Tennessee
Lady Vols fall to Alabama in SEC Tournament for seventh loss in row
GREENVILLE, SC – Lady Vols basketball had an underwhelming showing against Alabama, and it led to a winless trip to the SEC Tournament.
No. 6 seed Tennessee (16-13) never led in the second-round matchup with No. 11 Alabama (23-9) at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 5, and extended its losing streak to seven games with the 76-64 loss.
Janiah Barker led the Lady Vols with 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting, five rebounds and a steal, but also had seven turnovers. Zee Spearman added 13 points on 6-for-9 shooting with six rebounds, an assist and two blocks.
Talaysia Cooper, the team’s leading scorer, did not play in the game after 6:27 left in the third quarter. She had four points on 1-for-4 shooting with two assists, two steals and a rebound in 12 minutes.
The Lady Vols tied the game 12-12 in the first quarter, and by halftime they trailed by double digits – they never came back within single digits after halftime. Their defense didn’t show any improvement as they allowed Alabama to shoot 50% from the field and gave up 19 points off their 18 turnovers. Tennessee only scored 11 points off 13 forced turnovers.
The Lady Vols fell behind early when Alabama destroyed their press, passing through it for easy buckets to build a lead. When Tennessee stopped pressing, it still couldn’t get enough stops in the halfcourt. Alabama outscored UT 36-24 in the paint.
Freshman guard Deniya Prawl, who was listed as out on the SEC availability report, was not on the bench with the team.
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Tennessee got outscored 22-17 in the third and Alabama took a 61-46 lead into the fourth quarter. The Tide shot 55% from the field in the third.
Tennessee’s defense couldn’t get a stop on defense, and it wasn’t even pressing much anymore. Alabama went on a 6-0 run to take a 17-point lead before Zee Spearman hit a layup to cut it to 15, and Tennessee trailed 53-38 at the media timeout with 4:55 left in the third quarter.
Alabama outscored Tennessee 8-3 to open the third quarter, and after five straight points for the Tide that included a late closeout by Talaysia Cooper and a turnover on the inbound by Janiah Barker, Kim Caldwell called timeout with 8:47 left in the quarter.
Caldwell was not happy and yelled, “wake up!” as she walked onto the court to meet her team. Alabama led 47-32.
Tennessee’s defense got better in the second quarter, and it held Alabama to 14 points. However, its shotmaking did not improve and it committed eight turnovers. The Tide scored 12 points off Tennessee’s 12 turnovers.
The Lady Vols only scored 11 points in the second. Janiah Barker led the team with nine points on 3-for-6 shooting with two rebounds in the first half. Zee Spearman added seven points on 3-for-4 shooting with four rebounds, an assist and a block.
The Lady Vols regrouped between quarters and outscored Alabama 5-2 in the first three minutes of the second. Nya Robertson hit a 3-pointer and Zee Spearman scored off an offensive rebound to cut Alabama’s lead to 27-23 with 6:47 left in the quarter.
Alabama passed through Tennessee’s press with ease and immediately retook the lead. The Lady Vols weren’t hitting shots and couldn’t get a stop defensively, either. The Tide shot 55% from the field and scored 18 points in the paint.
Alabama also scored seven points off of Tennessee’s four turnovers and outrebounded UT 11-8.
Alabama jumped out to a 12-7 lead, but then Zee Spearman scored five straight points to tie the game 12-12. Then Tennessee was two seconds away from trapping the Tide in the backcourt before Kristy Curry had to call timeout with 3:44 left in the first quarter.
Janiah Barker also had five early points for the Lady Vols.
Deniya Prawl out on SEC injury report
Freshman Deniya Prawl was listed as out on the SEC student-athlete availability report on March 4.
The 6-foot-2 guard has been a solid piece of the rotation for Tennessee this season. Prawl has averaged 3.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and a steal in 15.4 minutes per game while shooting 40.4% from the field.
When does Lady Vols basketball vs. Alabama start?
- Date: Thursday, March 5
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina
What TV channel is Lady Vols vs. Alabama on today?
