Daily Sports: 1.9.14
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Lane College Loses SIAC Match to Benedict
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Benedict College defeats Lane College 79-61.
Union Snags Second Straight Conference Victory
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University defeats University of West Florida 81-76.
Chattanooga holds off Samford 90-81
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Ronrico White pumped in a career-high 28 points to lead Chattanooga to a 90-81 win over Samford in a Thursday night conference matchup. Chattanooga (9-8, 3-0 Southern Conference) took control late in the first half with…
Selanne scores winner as Ducks edge Predators 4-3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Teemu Selanne scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Thursday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 16 games. Selanne's fifth goal this…
Belmont cruises to 107-94 win over SE Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) - J.J. Mann scored 25 points, Craig Bradshaw added 24 and Belmont cruised to a 107-94 victory over Southeast Missouri on Thursday night. Belmont combined to make 17 3-pointers after shooting 65.4 percent behind the arc,…
Tennessee Tech surges past Eastern Illinois 81-69
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jeremiah Samarrippas scored 18 points and Jordan Johnson added 12 to propel Tennessee Tech past Eastern Illinois 81-69 Thursday night. The Golden Eagles (9-9, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference) shot 46.9 percent from the field and hit…
No. 24 Memphis upsets No. 12 Louisville, 73-67
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Joe Jackson and Shaq Goodwin each scored 15 points and No. 24 Memphis rallied late for a 73-67 upset of No. 12 Louisville on Thursday night. Geron Johnson added 13 points, Chris Crawford 12 and Austin…
Lipscomb holds off ETSU for 82-80 win
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Josh Williams scored a career-high 34 points and J.C. Hampton hit a jumper with 5 seconds remaining to lift Lipscomb over East Tennessee State 82-80 Thursday night. Lipscomb (6-10, 1-4 Atlantic Sun) led by 11…
No. 8 Lady Vols trounce Mississippi 94-70
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Ariel Massengale had 23 points and a career-high seven rebounds Thursday night as No. 8 Tennessee defeated Mississippi 94-70 on a night when the Lady Vols surpassed 5 million in all-time home attendance. Tennessee (13-2, 2-1…
Titans interview Bengals coordinator Mike Zimmer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans now have interviewed both of Cincinnati's coordinators in their search for a new coach. The Titans confirmed Thursday they have finished interviewing Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer two days after interviewing Cincinnati offensive…
Work begins toward demolition of Vols' former home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Work has begun toward the demolition of Stokely Athletics Center, the former home floor of the Tennessee men's and women's basketball program. University officials announced Thursday that workers had started removing asbestos from the interior of…
Vanderbilt AD: Franklin remains Commodores' coach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt athletic director David Williams says James Franklin remains the Commodores' football coach as of Thursday afternoon and that Franklin has informed him that he has not accepted another job offer. Several media outlets have reported…
Titans interview former Colts coach Jim Caldwell
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's search for a new coach has taken a turn to an old foe with the Titans interviewing Jim Caldwell. The Titans confirmed Wednesday that they had completed an interview with Caldwell, the former Indianapolis Colts…
Vanderbilt's leading scorer to miss rest of season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt will be without leading scorer Eric McClellan the rest of the season after the point guard was suspended for the spring semester for violating academic policy. The school announced Wednesday McClellan is expected to be…
Tennessee announces arrivals of 14 new players
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has announced the arrivals of 11 incoming freshmen and three junior college transfers for the spring semester. The list of incoming freshmen includes tight ends Daniel Helm and Ethan Wolf, running back Jalen Hurd, linebacker…
Surprising first week of action shakes up SEC race
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A surprising first week of competition in the Southeastern Conference women's basketball team has left the league with no obvious front-runner. Tennessee and Kentucky, who have combined to win the conference's last four regular-season titles, lost…
Alabama hangs on to beat Vanderbilt 68-63
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Trevor Releford scored 16 points and had six assists as Alabama hung on to beat Vanderbilt 68-63 in the first SEC game for both teams. Shannon Hale and Retin Obasohan had 15 points each, and Levi…
Middle Tennessee defeats Tennessee State 74-66
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Neiko Hunter scored 19 points, making 11 of 13 free throws, as Middle Tennessee held on to defeat Tennessee State 74-66 Tuesday night. Kerry Hammonds had 16 points, Shawn Jones added 14 and Reggie Upshaw had…
