Game Thread: #15/20 Lady Vols vs. Troy, Sunday, 2:02PM, home, SEC+streaming

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Lucy said:
Are you really criticizing a kid who tried to play through a life threatening condition last year?!? Pathetic!
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Like I’ve said previously, I don’t know the situation since I’m not a doctor, I was responding to the timeline of when she was cleared.
 
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alexvol said:
Key by my count played 42 seconds in 2nd quarter .That will not get her in playing shape and this team desperately need her to go anywhere in NCAA tourney
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Painful to watch. And yet it goes on.
WinnerCircle said:
It’s electric in this building today.
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Huh? Very small crowd, very sleepy.
37620VOL said:
Lil Darby, I am impressed
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Edie is so impressive. I think Kellie has always taken her seriously and that's helped Edie develop so much. I still don't predict a lot of SEC mins for her, but she's poised, sees the floor very well and can shoot. No longer the mascot.

Tess continues to struggle though. Probably quite an adjustment for a shooter to come off the bench cold and not be in the flow of the game. I was really glad to see her finally bust a couple. Is it just me or has Tess become really aggressive with some hard fouls. Maybe pressing a little overall.

I've held back on the Kaiya love bc well, I've just seen too much. But I decided today she's legit. Kaiya's handles have improved so much. Kellie said she even ran a little PG in practice. Said they try to surround her w shooters in games and that opens lanes to the basket for her. And she's finishing much better. Playing her usual good D, and she's a really impressive physical speciman.
RAVOL said:
Hope that Jackson is still wearing boot as caution. I
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Speaking of impressive physical specimans, man I'm worried. Today the boot had a new addition, like a bungee cord up her leg. I guess for added stability. Twitter was saying oh good holding her out is only a precaution, but KJH did not say that at all. Really left it up in the air whether she'd play Thursday. Jesus be my shield if she doesn't. Probably not practicing either. I need a drink.
Volfan2012 said:
Also said Puckett was sick today hopefully she will get well
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Well that explains alot. We were laughing at how she was chugging Gatorade. She spent alot of time in the Rickea chair of treatment at the end of the bench next to the trainer. I thought maybe cramps again but dang, gutty performance if she was sick. She continues to be vastly improved offensively.

Strip always gonna play hard and make something happen. She hit the boards hard,missed some easy shots though, espec early. First quarter was like bad LSD flashback to last year w all the missed layups. We have to stop starting out so slow, espec against these good teams. Jill seems like a bit of slow starter, gets better as the game goes.

Finally, of course this was 100% the game we needed Wells to have. She has such good court vision and is a good finisher at the rim, either with the shot or the pass. Agree w KJH in the pressor, the posts got to get the heck ready bc some salty passes are coming! Hope JP is back soon bc they'll be really good as a combo.
 
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Volfan2012 said:
Coach Kellie doesn't know how long Rickea will be out so still hoping she can play Thursday. If not hope everybody can step up and play well like today. Also said Puckett was sick today hopefully she will get well soon.
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I agree. I believe she suits up and will play Thursday. I think it’ll be a good idea to bring Jackson off the bench for atleast the first game when she returns to action. Between Hollingshead, Puckett, and Striplin that’s a formidable core to take some pressure off Jackson.

The energy today was outstanding from the team and crowd.. I’m confident the team keeps this momentum going before return to Rocky Top with some key victories during this stretch.
 
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WinnerCircle said:
I agree. I believe she suits up and will play Thursday. I think it’ll be a good idea to bring Jackson off the bench for atleast the first game when she returns to action. Between Hollingshead, Puckett, and Striplin that’s a formidable core to take some pressure off Jackson.

The energy today was outstanding from the team and crowd.. I’m confident the team keeps this momentum going before return to Rocky Top with some key victories during this stretch.
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You must didn’t watch the Florida State game? Outside of Puckett that trio did absolutely nothing worth mentioning. Until they can show consistency against top teams with athletic post players I won’t be convinced of your statement. And with this tough stretch that’s coming, it’s the perfect opportunity for them to prove it.
 
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Majors said:
unfortunately for Key this may be as good as it gets this year.
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Idk,she could get better I think she should’ve played more to get a better feel but at the same time I get they might be trying to monitor her…it’s just when she plays later this week she’s going to be banging with players more of her size so we’ll see how good she’ll do
 
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Majors said:
unfortunately for Key this may be as good as it gets this year.
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Idk,she could get better I think she should’ve played more to get a better feel but at the same time I get they might be trying to monitor her…it’s just when she plays later this week she’s going to be banging with players more of her size so we’ll see how good she’ll do
 
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It appeared that Rickea had a TENS unit attached to her boot. She was holding an electrical device in her hand when she entered the arena today.

glv98 said:
...Speaking of impressive physical specimans, man I'm worried. Today the boot had a new addition, like a bungee cord up her leg. I guess for added stability. Twitter was saying oh good holding her out is only a precaution, but KJH did not say that at all. Really left it up in the air whether she'd play Thursday. Jesus be my shield if she doesn't. Probably not practicing either. I need a drink...
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DeerPark12 said:
Troy probably going to win the Sun Belt, but go on…
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Troy is probably NOT going to win the Sun Belt. It's early in the season, and anything is possible, but Massey has Troy finishing toward the bottom of the Sun Belt conference. They have Old Dominion ranked #108 and James Madison ranked #129, while Troy is ranked #227
 
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RAVOL said:
Go Lady Vols. 100 💯 . Great game to build up Wells. Strip really good day Sarah her usual. Tess broke out of her slump shooting. Little Darby Great to have a 3rd PG on team she scored rebounded defended and ran team. When you have 2 starters out your best scoring option in Spears mentally not in this game and you still put up 100. Glad Coach gives mns to grow her depth. Now on to 4 game stretch of good teams. Hope that Jackson is still wearing boot as caution. In CHRIST Alone
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Time to give Edie a scholarship
 
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ShortyMac10 said:
Idk,she could get better I think she should’ve played more to get a better feel but at the same time I get they might be trying to monitor her…it’s just when she plays later this week she’s going to be banging with players more of her size so we’ll see how good she’ll do
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She will not play significant, if any mins later this week. Not sure why they put her in for like one min in the first half, unless she just wants the courtesy mins. Don't know what TK's playing future is, but she's no where near a contributor on court this season. I give her tremendous credit tho, even with this disappointing outcome, TK remains a great teammate. No pouting or woe is me, just support and encouragement. Quality individual
LurkerExposed said:
A good opportunity to give more minutes and challenges to reserve players, while giving starters a chance to rest and heal. Should make for a more experienced and deeper roster once the conference schedule kicks in.....
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Very true. Obviously the extended pt has been great for Wells, Wynn, Strip, really all of them. However, my worry gene is kicked in about Rickea not playing for two weeks before FLA. This summer she said she was really nervous about Mexico right after Europe bc she needs to be in the gym and getting shots up for her confidence. It is also true she was terrific in Mexico even wo the practice time. Still it's alot to ask for her to come back cold and be as good as she was at Florida State., but she is a special player. Hope she can practice this week!
 
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