Lady Vols basketball 2025-26 schedule, TV times
- Nov. 4: NC State 80, Tennessee 77
- Nov. 7: Tennessee 97, ETSU 47
- Nov. 9: Tennessee 72, UT Martin 61
- Nov. 13: Tennessee 68, Belmont 58
- Nov. 20: Tennessee 85, MTSU 41
- Nov. 23: Tennessee 88, Coppin State 35
- Nov. 30: UCLA 99, Tennessee 77
- Dec. 3: Tennessee 65, Stanford 62
- Dec. 14: Tennessee 112, Winthrop 40
- Dec. 20: Louisville 89, Tennessee 65
- Dec. 22: Tennessee 89, Southern Indiana 44
- Jan. 1: Tennessee 76, Florida 65
- Jan. 4: Tennessee 73, Auburn 56
- Jan. 8: Tennessee 90, Mississippi State 80
- Jan. 11: Tennessee 85, Arkansas 50
- Jan. 18: Tennessee 70, Alabama 59
- Jan. 22: Tennessee 60, Kentucky 58
- Jan. 29: Mississippi State 77, Tennessee 62
- Feb. 1: UConn 96, Tennessee 66
- Feb. 5: Tennessee 82, Georgia 77
- Feb. 8: South Carolina 93, Tennessee 50
- Feb. 12: Tennessee 98, Missouri 53
- Feb. 15: Texas 65, Tennessee 63
- Feb. 17: Ole Miss 94, Tennessee 81
- Feb. 19: Texas A&M 82, Tennessee 74
- Feb. 22: Oklahoma 100, Tennessee 93
- Feb. 26: LSU 89, Tennessee 73
- March 1: Vanderbilt 87, Tennessee 77
Cora Hall is the University of Tennessee women’s athletics reporter for Knox News. Email: cora.hall@knoxnews.com; X: @corahalll; Bluesky: @corahall.bsky.social. Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks: subscribe.knoxnews.com/offers
At the behest of President Donald Trump, Tennessee’s Republican supermajority is returning to Nashville next week to redraw the state’s congressional maps, carving Memphis into multiple safe-Republican seats.
The session is made possible by the Supreme Court’s decision ending protections in the Voting Rights Act, made April 29.
Gov. Bill Lee issued a call for a special legislative session to approve new redistricting maps on the evening of May 1, one day after Trump announced on social media that Lee had promised to do so.
Lawmakers will return to Nashville on May 5.
“We owe it to Tennesseans to ensure our congressional districts accurately reflect the will of Tennessee voters,” Lee said.“After consultation with the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Secretary of State, I believe the General Assembly has a responsibility to review the map and ensure it remains fair, legal, and defensible.”
Once in Nashville, the Republican supermajority legislature will have the votes to crack Memphis and draw nine new safe-Republican congressional seats in Tennessee and eliminate the last remaining Democrat-held seat.
Candidates are already campaigning in the 9th Congressional District — which will likely be redrawn during the special session. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, and state Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, have both gathered and filed qualifying signatures and have been actively campaigning.
Redrawing maps would suspend those campaigns and require candidates in every congressional district to gather new signatures and re-qualify for their races.
“Donald Trump wants an extra seat. And he wants to get it by directing how the districts are drawn and to say they should not be drawn as they are now — they should be drawn the way he wants to draw them to give him the vote,” Cohen said on May 1.
“Civil rights are being attacked through this Supreme Court case. It’s taking away potentially a goodly half of African American and African American-chosen representation in the United States Congress,” Cohen said, pledging to launch a legal fight.
Lee’s call came hours after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called a special session to redraw the maps there, as predominantly Republican Southern states begin to take political advantage of the Supreme Court’s decision to roll back protections for Black voters in the Voting Rights Act.
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Planning to head to the 40th annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival? Here’s what you should know before going.
Hours of operation
Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Volunteer State’s blast into the 16th century will be held every Saturday and Sunday during May. Adult tickets purchased in advance start at $28.
Parking
Parking waits can build up at the renaissance fair, where parking is free with admission. Peak traffic times are expected between 10 a.m. through 2 p.m., according to the event’s website tnrenfest.com.
Located in a “grassy field,” parking lots operate on a first come, first serve basis and open at 8 a.m. each day. No RVs or trailers are allowed.
Sheriff’s deputies and parking attendants will be on the grounds to help patrons park “as quickly and safely as possible,” the event states.
What if it rains?
