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APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tennessee's season ends with another Elite Eight loss, this time to Michigan

Tennessee will have to wait at least another season for its first trip to a Final Four after getting pounded by Yaxel Lendeborg and top-seeded Michigan 95-62 in the Midwest Region...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Yaxel Lendeborg and deep, unselfish Michigan roll into the Final Four, beating Tennessee 95-62

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

For Michigan's May, Tennessee's Barnes, admiration is mutual with teams set to meet in Elite Eight

Dusty May leads Michigan into an Elite Eight matchup against Rick Barnes and Tennessee

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Ament scores 18 as Tennessee beats Iowa State 76-62 to advance to third straight Elite Eight

Nate Ament finished with 18 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 16, and Tennessee beat Iowa State 76-62 to advance to the Elite Eight for the third straight year

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Scores 12, grabs 10 boards Okpara totaled 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 76-62 victory over Iowa State.

Impact Without Joshua Jefferson, the Cyclones were at a huge size deficit against Tennessee and players like Okpara took full advantage. The Volunteers had a 21-rebound advantage in the game and the 6-11 senior had his second double-double of the season. In the Elite Eight, Tennessee will face Michigan, a team with plenty of size. Okpara will need to particularly effective for the sixth-seeded Volunteers to make it to the Final Four.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines with 29 points as No. 3 seed Tennessee beats Miami (Ohio) 78-56

Ja’Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami of Ohio with a 78-56 win on Friday in the first round of the N...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Tyler Tanner scores 25 to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82

Tyler Tanner scored 25 points to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-59 win over South Carolina

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Scores 20 in win Okpara had 20 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and eight rebounds across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 78-59 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Okpara equaled his season high as the Volunteers owned the paint even without Nate Ament (ankle). The 6-11 senior has scored 15 points or more three times in his last five games after only hitting that mark previously. In that five-game span, the forward has averaged 13.8 points on 73.8 percent from the field with 7.2 rebounds. Tennessee plays Vanderbilt in the regular season finale on Saturday. Okpara battled foul trouble in the win over the Commodores on Feb. 21. He finished with eight points and four boards in 16 minutes.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 in win Okpara had 20 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and eight rebounds across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 78-59 victory over South Carolina.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Barrett scores career-high 28 points as Missouri beats No. 22 Tennessee 73-69

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Scores 15, grabs eight boards Okpara closed Tuesday's 73-69 loss to Missouri with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Okpara has been perfect from the field in his last two games and went 7-of-10 from the field in his previous game. Over that three-game span, the 6-11 senior has provided 13.7 points on 85.0 percent from the field with 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks. The Volunteers lost their four-game winning streak, but can try to start a new streak on Saturday against Alabama. Okpara had five points and eight rebounds in the Jan. 24 win over the Tide.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ament matches career-high 29 points, leads Tennessee over Oklahoma 89-66

Tennessee rolls past Oklahoma, 89 to 66, as Nate Ament ties his career high with 29 points

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Scores 18, grabs seven rebounds Okpara contributed 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 89-66 win over Oklahoma.

Impact Okpara found little resistance in the paint against the Sooners and had five dunks. He had not scored in double digits in his previous six games. The Volunteers did not have the services of J.P. Estrella (undisclosed), so the 6-11 senior had more opportunities. He took advantage and will look to play big again against Saturday at Vanderbilt. Okpara averaged 11.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in a season split against the Commodores last season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from two-game absence Okpara logged two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds in 11 minutes during Saturday's 74-71 loss to Kentucky.

Impact Okpara had missed the previous two games and came off the bench for the first time this season. He was limited to a season-low in minutes and the 6-11 senior will need to work his way back into the rotation. He can start that trek back on Wednesday at Mississippi State. He had nine points and 12 rebounds in the win over the Bulldogs last season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will give it a go Saturday Okpara (calf) will attempt to play in Tennessee's road game at Kentucky on Saturday night, per Ben McKee of 247Sports.com.

Impact Okpara has missed the past two games for Tennessee, but he's going to attempt to play Saturday night. The senior forward will be on a minutes restriction, so don't expect a full workload for the starter who averages 6.8 points and 5.9 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Okpara (calf) is a game-time decision for Tennessee's tilt with Kentucky on Saturday.

Impact Okpara's availability will come right down to tip-off. The senior forward was initially listed as questionable, and the game-day injury report doesn't provide any further clarity on his status. Okpara, who's missed the last two games, averages 6.8 points and 5.9 rebounds this season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Okpara (calf) is listed as questionable for Tennessee's game at Kentucky.

Impact Okpara has missed the last two games, and he's in danger of making it three straight. The starting forward averages 6.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks this season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Okpara (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against Ole Miss.

Impact Okpara will miss a second consecutive game while nursing a calf injury. This means DeWayne Brown could keep his place in the starting lineup as his replacement. Okpara will aim to return against Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 7.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Okpara (calf) has been ruled out for Tennessee's tilt with Auburn on Saturday night, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Okpara will miss his first game of the season. The senior forward had started every game this year for the Volunteers, averaging 6.8 points and 5.9 rebounds. He's been replaced by DeWane Brown in the starting five.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Okpara (calf) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Auburn, according to Ben McKee of 247Sports.

Impact Okpara's left calf has been symptomatic between the two times Tennessee updated an availability report on Friday and Saturday. Should the forward-center sit out, that would give UT one less big man down low to provide solid rebounding and interior defense. Okpara is averaging 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Gillespie scores 21, Tennessee beats Georgia 86-85 in OT for coach Rick Barnes' 850th career win

Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 21 points, J

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Nate Ament scores 23, 10 in 2OTs, as No. 24 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 87-82

Nate Ament scored 23 points, 10 of which came in the two overtime periods, as No. 24 Tennessee beat Texas A&M, 87-82

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Provides double-double Okpara finished with 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-5 FT) and 12 rebounds over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 87-82 2OT win over Texas A&M.

Impact Okpara provided his first double-double of the season. He had not scored in double digits since Nov. 24. The 6-11 senior has started ever game, but his offensive opportunities are limited. His numbers are down modestly from his junior season, mainly because fewer shots are falling (51.7 percent). The Volunteers play Kentucky on Saturday. Okpara had one of his better games of last season with eight points and 11 rebounds in the Sweet 16 win over the Wildcats.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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