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November 14, 2015 | Women's Basketball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Lady Vols open the 2015-16 season with their first of eight straight home games as they take on Central Arkansas for the first time in school history on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m., and the game will be broadcast live online through SEC Network +.
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Gameday Time & Broadcast Info
- Opponent: Central Arkansas
- Tipoff: 2 p.m. ET
- TV: SEC Network + (Online)
- Radio: Lady Vol Network
- Online: Live Audio,
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SEC Network + is the live streaming, digital component of the SEC Network that can be accessed through any computer, tablet, or mobile device. To access Sunday's game, visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app and log in using your cable or satellite account information.
Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling and LVFL Brittany Jackson will handle play-by-play and color analysis for Sunday's contest, with Maddy Glab reporting on the sideline. Fans can also listen live on their local Lady Vol Network affiliate with Mickey Dearstone calling the action.
Tickets for the game can be purchased online via UTTIX.com.
Regular Season Opener
- Tennessee will tip off its 2015-16 regular season on Sunday, as the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears come to town for a 2 p.m. tilt (SECN+).
- Bob Kesling (PxP), Brittany Jackson (Analyst) and Maddy Glab (Sideline) will describe the action on SECN+.
- Sunday's contest will mark the first meeting between the Lady Vols and the school (located in Conway, Ark.) that produced former NBA world champion, Scottie Pippen.
- The Lady Vols were 30-6 overall and 15-1 in the SEC a year ago, sharing the regular season title with S.C.
- Tennessee is predicted to finish second in the 2016 SEC race by the coaches and the media.
- Tennessee enters the 2015-16 campaign on a 22-game home winning streak, including an 18-0 mark in 2014-15 (not including exhibition contests).
- Mercedes Russell had 23 points and 10 boards, and Andraya Carter added 19 points to lead No. 4/4 Tennessee to a 101-59 home victory over Carson-Newman on Nov. 9 in UT's lone exhibition game.
Ticket Promotions, Giveaways, Sunday Funday!
- Give thanks this holiday season and donate two (2) non-perishable food items and receive one (1) complimentary 300 level general admission ticket. All donations will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.
- The first 1,500 fans receive a 2015-16 Lady Vol Basketball schedule magnet.
- It's Sunday Funday! Visit the pre-game Kids Korner located on the concourse behind Section 117 at Gate F for free face painting, crafts, coloring, games and more fun!
Opening Act
- The Lady Vols are 37-4 in season openers over the past 41 years.
- Tennessee has a 27-1 record at Thompson-Boling Arena when it makes its first appearance there during a season and is 38-3 in home debuts since 1974-75.
- UT has won 10 season openers in a row at home, dating back to a 69-64 setback to #6 Louisiana Tech in Knoxville on Nov. 14, 1999.
The Scoop On The Sugar Bears
- Central Arkansas started the 2015-16 season on the right foot, rolling past Hendrix, 72-43, on Friday night in Conway, Ark.
- UCA, which was led by 20 points on the night from junior guard Maggie Proffitt, led 35-18 at the half and never looked back.
- Central Arkansas, a member of the Southland Conference, is coming off a 17-14 season.
- UCA returns four starters and eight total letterwinners while welcoming six newcomers.
- Head coach Sandra Rushing is 51-41 in her fifth season at Central Arkansas.
- The 1986 Alabama graduate's career mark is 454-296 in her 26th year of coaching.
