2019-20 Schedule
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LADY VOLS BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 18 NCAA FINAL FOURS | 8 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS | 35 COMBINED SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 21 WBCA ALL-AMERICANS | 48 WNBA PLAYERS | 14 OLYMPIANS | 12 WBHOF INDUCTEES GAME 26 THE MATCH-UP 2019-20 SCHEDULE #RV/RV TENNESSEE LADY VOLS #22/25 ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS vs 17-8 | 7-5 SEC 20-5 | 8-4 SEC RECORD 17-8 Head Coach: Kellie Harper Head Coach: Mike Neighbors SEC 7-5 Record at Tennessee: 17-8 / 1st year Record at Arkansas: 55-38 / 3rd year NON-CONFERENCE 10-3 Career Record: 302-216 / 16th year Career Record: 153-79 / 7th year HOME 12-4 Last Game: L vs. #16/18 Texas A&M, 73-71 Last Game: W at Ole Miss, 108-64 AWAY 5-4 NEUTRAL 0-0 TENNESSEE AT ARKANSAS | FEB. 20, 2020 | 6:02 P.M. CT (7:02 ET) | BUD WALTON ARENA | FAYETTEVILLE, TENN. DATE OPPONENT (TV/ONLINE) TIME/RESULT O29 Carson-Newman [Exhib.] (SECN+) W, 70-44 BROADCAST INFORMATION N5 @ETSU (MyVLT/WEMT/ESPN+) W, 72-68 N7 Central Arkansas (SECN+) W, 63-36 TV/ONLINE | SEC NETWORK RADIO | LADY VOL NETWORK N11 @#15/14 Notre Dame (ESPN2) W, 74-63 Courtney Lyle (PxP) Mickey Dearstone (PxP) N14 Tennessee State (SECN+) W, 73-43 Carolyn Peck (Analyst) Bobby Rader (Studio Host) N19 Stetson (SECN+) W, 73-46 N26 Ark.-Pine Bluff (SECN+) W, 92-51 D1 Air Force (SEC Network) W, 81-54 MOBILE/ONLINE D8 Texas [Big 12/SEC Challenge] (ESPN2) L, 60-66 UTsports.com - Free audio stream only D11 Colorado State (SECN+) W, 79-41 UTSPORTS.COM WatchESPN.com - Video for registered cable subscribers ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM D18 @#1/1 Stanford (Pac-12 Bay Area) L, 51-78 D21 @Portland State (Pluto TV Ch 532) W, 88-61 D29 Howard (SECN+) W, 88-38 J2 Missouri (SECN+) W, 77-66 PROBABLE STARTERS (BASED ON PREVIOUS GAME) J5 @#13/13 Kentucky (ESPN2) L, 76-80 Tennessee Name Ht. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other J9 @Ole Miss (SECN+) W, 84-28 J12 Georgia (SEC Network) W, 73-56 F 0 Rennia Davis 6-2 Jr. Jacksonville, Fla. 18.1 8.1 30 3FGs J16 @Florida (SECN+) W, 78-50 F 21 Lou Brown 6-3 R-Sr. Melbourne, Australia 4.6 4.1 43% FG J20 Alabama (SEC Network) W, 65-63 C 20 Tamari Key 6-5 Fr. Cary, N.C. 7.4 4.6 74 Blocks J23 @#3/5 UConn (ESPN) L, 45-60 G 12 Rae Burrell 6-1 So. Las Vegas, Nev. 10.2 5.6 42% FG J26 #RV/RV LSU [We Back Pat] (SEC Network) W, 63-58 G 13 Jazmine Massengill 6-0 So. Chattanooga, Tenn. 7.2 4.8 4.2 APG J30 @Vanderbilt (SEC Network) W, 78-69 F2 @#1/2 South Carolina (ESPN2) L, 48-69 Arkansas Name Ht. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG Other F6 #8/8 Mississippi State (SEC Network) L, 55-72 F13 @#RV/RV LSU (SECN+) L, 65-75 F 24 Taylah Thomas 6-1 Jr. Arlington, Texas 6.2 7.1 59% FG F16 #16/18 Texas A&M (ESPN2) L, 71-73 G 33 Chelsea Dungee 5-11 R-Jr. Sapulpa, Okla. 18.1 5.0 42 3FG F20 @#22/25 Arkansas (SEC Network) 7:02 p.m. G 2 Alexis Tolefree 5-8 Sr. Conway, Ark. 15.9 4.1 72 3FG F23 Vanderbilt [Live Pink] (ESPN2) Noon G 23 Amber Ramirez 5-9 R-Jr. San Antonio, Texas 14.5 3.6 78 3FG F27 Ole Miss (SECN+) 7 p.m. G 43 Makayla Daniels 5-8 Fr. Frederick, Md. 9.5 1.8 52% FG M1 @Auburn (SEC Network Whiparound) 3:05 p.m. SEC TOURNAMENT (GREENVILLE, S.C.) M4-8 TBD (SEC Network) TBD NCAA FIRST & SECOND ROUNDS (TBD) KEY STORYLINES M20-23 TBD (TBD) TBD NCAA REGIONAL (TBD) M27-30 TBD (TBD) TBD NCAA FINAL FOUR (NEW ORLEANS, LA.) LADY VOL NOTABLES BIG ORANGE NUGGETS DID YOU KNOW? A3&5 TBD (TBD) TBD • SHE'S ON A NEW LEVEL: Junior for- • BIG DRAW: Tennessee drew 12,738 for • WINNINGEST PROGRAM: The Lady Schedule Key ward Rennia Davis has elevated her its match-up on Sunday vs. Texas A&M. Vols have the most all-time wins by a - All Times Eastern game to a new level this season. She It was UT's third game over 10K this women's basketball program in NCAA * Southeastern Conference Game averaged 14.9 ppg. as a sophomore but year. The Lady Vols hadn't had 12K at a Division I history, standing at 1,380-341 - SECN+ games are online broadcasts and are available is now averaging 18.1 ppg. over her 24 home contest since 2017-18, when they through the Texas A&M game. only on WatchESPN via computers, smartphones and games in 2019-20 despite getting extra attracted three crowds over 12,500. • THE ONLY TEAM IN ALL 38: Tennessee tablets. ^ Denotes all of the games included in the ESPN package attention from defenders. The last Lady • SWAT TEAM: The Lady Vols are second is the only women's basketball program (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU) and the SEC Network will be Vol to post a season scoring average the SEC with 8.1 blocks per contest in to compete in all 38 NCAA Tourna- available through WatchESPN, accessible online at that high was Candace Parker (21.3) in league play, and freshman Tamari Key's ments since they were first established WatchESPN.com, on smartphones and tablets via the 2007-08. 