Lady Vols Gear Up for 2026‑27 Season with Record‑Breaking Recruiting Class
Tennessee’s women’s basketball program is reshaping its future as high‑profile recruits line up visits and commitments ahead of the upcoming season.
Aug 26, 2026
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Avery Strickland Hurst Eyes Fifth College Season After Legal Boost
Avery Strickland Hurst re‑enters the transfer portal seeking a fifth year after legal changes, reflecting on her Tennessee stint, Belmont breakout, and future plans.
Aug 21, 2026
Tennessee Lady Vols Unveil New Adidas Jerseys with Historic Pat Summitt Patch and Axle Logistics Sponsorship
The Lady Vols will debut their redesigned Adidas jerseys in an October 27 exhibition against Florida A&M, featuring a corporate patch from Axle Logistics and retaining the iconic Pat Summitt emblem despite earlier mock‑up omissions.
Aug 20, 2026
Kaylene Smikle Looks Ahead to a Full‑Season Return with Tennessee
After a season‑ending knee operation, Tennessee’s redshirt senior discusses her transfer journey, rehab progress, and the team’s drive toward professional opportunities.
Aug 19, 2026
Axel Logistics and Tennessee Athletics Ink Five-Year Jersey Sponsorship
The new partnership will see Axel Logistics branding featured on Tennessee Volunteers basketball jerseys, marking a milestone in community-focused corporate sport sponsorships.
Aug 18, 2026
Tennessee Basketball Secures $3 Million Jersey Patch Deal with Axle Logistics
The University of Tennessee announced a five‑year, $3 million jersey‑patch sponsorship with Axle Logistics, marking the first official patch agreement for its men’s and women’s basketball programs and providing student‑athletes with brand‑building and business experience opportunities.
Aug 18, 2026
Tennessee Volunteers Ink Axle Logistics as Jersey Sponsor
A Knoxville‑based logistics firm founded by UT alumni will adorn the Volunteers’ jerseys, marking a milestone in collegiate athletics and local business collaboration.
Aug 18, 2026
Axle Logistics Secures Multi‑Year Jersey Sponsorship with Tennessee Volunteers Basketball
Starting in the 2023‑2031 season, Axle Logistics, a Knoxville‑based logistics firm founded by University of Tennessee alumni, will emblazon the Volunteers' basketball jerseys with its patch, marking the first such agreement for UT basketball and underscoring a new revenue stream for collegiate athletics.
Aug 18, 2026
Tennessee Athletics Announces Multi‑Year Partnership with Axle Logistics as Official Jersey Patch Sponsor
A five‑year deal will feature Axle Logistics on the jerseys of both men's and women's basketball teams, highlighting student‑athlete brand development and community engagement.
Aug 18, 2026
UConn Women’s Basketball Faces a Grueling Non‑Conference Slate in 2026‑27
The upcoming 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule pits the UConn Huskies against a who's‑who of women's college basketball, from Michigan and Iowa to South Carolina and Tennessee, promising a demanding road before Big East play.
Aug 18, 2026
UConn Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Schedule
The University of Connecticut announced its full non‑conference slate, featuring renewals of storied rivalries, neutral‑site showdowns and a series of exhibition games before the regular season begins.
Aug 17, 2026
Five‑Star Wing Qandace Samuels Narrows College List, Eyes Tennessee
Ranked No. 12 nationally, Samuels chooses ten programs, including the Tennessee Volunteers, as she eyes a future where her versatile wing skill set aligns with the program’s vision.
Aug 16, 2026
Chamique Holdsclaw Calls for Revival of Tennessee Women’s Basketball
In a recent interview, Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw urged the University of Tennessee women's basketball program to restore consistency and leadership, citing recent declines, roster turnover and the impact of NIL rules.
Aug 15, 2026
Chamique Holdsclaw Calls for Lady Vols Revival Amid Decline and UConn Dominance
Former Lady Vols star Chamique Holdsclaw, speaking after her Hall of Fame induction, warns that Tennessee’s basketball program has slipped to its lowest point in history and urges structural change to reclaim its former glory.
Aug 15, 2026
Chamique Holdsclaw Calls for Revival of Tennessee Women’s Basketball
Former Lady Vols star Chamique Holdsclaw reflects on Tennessee's recent decline, compares it to UConn's sustained excellence, and calls for a return to consistency and leadership.
Aug 15, 2026
Tennessee Lady Vols Prepare for 2026‑27 Season with Balanced Roster and Demanding Schedule
The Lady Vols will begin with an Oct. 27 exhibition against Florida A&M, then open the regular season on Nov. 2, before a schedule that tests depth and versatility under head coach Kim Caldwell.
Aug 12, 2026
Lady Vols Unveil 2026‑27 Non‑Conference and SEC Slate
The University of Tennessee Lady Vols have released their complete 2026‑27 basketball schedule, featuring a mix of buy games, high‑profile road trips and a demanding SEC calendar.
Aug 11, 2026
SEC Unveils 2026‑27 Women’s Basketball Schedule, Setting Up Tennessee’s Tough Road
The Southeastern Conference has released its 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, highlighting Tennessee's 16‑game slate that includes eight contests against ranked teams and a season that begins with a road test at Texas A&M before a home opener against Ole Miss.
Aug 11, 2026
UConn and Tennessee Set for Earliest-ever Showdown in Women’s Basketball Rivalry
The University of Connecticut will host Tennessee on December 12 in the first game of a new two‑season series, marking the earliest meeting in a rivalry that spans three decades. The matchup arrives amid coaching concerns over scheduling and a sweeping roster transition for Tennessee.
Aug 10, 2026
UConn Women’s Basketball Rekindles Historic Rivalry with Tennessee Ahead of December Showdown
The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program is set to restart its storied rivalry with the Tennessee Volunteers, beginning with a home‑and‑home series that opens on December 12, 2024. It will be the earliest meeting between the two schools in the history of the matchup, and the Huskies enter the series with an 18‑10 edge in all‑time meetings.
Aug 10, 2026
Lady Vols Unveil Ambitious 2026‑27 Nonconference Schedule
The University of Tennessee Lady Vols have announced a challenging nonconference slate for 2026‑27, featuring nine home games, four road trips, a neutral‑site showdown and contests against four NCAA tournament teams, including powerhouses UCLA, UConn and Virginia Tech.
Aug 10, 2026
Lady Volunteers lock in ambitious non‑conference slate for 2026‑27
Tennessee will open the season with exhibition games, travel to face UConn in December, host UCLA in November, and meet Kentucky twice, while other SEC foes appear once each.
Aug 10, 2026
Lady Vols lock in a demanding 2026 non‑conference slate
Coach Kim Caldwell revealed the 2026 non‑conference schedule, highlighting exhibitions, ranked foes and a neutral‑site game in Nashville
Aug 10, 2026
Fatmata Janneh Joins Tennessee Lady Vols, Citing Coach Kim Caldwell’s Vision
After a whirlwind recruitment process that spanned continents, Fatmata Janneh chose the University of Tennessee, drawn by Coach Kim Caldwell’s transparent leadership and alignment of coaching philosophies
Aug 6, 2026