The 2021–22 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team represented the

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in the 2021–22

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season. Led by former Lady Vol

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, in her third year as head coach, the team played their games at

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and were members of the

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Previous season

The 2020–21 team finished the season 17–8, 9–4 in third place in SEC play. They lost in the semifinals of the

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to South Carolina. They also received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, where they lost in the second round to Michigan.

Roster

Schedule

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Rankings

^Coaches' Poll did not release a second poll at the same time as the AP.

References

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Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball seasons

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