UT Martin basketball to host Lady Vols in Pat Summitt Heritage Classic
The game will honor Summitt who served as the Lady Vols' head coach and played for UT Martin.
Tickets for the in-state matchup are now available through UT Martin's athletic ticket office, ranging from $25-$60. Premium ticket packages are also available for $200. Children under five will be admitted free, but must sit in a parent's lap. Tickets for the game are not part of the Skyhawks' season ticket package and anyone sitting in a seat must have a ticket, regardless of age.
The Lady Vols lead the all-time basketball series versus UT Martin, 15-2. The contest will also mark the fourth time Tennessee will play at Martin, including the first time since 1997. The teams last played on Nov. 7, 2024, with the Lady Vols winning, 90-50, at Food City Arena.
Summitt won eight national championships, 16 Southeastern Conference regular-season titles, 16 SEC Tournament championships, while advancing to the NCAA Tournament Final Four 18 times at Tennessee. She compiled an overall head coaching record of 1,098-208.
Summitt was an All-American for the Skyhawks.
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