A fresh schedule on the horizon
The Lady Vols will navigate a 16‑game SEC schedule that blends home and road contests, with a particular focus on a double‑round robin against Kentucky. In addition to hosting Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and South Carolina, the team will travel to Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi State, Missouri, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt. The rotating nature of the Kentucky matchup means the Vols will meet the Wildcats both in Knoxville and on the road.
Roster movement has been a focal point of the offseason. Alongside returning talent, the program will welcome two freshmen – Gabby Minus and Irene Oboavwoduo – while also integrating a wave of transfer additions such as Harissoum Coulibaly, Zhen Craft, Jada Eads, Kennedy Fauntleroy, Fatmata Janneh, Riley Makalusky, Avery Mills, Aaliyah Moore, Harper Peterson, Kaylene Smikle, Shaelyn Steele, Rylie Theuerkauf and Naomi White. The depth of new faces adds a layer of intrigue to the upcoming campaign.
With the SEC schedule set and the roster taking shape, the Vols are poised to test themselves against a blend of familiar foes and new challengers. As the season unfolds, the team’s performance will be closely watched by fans eager to see how the new pieces fit into Caldwell’s vision.