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Sophomore Ivy Renfroe pitches agaisnt ETSU on Feb. 15. The Lady Vols lost to Texas 3-2 in extra innings. Ellen Renfroe only let one hit past her in 8 innings and it was Ivy who had a hit in the last inning. The Lady Vols have their first home game against Georgia Southern on Feb. 29 in a double header starting at 3 p.m.

Softball splits rainy weekend

Dallas Abel, Staff Writer

The No. 7 Tennessee softball team won one game in weekend tournament action after rain canceled the majority of the games.

“It was unfortunate to have three of our games rained out,” co-head coach Karen Weekly said. “We should have had played five games but only got to play two.”

After the rain moved out, the Lady Vols lost to No. 13 Texas 3-2 in nine innings on Sunday after the game was rescheduled from the Saturday rain-out.

Tennessee took a one-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth. With international rules in place, which puts a runner on ...

<p>Chris Fritts lays down a bunt during a game against Xavier on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. Fritts drove in six RBIs in the two games of a three-game sweep over Northern Illinois this weekend to start the Vols off 3-0 on the season.</p>

Vols sweep N. Illinois in Serrano’s debut

David Cobb, Staff Writer

Mon Feb 20, 2012

The last time junior centerfielder Chris Fritts had six RBIs in a game was during a blowout summer league victory as a member of the Alexandria Beetles.

He and the rest of the Tennessee baseball squad replicated that performance on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in the first of two ...

Vols Golf places fifth in Mexico

Daniel Hiergesell, Staff Writer

Mon Feb 20, 2012

After finishing the fall season in fifth place at the Cabo Intercollegiate Tournament in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the Tennessee men’s golf team started off their spring campaign on the right foot, capturing a fourth-place finish at the San Diego Intercollegiate Classic in Chula Vista, Calif.

The tournament, which ...

Serrano hopes to return Diamond Vols to glory

Matt Dixon, Sports Editor

Fri Feb 17, 2012

Dave Serrano knows what it takes to win at Tennessee and in college baseball.

As an assistant coach with the Volunteers in 1995 and ’96, Serrano was a part of teams that went 97-36. The ’95 squad made it to Omaha, Neb., site of the College World Series, a feat ...

Students optimistic for UT baseball

Daniel Hiergesell, Staff Writer

Fri Feb 17, 2012

As Tyler Bray’s football pads collect dust and UT basketball teams’ seasons wind down, America’s pastime is poised to take center stage. Warmer weather, leather gloves, hot dogs, children cheering and the scent of freshly cut outfield grass can only mean one thing: Tennessee baseball is here.

And ...

<p>Jordan McRae lays a ball up and over three Arkansas defenders during a game on Wednesday, Feb. 15. McRay scored 14 points coming off the bench as the Vols went on to a decisive 77-58 victory over the Razorbacks.</p>

Vols’ balance dismantles Razorbacks

Clay Seal, Assistant Sports Editor

Thu Feb 16, 2012

It wasn’t over before it began, but it was over soon after, as Tennessee quickly ran away from Arkansas 77-58 Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tennessee (14-12, 6-5 SEC) has now won four straight games, and nine of its past 10 at home. Arkansas (17-9, 5-6) remained winless on ...

<p>Forward Jeronne Maymon shoots the ball against UGA on Feb. 4. The junior has a total of 338 points this season.</p>

Courtside Preview

Clay Seal, Assistant Sports Editor and Matt Dixon, Sports Editor

Wed Feb 15, 2012

Projected Starters
                   PPG
Tennessee 13-12 (5-5 SEC)
G Skylar McBee           7.0
G Trae Golden           13.1
G Cameron Tatum           7.8
F Jeronne Maymon       12.0
F Kenny Hall           6.2

Arkansas 17-8 (5-5 SEC)
G Julysses Nobles           9.0
G Mardracus Wade       10.8
G Scott Rickey           9 ...

<p>Meighan Simmons yells in celebration after a shot during a game against Kentucky on Monday, Feb. 13. Simmons lead with 25 points to help the Vols to a crushing win over the Wildcats, 91-54.</p>

Lady Vols make Wildcats ‘Bleed Orange’

Matt Dixon, Sports Editor

Tue Feb 14, 2012

When the Thomson-Boling Arena PA announcer proclaimed, “This game is over,” after the final horn, it was an understatement.

In reality, Monday night’s game between No. 13 Tennessee and No. 7 Kentucky was decided much earlier.

The Lady Vols (18-7, 9-3 SEC) never trailed and led by as many ...

<p>Justin Walker hits an approach shot during competition during the fall 2009 season. The men's golf team looks forward to opening the season strong in Chula Vista, Calif., at the San Diego Intercollegiate Classic.</p>

Vols golf expects better season

Ben Daniel, Staff Writer

Tue Feb 14, 2012

The Tennessee men's golf team looks to start the spring strong in Chula Vista, Calif., at the San Diego Intercollegiate Classic after a disappointing 2011 finish.
Finishing third in the SEC and 24th at the NCAA Championship might have been a successful season for many, but for the Vols ...

Lady Vols knock off top-ranked Sun Devils

Patrick MacCoon, Staff Writer

Mon Feb 13, 2012

Despite missing two of their All-American players due to injury, the No. 9 Tennessee Lady Vols softball team didn’t seem phased as they opened regular season play with a bang, posting a 5-1 record in the Kajikawa Classic held in Tempe, Ariz. over the past weekend.

In the classic ...

<p>Guard Cameron Tatum attempts a layup against USC on Feb. 8. The senior made into the 1000-point club against the Gamecocks, becoming the 44th all-time Tennessee member.</p>

Courtside Preview

Clay Seal, Assistant Sports Editor and Matt Dixon, Sports Editor

Fri Feb 10, 2012

Who will win the match-up between the Volunteers and the Gators? The Daily Beacon has the inside scoop!