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Tennessee Players to Watch Against Saint Peter's – First Round
The NCAA tournament at Spectrum Center on Thursday features a first-round matchup that pits the Tennessee Volunteers (24-8) against the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (19-13) at 9:20 PM ET. The Volunteers’ Dalton Knecht and the Peacocks’ Latrell Reid are two players to watch in this contest.
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How to Watch Tennessee vs. Saint Peter’s
- Game Day: Thursday, March 21
- Game Time: 9:20 PM ET
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV Channel: TNT
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Tennessee’s Last Game
Tennessee dropped its previous game to Mississippi State, 73-56, on Friday. Zakai Zeigler was its leading scorer with 20 points.
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakai Zeigler | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dalton Knecht | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahmai Mashack | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Tennessee Players to Watch
Knecht posts a team-best 21.1 points per contest. He is also averaging 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 46.5% from the floor and 39.7% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
Jonas Aidoo leads his team in rebounds per contest (7.7), and also averages 11.9 points and 0.9 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.9 blocked shots.
Zeigler is tops on his team in assists per contest (5.8), and also totals 11.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 1.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
Josiah-Jordan James averages 8.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
Santiago Vescovi puts up 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 37.4% from the field and 33.1% from downtown with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.
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Tennessee Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Knecht | 23.1 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3.4 |
| Zakai Zeigler | 14.2 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| Jonas Aidoo | 12.8 | 8.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0 |
| Josiah-Jordan James | 6.8 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.9 |
| Santiago Vescovi | 4.4 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0 | 0.9 |
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Nonprofit rescues 11 ‘emaciated and suffering’ animals from Tennessee property ahead of dangerous cold snap
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) is asking for donations after rescuing 11 animals Friday.
ARC said it was contacted by law enforcement in an unidentified rural Tennessee area to rescue five dogs and six cats in what the nonprofit is calling “Operation Cold Snap.”
In the rescue, the nonprofit took in two emaciated Great Danes, three Pit Bulls and six cats. ARC said some of the animals are emaciated and suffering from untreated bite wounds and infections.
The nonprofit said the animals were kept without heat or regular care.
ARC shared a video of the rescue. In it, you can see the property s in disarray with trash littering the floor and overturned furniture.
This rescue comes just days before Middle Tennessee is expected to see its coldest temperatures of the season.
Now, ARC is asking for donations to help the 11 animals rescued Operation Cold Snap. Those interested in donating can do so on the nonprofit’s website.
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Alex Golesh hires former Tennessee analyst as Auburn’s coordinator
Alex Golesh was introduced as Auburn’s head coach on Dec. 1. He served as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach from 2021-22.
Golesh announced the hiring of Jacob Bronowski as Auburn’s special teams coordinator. He served as the Vols’ special teams analyst in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel. Bronowski was also under Heupel at UCF in 2020 as special teams quality control.
“His track record is outstanding,” Golesh said of Bronowski. “He developed multiple national award contenders, including a Lou Groza Award winner, and has led some of the top special teams units in the country.
“I saw up close when we worked together before that coach Bronowski understands that special teams can be a championship difference-maker, and he’s proven he can develop elite specialists. He brings exactly the attention to detail and relentless work ethic we need in our program.”
Auburn will play at Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.
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Tennessee football’s 2026 schedule complete with opponents, dates
Tennessee football will host Lane Kiffin, Alex Golesh and possibly Arch Manning at Neyland Stadium in the 2026 season.
UT’s opponents for the next four seasons were previously announced. On Dec. 11, the SEC released the dates of every conference game, providing the full picture of the 2026 schedule.
Game times and television designations will be announced later.
Texas will make its first trip ever to Tennessee on Sept. 26. Manning, the Longhorns quarterback, is expected to return for the 2026 season rather than enter the NFL draft. If so, he’ll face the Vols on the home turf of his uncle, legendary quarterback Peyton Manning.
Golesh, the former UT offensive coordinator, is Auburn’s new coach. He will return to Knoxville for an Oct. 3 game.
Alabama will play at Tennessee on Oct. 17, continuing their Third Saturday in October rivalry game.
Kiffin, the polarizing former UT coach, is now coaching LSU after bolting Ole Miss after the regular season ended. He will return to Knoxville for a Nov. 21 game. Three of the five SEC teams visiting Neyland Stadium will have a first-year coach, including Kentucky’s Will Stein on Nov. 7.
Tennessee will play Alabama, Kentucky and Vanderbilt as annual SEC opponents in the league’s new nine-game conference schedule. Its other six opponents will rotate each season. That means each school will play every SEC opponent home and away every four years.
Tennessee will have one open week on Oct. 31 and thus won’t play on Halloween.
Here is Tennessee’s week-to-week schedule for the 2026 season.
Tennessee football 2026 schedule
- Sept. 5: Furman
- Sept. 12: At Georgia Tech
- Sept. 19: Kennesaw State
- Sept. 26: Texas*
- Oct. 3: Auburn*
- Oct. 10: At Arkansas*
- Oct. 17: Alabama*
- Oct. 24: At South Carolina*
- Oct. 31: Open
- Nov. 7: Kentucky*
- Nov. 14: At Texas A&M*
- Nov. 21: LSU*
- Nov. 28: At Vanderbilt*
*SEC game
Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.
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