Game Thread: (25) Lady Vols vs. (13) Kentucky

#477
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VolBall09 said:
This is what she liked to do at Mo State as well. I think we’re about to go on a run here 🤞🏼. Hate to speak too soon but every game on the schedule until SC is winnable by a margin like today if we play like we have been.

She got that Sweet 16 team rolling and they were playing extremely confident basketball. If this team believes they’re going to win every time they step between the lines they can go a long way.
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I’m feeling this as well. From what I can remember, that Mo State team had a rocky start to the their season. I know Kellie’s coaching in the SEC now, and our team has had their meltdowns, but yea...

I’m hoping the team doesn’t get lax after playing in the bright lights this week. I don’t think this team is even close to playing their best basketball, which is exciting only if we continue to improve.
 
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ttharpe said:
I’m feeling this as well. From what I can remember, that Mo State team had a rocky start to the their season. I know Kellie’s coaching in the SEC now, and our team has had their meltdowns, but yea...

I’m hoping the team doesn’t get lax after playing in the bright lights this week. I don’t think this team is even close to playing their best basketball, which is exciting only if we continue to improve.
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Agreed.

And yes, they started 1-7 or something and then won 13 in a row and then dropped one game and won the next 10 or something.
 
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@JayQueUK you might be right about there being something off with Rhyne and Kyra... At one of the timeouts Kyra went to talk to her and Rhyne had a whatever look on her face...

She seemed to be moving ok on that ankle. Any word from what they’re saying in Lexington ?

Oh and by the way i’m reporting Patterson to the cops for being a thief 🙄 man that girl has quick hands
 
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VA_VOLFAN said:
@JayQueUK you might be right about there being something off with Rhyne and Kyra... At one of the timeouts Kyra went to talk to her and Rhyne had a whatever look on her face...

She seemed to be moving ok on that ankle. Any word from what they’re saying in Lexington ?

Oh and by the way i’m reporting Patterson to the cops for being a thief 🙄 man that girl has quick hands
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Noticed that too. I’ve said many times this season I thought they would be an up and down team as the season progresses. You can’t have that many talented players, have a surprise coaching change after season has started, and not expect to have some bumps in the road.

Would not be shocked to see some transfers there. Almost always comes with the coaching change. If Howard leaves I could see her going to SC. Idk why but just seems she would fit with Dawn.

If they drop this next game to Alabama by a large margin we may see the wheels fall off in Lexington.
 
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VolBall09 said:
Nice stat from one of the reporters in the post game. In the games immediately after a loss this season our margin of victory is 26.6 points.

That has to be a massive improvement from the last few seasons. Impressive!
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Wonder what the stats are game after a blowout win?
 
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sccshortstop said:
Wonder what the stats are game after a blowout win?
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Well after we beat Arkansas comfortably (wouldn’t call that a blowout really) we won by 1 point over LSU. We lost to UCONN after the Bama win but not because we played poorly IMO.

This team does need to learn to handle success better and they can’t be afraid of it. They have all the pieces, just have to believe and execute.

Just impressed with our response after a loss because in seasons past 1 loss became 2 which became 10 in a hurry. This could easily be our best record since 2014-15 when we finished 30-6. So far we have only 3 losses and every game on our schedule going forward is winnable. SC will be a tough one to get and I think A&M will be a close game. Outside of those two teams we have proven we have the ability to beat everyone else if we play our game.
 
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stllvf said:
Would appreciate information on where to rewatch the replay, ESPN doesn't have. enjoyed the beneficial board member comments. thanks
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Definitely frustrating to not see ESPN have the replay posted yet . Im guessing because this game was added last minute they forgot to include with the on demand games >? Highly upsetting !
 
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Vols2015 said:
If Tamari is 6’7”, then why don’t they have her listed at that?
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Some players choose not to be listed at their actual height for many factors. I know one of the factors (for most taller players) is so that they wouldn't be viewed at as just a Center.
 
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xtpsrh08123 said:
As close to a replay we have at this time..smh

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ESPN at work 🙄. Our game obviously got some traffic so they are re-airing it on their networks instead of releasing it on demand. Stupid.

They get more advertising money if they re-air as opposed to putting it on demand. They hate our program and won’t even mention our name in a WBB broadcast of a game we are in. But they sure do love our fanbase and our $$$$$.

I pay for ESPN+ and couldn’t even watch the replay. What’s the point if the content isn’t going to be available on demand?
 
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Can we take a second to appreciate KK's improvement this year ? I use to get so upset watching her miss so many bunnies and this season that is no longer the case ! She's really came along under this new coaching staff. Wish she would come back for 1 more next year with TK !
 
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xtpsrh08123 said:
Can we take a second to appreciate KK's improvement this year ? I use to get so upset watching her miss so many bunnies and this season that is no longer the case ! She's really came along under this new coaching staff. Wish she would come back for 1 more next year with TK !
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Coach likes players in the same position with opposite styles of play, has said it a million times about the Jordans. Likes throwing a change out there that the other team has to adjust to. If KK truly can develop into that role player behind TK, that would be an amazing development.

For all her struggles, I've never questioned KK's heart. I would so love to see her LV sendoff (if that's what this is) be one of big time contribution to a fun team.
 
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xtpsrh08123 said:
Can we take a second to appreciate KK's improvement this year ? I use to get so upset watching her miss so many bunnies and this season that is no longer the case ! She's really came along under this new coaching staff. Wish she would come back for 1 more next year with TK !
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She looked damn good today. Glad to see her hard work translate to results on the court!
 
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