Cora Hall
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women's basketball writer for knox news. michigander. lover of all women's sports and the detroit lions. she/her
"We have to grow up and we have to make it about winning."
Kim Caldwell was frustrated by the way Tennessee played in its 50-point win over ETSU tonight. Why Caldwell wasn't anywhere near satisfied with tonight's performance:
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Kim Caldwell was frustrated by the way Tennessee played in its 50-point win over ETSU tonight. Why Caldwell wasn't anywhere near satisfied with tonight's performance:
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Why Kim Caldwell says Lady Vols basketball has to 'grow up' even after big win vs ETSU
Lady Vols basketball beat ETSU by 50 points in its home opener, but coach Kim Caldwell said her team didn't carry out what it talked about.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
"We have to grow up and we have to make it about winning."
Kim Caldwell was frustrated by the way Tennessee played in its 50-point win over ETSU tonight. Why Caldwell wasn't anywhere near satisfied with tonight's performance:
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Kim Caldwell was frustrated by the way Tennessee played in its 50-point win over ETSU tonight. Why Caldwell wasn't anywhere near satisfied with tonight's performance:
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Tennessee blows out ETSU 98-47 for its first win of the season, led by 25 points from Zee Spearman.
It was a better performance by the Lady Vols overall, but still a lot to clean up, especially with rebounding and shot selection.
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It was a better performance by the Lady Vols overall, but still a lot to clean up, especially with rebounding and shot selection.
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Lady Vols basketball vs ETSU highlights, Tennessee blows out Buccaneers in home opener
Lady Vols basketball crushed ETSU in its first game at home of th season at Food City Center on Nov. 7.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Tennessee blows out ETSU 98-47 for its first win of the season, led by 25 points from Zee Spearman.
It was a better performance by the Lady Vols overall, but still a lot to clean up, especially with rebounding and shot selection.
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It was a better performance by the Lady Vols overall, but still a lot to clean up, especially with rebounding and shot selection.
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Mia Pauldo drained a deep three for the final shot of the third to make it 75-31
Didn't love the way the last possession went down but she hit the shot so can't be that mad.
Didn't love the way the last possession went down but she hit the shot so can't be that mad.
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Mia Pauldo drained a deep three for the final shot of the third to make it 75-31
Didn't love the way the last possession went down but she hit the shot so can't be that mad.
Didn't love the way the last possession went down but she hit the shot so can't be that mad.
Tennessee leads ETSU 49-14 at halftime. Lady Vols are getting outrebounded 22-18 against a team much smaller than them...
But they've forced 17 turnovers for 19 points. The press has looked better (as it should). Offense still too stagnant at times, settling too much for 3s
But they've forced 17 turnovers for 19 points. The press has looked better (as it should). Offense still too stagnant at times, settling too much for 3s
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Tennessee leads ETSU 49-14 at halftime. Lady Vols are getting outrebounded 22-18 against a team much smaller than them...
But they've forced 17 turnovers for 19 points. The press has looked better (as it should). Offense still too stagnant at times, settling too much for 3s
But they've forced 17 turnovers for 19 points. The press has looked better (as it should). Offense still too stagnant at times, settling too much for 3s
And another Coop 3 from the same spot on the wing. Whew if she's going to shoot it like that this year...
November 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
And another Coop 3 from the same spot on the wing. Whew if she's going to shoot it like that this year...
Talaysia Cooper with back-to-back 3-pointers. Her shot looks so good, just noticeably more confident this season
Tennessee leads 23-4 after a three from Zee Spearman
Tennessee leads 23-4 after a three from Zee Spearman
November 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Talaysia Cooper with back-to-back 3-pointers. Her shot looks so good, just noticeably more confident this season
Tennessee leads 23-4 after a three from Zee Spearman
Tennessee leads 23-4 after a three from Zee Spearman
Tennessee leads 11-2 at the first media timeout with 4:08 left in the 1Q.