4.1 bpg. are a big reason why. UT's 7.2 in 1982. WatchESPN app. • ENERGY FROM THE GET-GO: Soph- blocks per contest average in all games • 100 PERCENT GRAD. RATE: Every Lady omore Rae Burrell was providing UT ranks the Lady Vols No. 2 in the nation Vol who has completed her eligibility energy and scoring off the bench, but behind South Carolina. at UT (138) has gotten a degree and UT GREAT TAMIKA CATCHINGS the last three games she has drawn • UT AMONG BOARD LEADERS: The earned the right to sign the “Tradition starting nods. She has responded by Lady Vols rank as the No. 2 rebounding Pole” in the locker room. HEADING TO WBB HALL OF FAME averaging 13.7 ppg. and 6.7 rpg., marks team in the league behind South Caro- • LADY VOLS IN THE WNBA: Tennessee which ranks No. 2 and No. 1 on the team, lina and No. 3 in the nation, averaging has had 48 players all-time reach the respectively, during that span. 46.36 boards per contest. They're also WNBA. In 2019, seven players were on • STEADY AS SHE GOES: Sophomore No. 1 in the SEC and No 3 nationally in rosters at some point, including Dia- Jazmine Massengill ranks second in defensive rebounds per contest (31.6). mond DeShields (Chi.), Isabelle Harri- the SEC and 10th nationally in as- • UNSELFISH BASKETBALL: Tennessee son (Dal.), Glory Johnson (Dal.), Jaime sist-to-turnover ratio at 2.81 to 1. She continues to generate a solid num- Nared (L.V.), Candace Parker (L.A.), has 112 assists and only 37 turnovers. ber of assists per game, ranking No. 1 Mercedes Russell (Sea.) and Shekin- Over the past five games, the Chatta- in the SEC and No. 22 nationally with na Stricklen (Conn.). Meme Jackson, nooga native has boosted her scoring 16.6 dimes per contest. UT is No. 26 na- a 2019 graduate, was on the training as well, providing 9.2 ppg. and shooting tionally and No. 2 in the league in total camp roster with the Atlanta Dream 48.8 percent in those contests. assists with 416. before being released. 2019-20 LADY VOLS BASKETBALL / UTSPORTS.COM / @LADYVOL_HOOPS LADY VOLS BASKETBALL QUICK FACTS THE BASICS Location: Knoxville, Tenn. Founded: 1794 Conference: Southeastern Enrollment: 29,460 Colors: Orange & White Nickname: Lady Volunteers Mascot: Smokey Band: Pride of the Southland Interim President: Randy Boyd Chancellor: Dr. Donde Plowman Faculty Representative: Dr. Donald Bruce Vice Chancellor/Dir. of Athletics: Phillip Fulmer Senior Woman Administrator: Angie Boyd Keck Athletic Department Phone: 865-974-1220 Ticket Office Phone: 1-800-332-VOLS (8657) COURT FACTS THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA / THE SUMMITT Current Capacity: 21,678 Front Row (L-R): Zaay Green, Jordan Horston, Rennia Davis, Rae Burrell, Jessie Rennie. Record in Arena: 463-48 (.906), 33rd season Back Row(L-R): Lou Brown, Jaiden McCoy, Kasiyahna Kushkituah, Tamari Key, Emily Saunders, Kamera Harris, Jazmine Massengill. Largest Crowd: 24,653 vs. Connecticut (1/7/06) 2019-20 ROSTER & CLASSROOM NOTES No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. Hometown | Previous School(s) MEDIA INFORMATION 0 Rennia Davis 6-2 G/F JR Jacksonville, Fla. | Ribault H.S. Note: Majoring in hotel, restaurant & tourism management with a minor in business administration....Interested in owning a CREDENTIALS restaurant...2019 SEC Academic Honor Roll member...Earned associate's degree from Florida State College while in high school. Outlets interested in obtaining credentials to 5 Kamera Harris 6-3 F SR Hampton, Ga. | Dutchtown H.S. cover Tennessee basketball home games must Note: Graduated with a degree in recreation & sport management in May 2019...Pursuing a master’s degree in communica- apply for credentials via Sports Systems: tion & information with concentration in journalism & electronic media...Two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member. www.sportssystems.com/clients/seccredentials/ 10 Jessie Rennie 5-8 G FR Bendigo, Australia | Bendigo Senior Secondary School Note: Majoring in nutrition with a concentration in dietetics. Applications for single-game credentials 11 Kasiyahna Kushkituah 6-4 C JR Atlanta, Ga. | St. Francis H.S.