Tennessee Lady Vols Celebrate Historic NCAA Finals, Fifth Place Finish

The Tennessee Lady Vols achieved a historic fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships, marking their second consecutive top-5 finish for the first time in program history. The team secured 11 podium performances and set a new record with 22 top-16 finishes, contributing to their eighth consecutive top-10 finish overall. In basketball, the Tennessee Volunteers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the third straight year after defeating UCLA 67-58, with Chaz Lanier breaking the school's single-season record for three-pointers made. Lanier scored 20 points in the victory, which saw the Vols maintain a significant lead throughout the game. The Volunteers will face either Kentucky or Illinois in the upcoming round of the NCAA Tournament. These achievements highlight Tennessee's strong performance across both swimming and basketball this season.