Game Thread: Lady Vols at Mississippi State; Thurs Jan 18 ; 5PM ; SEC Network win 75-64

[LVol]

If it would be appropriate, I would love to kiss the above stat. Makes me feel giddy with joy, especially against a defense that towards the end was supremely focused on turning us over. I know we can't expect this every game, but did anyone think that Wynn could make this much progress overall and in the critical point position especially. It is a near miracle, with Key's dramatic turnaround a close second.

Yes several of us did including some former Lady Vols.

 

[JCP201]

Did anyone else notice Tess Darby crying?

Did she score at all?

 

[JCP201]

Rickea said in the interview that this is flu season and the team has been fighting sickness. Maybe Why the rotation was shorter in the 2nd half

Okay, that explains a lot right now. I know the men's team went through sickness (Aidoo and Knecht, I think)

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Miss St averaging 67 in SEC play on a pace to score 92 against us.

Funny thing about hanging your hat on PACE....

 

[chuckiepoo]

Way to go LV and come back and get the Wynn!!!!

…dat wuz sum bad azz..:

 

[Volfan2012]

Funny thing about hanging your hat on PACE....

We finally decided to play defense and that is all it takes.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Funny thing about hanging your hat on PACE....

Deep breath…

 

[Orange Maniac]

I said very early in the year that Wynn was our most improved player and I stand by that statement. She needs more playing time.

 

[chuckiepoo]

We finally decided to play defense and that is all it takes.

Love the opinion, but the offensive attack played a role in the result.

 

[KrazyVolFan]

Ur gonna be shocked

I am pleasantly surprised. I do not consider us a defensive team but when we do play solid defense our scoring thrives off that . Wynn and Key players of the game. That being said we have got to play better in the 1st half.

 

[Memvol44]

Can we say Kellie beat a team she should not have according to records and rankings?

 

[Volfan2012]

Love the opinion, but the offensive attack played a role in the result.

Yes getting over 70 if always what this teams needs for the chance to win.

 

[Volfan2012]

Can we say Kellie beat a team she should not have according to records and rankings?

They were 3.5 point favorites so guess so.

 

[VolFuture]

Can we say Kellie beat a team she should not have according to records and rankings?

Technically Florida and Auburn were that too

 

[VolFuture]

They were 3.5 point favorites so guess so.

They were coming off a HUGE win too. We can separate in the SEC by giving Vandy another loss then it’s just USC LSU and Us at the top

 

[WinnerCircle]

Can we say Kellie beat a team she should not have according to records and rankings?

No, Tennessee can beat any team in the country. They are a Top 3 team in the SEC. Vandy, LSU, Texas A&M, and South Carolina don’t want to see this LadyVols team on their homecourt playing the way they have in the 2nd half in their 4 SEC wins.
The LadyVols won’t lose if they play their best.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I’ll admit I didn’t think she was ready, but she plated a hell of a game tonight

if she can hit that mid range jumper she’ll be all good.

 

[mike099]

No. Mr Harper didn’t aub

Question about subs by the coaches. Does Kellie have the final say about the subs or is it the assistant coach?

 

[glv98]

They were coming off a HUGE win too. We can separate in the SEC by giving Vandy another loss then it’s just USC LSU and Us at the top

After Vandy a bye week before going to Ole Miss. That is a real opportunity.

 

[WinnerCircle]

Elite! Clutch! 1 of 1! #1option! The LadyVols got a shooter #0

This is when the game was won! Big time player making a big SHOT!

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Breaks going our way now

It seems breaks to go our/your way when one’s hustles on both offense and defense. I see no reason why they have to wait until the 3-4 quarters to begin playing basketball.

 

[glv98]

Question about subs by the coaches. Does Kellie have the final say about the subs or is it the assistant coach?

My understanding is the sub rotation is roughly determined beforehand by the whole staff then Jon and Joy tell the players when to go in. Then you see Kellie subbing thoughout the game as circumstances dictate.

 

[Majors]

Can we say Kellie beat a team she should not have according to records and rankings?

No blue font or were you serious?

 

[WinnerCircle]

4-1 in the SEC. Who’s next?

 

[Volinnooga]

No, Tennessee can beat any team in the country. They are a Top 3 team in the SEC. Vandy, LSU, Texas A&M, and South Carolina don’t want to see this LadyVols team on their homecourt playing the way they have in the 2nd half in their 4 SEC wins.
The LadyVols won’t lose if they play their best.

That’s true of several teams. If SC, LSU, Vandy play their best, they won’t be beat. The key is to play your best consistently.