Lady Vols doing a much better job of getting the ball into the paint, only taken one 3-pointer and Mia Pauldo knocked it down. Janiah Barker also attacking the rim early with 4 points and 2 rebounds
Lady Vols doing a much better job of getting the ball into the paint, only taken one 3-pointer and Mia Pauldo knocked it down. Janiah Barker also attacking the rim early with 4 points and 2 rebounds
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Tennessee leads 11-2 at the first media timeout with 4:08 left in the 1Q.
Lady Vols doing a much better job of getting the ball into the paint, only taken one 3-pointer and Mia Pauldo knocked it down. Janiah Barker also attacking the rim early with 4 points and 2 rebounds
Lady Vols doing a much better job of getting the ball into the paint, only taken one 3-pointer and Mia Pauldo knocked it down. Janiah Barker also attacking the rim early with 4 points and 2 rebounds
Jaida Civil with a nice block in the paint and she's very much reminding me of Talaysia Cooper
November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Jaida Civil with a nice block in the paint and she's very much reminding me of Talaysia Cooper
Pregame shots for Tennessee before the home opener tonight against ETSU
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Pregame shots for Tennessee before the home opener tonight against ETSU
"That wasn't what we practiced and it showed, and it got our ass kicked."
Tennessee didn't execute what it practiced against NC State. But Kim Caldwell scheduled the top-10 matchup for a reason, and now she has a "beautiful teaching moment" to build from
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Tennessee didn't execute what it practiced against NC State. But Kim Caldwell scheduled the top-10 matchup for a reason, and now she has a "beautiful teaching moment" to build from
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What Kim Caldwell hopes Lady Vols get out of season-opening loss to NC State
Lady Vols basketball's flaws were exposed in a season-opening loss to NC State, especially with its defense and full-court press.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"That wasn't what we practiced and it showed, and it got our ass kicked."
Tennessee didn't execute what it practiced against NC State. But Kim Caldwell scheduled the top-10 matchup for a reason, and now she has a "beautiful teaching moment" to build from
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Tennessee didn't execute what it practiced against NC State. But Kim Caldwell scheduled the top-10 matchup for a reason, and now she has a "beautiful teaching moment" to build from
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Tennessee had a poor showing defensively and lacked consistency on offense. And it couldn't force enough turnovers to make up for it.
Talaysia Cooper, Jaida Civil and Janiah Barker were bright spots in an 80-77 loss
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Talaysia Cooper, Jaida Civil and Janiah Barker were bright spots in an 80-77 loss
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Lady Vols basketball struggles defensively against NC State, loses season opener 80-77
Lady Vols basketball couldn't slow down NC State and wasn't consistent offensively in an 80-77 season-opening loss Nov. 4.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Tennessee had a poor showing defensively and lacked consistency on offense. And it couldn't force enough turnovers to make up for it.
Talaysia Cooper, Jaida Civil and Janiah Barker were bright spots in an 80-77 loss
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Talaysia Cooper, Jaida Civil and Janiah Barker were bright spots in an 80-77 loss
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NC State leads Tennessee 63-62 at the end of the 3Q.
Lady Vols ended the quarter better than they started it, but they just haven't been consistent enough to create momentum
Lady Vols ended the quarter better than they started it, but they just haven't been consistent enough to create momentum
November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
NC State leads Tennessee 63-62 at the end of the 3Q.
Lady Vols ended the quarter better than they started it, but they just haven't been consistent enough to create momentum
Lady Vols ended the quarter better than they started it, but they just haven't been consistent enough to create momentum
NC State is on an 11-0 run to take a 58-50 lead and Kim Caldwell wants timeout.
Just incredibly undisciplined few minutes for Tennessee. Not guarding well on defense/in transition, not getting into the paint or creating good shots. NC State outscoring UT 18-6 in 3Q
Just incredibly undisciplined few minutes for Tennessee. Not guarding well on defense/in transition, not getting into the paint or creating good shots. NC State outscoring UT 18-6 in 3Q
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NC State is on an 11-0 run to take a 58-50 lead and Kim Caldwell wants timeout.