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival will operate rain or shine, but some of the experiences may be limited during inclement weather.
“Depending on weather patterns, festival operations may be suspended, and patrons may be asked to shelter in place in their personal vehicle in the parking lot until weather conditions improve and the grounds are cleared to resume operations,” the website states.
Join the safety notification system by texting TNRENFEST to 888-777.
Are weapons allowed?
While firearms and prop guns are prohibited, all swords, daggers, bows and arrows, maces and other weapons are allowed but must be peace-tied.
Additionally, patrons purchasing or bringing bladed weapons must always have the sword sheathed and secured with a cable. Arrows are required to have their tips removed and be secured within a quiver or a case.
Will there be alcohol?
There will not be alcohol sold at this event.
Be prepared for spotty cell service
Due to the remote location of the festival, cell service may be limited, according to the website. The festival’s administrators recommend downloading, screenshotting or printing your ticket, or adding it to your e-wallet.
Best TSSAA wrestling state championship highlights from Division I boys finals
See our best TSSAA wrestling state championship highlights from the Division I boys finals.
The Tennessee high school boys and girls wrestling produced over four dozen individual TSSAA state champions through 14 weight classes in Class A, AA, Division II and girls competition in February.
Here are the 2026 Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state girls and boys wrestling teams across the state.
Boys Wrestling
Class A
106 pounds: Germain Velasquez, Seymour, Sr.; Phillip Steelman, Signal Mountain, So.; Wesley Sudderth, Montgomery Central, Fr.; Jaime Sanginez, Springfield, Sr.
113 pounds: Nate Graham, Station Camp, Sr.; Luke Myhan, Soddy-Daisy, Jr.; CJ Weaver, Tullahoma, Fr.; Luke Higdon, Signal Mountain, Sr.
120 pounds: Jacob Stinnett, Upperman, So.; Jay Hill, Station Camp, Sr.; Carter Hostetler, Spring Hill, Jr.; Harold Ward, Greenbrier, Sr.
126 pounds: Ian McCallie, Signal Mountain, 8th grade; Kyle Nielsen, Spring Hill, Sr.; Brylan Rhodes, Greeneville, So.; Matthew Pennington, Eagleville, Sr.
132 pounds: JoJo Uhorchuk, Signal Mountain, Sr.; Tyson Flavin, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Tristen Fowler, Alcoa, So.; Kiivon Butler, Tullahoma, Jr.
138 pounds: Zedediah Hulet, Anderson County, Jr.; Noah Eller, Gibbs, Jr.; Elving Vera, Spring Hill, Sr.; Derrick Bolden, Millington, Jr.
144 pounds: Christian Davis, Signal Mountain, So.; Ayden Jenkins, Soddy-Daisy, Jr.; Lukas Pratt, Pigeon Forge, Sr.; Hayden Harrell, Anderson County, Sr.
150 pounds: Colin Bull, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Tamarion Johnson, Montgomery Central, Sr.; Austin Glass, Volunteer, Sr.; Max Cable, Pigeon Forge, Jr.
157 pounds: Braylan Cosper, Hixson, Sr.; Jake Laxton, Soddy-Daisy, So.; Vincent Ward, Greenbrier, Jr.; Duke Delozier, Seymour, Jr.
165 pounds: Ayden Hood, Pigeon Forge, Sr.; Nathan Highland, Spring Hill, Sr.; Lincoln Rich, Station Camp, Sr.; Kaden Weitzel, Livingston Academy, Sr.
175 pounds: Deamion Leavell, Anderson County, Sr.; Cole Neal, Fairview, Jr.; Landon Shaw, Livingston Academy, Sr.; Thomas Solomon, Eagleville, Sr.
190 pounds: Trevor Burney, Chattanooga Central, Sr.; Evan Prewitt, Anderson County, Sr.; Logan Rawlinson, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Hayden Moore, Greeneville, Jr.
215 pounds: Houston Retting, Eagleville, Sr.; Darius Sudderth, Alcoa, Jr.; Pete Laxton, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Elijah Whitby, Millington, Sr.
285 pounds: Tyson Click, Samuel Everett, Sr.; Rogelio Gonzalez, Cheatham County, Sr.; Christopher Graver, Marion County, Jr.; Mathew Fowler, Red Bank
Class AA
106 pounds: Gabriel Nettleton, Arlington, So.; Carson Gambill, Page, Fr.; Q Dyer, Bradley Central, So.; Logan Raske, Cleveland, Fr.
