Game Thread: Kentucky at Lady Vols: Sun Jan 7, 12 p.m.; SEC Network,,,,Win 87-69

[SGMVols]

Real basketball isn’t played on a computer.

Yes, it’s played by people. And Kentucky’s people are not good at it.

 

[volfan__18]

The past two games we haven’t played that well until TK came in and changed the game. She is our best defender and her defense makes our offense roll.

 

[SGMVols]

At this point, Hollingshead’s value to this team is little more than just spelling Striplin and Key. She’s become wallpaper.

 

[knoxvol52]

Don’t want to hear that Kentucky is terrible… they are in the SEC. Just beat Arkansas.

SC has pulled it to double digits but started out in a tight game against Mississippi State.

Remember you all said that Tennessee didn’t have the players to compete in the SEC right?

HORRIBLE TEAM..Kentucky

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

Miles, to me, equates to Zakai Zeigler as far as playing taller than their stature
Bostic may be fastest, but Zakai had his number
You either beat speed with speedier or with skills (crossover, change of pace, body or ball fakes)
This will be a good barometer for Kaiya and I hope she stands tall and wins the matchup when it happens
If she does, her growth in confidence will be big

You need to bring your acumen over the male side of the basketball forum from time to time. Want to hear the thoughts running through your brain.

 

[mudcat1973]

Spear 2

 

[WinnerCircle]

I’ve seen some of these turnovers where the player has to meet the ball.. come back to the ball that is an easy fix!

 

[Volfaninfl2]

Tess with a steal!

 

[NOLACHUCKEYTOM]

Somebody needs to light a fire in Hollingshead. She should be a dominator in the paint but just plays way too timid!

 

[Voltopia]

Eagerly looking forward to all the hot takes both for and against the team after this one.

 

[mudcat1973]

Wynn three

 

[WinnerCircle]

I trust Jewel Spear with the ball in her hands against any SEC opponent home or away! She was the ACC leading scorer her SOPH season for a reason!
2X Team USA AmeriCup selection… got gold and silver medals
Fear da Spear is ELITE.

 

[th2421]

I trust Jewel Spear with the ball in her hands against any SEC opponent home or away! She was the ACC leading scorer her SO season for a reason!
2X Team USA AmeriCup selection… got gold and silver medalists.
Fear da Spear is ELITE.

The announcers said something like this:
- Spear without Rickea: 8 points per game, 27% shooting
- Spear with Rickea: 14 points per game, 51% shooting

And that doesn't include Spear's 21 points and 6-9 shooting today. Excited to see what happens as these two get more time playing together.

 

[Volfan2012]

Beat them by 28 in the second half and should've done the same in the first half. Team has an effort problem until they are pressed going to bite them if they don't stop the weak play. Kentucky came in ready to play. We came thinking we could take the day off and still win.

 

[mudcat1973]

Notice some posters shut up when Tennessee does good. Doesn't fit Kellie bad coach.

 

[I4Vols]

I trust Jewel Spear with the ball in her hands against any SEC opponent home or away! She was the ACC leading scorer her SOPH season for a reason!
2X Team USA AmeriCup selection… got gold and silver medals
Fear da Spear is ELITE.

Her increasing contribution huge. Could open the floor more for Jackson and vice versa

 

[volfan__18]

Welp down 17 and we still end up killing them. Great Game. RJ, Tess, Spear, TK, Hollingshed all
played great.

 

[mudcat1973]

Big win must been a good half time adjustments.

 

[volforlife10]

being down 17 and then coming back and winning by 18 is hard to do. jackson and spear being on at the same time is SCARY!!

 

[KTrain]

Great 2nd half good double-digit win. Seems like Puckett & Striplin had off games today but will refocus and come back strong. GBO

 

[volnationnj]

18 point win. Didn't look like it was going to be that easy after the first half.
This team's nickname is Jekyll & Hyde.
You just don't know which one will turn up.

 

[JCP201]

Key was great today. Rooting so hard for her!!

 

[mudcat1973]

Tess had all around good game.

 

[JohnnyD1024]

I'm glad we won, but we were lucky that we were playing Kentucky today.

 

[I4Vols]

It seemed a bit of a weird ending in the last 25 seconds given an insurmountable lead.
Rivalry aggressiveness by UK players and that final TO by Elzy?