balls.
Tennessee’s offense went cold as ice in the first half, going on a seven-minute scoring drought and missing 10 consecutive shots. UT was up early on the Tigers with a 17-13 lead.
Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Bowden (23) makes a shot around Auburn Tigers forward Chuma Okeke (5) to end the first half in the SEC conference tournament championship game at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
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March 17, 2019 |
#8 Tennessee Vols (29-4 | 15-3 SEC) vs. #22 Auburn Tigers (25-9 | 11-7 SEC)
Sunday, March 17th, 2019 | 12:00pm CT
Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena | TV: ESPN
Nashville, TN – For the second year in a row, the No. 8 Tennessee Vols has advanced to the SEC Tournament Championship Game. The Vols will take on No. 22 Auburn at 12:00pm CT at Bridgestone Arena.
The game will be televised on ESPN and can also be viewed online through WatchESPN. Fans can listen live on their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp describing the action.
Tennessee (29-4, 15-3 SEC) claimed the No. 3 seed in the tournament and earned a double bye.
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March 16, 2019 |
UT Athletics
Nashville, TN – Facing an eight-point deficit with three minutes left, the No. 8 Tennessee Vols rallied in the final moments to down No. 4 Kentucky, 82-78, in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena.
For the second straight year, the Vols (29-4, 15-3 SEC) have advanced to the tournament championship game. The Big Orange will take on No. 22 Auburn in the final on Sunday at 12:00pm CT (ESPN).
Tennessee’s 29 wins stand as the second-most in program history. Only the 2007-08 Volunteers logged more victories (31).
Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) and Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) celebrate after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY)
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March 16, 2019 |
#8 Tennessee vs. #4 Kentucky
Saturday, March 16th, 2019| 2:30pm CT
Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena | ESPN
Nashville, TN – The No. 8 Tennessee Vols is set for a rematch of last year’s tournament championship, taking on No. 4 Kentucky in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament on Saturday, March 16th.
The game will tip at approximately 2:30pm CT and will be televised on ESPN and can also be viewed online through WatchESPN. Fans can listen live on their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp describing the action.
Tennessee (28-4, 15-3 SEC) claimed the No. 3 seed in the tournament and earned a double bye.
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March 15, 2019 |
UT Athletics
Nashville, TN – A second-half run vaulted the No. 5 Tennessee Vols to an 83-76 victory over Mississippi State in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday night at Bridgestone Arena.
All-SEC wing Admiral Schofield finished with a game-high 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the floor. Kyle Alexander posted a dominant performance, dropping 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting, nine rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
Grant Williams also chipped in 16 points in the game. Jordan Bone narrowly missed a double-double with 14 points and nine assists. Lamonte Turner was also effective at getting open shots for his teammates, dishing out eight assists to go with four steals. Jordan Bowden rounded out UT’s double-digit scorers with 10 points.
Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) and forward Grant Williams (2) celebrate after a win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
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March 14, 2019 |
#8 Tennessee Vols (27-4 | 15-3 SEC) vs. Mississippi State (23-9 | 10-8 SEC)
Friday, March 15th, 2019 | 8:30pm CT
Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena | SEC Network
Nashville, TN – No. 8 Tennessee opens play in the SEC Tournament on Friday night in the quarterfinals against Mississippi State.
The game will tip at approximately 8:30pm CT and will be televised on SEC Network and can also be viewed online through WatchESPN. Fans can listen live on their local Vol Network affiliate to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertelkamp describing the action.
Tennessee (27-4, 15-3 SEC) claimed the No. 3 seed in the tournament and earned a double bye. The Vols are one of the favorites to win the championship and have the opportunity to earn a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.
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March 9, 2019 |
UT Athletics
Auburn, AL – No. 5 Tennessee Vols dropped its regular-season finale Saturday against Auburn, 84-80, at Auburn Arena.
The Vols (27-4, 15-3 SEC) fought hard and tried to claw back into the game, but the Tigers (22-9, 11-7 SEC) had an answer every time. The key stat to the game was Tennessee’s 13 turnovers that led to 19 points for Auburn.
National Player of the Year candidate Grant Williams led all players with 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting to go along with nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) drives against Auburn Tigers forward Anfernee McLemore (24) during the first half at Auburn Arena. (John Reed-USA TODAY Sports)
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