Just incredibly undisciplined few minutes for Tennessee. Not guarding well on defense/in transition, not getting into the paint or creating good shots. NC State outscoring UT 18-6 in 3Q
Just incredibly undisciplined few minutes for Tennessee. Not guarding well on defense/in transition, not getting into the paint or creating good shots. NC State outscoring UT 18-6 in 3Q
Tennessee leads NC State 44-40 at halftime.
Not a bad start for the Lady Vols, but definitely a ton to clean up. Would be good to run some offense and get more looks at the rim/free throw line. Press has not really been effective, but they're winning the track meet so far
Not a bad start for the Lady Vols, but definitely a ton to clean up. Would be good to run some offense and get more looks at the rim/free throw line. Press has not really been effective, but they're winning the track meet so far
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Tennessee leads NC State 44-40 at halftime.
Not a bad start for the Lady Vols, but definitely a ton to clean up. Would be good to run some offense and get more looks at the rim/free throw line. Press has not really been effective, but they're winning the track meet so far
Not a bad start for the Lady Vols, but definitely a ton to clean up. Would be good to run some offense and get more looks at the rim/free throw line. Press has not really been effective, but they're winning the track meet so far
Jaida Civil knocks down her second 3-pointer of the day and she's up to 10 points. She's shooting that with confidence in her debut
Tennessee leads 39-31
Tennessee leads 39-31
November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Jaida Civil knocks down her second 3-pointer of the day and she's up to 10 points. She's shooting that with confidence in her debut
Tennessee leads 39-31
Tennessee leads 39-31
Talaysia Cooper one-on-one at the top of the key and gets a steal and score. We're so back
November 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Talaysia Cooper one-on-one at the top of the key and gets a steal and score. We're so back
Jaida Civil with a really, really nice drive and finish, then Kaniya Boyd snags a steal in the press and finds Civil wide open for another one.
Tennessee on an 8-0 run to start the 2Q and leads 32-25
Tennessee on an 8-0 run to start the 2Q and leads 32-25
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Jaida Civil with a really, really nice drive and finish, then Kaniya Boyd snags a steal in the press and finds Civil wide open for another one.
Tennessee on an 8-0 run to start the 2Q and leads 32-25
Tennessee on an 8-0 run to start the 2Q and leads 32-25
NC State leads Tennessee 25-24 after the first quarter.
Lady Vols look much more settled in now. Talaysia Cooper leads with 11 points, Deniya Prawl leads with 3 rebounds. UT struggled to get into the press, but part of that is NC State's pace, and it's the first game
Lady Vols look much more settled in now. Talaysia Cooper leads with 11 points, Deniya Prawl leads with 3 rebounds. UT struggled to get into the press, but part of that is NC State's pace, and it's the first game
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NC State leads Tennessee 25-24 after the first quarter.
Lady Vols look much more settled in now. Talaysia Cooper leads with 11 points, Deniya Prawl leads with 3 rebounds. UT struggled to get into the press, but part of that is NC State's pace, and it's the first game
Lady Vols look much more settled in now. Talaysia Cooper leads with 11 points, Deniya Prawl leads with 3 rebounds. UT struggled to get into the press, but part of that is NC State's pace, and it's the first game
Finally at the media timeout with 1:42 left in the first quarter and NC State leads 21-17. Some thoughts:
-Talaysia Cooper's shot looks so much smoother
-Deniya Prawl is great crashing offensive glass
-Tennessee's defense has to be better in transition when it can't get set in the press
-Talaysia Cooper's shot looks so much smoother
-Deniya Prawl is great crashing offensive glass
-Tennessee's defense has to be better in transition when it can't get set in the press
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Finally at the media timeout with 1:42 left in the first quarter and NC State leads 21-17. Some thoughts:
-Talaysia Cooper's shot looks so much smoother
-Deniya Prawl is great crashing offensive glass
-Tennessee's defense has to be better in transition when it can't get set in the press
-Talaysia Cooper's shot looks so much smoother
-Deniya Prawl is great crashing offensive glass
-Tennessee's defense has to be better in transition when it can't get set in the press
Kim Caldwell's second season at Tennessee begins today with a top-10 matchup against NC State.
