A lasting first impression between Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler holds true four seasons later. The duo now finalists for an elite award.

After two seasons at Miami, Zee Spearman needed a change. Unsure of what was next, she took the leap of faith to play for the Lady Vols.

"It matters tremendously," said Darlinstone Dubar. "It definitely matters to me." Tennessee guard on the value of conference tournaments.

The friendly competition between Tennessee's Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler makes them the best defenders in the country.

"If anyone could ask their kid what they wanted to do, they obviously (would) say their dad." Jordan Gainey's dream come true at Tennessee.

Lady Vols turn their attention to Vanderbilt, who they face Thursday morning at 11:00 in the second round of the conference tournament.

Lady Vols play on the opening day of the SEC Tournament for the first time since 2009. They'll meet Texas A&M.

Two straight uncharacteristic losses for Tennessee sets up a tough road in tournament play. Where the Lady Vols stand now.

There was rarely a shot Tennessee's Chaz Lanier saw that he didn't like in what turned into his best game of the year against Texas A&M.

Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier came alive in another get-back win for the Volunteers over Vanderbilt.

The Vols had flashes where the defense was feeding the offense and it gave them a chance late. That was until Kentucky went on a 12-2 run la

Fresh off its first Top-5 win of the Kim Caldwell era, the Lady Vols rematched against LSU. Once again they narrowly lost a top-10 matchup.

In anticipation of Thursday night's match between the Tennessee Lady Vols and UConn, look back to the exciting moments for Tennessee.

After missing the Florida game, Igor Miličić Jr. and Zakai Zeigler made their presence felt, combining for 41 points.

A series that first tipped off in January of 1995 between Tennessee and UConn will meet for the 26th time on Thursday.

After Tennessee took the podium following a 20-point get-back win over Florida, they got some frustration off their chest.

Talaysia Cooper put the game on her back before fouling out. Her 27-point effort helped put the Lady Vols back in the win column, 76-71.

Rick Barnes' defense gave life to a short-handed Tennessee team. The offensive turned it on and never looked back against Florida.

Snapping a 3-game losing streak doesn't get any easier for the Lady Vols on Sunday. Caldwell warns Missouri is better than their record.

It's unfamiliar territory for Lady Vols' Head Coach, Kim Caldwell whose team is in the midst of a three-game losing streak.