TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Kim Caldwell has methodically built Tennessee's women's basketball program into a Southeastern Conference contender during her tenure at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where the Volunteers operate in front of increasingly engaged crowds at the Food City Center. Through 24 games, Tennessee maintains a 16-8 overall record fueled by a dominant 9-2 home advantage, though a 7-6 away record signals ongoing road reliability issues. With 77.1 points per game against 65.8 allowed, the Volunteers demonstrate balanced offensive execution while maintaining defensive discipline—a formula that has delivered a 7-2 conference record positioning them competitively within the SEC.

Operating with a lean 13-player roster on a campus of 40,784 students, Caldwell's program demands efficient depth management and player development rather than numerical advantages. Tennessee's 11-point scoring margin at home contrasts sharply with their inconsistent away performances, presenting the coaching staff clear areas for adjustment as conference play intensifies. The Volunteers' winter season trajectory suggests they're building toward March relevance rather than entering SEC competition as an established favorite, making their trajectory one worth monitoring through February and postseason consideration.

KEY FACTS

ROSTER (2025-26)

SEASON RECORD

76.4 PPG / 69.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

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SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS

• Auburn Tigers
• Louisiana State Louisiana State
• Mississippi State Bulldogs
• Texas A&M University, College Station Texas A&M University, College Station
• Alabama Crimson Tide
• Arkansas Arkansas
• Florida Gators
• Georgia Bulldogs
• Kentucky Wildcats
• Mississippi Rebels
• Missouri Tigers
• Oklahoma Sooners
• South Carolina South Carolina
• Texas at Austin Longhorns
• Vanderbilt Commodores

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