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Legwand leads Predators to 3-1 win over Stars

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - David Legwand had a goal and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Patric Hornqvist and Paul Gaustad also scored for Nashville, which has won…

No. 16 Georgia scores 1st 18, beats Belmont 81-55

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tiaria Griffin scored 20 points on Thursday night and No. 16 Georgia returned from an 11-day layoff with no signs of rust in an easy victory over Belmont 81-55. Georgia (9-0) opened the game with an…

Memphis coach donates $250,000 to building plan

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis gave coach Josh Pastner a pay raise last spring, and now he's giving back to the university with a donation to the Tigers' fundraising campaign to improve athletic facilities. University officials announced Thursday that Pastner…

Fans replace items Memphis player lost in fire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Fans have helped replace a Memphis running back's clothes and furniture after they were destroyed by a fire while he was out of town for the season's final game. University officials announced Thursday fans' donations had…

Memphis punter Tom Hornsey wins Ray Guy Award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Memphis senior Tom Hornsey has been chosen the winner of the Ray Guy Award winner as the nation's best punter. Hornsey was presented with the award Thursday during the 23rd College Football Awards Show…

Ex-Vols captain, MTSU assistant Hayes dies at 98

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Joe Black Hayes, a former Tennessee team captain who spent nearly two decades as a Middle Tennessee assistant coach, has died. He was 98. John Woodfin, president of the Woodfin Memorial Chapel, confirmed Wednesday that Hayes…

Chattanooga rolls over Hiwassee 86-68

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Z. Mason scored a career-high 41 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Chattanooga rolled over Hiwassee 86-68 on Tuesday night. Chattanooga (4-6) pulled away after leading 39-36 at the break, shooting 65.4 percent from the field…

RB Warford no longer part of Memphis football team

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis running back Marquis Warford has been dismissed from the football team. Memphis athletic department spokesman Ron Mears confirmed Tuesday that Warford was no longer a member of the team. He did not provide any details…

Belmont announces game with Fairfield postponed

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Belmont game against Fairfield on Wednesday has been postponed because weather conditions prevented the Stags from making the trip to Nashville. In a university release Tuesday announcing the decision, Belmont says the game is expected…

Middle Tennessee routs Fisk 115-65

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Shawn Jones scored 18 points in 18 minutes to lead seven Middle Tennessee players who scored in double digits Monday night in a 115-65 victory over Fisk. Middle Tennessee (7-2) broke the game open with a…

UT Martin beats Bethel (Tenn) 95-82

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - Myles Taylor scored 26 and grabbed 11 rebounds as UT Martin defeated Bethel (Tenn.) 95-82 on Wednesday night to break a four-game losing streak. The Skyhawks took advantage of 43 free-throw attempts, making 31. The Wildcats…

Ogbe leads Tennessee Tech past E. Tennessee 98-83

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Dennis Ogbe scored 27 points and Tennessee Tech used a dominating performance on the offensive glass to defeat East Tennessee State 98-83 Wednesday afternoon. The game was originally scheduled Tuesday night but had to be postponed…

Iron Bowl headlines week of rivalry games in SEC

It's rivalry week for several Southeastern Conference teams. This year's Iron Bowl - featuring No. 1 Alabama at No. 4 Auburn - is the main attraction, but several other games also have postseason implications. The Missouri-Texas A&M matchup pits two…

Tennessee self-reports NCAA secondary violations

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has self-reported 10 secondary violations since June, including one each in football and men's basketball. The university's compliance department posted the violations and subsequent punishments on its website. The basketball violation involved hosting a prospect…

Belmont defeats Brescia 102-68

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Drew Windler was 7 of 7 from the field and scored 18 points Tuesday night as Belmont defeated Brescia of the NAIA 102-68. Windler was 4 of 4 from behind the arc as the Bruins (7-1)…

Late run helps Auburn beat Tennessee State 78-73

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Chris Denson scored 17 second-half points to lead Auburn to a 78-73 home victory over winless Tennessee State on Tuesday evening. After going the first 28 minutes of the game without scoring, Denson hit 4 of…

Former Vanderbilt receiver Boyd entering NFL draft

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Vanderbilt wide receiver Chris Boyd has decided to enter the NFL draft. Boyd's agent, Chris Turnage, confirmed Tuesday that Boyd is planning to turn pro instead of transferring to another school. Boyd's decision was first…

Vols' Dobbs getting hard lessons in freshman year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs is getting a tough introduction to Southeastern Conference football. Pressed into a starting role as a freshman after injuries decimated Tennessee's quarterback depth, Dobbs has thrown five interceptions without a touchdown pass.…

Tennessee gets big assists from Barton, Thompson

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee point guards Antonio Barton and Darius Thompson have turned a potential area of concern into a major strength. The Volunteers needed someone to fill the void created by Trae Golden's transfer to Georgia Tech. Barton…

Lipscomb overcomes UT-Martin 95-84

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - Twins Martin Smith and Malcolm Smith combined for 50 points as Lipscomb overcame the University of Tennessee at Martin 95-84 Monday night. The teams traded buckets in the first half with UTM (1-7) leading 17-10 midway…

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