Game Thread: Lady Vols 52 - USF 49

[LadyVols_WBK]

Same one. They’ll beat some really good teams again this season.

It was Elite 8 but we all know that missed foul call + losing Didi in the game sent UConn to the F4

 

[SGMVols]

Yes, two starting guards with 0 points and 0 assists.

Zero reason Darby should start over Puckett

 

[VolBall09]

It was Elite 8 but we all know that missed foul call + losing Didi in the game sent UConn to the F4

Yep, DiDi doesn’t go down and Baylor moves on. Still salty.

 

[KrazyVolFan]

Really hard to win without a point guard, and this team has none...

Now Darth we were both impressed with miles last week and walker played a nice game against siu. I think it's too early to say the heck with them right now. They have a lot of growing to do yes I agree but they have potential to be great.

 

[VolBall09]

I suspect the girls are having a hard time with losing Rae, they know more about the situation than we do so hopefully they are just psyched out and not gelling right now. Things we can control is free throws and lay ups, we have to be better. Some 3 pointers would be nice as well. I am very proud of the fight and defense we showed tonight, JH also made a splash and that will be beneficial if we get Rae back.

So much of shooting is mental. They need time to adjust. I’m glad we will have a full week before Texas here. Gives us some time to work some stuff in and have a few good practices. Now that coach has seen players in action she can change things up a little.

 

[Volfan2012]

First three games three point shooting 6 of 43 for a robust 14 percent to go 3 and 0 on the season.

 

[37620VOL]

Zero reason Darby should start over Puckett

She didn't start. And only played 14 minutes.

 

[Darth_Vol]

Over, but I bet she leads all scorers.

She hit the under with four... outstanding for her. But you nailed the scoring. Horston seems to thrive in this revised offense where she takes 24 shots -- more than twice what anyone else takes...

 

[VolBall09]

She didn't start. And only played 14 minutes.

She played much better defense tonight as well. Words were had about that obviously.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

She didn't start. And only played 14 minutes.

Darby did start

 

[VolBall09]

Darby did start

Puckett started the second half

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Not taking away from their wins, but from the first 3 games I see this team doesnt make it priority to get the ball inside. Or even know to get it to the low block.

They obviously make it their priority. Execution is sometimes poor.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

Okay I’m officially on the more Kaiya Wynn minutes train
#FreeKaiyaWynn

 

[Volinnooga]

Kellie's recruits are just not good, Key still fouls too much, she hasn't developed and is well behind where Russell was at this point. If it wasn't for what is left of Holly's recruits we would be 0-2, and let's not kid ourselves, development is not happening. Zero 3 pointers made, and less than 50 percent from the line. As Pat's dad told her you don't take mules to the Kentucky Derby. Kelly better learn how to tell the difference between a mule and a horse because she's hasn't brought any in yet. We better hope for more transfers next season or we will be in the bottom of SEC. We are painfully bad at passing, and just have really bad guard play, they can't guard the three or shot! Kellie would start at her age, for this team. I just see a really long season, double digit loses, and a bubble team. We should start questioning this hire.

I think you’ve been questioning it already.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

 

[youcancallmeAl]

My point is that Horston is one of the elite players we have been failing to get and those type of players are what make the difference in games like this one. They can take over and carry a team.

If we're failing to get them, then how come we have her?

 

[Lucy]

The girl ranked 11th from New Jersey anyone know anything about her for next year?

Nope.

 

[Volfan2012]

I think I saw Puckett take Darby's starting job tonight. Puckett wasn't much on offense tonight but she played some really tough defense. She doesn't turn it over and neither does Miles so only 2 for 7 from the field but solid defense and didn't hurt the team with turnover. Wynn made 2 baskets in 3 attempts had one bad defensive play which Key cleaned up for her. So freshmen tonight 4 for 10 which is a higher percentage than the entire team shot.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I think this is our shooting coach.

He sure isn't the nutrition coach.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

My point is that Horston is one of the elite players we have been failing to get and those type of players are what make the difference in games like this one. They can take over and carry a team.

Im sorry but I swear we have a Jordan Horston on our team

 

[creekdipper]

It's those two robos that I liked the most.

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

The girl ranked 11th from New Jersey anyone know anything about her for next year?

0-13 from 3 tonight but next season with her our woes from that line will be cured

 

[LadyVols_WBK]

It's those two robos that I liked the most.

 

[creekdipper]

He sure isn't the nutrition coach.

On the plus side, he does get off all his shots cleanly. As an added bonus, he most definitely can create his own shot.

 

[Volfan2012]

We shot better at UCF than anywhere 4 of 15 from the three. We need a rim change at Thompson Boling we've made 2 threes on 28 attempts.