The Lady Vols have talent and depth to build on last season's run to the Sweet 16. Here are my bold predictions for Tennessee in 2025-26
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The Lady Vols have talent and depth to build on last season's run to the Sweet 16. Here are my bold predictions for Tennessee in 2025-26
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Lady Vols basketball bold predictions. Can Kim Caldwell lead Tennessee to Final Four?
Lady Vols basketball opens Kim Caldwell's second season on Nov. 4 against NC State. Tennessee returned to NCAA Sweet 16 last season.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Kim Caldwell's second season at Tennessee begins today with a top-10 matchup against NC State.
The Lady Vols have talent and depth to build on last season's run to the Sweet 16. Here are my bold predictions for Tennessee in 2025-26
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
The Lady Vols have talent and depth to build on last season's run to the Sweet 16. Here are my bold predictions for Tennessee in 2025-26
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The Lady Vols open the season today with a top-10 matchup against NC State in Greensboro.
What you need to know about the game and a prediction:
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What you need to know about the game and a prediction:
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Will Lady Vols basketball open 2025-26 season with top-10 win over NC State? Our prediction
Lady Vols basketball opens Kim Caldwell's second season with a top-10 matchup against NC State in a neutral-site game in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Lady Vols open the season today with a top-10 matchup against NC State in Greensboro.
What you need to know about the game and a prediction:
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
What you need to know about the game and a prediction:
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Kim Caldwell on her decision to dismiss Ruby Whitehorn:
"I feel bad for this current team that we have, and time will tell if it's the right choice for this team. But I have no doubt that it's the right choice for the team four or five years from now."
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"I feel bad for this current team that we have, and time will tell if it's the right choice for this team. But I have no doubt that it's the right choice for the team four or five years from now."
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Why Kim Caldwell made decision to dismiss Lady Vols basketball guard Ruby Whitehorn from the team
Kim Caldwell explained why she made the decision to dismiss Lady Vols basketball guard Ruby Whitehorn from the team when she met with media Nov. 2.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Kim Caldwell on her decision to dismiss Ruby Whitehorn:
"I feel bad for this current team that we have, and time will tell if it's the right choice for this team. But I have no doubt that it's the right choice for the team four or five years from now."
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
"I feel bad for this current team that we have, and time will tell if it's the right choice for this team. But I have no doubt that it's the right choice for the team four or five years from now."
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Ruby Whitehorn has been dismissed from Lady Vols basketball following a second legal issue in the last three months.
"It is my responsibility to protect the high standards of this historic program," Kim Caldwell said in a release
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"It is my responsibility to protect the high standards of this historic program," Kim Caldwell said in a release
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Ruby Whitehorn dismissed from Lady Vols basketball following second legal issue
Lady Vols senior Ruby Whitehorn was dismissed from the team following a second legal issue in the last three months, Kim Caldwell announced Nov. 2.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Ruby Whitehorn has been dismissed from Lady Vols basketball following a second legal issue in the last three months.
"It is my responsibility to protect the high standards of this historic program," Kim Caldwell said in a release
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"It is my responsibility to protect the high standards of this historic program," Kim Caldwell said in a release
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Four-star wing Gabby Minus has committed to Tennessee, she just announced.
Minus, who's ranked No. 44 in the 2026 class, is the Lady Vols' second commit of the class.
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Minus, who's ranked No. 44 in the 2026 class, is the Lady Vols' second commit of the class.
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Four-star wing Gabby Minus, who's ranked No. 44 in 2026 class, commits to Lady Vols basketball
Four-star wing Gabby Minus, who's ranked No. 44 in the 2026 class, committed to Lady Vols basketball. She is Tennessee's second commit in the class.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Four-star wing Gabby Minus has committed to Tennessee, she just announced.
Minus, who's ranked No. 44 in the 2026 class, is the Lady Vols' second commit of the class.
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Minus, who's ranked No. 44 in the 2026 class, is the Lady Vols' second commit of the class.
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Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is going into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker highlights Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker, one of the most decorated players ever, has been selected for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is going into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...