Cora Hall
@corahall.bsky.social
women's basketball writer for knox news. michigander. lover of all women's sports and the detroit lions. she/her
Hello from PeoplesBank Arena, which is not only the dumbest sponsor name ever, but also the coldest arena I've ever set foot in
February 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Hello from PeoplesBank Arena, which is not only the dumbest sponsor name ever, but also the coldest arena I've ever set foot in
A lack of focus in practice, a bad shootaround and players late for warmups were signs to Kim Caldwell things would go south for Tennessee tonight.
"Things like that just were kind of a slap in the face of, this was a game I knew we really needed to win." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
"Things like that just were kind of a slap in the face of, this was a game I knew we really needed to win." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Lady Vols basketball outplayed at home by Mississippi State with UConn next
Lady Vols basketball suffered its first loss of SEC play to Mississippi State on Jan. 29. Tennessee faces UConn on the road next on Feb. 1.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:37 AM
A lack of focus in practice, a bad shootaround and players late for warmups were signs to Kim Caldwell things would go south for Tennessee tonight.
"Things like that just were kind of a slap in the face of, this was a game I knew we really needed to win." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
"Things like that just were kind of a slap in the face of, this was a game I knew we really needed to win." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Kim Caldwell just called a timeout, if that tells you how bad things are.
MSU on a 6-0 run to make the lead 44-30 with 6:27 left in the third quarter
MSU on a 6-0 run to make the lead 44-30 with 6:27 left in the third quarter
January 30, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Kim Caldwell just called a timeout, if that tells you how bad things are.
MSU on a 6-0 run to make the lead 44-30 with 6:27 left in the third quarter
MSU on a 6-0 run to make the lead 44-30 with 6:27 left in the third quarter
This has been an ugly first half for Tennessee. Lady Vols have given up 26 points in the second quarter and trail MSU 35-26
January 30, 2026 at 12:16 AM
This has been an ugly first half for Tennessee. Lady Vols have given up 26 points in the second quarter and trail MSU 35-26
Tennessee leads MSU 12-9 after the 1Q, led by six points on 3-5 FG from Talaysia Cooper. She looks good after a frustrating night against UK
Lady Vols forced 11 TO for 10 points, but had unforced errors, got outrebounded 11-9, went 0-5 on 3PT – can definitely clean things up
Lady Vols forced 11 TO for 10 points, but had unforced errors, got outrebounded 11-9, went 0-5 on 3PT – can definitely clean things up
January 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Tennessee leads MSU 12-9 after the 1Q, led by six points on 3-5 FG from Talaysia Cooper. She looks good after a frustrating night against UK
Lady Vols forced 11 TO for 10 points, but had unforced errors, got outrebounded 11-9, went 0-5 on 3PT – can definitely clean things up
Lady Vols forced 11 TO for 10 points, but had unforced errors, got outrebounded 11-9, went 0-5 on 3PT – can definitely clean things up
Tennessee starting Nya Robertson over Mia Pauldo tonight vs Mississippi State is... a very interesting move.
Pauldo has been the Lady Vols' leading scorer in SEC play. Had 21 points last time out against Kentucky and 26 against MSU on the road a few weeks ago
Pauldo has been the Lady Vols' leading scorer in SEC play. Had 21 points last time out against Kentucky and 26 against MSU on the road a few weeks ago
January 29, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Tennessee starting Nya Robertson over Mia Pauldo tonight vs Mississippi State is... a very interesting move.
Pauldo has been the Lady Vols' leading scorer in SEC play. Had 21 points last time out against Kentucky and 26 against MSU on the road a few weeks ago
Pauldo has been the Lady Vols' leading scorer in SEC play. Had 21 points last time out against Kentucky and 26 against MSU on the road a few weeks ago
Tennessee battled its way to a gutsy win over Kentucky tonight behind Mia Pauldo's 21 points. The freshman was clutch again, scoring nine in the fourth.
Lady Vols stay undefeated in SEC play and add another ranked win to the resume
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Lady Vols stay undefeated in SEC play and add another ranked win to the resume
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Lady Vols basketball vs Kentucky score, live updates, highlights, TV channel
Lady Vols basketball hosts Kentucky, facing its second straight ranked opponent. Follow live updates from SEC matchup in Knoxville.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Tennessee battled its way to a gutsy win over Kentucky tonight behind Mia Pauldo's 21 points. The freshman was clutch again, scoring nine in the fourth.