113 pounds: Noah Watkins, Dobyns Bennett, So.; Emanuel Claybrooks, McGavock, Sr.; Boone Maughon, Cleveland, Fr.; Joseph Marcin, Arlington, Sr.
120 pounds: Jose Cordero, Cleveland, Sr.; Andrew Workman, Blackman, Jr.; Brooks Ryan, Dobyns Bennett, Fr.; Blaise Masi, Summit, Sr.
126 pounds: Dominic Cordero, Cleveland, So.; Devin Corbin, Collierville, Jr.; Chase Smalling, Science Hill, Sr.; Nolan Barton, Nolensville, Sr.
132 pounds: Mason Jakob, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Colt Maughon, Cleveland, Sr.; Aiden Rowe, Clarksville, Jr.; Damian Aponte, Germantown Houston, Sr.
138 pounds: Reed Loeffel, Brentwood, Sr.; Tristan Collier, Green Hill, So.; Kendall Lewis, Science Hill, Fr.; Logan Woodard, Clarksville Northeast, Sr.
144 pounds: JD Longley, Ravenwood, Jr.; Landon McLean, Blackman, Sr.; Trapper Lippincott, Nolensville, Jr.; Kaden Clopton, Science Hill, Jr.
150 pounds: Kellen Sanders, Cleveland, So.; Ryan Dietrick, Ravenwood, Jr.; Brandon Harris, Bradley Central, Jr.; Eli Goodin, Blackman, So.
157 pounds: Zachery Little, Summit, Sr.; Luke Louzensky, Kirkwood, Jr.; Maddox Eskew, Ravenwood, Sr.; Trevor Sexton, Knox Halls, Sr.
165 pounds: Jonah Little, Germantown Houston, Sr.; Matthew Anderson, Ravenwood, Sr.; Gary High, Cleveland, So.; Leo Roberts, Independence, Jr.
175 pounds: Brodie Melzoni, Nolensville, Sr.; Barrett Whaley, Knox Halls, Sr.; Braylon Pulley, Cleveland, Fr.; Elijah Reams, Riverdale, Sr.
190 pounds: Yamil Rashid, Stewarts Creek, Sr.; Wiley Suskawicz, Bradley Central, Sr.; Syre Jones, Bartlett, Sr.; Peter Wilson, Kirkwood, So.
215 pounds: Joshua Pulley, Cleveland, So.; Ahmed Shahin, Knox West, Sr.; Jake Sentell, Nolensville, Jr.; Henry Drazek, Brentwood, Sr.
285 pounds: Gabe Moore, Cleveland, Sr.; Dewantae McMillion, Bradley Central, So.; Haiden Cox, Science Hill, Sr.; Charlie Wilson, Dobyns Bennett, So.
Division II
106 pounds: Colten Calvin, Father Ryan, So.; Dominic Simpson, Montgomery Bell Academy, 8th grade; Triston Mouton, Baylor School, Jr.; Jonathan Comes, Lakeway Christian, Fr.
113 pounds: Tanner Tran, Father Ryan, Sr.; Riley Alcantar, Baylor School, Fr.; Cash Waymire, Brentwood Academy, Sr.; Knox Ritchie, McCallie School, Fr.
120 pounds: Gabe Swann, Baylor School, Sr.; Payne Walker, Christian Brothers, Fr.; Ryley Correll, Brentwood Academy, Fr.; Brody Connell, McCallie School, Sr.
126 pounds: Samuel Comes, Lakeway Christian, Sr.; Axel Ritchie, McCallie School, Sr.; Christopher Phillips, Baylor School, Jr.; Joseph Drewry, Christian Brothers, Jr.
132 pounds: Jaxon Lane, McCallie School, So.; Braxton Eason, Father Ryan, Jr.; Cayden Fowler, Friendship Christian, So.; Carlton King, Montgomery Bell Academy, So.
138 pounds: Malachi Puckett, Baylor School, Jr.; Cooper Mariakis, McCallie School, 8th grade; Trenton Casto, Lakeway Christian, Jr.; Joseph Kennedy, Chattanooga Christian, Fr.
