Game Thread: Lady Vols Vs UCONN. ; Thurs Feb 6th ; Home game; 6:30 PM Eastern; ESPN...WIN 80-76

[Voltopia]

17-19 after 1Q. Could have been worse. But could have been better. Gotta keep coming at them and go on some runs - and finish shots. Nice to at least be in it.

We’ve had good first halves before though. Gonna take a full forty.

 

[ThatVolGuy]

Kim has got to be able to pull Cooper back when it’s obvious she’s going into this “gonna shoot at any cost” mode.

Overall though, down two and they look extremely beatable.

 

[glv98]

We cannot let them get to inside so easily!

Because say what you will about Geno, he is the absolute master of spacing, movement, and passing on offense. Always has been. An overplaying defense is a golden invitation to him.

We were fortunate they didn't shoot well at all in the first qtr. If they heat up, we may be in trouble.

 

[ttharp]

The ball needs to be in Spencer or Spear’s hands to end quarters

 

[RAVOL]

System created many scoring opportunities that quarter make shots period. Cooper bad last 3 times she created. Settle down work their D and your numbers will eventually pay dividends . Make 2nd period ours. In CHRIST Alone

 

[1reVOLver]

they look extremely beatable.

That's true for both teams.

 

[LadyViking/Vol]

To many mental mistakes .. they need to settle down on the offensive end .. they absolutely can hang close with UConn to have a chance to win in the 4th..

 

[glv98]

Kim has got to be able to pull Cooper back when it’s obvious she’s going into this “gonna shoot at any cost” mode.

Coop is so valuable defensively. Seems kind of silly to spend all that energy and effort prressing and not have Coop's magical hands at the head of it.

 

[VolBalls33]

Cooper has got to be mentally stronger. Terrible, forcing improbable shots and not taking the last shot at the end of Q1 with a push off. Luckily, Shade missed those last 2 open 3's. Just breathe Coop!!

 

[volnationnj]

How many times have 3 or more players been substituted for in the first quarter ?
Can they even work up a sweat in 90 seconds ?

 

[charleyhorse]

I am tired of seeing Sara get blown by on defense with a WIDE open lane to the basket. There is someone on the bench better. Credit for making that 3, but she has given up 2 baskets and some FT.

The whole team gives up layups. No help all individuals.

 

[RAVOL]

Because say what you will about Geno, he is the absolute master of spacing, movement, and passing on offense. Always has been. An overplaying defense is a golden invitation to him.

We were fortunate they didn't shoot well at all in the first qtr. If they heat up, we may be in trouble.

Same could be said for Vols. Missed many open shots

 

[Vols2015]

Better defense coming iut

 

[Chippo]

3 pointers are great if they work. But they
Hurt if they don't. Rather see 2 baskets in
The paint versus 1 3 pointer.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Have to make open 3s and layups. We don’t.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

3 pointers are great if they work. But they
Hurt if they don't. Rather see 2 baskets in
The paint versus 1 3 pointer.

We miss the close ones too

 

[Vols2015]

UCONN is getting away with quite a few walks and fouls

 

[ThatVolGuy]

That was a FABULOUS play from Cooper. Loved that pass to Spearman.

 

[Voltopia]

UCONN is getting away with quite a few walks and fouls

Always do. That walk in the backcourt was atrocious.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Tess drains one then airballs one. Story of the season.

 

[glv98]

Azzi is a shadow of what we thought she'd be at this point.

 

[SGMVols]

Cannot give them second shots

 

[LVfanLasVegas]

C'mom Lady Vols. My heart is too old for another heart-ache. Fill it with field goals and steals.

Either way, Lady Vols.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Bad shooting and bad defense is a bad combo

 

[mudcat1973]

tess good defense