Dan Fleser
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UT Lady Vols drop out of AP poll for first time since end of 2016-17 season
Tennessee, which has lost 4 in a row for the first time since 1970, have dropped out of AP's top 25 for first time since the final rankings of 2017. → Read More
UT Lady Vols: One of Pat Summitt's favorite sayings is suitable for the occasion
UT Lady Vols former coach Pat Summitt was fond of saying, " Toughen up, Buttercup." The thought applies to UT, which has lost four in a row. → Read More
Live updates: UT Lady Vols face Alabama trying to end two losing streaks
Tennessee faces Alabama looking to end a three-game losing for season and a four-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide. → Read More
UT Lady Vols: Getting much-needed win requires ending losing streak to Alabama
The Tennessee Lady Vols have lost four in a row to Alabama, a team they had previously beaten 42 consecutive times. → Read More
How can UT Lady Vols bounce back from three consecutive losses?
The Lady Vols have lost three in a row for the first time since 1986. Here are three thoughts about how to climb out of the hole they're in. → Read More
Live updates: UT Lady Vols face Georgia, looking to end 2-game losing streak
After losing consecutive games at home for the first time since 1996, Tennessee is trying to avoid its first three-game losing streak since 1986. → Read More
What's ailing UT Lady Vols and how do they respond against Georgia?
Tennessee's latest loss resulted from ongoing defensive concerns and issues with two key Lady Vols. A response will be needed against Georgia → Read More
Former UT Lady Vols AD Joan Cronan finalist for Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class
Former UT Lady Vols athletic director Joan Cronan is among the 12 finalists for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2019 → Read More
Live updates: Lady Vols face Kentucky in SEC game at Thompson-Boling Arena
Tennessee faces Kentucky Thursday night, hoping to avoid a second consecutive loss at Thompson-Boling Arena for the first time since 1996. → Read More
Missouri's Lauren Aldridge says she meant Lady Vols, Holly Warlick no disrespect by clapping
Missouri's Lauren Aldridge says she meant no disrespect to Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick or Lady Vols program with reaction on Sunday. → Read More
UT Lady Vols need more contributions from bench to maintain winning SEC pace
Tennessee Lady Vols basketball is best suited for a fast pace and that's placing great demands on its starters in terms of minutes and production. → Read More
UT Lady Vols feel the full effect of Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham in loss
Missouri guard Sophie Cunningham scored a game-high 20 points and drew an unsportsmanlike foul and exchanged words with Lady Vols players afterward → Read More
Live updates: UT Lady Vols play Missouri in SEC home opener
Tennessee plays Missouri Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena in the Lady Vols' SEC home opener. It's the first of two regular-season meetings between the Lady Vols and Tigers. → Read More
UT Lady Vols: The trick of SEC play is summoning the work ethic to match the challenges
Missouri presents a different challenge to Tennessee than Auburn but is equally challenging, which is the crux of SEC play. → Read More
UT Lady Vols: Three observations from Tennessee's hard-fought win at Auburn to open SEC play
Tennessee's 78-69 victory at Auburn offered some compelling viewing regarding the Lady Vols' defense, the freshmen and UT's opponent. → Read More
Live updates: UT Lady Vols plays Auburn in SEC opener
Tennessee faces Auburn in its first game of SEC play and the first of two regular-season meetings with the Tigers. → Read More
UT Lady Vols have reason for optimism, concern in opening SEC play at Auburn
While the SEC's conference RPI suggests the league isn't as strong as last year, Tennessee opens against Auburn, which is an improved team → Read More
Live updates: Lady Vols play Belmont in final tuneup before start of SEC play
Tennessee plays Belmont Sunday in the first meeting between the two programs since 1979. It's the Lady Vols final game before the start of SEC play. → Read More
Jay Searcy, whose award-winning newspaper career began in Oak Ridge, dies at 84
Jay Searcy, who wrote for the New York Times and was sports editor/writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer, began by writing for the Oak Ridger → Read More
UT Lady Vols are bracing for best shot from mid-major stalwart Belmont
After going overtime to beat UAB earlier this season, Tennessee expects a similar test from Belmont in the schools' first meeting since 1979. → Read More