Vescovi’s Offense, Aidoo’s Defense Propels Tennessee Past Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss — Santiago Vescovi is the Ole Miss killer and he doesn’t even know it. A year after scoring 12 points in the final four minutes plus overtime to claw Tennessee to a comeback win over Ole Miss, the senior shooting guard did it again. Only, Vescovi doesn’t remember doing it the first time. “To […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said After Tennessee’s SEC Opening Win At Ole Miss
Tennessee basketball knocked off Ole Miss, 63-59, in Oxford to open up SEC play in the win column Wednesday evening. The Vols fell behind 10 points in the first half before slowly crawling back into the game and holding on late to secure the win. Santiago Vescovi’s game-high 22 points highlighted a strong night for […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Outlasts Ole Miss In Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. — Tennessee overcame a double-digit first half deficit to claw back and defeat Ole Miss, 63-59, to open SEC play Wednesday evening. The Vols used an extended second half run to open up a lead and held on for dear life thanks to elite defense. Here’s three quick takeaways as Tennessee survives on […]
Everything Rick Barnes Said After Tennessee Dominated Austin Peay
Tennessee capped off its pre conference play with a dominant, 86-44, victory over Austin Peay at Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday night. The Vols jumped out to a 20-2 lead and never looked back cruising to the victory over the instate foe. In Tennessee’s last game before SEC play, Santiago Vescovi broke out of his shooting slump […]
Santiago Vescovi Achieves Milestone Against Arizona
Tennessee senior guard Santiago Vescovi reached the 1,000-point milestone in the Vols’ 75-70 loss to Arizona on Sunday night. Vescovi entered the night with 995 career points through three years and change on Rocky Top, and the sharpshooter scored his fifth point on a made free throw early in the second half. Vescovi got on […]
Rick Barnes Updates Key Vols Injury Status Ahead Of Arizona Game
Tennessee basketball is off to a 9-1 start to the season climbing all the way to No. 6 in the AP Poll after dropping an early season game against Colorado. The Vols have started the season strong despite dealing with a plethora of injuries and absences. Senior leaders Josiah-Jordan James and Santiago Vescovi have each […]
Tennessee Basketball Undermanned Against Maryland
Tennessee shooting guard Santiago Vescovi is returning to the lineup for Tennessee Sunday against No. 13 Maryland. That doesn’t mean the Vols won’t be undermanned, however. Sophomore power forward Jonas Aidoo is out with flu-like symptoms while senior wing Josiah-Jordan James is a game time decision. Vescovi missed Tennessee’s last two games with a left […]
What Rick Barnes Said About Santiago Vescovi’s Injury Friday
Tennessee is hoping to have All-SEC shooting guard Santiago Vescovi available for Sunday’s top 15 matchup against Maryland in Brooklyn. Vescovi’s missed Tennessee’s last two games after suffering a left shoulder strain in the Vols’ win over McNeese State last week. Eighth year head coach Rick Barnes said Vescovi was shooting on Wednesday when he […]
Barnes Updates Santiago Vescovi’s Availability Ahead Of Maryland Game
Tennessee shooting guard Santiago Vescovi didn’t suit up in the Vols’, 84-49, victory over Eastern Kentucky. It was the second consecutive game Vescovi’s missed after straining his shooting shoulder in Tennessee’s win over McNeese State last week. Vescovi didn’t dress out for either game but head coach Rick Barnes believes the injury is just “day-to-day” […]
Vescovi Out, James Available For Tennessee Basketball Against Alcorn State
Tennessee is expected to get one starter back in the lineup against Alcorn State but one will be unavailable. Senior forward Josiah-Jordan James is expected to return to the lineup barring any pregame setbacks after missing the last four games with a knee injury that plagued him in the preseason and early this year. Senior […]
