KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 2023 season for the Lady Volunteers promises to be an exciting one, filled with thrilling matchups and a talented roster ready to compete at the highest level. Led by head coach Eve Rackham Watt–in her sixth season–the Big Orange are poised to make a significant impact on the hardwood.
With a large roster of 21 skilled student-athletes, Tennessee boasts one of the deepest teams in the league, providing coach Rackham Watt and her staff with plenty of options. The squad features a mix of returning starters, experienced transfers and promising freshmen, creating a versatile lineup and leading to competitive practices.
UT will be led by veteran All-American Morgahn Fingall, who will play a pivotal role in guiding this year’s success. Fingall’s 483 kills last season earned her All-SEC First Team recognition, while she was the conference leader and ranked inside the top 20 in the nation in kills per set and points per set. Her exceptional attacking skills will make her a dominant force on the court once again this year, especially when she’s paired with Tennessee’s dynamic attacking trio.
The Lady Vols bolstered their roster with four impactful transfers who bring a wealth of experience and talent to the team. Jenaisya Moore, a graduate student and former Ohio State standout, adds power to the outside hitting position. Moore’s impressive stats with the Buckeyes, including a career-high 362 kills in 2022, makes her a key offensive asset for Tennessee.
“We’ve been fortunate in the transfer portal to get a couple of graduate transfers to come in and really add some experience and depth,” Rackham Watt said. “Jenaisya Moore, who had a great career at Ohio State and was a part of that Elite Eight team last year, came in this summer and added a lot of experience to the roster for us.”
Tennessee’s offensive prowess remains a standout feature, with the team returning a significant portion of its kills from the previous year. Led by Fingall, Moore and Erykah Lovett, who posted 379 kills a year ago, the Lady Vols’ attacking front ranks among the best in the nation. Their combined statistics from the previous season place them among the top Power 5 programs as one of only four schools to have three returning attackers who combined for more than 1,000 kills last season (1,224), joining Oregon (1,301), Stanford (1,278) and Wisconsin (1,206) in achieving that feat.
“You have to win on the pins at the highest…
With a large roster of 21 skilled student-athletes, Tennessee boasts one of the deepest teams in the league, providing coach Rackham Watt and her staff with plenty of options. The squad features a mix of returning starters, experienced transfers and promising freshmen, creating a versatile lineup and leading to competitive practices.
UT will be led by veteran All-American Morgahn Fingall, who will play a pivotal role in guiding this year’s success. Fingall’s 483 kills last season earned her All-SEC First Team recognition, while she was the conference leader and ranked inside the top 20 in the nation in kills per set and points per set. Her exceptional attacking skills will make her a dominant force on the court once again this year, especially when she’s paired with Tennessee’s dynamic attacking trio.
The Lady Vols bolstered their roster with four impactful transfers who bring a wealth of experience and talent to the team. Jenaisya Moore, a graduate student and former Ohio State standout, adds power to the outside hitting position. Moore’s impressive stats with the Buckeyes, including a career-high 362 kills in 2022, makes her a key offensive asset for Tennessee.
“We’ve been fortunate in the transfer portal to get a couple of graduate transfers to come in and really add some experience and depth,” Rackham Watt said. “Jenaisya Moore, who had a great career at Ohio State and was a part of that Elite Eight team last year, came in this summer and added a lot of experience to the roster for us.”
Tennessee’s offensive prowess remains a standout feature, with the team returning a significant portion of its kills from the previous year. Led by Fingall, Moore and Erykah Lovett, who posted 379 kills a year ago, the Lady Vols’ attacking front ranks among the best in the nation. Their combined statistics from the previous season place them among the top Power 5 programs as one of only four schools to have three returning attackers who combined for more than 1,000 kills last season (1,224), joining Oregon (1,301), Stanford (1,278) and Wisconsin (1,206) in achieving that feat.
“You have to win on the pins at the highest…
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