Lady Vols stay undefeated in SEC play and add another ranked win to the resume
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Lady Vols stay undefeated in SEC play and add another ranked win to the resume
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Halftime thoughts:
-Tennessee's halfcourt defense looks a lot better – LV have done a good job limiting Morgan & Strack
-Offense does not flow as easily without Janiah Barker
-Freshmen are stepping up, playing really well
-Lady Vols need to make Kentucky work more on defense in the halfcourt
-Tennessee's halfcourt defense looks a lot better – LV have done a good job limiting Morgan & Strack
-Offense does not flow as easily without Janiah Barker
-Freshmen are stepping up, playing really well
-Lady Vols need to make Kentucky work more on defense in the halfcourt
January 23, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Halftime thoughts:
-Tennessee's halfcourt defense looks a lot better – LV have done a good job limiting Morgan & Strack
-Offense does not flow as easily without Janiah Barker
-Freshmen are stepping up, playing really well
-Lady Vols need to make Kentucky work more on defense in the halfcourt
-Tennessee's halfcourt defense looks a lot better – LV have done a good job limiting Morgan & Strack
-Offense does not flow as easily without Janiah Barker
-Freshmen are stepping up, playing really well
-Lady Vols need to make Kentucky work more on defense in the halfcourt
Back at Thompson-Boling Arena for a top-25 matchup
No. 17 Tennessee vs. No. 12 Kentucky at 6:30. Let's get it
No. 17 Tennessee vs. No. 12 Kentucky at 6:30. Let's get it
January 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Back at Thompson-Boling Arena for a top-25 matchup
No. 17 Tennessee vs. No. 12 Kentucky at 6:30. Let's get it
No. 17 Tennessee vs. No. 12 Kentucky at 6:30. Let's get it
Kim Caldwell told her "young ones" they needed a little bit more from all of them without Talaysia Cooper. All five stepped up their game, no one more than Jaida Civil.
"Nothing’s ever going to be too fast for her when she can learn to slow herself down." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
"Nothing’s ever going to be too fast for her when she can learn to slow herself down." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
How Lady Vols basketball freshmen elevated team in Talaysia Cooper's absence
Lady Vols basketball crushed Arkansas without Talaysia Cooper. All five of Tennessee's freshmen stepped up in the absence of their leading scorer.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Kim Caldwell told her "young ones" they needed a little bit more from all of them without Talaysia Cooper. All five stepped up their game, no one more than Jaida Civil.
"Nothing’s ever going to be too fast for her when she can learn to slow herself down." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
"Nothing’s ever going to be too fast for her when she can learn to slow herself down." www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Tennessee cruises to a 4-0 start in SEC play after an 85-50 win over Arkansas.
Zee Spearman had a great day with 20 points/8 rebounds/3 assists/3 steals/2 blocks. Mia Pauldo adds 18 points/4 assists/4 rebounds www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Zee Spearman had a great day with 20 points/8 rebounds/3 assists/3 steals/2 blocks. Mia Pauldo adds 18 points/4 assists/4 rebounds www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Lady Vols basketball vs Arkansas, Tennessee cruises to 4-0 start in SEC
Lady Vols basketball crushed Arkansas in its annual We Back Pat game. Tennessee cruised to an 85-50 win to start 4-0 in SEC play.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Tennessee cruises to a 4-0 start in SEC play after an 85-50 win over Arkansas.
Zee Spearman had a great day with 20 points/8 rebounds/3 assists/3 steals/2 blocks. Mia Pauldo adds 18 points/4 assists/4 rebounds www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Zee Spearman had a great day with 20 points/8 rebounds/3 assists/3 steals/2 blocks. Mia Pauldo adds 18 points/4 assists/4 rebounds www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Tennessee leads Arkansas 65-41 at the end of the third quarter. Much, much better third quarter than the second, although getting outrebounded 15-11 is not ideal.
But the Lady Vols outscored Arkansas 22-11 and forced seven turnovers – Razorbacks up to 22 TO on the day
But the Lady Vols outscored Arkansas 22-11 and forced seven turnovers – Razorbacks up to 22 TO on the day
January 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Tennessee leads Arkansas 65-41 at the end of the third quarter. Much, much better third quarter than the second, although getting outrebounded 15-11 is not ideal.
But the Lady Vols outscored Arkansas 22-11 and forced seven turnovers – Razorbacks up to 22 TO on the day
But the Lady Vols outscored Arkansas 22-11 and forced seven turnovers – Razorbacks up to 22 TO on the day
Jaida Civil drains a three after drawing a foul at the end of the shot clock last possession and hitting both free throws. She's got 10 points on 3-4 FG with 3 rebounds and two steals.
