Game Thread Lady Vols vs Carson-Newman College

#52
#52
Moore is a better offensive player than Graves. She just isn't as good rebounding.
 
#55
#55
Really like seeing Moore have the good offensive game and she did pull a few rebounds in the second half so maybe bodes well for us.
 
#58
#58
Good win for a young group that was missing so many upperclassmen. Getting our reserves quality playing time like this will really help down the road. The freshman looked good. Nia also played very well.
 
#59
#59
Let's hope Dunbar just let nerves get the best of her. 0/6 from 3 for a 3-pt "specialist" is kinda hard to swallow. Nia looked good offensively tho...she was certainly "freed" in this game! And Graves with a double-double and shot 6/8 from field despite playing limited minutes in first half...hopefully a sign of good things to come!
 
#60
#60
ChattyVolfan said:
Let's hope Dunbar just let nerves get the best of her. 0/6 from 3 for a 3-pt "specialist" is kinda hard to swallow. Nia looked good offensively tho...she was certainly "freed" in this game! And Graves with a double-double and shot 6/8 from field despite playing limited minutes in first half...hopefully a sign of good things to come!
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Don't get all worked up over her first game. She's the type of player who when she hits her first three in a game it'll be like opening the flood gates. Also, she looks pretty good taking it to the basket. She has a lot of ball skills.
 
#61
#61
Was Nia Moore too scared to talk to Mickey on the radio show? that's not good news! Shyness is a terrible thang! I suffered from it as a kid... mostly ruined my childhood.
 
#62
#62
Played a decent second half. You have to wonder how North Carolina held them to 27 points and we let them score 57. The major problem with the team is to many wide open three point looks for that team. They hit 9 about seven were unguarded. Moore is a good offensive threat her small size will make it tough for her to hold position and rebound.
I like Middleton to play a lot of minutes. I expect when the other girls return that Reynolds minutes will be limited to about ten per game. Moore will be in the rotation with Harrison and Graves.
The biggest concern is team still playing the same defense as last season. Nothing has improved there because I doubt that any of the players out of action other than Harrison and Carter have improved their defense. Jones can play defense we have to limit her shots on offense.
 
#63
#63
Well what did you guys think?? we scored 90 without even four of our starters..I'd say it's darn good and the freshman looked really impressive..nia Moore, just wow...
 
#64
#64
Volfan2012 said:
Played a decent second half. You have to wonder how North Carolina held them to 27 points and we let them score 57. The major problem with the team is to many wide open three point looks for that team. They hit 9 about seven were unguarded. Moore is a good offensive threat her small size will make it tough for her to hold position and rebound.
I like Middleton to play a lot of minutes. I expect when the other girls return that Reynolds minutes will be limited to about ten per game. Moore will be in the rotation with Harrison and Graves.
The biggest concern is team still playing the same defense as last season. Nothing has improved there because I doubt that any of the players out of action other than Harrison and Carter have improved their defense. Jones can play defense we have to limit her shots on offense.
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What about nared?? I thought she would play more than she did..should she start over jones?
 
#65
#65
Seems like when Tennessee would attempt to press, Carson Newman would be open for easy three point shots..maybe the press isn't such a good idea
 
#67
#67
boxerpupsrcool said:
What about nared?? I thought she would play more than she did..should she start over jones?
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She seemed a little lost when she first came out, especially on defense. Settled in as the game progressed. I would start almost anybody over Jones. She is a great athlete, but her basketball skills and decision making still seem to be sub par. It was an interesting game, enjoyable second half, the first half was pretty awful. Team will need to be much better to be successful this year, but it looks like they have the talent to get a lot better. Still need more size IMO.
 
#68
#68
Box score out Middleton had five steals that is terrific. She is far more athletic than I expected has a great three point stroke she is going to be a player for us.
Jones had five assists and only two turnovers which is sensational don't ever remember her passing but it is in the box score. If she can get five assists to two turnovers she has to play really sorry I missed those assists. A little surprised at that thought I was watching the game.
 
#69
#69
Even though we gave up 57, I was still impressed with the win considering our first string offense was basically suspended and/or hurt. I'm loving middletons game, she will be special. nared showed flashes of why she was so highly recruited..even though Dunbar missed all of her 3 point attempts, i loved her shot selections and she has such a pretty stroke. I think she'll be special too. I went back and rewatched the game and suprisingly I don't think jones had a charge!!

The team we play next (penn) played in the NCAA tourny last year and was even up on Texas as much as 15 points. However, they lost their big time scorer to graduation, but still return the Ivy League rookie of the year from last year. Should be a competitive game
 
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#70
#70
I have never been Holly's biggest supporter but she gave a very good postgame interview. She seemed much more comfortable and confident. More than I have ever seen her before. Was very impressed by her stance on the suspensions and her reasoning behind them.
 
#71
#71
Decker Moss said:
I have never been Holly's biggest supporter but she gave a very good postgame interview. She seemed much more comfortable and confident. More than I have ever seen her before. Was very impressed by her stance on the suspensions and her reasoning behind them.
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Yes just when I was thinking last season she was a little soft she proved to be tough when it counted.
 
#72
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boxerpupsrcool said:
The team we play next (penn) played in the NCAA tourny last year and was even up on Texas as much as 15 points. However, they lost their big time scorer to graduation, but still return the Ivy League rookie of the year from last year. Should be a competitive game
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Especially considering that we will only have one more player than we did today, assuming that Izzy's shoulder isn't more of a problem than was suggested in the pregame show.

Jim
 
#73
#73
When she calms down, Dunbar will be bombing from the third row. Today she was too nervous.
 
#74
#74
gule said:
Was Nia Moore too scared to talk to Mickey on the radio show? that's not good news! Shyness is a terrible thang! I suffered from it as a kid... mostly ruined my childhood.
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She seemed ok on the post game interview. I think she was thinking why has it taken me this long to be free.

I guess Holly finally heard you. Moore is free!!!!!!
 
#75
#75
GameTime said:
When she calms down, Dunbar will be bombing from the third row. Today she was too nervous.
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Several of them were short, and on those she was well behind the arc. The first time I was surprised when she took a shot so far back. Maybe it was nerves and she wasn't getting in her normal spot? Pretty shots. She has size and seems to have good upper body strength for a freshman. As the game progressed she seemed more comfortable. Lost on defense when she first went in. All three freshmen were impressive.
 
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