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Kentucky's EJ Montgomery, left, passes the ball away from Tennessee's Yves Pons (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Fulkerson scores 27, Tennessee stuns No. 6 Kentucky 81-73

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 03, 2020 11:22 PM EST

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) looks to pass cross court on a drive against Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game, in Knoxville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (Scott Keller/The Daily Times via AP)
Jones scores 37 in Arkansas’ 86-69 win over Tennessee

Eric W. Bolin Feb. 26, 2020 10:50 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl smiles at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn rallies past Vols; fan tossed for derogatory comment

By John Zenor Feb. 22, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Bowden's late free throws clinch Vols' 65-61 win over Vandy

By Steve Megargee Feb. 18, 2020 08:41 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Bowden’s steadiness at the foul line made sure Tennessee avoided a stunning collapse. Bowden calmly sank two...

Kotsar, South Carolina rally to beat Tennessee 63-61

By David Cloninger Feb. 15, 2020 08:55 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Maik Kotsar swished four free throws in the final 21 seconds to deliver an improbable 63-61 win over Tennessee on...

Tennessee guard/forward Yves Pons (35) defends Arkansas guard Jimmy Whitt Jr. (33) during an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee wins 82-61 as Arkansas suffers 3rd straight loss

By Steve Megargee Feb. 11, 2020 09:19 PM EST

Kentucky head coach John Calipari gives instruction to forward EJ Montgomery (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. Kentucky won 77-64. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 15 Kentucky finally wins at Tennessee with 77-64 triumph

By Steve Megargee Feb. 08, 2020 03:18 PM EST

Tennessee rallies from 15 down, beats Alabama 69-68

By John Zenor Feb. 04, 2020 09:29 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — John Fulkerson wanted to make one thing clear to Alabama's boisterous student section: He is getting a haircut. ...

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes directs players during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Season of change leaves Tennessee struggling for answers

By Steve Megargee Feb. 03, 2020 03:04 PM EST

Perry, Stewart power Mississippi State past Tennessee 86-73

By Paul Jones Feb. 01, 2020 05:31 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 24 points with 12 rebounds and D.J. Stewart had a career-high 20 points to lead Mississippi State to an 86-73 victory...

Mitchell scores 23, Texas A&M holds off Tennessee 63-58

By Beth Rucker Jan. 28, 2020 09:12 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams knows his team isn’t one to light it up on the offensive end of the court. “We...

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike, right, rebounds against Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Dotson, Azubuike lift No. 3 Kansas over Tennessee 74-68

By Maddy Tannahill Jan. 25, 2020 06:31 PM EST

Mississippi guard/forward Blake Hinson (0) shoots the ball during an NCAA college basketball game at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee wins 73-48 as Ole Miss suffers 6th straight loss

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2020 12:15 AM EST

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James drives against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Bowden scores 21 points as Tennessee routs rival Vandy 66-45

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 18, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after the team's win over Tennessee in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Edwards, Hammonds lead Georgia to 80-63 rout of Tennessee

By Paul Newberry Jan. 15, 2020 09:27 PM EST

Tennessee ekes out 56-55 victory over South Carolina

By Steve Megargee Jan. 11, 2020 03:38 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Fulkerson had 15 points and 10 rebounds and drew a game-clinching charge with 1.4 seconds left as Tennessee edged South Carolina...

Balanced Tennessee pulls away from Missouri late, wins 69-59

By Joe Walljasper Jan. 07, 2020 09:29 PM EST
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — In the second game of his college basketball career, Tennessee’s Santiago Vascovi was barely noticeable for the first 34 minutes. He then...

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) passes the ball off to a teammate during an NCAA college basketball game against LSU at Thompson-Boling Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Knoxville, Tenn. (Brianna Paciorka//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
LSU opens SEC title defense by winning 78-64 at Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Jan. 04, 2020 02:09 PM EST

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (5) dribbles the ball as Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice (0) defends during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Wisconsin trounces Tennessee 68-48 for 1st road win of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 28, 2019 03:53 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells at forward John Fulkerson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville State, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 21 Vols top Jacksonville St. 75-53 for Barnes' 700th win

By Steve Megargee Dec. 21, 2019 03:06 PM EST