Feel like I've seen something good from all the freshmen today. Good signs for Tennessee
Feel like I've seen something good from all the freshmen today. Good signs for Tennessee
January 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Jaida Civil drains a three after drawing a foul at the end of the shot clock last possession and hitting both free throws. She's got 10 points on 3-4 FG with 3 rebounds and two steals.
Feel like I've seen something good from all the freshmen today. Good signs for Tennessee
Feel like I've seen something good from all the freshmen today. Good signs for Tennessee
Deniya Prawl drives into the lane and draws the foul on her layup attempt. Definitely feel like we have seen a lot more confidence from Prawl today with the ball in her hands, and Tennessee definitely needs it.
She hits both and the Lady Vols lead 48-32
She hits both and the Lady Vols lead 48-32
January 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Deniya Prawl drives into the lane and draws the foul on her layup attempt. Definitely feel like we have seen a lot more confidence from Prawl today with the ball in her hands, and Tennessee definitely needs it.
She hits both and the Lady Vols lead 48-32
She hits both and the Lady Vols lead 48-32
Mia Pauldo drains a midrange pull-up jumper at the end of the second quarter to give Tennessee a 43-30 lead at halftime.
Definitely a lot of stuff to clean up from the second quarter. There's no reason the Lady Vols can't get to the paint every possession the rest of the game
Definitely a lot of stuff to clean up from the second quarter. There's no reason the Lady Vols can't get to the paint every possession the rest of the game
January 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Mia Pauldo drains a midrange pull-up jumper at the end of the second quarter to give Tennessee a 43-30 lead at halftime.
Definitely a lot of stuff to clean up from the second quarter. There's no reason the Lady Vols can't get to the paint every possession the rest of the game
Definitely a lot of stuff to clean up from the second quarter. There's no reason the Lady Vols can't get to the paint every possession the rest of the game
Tennessee leads Arkansas 33-26 at the media timeout with 4:54 left in the second quarter.
Lady Vols have been outscored 8-4 this quarter. Arkansas shooting 3-7 on 3PT – Tennessee shooting 3-18.
Lady Vols have been outscored 8-4 this quarter. Arkansas shooting 3-7 on 3PT – Tennessee shooting 3-18.
January 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Tennessee leads Arkansas 33-26 at the media timeout with 4:54 left in the second quarter.
Lady Vols have been outscored 8-4 this quarter. Arkansas shooting 3-7 on 3PT – Tennessee shooting 3-18.
Lady Vols have been outscored 8-4 this quarter. Arkansas shooting 3-7 on 3PT – Tennessee shooting 3-18.
Tennessee leads Arkansas 29-18 after the first quarter. Both teams are shooting 50% from the field, but Arkansas has 16 fewer shot attempts due to its 7 turnovers and no offensive boards.
Lady Vols have 11 points off 7 TO and 7 second-chance points off 6 offensive rebounds
Lady Vols have 11 points off 7 TO and 7 second-chance points off 6 offensive rebounds
January 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Tennessee leads Arkansas 29-18 after the first quarter. Both teams are shooting 50% from the field, but Arkansas has 16 fewer shot attempts due to its 7 turnovers and no offensive boards.
Lady Vols have 11 points off 7 TO and 7 second-chance points off 6 offensive rebounds
Lady Vols have 11 points off 7 TO and 7 second-chance points off 6 offensive rebounds
Mia Pauldo forced to launch a deep three at the end of the shot clock, but Lauren Hurst is there for the offensive rebound and putback.
Then Hurst and Jaida Civil force a turnover in the back court. Really like what we have seen from those two today
Then Hurst and Jaida Civil force a turnover in the back court. Really like what we have seen from those two today
January 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Mia Pauldo forced to launch a deep three at the end of the shot clock, but Lauren Hurst is there for the offensive rebound and putback.
Then Hurst and Jaida Civil force a turnover in the back court. Really like what we have seen from those two today
Then Hurst and Jaida Civil force a turnover in the back court. Really like what we have seen from those two today
Tennessee goes on a 9-2 run to extend its lead to 20-9 at the first media timeout with 4:16 left in the first quarter.
Janiah Barker has been aggressive getting to the rim early and leads all scorers with 6 points, Zee Spearman added 5 on 2-2 FG. UT has 9 points off of 4 TO
Janiah Barker has been aggressive getting to the rim early and leads all scorers with 6 points, Zee Spearman added 5 on 2-2 FG. UT has 9 points off of 4 TO
January 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Tennessee goes on a 9-2 run to extend its lead to 20-9 at the first media timeout with 4:16 left in the first quarter.
