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USA Today
07-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UT Martin basketball to host Lady Vols in Pat Summitt Heritage Classic
Tennessee women's basketball will play at UT Martin on Nov. 9 in the Pat Summitt Heritage Classic at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center in Martin, Tennessee. 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. PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Diana Cantu's contract extended through 2030 at Tennessee
Tennessee women's golf finished its 2024-25 season in 13th place at the 2025 NCAA Championships. The Lady Vols also recorded eight top five finishes during the 2024-25 campaign. Following the conclusion of the season, Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White announced a contract extension through 2030 for Lady Vols' head coach Diana Cantu. "The progress of our women's golf program under Diana's leadership has been exciting to witness," White said. "The team returned to nationals for the first time since 2019, and the high-caliber student-athletes she has recruited and developed on Rocky Top position us well for continued success!" Cantu has served as Tennessee's head coach since 2021. She played for the Lady Vols from 2006-10. "I am honored to be part of what I believe is the premier athletics department in the nation," Cantu said. "I am especially grateful for the steadfast support and confidence shown by chancellor Donde Plowman, director of athletics Danny White, Cam Walker and Angie Boyd-Keck — both in me, my staff, and the long-term vision we share for this program. It is a privilege to continue leading the Lady Vols Golf program, and I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. "As a proud LVFL, I hold immense pride in representing the University of Tennessee and contributing to its rich tradition of excellence. Since returning to Knoxville, my staff and I have worked diligently to reenergize this program and return it to national prominence. I consider it a true blessing to work alongside such talented, dedicated and competitive young women. While we are proud of the progress we have made, our journey is far from over." More: Tennessee golf qualifies for 2025 NCAA Championships Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens owns fastest softball pitches ever thrown
Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens is the undisputed flamethrower in history heading into the Women's College World Series. Pickens owns the three fastest pitches ever recorded in a softball game, tossing each during the Lady Vols' 2025 season. Advertisement On Feb. 21, Pickens threw a fastball against Oregon that hit 77 mph. That tied the record for the fastest pitch in softball history, set by former Tennessee star Monica Abbott in 2012 during a National Pro Fastpitch game. On March 25, Pickens took sole possession of the record by tossing a pitch 78.2 mph against Arkansas. But that mark didn't last long. On May 24, Pickens threw a pitch 79.4 mph against Nebraska in the NCAA super regional. But Pickens, the two-time SEC Pitcher of the Year, doesn't just throw heat. Her poise and control helped post a 23-9 record, 1.03 earned run average and 270 strikeouts in 197 innings. She leads the Lady Vols into their ninth appearance in the Women's College World Series. Advertisement No. 7 seed Tennessee (45-15) faces No. 2 seed Oklahoma (50-7) to open the WCWS on May 29 (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Oklahoma City. Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at Get the latest news and insight on SEC football by subscribing to the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens owns fastest softball pitches ever thrown
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lady Vols' softball All-American transfers
Lady Vols' softball All-American transfers Tennessee redshirt sophomore softball player Taylor Pannell transferred to Texas Tech. Pannell is an All-SEC standout and Second-Team All-America player. She was the Lady Vols' leading hitter and played a role in Tennessee's 2025 postseason, which ended in the semifinals of the 2025 Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Lady Vols were eliminated by eventual national champion Texas, who defeated the Red Raiders in a best-of-three championship series. Pannell recorded a .398 batting average in 2025. She recorded 16 home runs, 65 RBIs, 56 runs, 13 doubles, 34 walks, .747 slugging percentage and a .493 on-base percentage. During her career at Tennessee, she appeared in 124 games, including 122 starts. As a freshman in 2023, Pannell started her first seven games before suffering a season-ending injury. She recording a .571 batting average in Oklahoma City, and a two-run home run in the Lady Vols' extra-inning victory over UCLA. Pannell scored five runs in the Women's College World Series, including three against the Bruins. She is one of four Lady Vols to enter the NCAA transfer portal since the conclusion of the 2025 campaign. Freshman pitcher Peyton Tanner transferred to Baylor, while Destiny Rodriguez and Ryan Brown have also entered the portal. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lady Vols' signee named to All-State Team
Lady Vols' signee named to All-State Team Tennessee softball signee Elsa Morrison was named to the Tennessee Softball Coaches Association's All-State Team. Morrison helped Farragut High School (Farragut, Tennessee) win a District 4-4A regular-season title and tournament championship. She was named District 4-4A Player of the Year and helped the Lady Admirals make an appearance in the Class 4A state tournament in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Farragut (30-13-1) compiled a 10-0 record in District 4-4A play and was undefeated in the league's postseason tournament. During her senior season at Farragut in 2025, Morrison recorded a .519 batting average and a .629 on-base percentage. She totaled 15 home runs, 14 doubles, 52 RBIs, 36 walks and 15 stolen bases. Morrison, a three-year starter for Farragut after transferring from Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, hit 55 career home runs for the Lady Admirals. She committed to the Lady Vols and head coach Karen Weekly as a high school sophomore in Oct. 2023 as a catcher. Morrison played shortstop for Farragut during her junior and senior seasons. She was the 2022-23 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