144 pounds: George Emendorfer, Baylor School, Sr.; William Hamilton, McCallie School, Jr.; Jack Quigley, Knox Webb, Sr.; Jax Crolley, Father Ryan, Jr.
150 pounds: Dylan Villers, McCallie School, So.; Kohlton Vargas, Christian Brothers, Jr.; Nick Toth, Father Ryan, Jr.; Brooks Kopp, Pope John Paul II, Sr.
157 pounds: Oliver Phillips, Baylor School, Sr.; Cainan Williams, McCallie School, So.; Ruger Pennington, Montgomery Bell Academy, 8th grade; Kaden Dressell, Lakeway Christian, Jr.
165 pounds: Titus Norman, Baylor School, Sr.; Jon Cross, McCallie School, Jr.; Leland Hardcastle, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.; Kyler Cook, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
175 pounds: Findley Smout, Christian Brothers, Sr.; Zaydan Morgan, McCallie School, Jr.; Donnis Boochie, Chattanooga Christian, Jr.; Noah Anliker, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Jr.
190 pounds: Dylan Reel, Baylor School, Sr.; Brody Belville, Brentwood Academy, Sr.; Jordan Crouch, Pope John Paul II, Sr.; Cooper Ledbetter, McCallie School, So.
215 pounds: Cooper Gentle, McCallie School, Sr.; Tyre Brown, Chattanooga Christian, Jr.; Rock Shurette, Baylor School, So.; Kai Slater, Father Ryan, Sr.
285 pounds: Ryder Smith, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.; Deantowan Malone, Father Ryan, Sr.; Cannon Voiles, McCallie School, Jr.; Luke Skelton, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Girls Wrestling
100 pounds: Easton Dadiomoff, Cleveland, So.; Alexandra Erb, Clarksville, Fr.; Ella McKeown, Kirkwood, So.; Bailey Leatherwood, Stratford, So.
107 pounds: Cora Finstad, Gibbs, Jr.; Evelyn Norman, Dobyns Bennett, Fr.; Johanna Pantojas, Riverdale, Sr.; Doria Hamlet, Independence, So.
114 pounds: Senna Grassman, Cleveland, Sr.; Tatiana Pena-Corona, Clarksville, Sr.; Gracie Voorhies, Seymour, Sr.; Jenna Ladd, Ooltewah, So.
120 pounds: Nataleigh Shane, Bradley Central, Sr.; Kailee Miller, Cleveland, Fr.; Ellen Anderson, Bartlett, So.; Kayleigh Angona, White Station, Sr.
126 pounds: Nevada Wildheart, Rossview, Jr.; Audreyona Perkins, Cleveland, Sr.; Mya Bundy, Stewarts Creek, Jr.; Gabbie Newton, Jefferson County, Sr.
132 pounds: Carolline Hilton, Cleveland, So.; Emery Wilson, Ravenwood, Jr.; Lexi Dean, West Creek, Jr.; Lily Lentz, Maryville, Sr.
138 pounds: Mariana Bowen, West Creek, Sr.; Delilah Queen, Maryville, Jr.; Adsila Holman, Rockvale, Sr.; Alice Gizzi, Independence, Fr.
145 pounds: Trinity Roberts, Heritage, Sr.; Ava Johnson, Clarksville, Jr.; Laura Gupton, Independence, Sr.; Shelby Williams, Gibbs, Sr.
152 pounds: Sawyer Ward, Science Hill, Sr.; Audrey Levendusky, Montgomery Central, Sr.; Emma Husser, Clarksville, Sr. Maria Parra, Bartlett, Fr.
165 pounds: Sally Johnson, Clarksville, Sr.; Irelynn Laurin, West Creek, Sr.; Samarah Tafiti, East Ridge, Sr.; Ellysia Jennings, Coffee County, Jr.
185 pounds: Lakeria Kelly, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.; Jonna Patterson, Blackman, Sr.; Aiden Pilarowski, Cleveland, Fr.; Josephine Fisher, Riverdale, Jr.
235 pounds: Julia Parrish, Knox Halls, Jr.; Samantha O’Leary, Summit, Sr.; Anjolina Rosario, Clarksville Northwest, Sr.; Shilo Bryan, Moore County, Sr.
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