Janiah Barker has been aggressive getting to the rim early and leads all scorers with 6 points, Zee Spearman added 5 on 2-2 FG. UT has 9 points off of 4 TO
Janiah Barker has been aggressive getting to the rim early and leads all scorers with 6 points, Zee Spearman added 5 on 2-2 FG. UT has 9 points off of 4 TO
Tennessee is without two guards today, Kaniya Boyd and Talaysia Cooper, its two best on-ball defenders who are playing in their second season in Kim Caldwell's system.
Cannot overstate how bad a loss to Arkansas today would be for Tennessee's resume.
Cannot overstate how bad a loss to Arkansas today would be for Tennessee's resume.
January 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Tennessee is without two guards today, Kaniya Boyd and Talaysia Cooper, its two best on-ball defenders who are playing in their second season in Kim Caldwell's system.
Cannot overstate how bad a loss to Arkansas today would be for Tennessee's resume.
Cannot overstate how bad a loss to Arkansas today would be for Tennessee's resume.
One win doesn't mean Tennessee has completely turned a corner after a lackluster start to the season.
But in the win over Florida, the Lady Vols showed for the first time they're moving in the right direction – and they have the fight to keep that going.
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But in the win over Florida, the Lady Vols showed for the first time they're moving in the right direction – and they have the fight to keep that going.
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Why Lady Vols basketball took step in right direction to start SEC play
Lady Vols basketball proved it has resiliency and grit against Florida, and it took a step in the right direction in its SEC-opening win.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:58 PM
One win doesn't mean Tennessee has completely turned a corner after a lackluster start to the season.
But in the win over Florida, the Lady Vols showed for the first time they're moving in the right direction – and they have the fight to keep that going.
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
But in the win over Florida, the Lady Vols showed for the first time they're moving in the right direction – and they have the fight to keep that going.
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The Lady Vols start 2026 with a gritty win over the Gators to open SEC play with a victory.
Not the prettiest win, but a lot of resilience from Tennessee. Talaysia Cooper led UT with 17 points and Zee Spearman logs a double-double (16 pts, 10 reb)
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Not the prettiest win, but a lot of resilience from Tennessee. Talaysia Cooper led UT with 17 points and Zee Spearman logs a double-double (16 pts, 10 reb)
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Lady Vols basketball vs Florida, Tennessee opens SEC play with win
Lady Vols basketball opened SEC play with a gritty win over Florida at Food City Center. Talaysia Cooper led the team in scoring.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The Lady Vols start 2026 with a gritty win over the Gators to open SEC play with a victory.
Not the prettiest win, but a lot of resilience from Tennessee. Talaysia Cooper led UT with 17 points and Zee Spearman logs a double-double (16 pts, 10 reb)
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Not the prettiest win, but a lot of resilience from Tennessee. Talaysia Cooper led UT with 17 points and Zee Spearman logs a double-double (16 pts, 10 reb)
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Florida has outscored Tennessee 10-5 to open the third and now the Lady Vols only lead 42-40. They once led by 17 points.
Tennessee's strong start has completely fizzled out
Tennessee's strong start has completely fizzled out
January 1, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Florida has outscored Tennessee 10-5 to open the third and now the Lady Vols only lead 42-40. They once led by 17 points.
Tennessee's strong start has completely fizzled out
Tennessee's strong start has completely fizzled out
Tennessee leads Florida 37-30 at halftime. Gators outscored UT 18-15 in the second quarter.
Lady Vols weren't able to score as much in transition 2Q and had some breakdowns defensively. Felt like the ball movement wasn't as strong in the halfcourt, either
Lady Vols weren't able to score as much in transition 2Q and had some breakdowns defensively. Felt like the ball movement wasn't as strong in the halfcourt, either
January 1, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Tennessee leads Florida 37-30 at halftime. Gators outscored UT 18-15 in the second quarter.
Lady Vols weren't able to score as much in transition 2Q and had some breakdowns defensively. Felt like the ball movement wasn't as strong in the halfcourt, either
Lady Vols weren't able to score as much in transition 2Q and had some breakdowns defensively. Felt like the ball movement wasn't as strong in the halfcourt, either
Cooper hits a 3-pointer off an offensive board and Janiah Barker hits a layup in transition to make it a 7-0 run to open the second quarter.
Florida wants timeout. Tennessee leads 29-12 with 8:19 left in the second quarter
Florida wants timeout. Tennessee leads 29-12 with 8:19 left in the second quarter
January 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Cooper hits a 3-pointer off an offensive board and Janiah Barker hits a layup in transition to make it a 7-0 run to open the second quarter.
Florida wants timeout. Tennessee leads 29-12 with 8:19 left in the second quarter
Florida wants timeout. Tennessee leads 29-12 with 8:19 left in the second quarter