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Lady Vols Star Forward Makes Her Return Against Arkansas

Tennessee Lady Vols star forward Rae Burrell officially makes her return for the Lady Vols on Sunday against Arkansas.

Jack Foster

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– The Tennessee Lady Vols (12-1, 1-0 SEC) headed to west to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Bud Walton Arena, and a certain Lady Vol made a return to the hardwood for the Big Orange Women. 

Star senior forward Rae Burrell returned against Arkansas, the first time she has suited up in orange and white since the first game of the season against Southern Illinois. Before halftime against the Salukis, Burrell came down awkwardly after getting a bucket in the paint and was helped off the court by Kellie Harper and athletic trainers. 

Burrell has missed 12 games since then, sporting a boot in the early part of her absence before slowly taking part more and more in pre-game warmups and practices as the season progressed. 

Against Alabama, Burrell warmed up in full along with fellow Lady Vols, indicating she would return soon. 

A game later, Burrell contributes to the Lady Vols in a reserve role. It remains to be seen how long it will be before Burrell returns to the starting five for Kellie Harper's squad. 

So far, against the Razorbacks, Burrell has one bucket in which her feet were right on the three-point line. She has also attempted two free throws but failed to make either attempt. 

The Lady Vols lead the Razorbacks 31-24 with five minutes remaining in the second quarter. 

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.