Game thread: NCAA Second Round: No. 6 Seed Lady Vols vs. No. 3 Seed NC State

[37620VOL]

Rivers is a fantastic defensive player, we will need to be aware of her and limit turnovers

 

[DarkPhoenix]

They haven’t shot over about 35% since early February and have been inconsistent scoring as of late.

That just means they will shoot lights out against us lol.

 

[LasVegasBill23]

That just means they will shoot lights out against us lol.

i think we win by 6

 

[madtownvol]

If we shoot from the outside like in the first round (and Rickea has another 10 for 15 game, the LVs win with a bit of a margin. If not, this game will be another dogfight.

Hoping for the first option. I prefer blowouts to close games...

 

[madtownvol]

That just means they will shoot lights out against us lol.

Yep, that would fit the pattern.

 

[VolBall09]

Once again, here's a big opportunity. We have to finally get over the hump and pull this one off. I'm nervous as hell.

LVs 78 - 71.

Same. This is the kind of game we have needed to win but have lost all season. Now is the time to win one if we’re gonna do it!

 

[VolBall09]

Don't think it will be close. LVs 83 -- Wolf Pack 68. See you in the Sweet 16. GBO

Lord I hope you’re right

 

[chuckiepoo]

Here to say I truly don’t think NC State is capable of scoring 70 rn. That’s our margin to win. Score over 70

First to seventy? I like it!

 

[madtownvol]

First to seventy? I like it!

I want this game to be such a blowout that Edie Darby plays the entire 2nd half and Rickea can spend the 2nd half working on her Tik Tok profile.

My nerves can't take anything much closer.

Running to the liquor store now just in case.......

 

[glv98]

Wearing Summitt Blue today!

 

[brittannica]

Wearing Summitt Blue today!

If we had a lucky jersey, I think this is it. I’m superstitious as hell lol.

 

[VolBall09]

If we had a lucky jersey, I think this is it. I’m superstitious as hell lol.

I think the team is too. We’ve been breaking those out for some big games and have played really well in the Summit blues

 

[madtownvol]

If we had a lucky jersey, I think this is it. I’m superstitious as hell lol.

I agree. Good omen!!!

 

[glv98]

Speaking of superstitions:

8 mascaras? LOL I can see TK needing that, but Sara? Is that like a different one for ea lash?

 

[LadyVol1908]

Idk why but I’m getting nervous about this one now!

 

[brittannica]

Speaking of superstitions:

8 mascaras? LOL I can see TK needing that, but Sara? Is that like a different one for ea lash?

I just came here to post that. I’ve defo seen Sara and Tess at Starbucks before a home game, but I am flabbergasted by the mascara!

 

[I4Vols]

Home arena greatly concerns me for this game. Impact of their crowd on us and the refs decisions on charges, blocks and over the backs, in particular.

 

[Vols2015]

Lady Vols just need to play like they want to win. Play smart, know who has the hand, and rebound and play good defense. Tamari has got to stay out of foul trouble.

 

[SATXVolFan82]

Hoping the ND and Ole Miss 4th quarter flies right on by. I would like to see beginning of the game.

 

[madtownvol]

Hoping the ND and Ole Miss 4th quarter flies right on by. I would like to see beginning of the game.

Go to the ESPN app, if it goes otherwise...

 

[UTtoDC]

Wearing Summitt Blue today!

Love the Key family photo! Teonni with the Orange nails and orange and white pompom. Too bad we can’t get both on the same team next year.

 

[Vols2015]

Hoping the ND and Ole Miss 4th quarter flies right on by. I would like to see beginning of the game.

So far not turning out that way…

 

[SATXVolFan82]

So far not turning out that way…

 

[I4Vols]

Am I missing something or is ESPN once again going negative on us?

Black? Not orange or even light blue???

 

[ttharp]

Am I missing something or is ESPN once again going negative on us?

Black? Not orange or even light blue???
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NC State is at home. They’re the higher seed. They’ve won big games this year. Makes sense to me why they’re favored in this game - based on home court advantage and overall body of work.