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VolReport – Tennessee vs. Mississippi State: Game information, lineups, notes

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January 10, 2024

VolReport – Tennessee vs. Mississippi State: Game information, lineups, notes

Tennessee passed its first test in SEC play with a resounding 90-64 win over Ole Miss last Saturday.

Now the No. 5 Vols (11-3, 1-0 SEC) take their seven-game win streak into Starkville on Wednesday to face a Mississippi State (11-3, 0-1) team that could present them with their toughest test to date.

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Both teams pride themselves on a physical style of play predicated on a suffocating defense. Tennessee showed as much against the Rebels in its most recent outing, dominating the boards, 47-24.

The Vols arguably looked the most complete that they have looked this season on both ends of the floor as forward Jonas Aidoo turned in a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds and guard Zakai Zeigler continues to look back to full health, but that will be challenged vs. the Bulldogs.

Mississippi State lost its conference opener, 68-62 to South Carolina and lost the advantage on the glass in an uncharacteristic performance, but with a key piece back from injury in forward Tolu Smith III for the third-straight game, Tennessee will likely have to match it blow-for-blow inside.

Here is a closer look at the match up.

Game Information

Who: No. 5 Tennessee (11-3, 1-0) at Mississippi State (11-3, 0-1)

When: Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. ET

Where: Humphrey Coliseum | Starkville, Mississippi

TV: SEC Network (Mike Morgan, play-by-play; Mark Wise, analyst)

KenPom: Tennessee 71, Mississippi State 68

Series: Tennessee leads, 90-44

Projected Lineups

Numbers Edge

POINTS PER GAME:

Tennessee 78.7, Mississippi State 75.2

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE:

Mississippi State 45.1%, Tennessee 43.8%

THREE-POINT PERCENTAGE:

Tennessee 34.1%, Mississippi State 31.5%

ASSISTS

Tennessee 17.4, Mississippi State 15.2

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REBOUNDS:

Tennessee 39.7, Mississippi State 39.4

BLOCKS:

Tennessee 4.8, Mississippi State 3.9

STEALS:

Mississippi State 8.8, Tennessee 7.6

Pregame Notes

— Tennessee’s 90-64 rout of Ole Miss was the Vols’ largest margin of victory over a ranked team in more than a decade since beating Kentucky by 30-points in 2013. Tennessee led the Rebels by 20-plus points for final 14 minutes, 56 seconds of the game.

— Jonas Aidoo and Zakai Zeigler became the first Vols players to record two different double-doubles in the same game since 2019. Zeigler’s 17 points and 10 assists marked the sixth points/assists double-double of his career, a program record.

— Tennessee has won five-straight games against Mississippi State. The Vols swept the Bulldogs in two regular season meetings last season, including a 70-59 victory in their last game at Humphrey Coliseum on Jan. 17, 2023.

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— Tennessee is going on the road for just the third time this season. The Vols are 1-1 in true road games with a 80-70 win at Wisconsin on Nov. 10 and a 100-92 loss at North Carolina on Nov. 28.

— Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith III, who was named Preseason All-SEC, missed the Bulldogs first 12 games with an injury but has returned to the lineup for their last two games. He is averaging 14.5 points per game in that stretch.

— Mississippi State ranks first in the SEC in three-point percentage defense, allowing just 27.0% and scoring defense at 63.1 points. The Bulldogs are second in field goal percentage defense at 38.8%.

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Nashville Sounds and Autism Tennessee partner to host inclusive Beyond the Label Day for local children

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April 19, 2026

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Nashville Sounds and Autism Tennessee partner to host inclusive Beyond the Label Day for local children

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — At a ballpark built for noise, there is space for something quieter.

During the Nashville Sounds’ “Beyond the Label Day,” kids are learning, playing and experiencing baseball in a way that works for them. Autism Tennessee volunteers stepped in to guide kids through sensory play designed to calm and focus.

From spinning toys to textured fidgets, these tools help turn overwhelming moments into manageable ones. Children engaged with the activities, pointing out shapes like a circle, noticing items like candies, and expressing how nice the experience was.

Adam English, general manager of the Nashville Sounds, said making space for everyone is the goal, even as the stadium announcer calls another Sounds strikeout.

“It’s important for us to raise awareness about autism, but also just make sure that First Horizon Park is an inclusive place for everybody” English said.

The Sounds stadium even has a sensory room for families at every game.

“There’s huge baseball fans that sometimes shy away because of loud crowds and we want to make sure every game out here available” English said.

For Autism Tennessee leaders like Jessica Moore, days like this are about more than awareness. They are about belonging.

“Typically events like this can be super overwhelming… so this is just a way for people to feel like they can come and still be successful” Moore said.

What are your thoughts on making sports venues more inclusive for all fans? Watch the video to see the sensory room in action, and share your experiences with me at kim.rafferty@NewsChannel5.com.

In this article, we used artificial intelligence to help us convert a video news report originally written by Kim Rafferty. When using this tool, both Kim Rafferty and the NewsChannel 5 editorial team verified all the facts in the article to make sure it is fair and accurate before we published it. We care about your trust in us and where you get your news, and using this tool allows us to convert our news coverage into different formats so we can quickly reach you where you like to consume information. It also lets our journalists spend more time looking into your story ideas, listening to you and digging into the stories that matter.

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Tennessee baseball vs Ole Miss score, live updates, start time, Game 3

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April 19, 2026

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Tennessee baseball vs Ole Miss score, live updates, start time, Game 3

Tennessee baseball will look to salvage the final game of the SEC series against Ole Miss.

The Vols (25-14, 7-10 SEC) play Game against the No. 23 Rebels (29-11, 10-7) on April 19 (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network+) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Ole Miss has been on a roll. The 8-1 win on April 18 against the Vols moved the Rebels to eight straight wins. It got an ace-level start from Cade Townsend and a grand slam from Tristan Bissetta to secure Game 2.

Taylor Rabe (3-1, 3.16 ERA) will start for the Rebels. Evan Blanco (3-2, 3.67 ERA) will be on the mound for Tennessee.

Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss live updates

What channel is Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss on today?

TV channel: SEC Network+
Live stream: ESPN app

Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss game times

Game 3: April 19 (1 p.m. ET)

Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss probable pitchers

Tennessee: LHP Evan Blanco (3-2, 3.67 ERA)
Ole Miss: RHP Taylor Rabe (3-1, 3.16 ERA)

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Tennessee drops series to Ole Miss with game two loss

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April 18, 2026

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Tennessee drops series to Ole Miss with game two loss

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team dropped game two to Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon, 8-1. The Rebels clinch the series, the first time Ole Miss has won a series in Knoxville since 2016.

A bright spot for the Vols was Tegan Kuhns who threw 5.2 innings not allowing a run, striking out 10 batters on five hits.

Cam Appenzeller picked up his first loss of the season coming in out of the bullpen for Kuhns. The SEC Freshman of the Week did not have a great outing. Appenzeller went 2.1 innings giving up six earned runs.

Tennessee escaped a shutout as Trent Grindlinger hit a solo home run in the ninth inning. Grindlinger’s home run was one of Tennessee’s two hits on the night.

The Volunteers look to avoid the series sweep as theY round out the series with Ole Miss on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. on the SEC Network+.

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