Game Thread: (25/RV) Lady Vols vs. (3/5) Connecticut

[RAVOL]

Since the final buzz, I can’t help but reflect on how I am so much happier being a Tennessee Fan than I would be being a UCONN Fan. Tennessee was blessed with the finest coach in history, Pat Summit.

The halftime footage where reporters asked Pat and Geno the same question about if one’s car was broke down, what would they do if they saw one another. Geno’s response said all I need to know about his true character. Pat’s response was nothing but expected. Her kindness and generosity speaks much louder than how many championships you have. The lineage of Pat’s tree is so grand, with all the players, coaches, fans, and random bystanders she had touched and continues to touch today is so much greater.

I know we often speak of just playing the game, but Pat made an impact that is standing the test of time. Geno’s poor character and insulting gabs at Pat, has no place in any conversation of Pat. I can’t speak of how Geno is now, but that interview alone has left a sour taste about him in my mouth. I can see all the interviews of Pat, and her kind and warming, yet determined personality left an impactful impression on me, even though I did not know her. Just as Pat preached, you win in life with people. I can say Pat inspired me. While it is nice Geno donated to the foundation, that does not excuse for his actions in the past. I am truly humbled that Pat got to be the coach of our Lady Vols. I’m also grateful, we have Kelly Jolly as another coach. She really does embody a lot of Pat. Long live the Lady Vols and Pat Summit’s spirit!

There is no doubt that if Pat would have never gotten sick she would have put up number of Wins no one would have broken. In CHRIST Alone

 

[VolBall09]

ONO Stepped OB on the rebound. BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought so too. When I watched it back I do think she got rid of the ball before she was out.

 

[volnationnj]

I wasn’t impressed

Maybe you weren't, but she was the difference in the fourth quarter whether you were impressed or not

 

[SCspur]

The one thing Kellie should take from this game... ADJUSTMENTS. When Nelson Ododa went out in the second everything should have been a drive although the LVs shot the 3 well that’s not their strength. They should’ve pounded the ball inside.

 

[Vols2015]

There is no doubt that if Pat would have never gotten sick she would have put up number of Wins no one would have broken. In CHRIST Alone

You’re probably right. That is the irony though isn’t it. She was number 1 for so long, but even she herself said, she didn’t expect to always be. Her name is so much greater than statistics can ever tell true.

 

[PG1]

Lady Vols win by 5-10 points if Horston and Davis played any where near their potential. Davis will probably never become a bigtime player. Horston has the potential if she works hard.

UCONN might have won by 20 if they hit their FT’s and PB hits half her shots. What if What if.

 

[DEEFEEZEE]

Bad body language is like a virus its spreads and Horstons bad body language spread to the rest of the team.

 

[sisaq]

Vols fans dosen't kn how to say great job girls even when they played well but didn't win. Watch out for Marta, a freshman with great heart

 

[Memvol44]

Lady Vols win by 5-10 points if Horston and Davis played any where near their potential. Davis will probably never become a bigtime player. Horston has the potential if she works hard.

Agreed!! My question is when is Kellie and this team going to gets some calls??? The officiating was just terrible!

 

[xtpsrh08123]

I wasn’t impressed

She looked like a moose scooting around and hitting set 3’s while traveling to set her feet . As iffff

 

[Memvol44]

If Bueckers misses that three, we have a great shot at OT or to win with the last shot or old-fashioned three the hard way.

That was a beautiful shot she hit.

 

[xtpsrh08123]

UCONN might have won by 20 if they hit their FT’s and PB hits half her shots. What if What if.

If Davis would have gave her normal 14-16 along with Horstons 13 then we would have won by 10 ...What if #Next

 

[stlvolsfan]

Maybe you weren't, but she was the difference in the fourth quarter whether you were impressed or not

Bad shots, not getting Rae involved offensively and lack of boxing out was the difference

 

[alexvol]

I KNOWWW they wish they had a game sunday They didn’t have a good time after GA and Kellies look wasn’t happy... They are going to have a mandatory day off and u think they will have some tough practices

They do have a game on Sunday against Kentucky .

 

[Memvol44]

I thought so too. When I watched it back I do think she got rid of the ball before she was out.

She was clearly standing on the line.Horston pointing right at it Good time for Kellie to get a T. on that no call Bring some fire back in this series..

 

[xtpsrh08123]

That was a beautiful shot she hit.

Who cares games over salivate on the bonealley

 

[Vols2015]

She looked like a moose scooting around and hitting set 3’s while traveling to set her feet . As iffff

All her shots were open. If we had not had the breakdowns on D, it maybe different outcome. Learn from it, adjust, and get better.

 

[Memvol44]

She looked like a moose scooting around and hitting set 3’s while traveling to set her feet . As iffff

Lol...a moose!!

 

[PG1]

We played a good game. It’s obvious having so many games canceled has caused UCONN issues with consistency. But overall we did good.

 

[therealitytheory]

I've been a Suarez critic but I'm coming around. She really needs to get in shape though.

I've been a CKH critic too but I thought she had the team ready to play tonight for the most part. I wish she had a deeper bench so she could sit starters who do careless crap.

I've been a Walker critic and see no reason to stop now.

All in all, there were things to build on. For three and a third quarters we stared down the Huskies and more than held our own. A few breakdowns (Horston, Walker) and some bad breaks were our undoing late.

 

[Memvol44]

Who cares games over salivate on the bonealley

Just giving credit where credits due.

 

[xtpsrh08123]

Just giving credit where credits due.

Right it’s due on the bone daddy website not here

 

[I4Vols]

Lady Vols win by 5-10 points if Horston and Davis played any where near their potential. Davis will probably never become a bigtime player. Horston has the potential if she works hard.

Our point guards JH & JW combined 2 of 20 shooting
Game, set, match.
Otherwise, I enjoyed the team effort and energy.
One day I hope to enjoy game smarts for four periods

 

[sisaq]

If Bueckers misses that three, we have a great shot at OT or to win with the last shot or old-fashioned three the hard way.

Uconn escaped this one. We will be back and Kellie doesn't need top rank recruits in entire world to beat them.

 

[Govols922]

I’m not disappointed in horston she managed the game well. Rennia Davis did not step up. She was a top 15 player coming in. They need big games from their senior leader and she refused to just calm down and play her game. She’s an exceptional player but tonight she did not stand out or make pivotal plays that could give the team momentum. E Westbrook did. As much as it hurts to say that. She looked terrific in the 4th.