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

[RAVOL]

NC States better athleticism is showing off now.

It sure is both Rivers and James winning there match up huge. Difference in game. Last year it was Amore.

 

[Twinsbornoncampus]

When you turn the ball over you drain your desire to play defense. I would say put in Wynn but she is worst when it comes to basketball IQ. We can still win this game if guard play improves and we limit turnovers.

 

[Volfan2012]

Missing free throws and all Tamari does is foul. You would think by now they are going to call those little tough fouls on her so just hands straight up and deal with what happens. Need a run can't get to far behind .

 

[JustaChicken]

NC state doesn't have a great half court offense. Tennessee needs to stop them in transition! Clearly that is where they are finding the advantage.

 

[KTrain]

ESPN had them at 74% chance to win I thought that was ridiculous, but I must be bad luck. I came in late Vols up since then NC State playing lights out.

 

[RAVOL]

17 fast break points for NC State already. 2 fouls on Spear. 0 of 3 from FT. Not looking good. Give NC State credit, playing near perfect basketball.

They are playing well

 

[therealitytheory]

NCSt playing like the Celtics right now. I doubt they can keep that up..

 

[Voltopia]

Oooof. This feels like it' either gonna be one of those "keep it close enough for a 15 point explosive comeback run" in the fourth quarter, or one of those "20 point leads at the end of the third that stays that way" finishes.

Neither of those are good for the heart.

 

[And1]

Powell's decision making has to be better.

 

[mudcat1973]

Didn’t they play at Charlotte or Raleigh?

Maybe presaeson
Lots of Teams have played in Thompson Bowling area in the NCAA tournament past years

 

[87&91ALUM]

Lol…a lot of coaches in here today. 37-29 Wolfpack leading. Tennessee turnovers the usual culprit. Coach em up Kellie.

 

[volforlife10]

we just have to hope NCSTATE cools off. they aren’t doing anything wrong rn.

 

[casetopia]

don't worry about the shot clock. smh

 

[Butch s]

When you turn the ball over you drain your desire to play defense. I would say put in Wynn but she is worst when it comes to basketball IQ. We can still win this game if guard play improves and we limit turnovers.

Guard play hasn’t improved all year

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Going have to stop the penetration. Another poster stated Tennessee was faster

We are one of the slowest teams in the country.

 

[Butch s]

Powell's decision making has to be better.

Impossible

 

[RAVOL]

Advancing is guard play. Rickea can't do it by herself. Our guards have not shown up yet and if they don't soon lead will be double digits. In CHRIST Alone

 

[Mustng959]

Have to stop the turnovers, have to hit the free throws, and stop the guard for NC State making easy baskets under the goal. Need to get our heads in the game, ladies!

 

[Vols2015]

17 fast break points for NC State already. 2 fouls on Spear. 0 of 3 from FT. Not looking good. Give NC State credit, playing near perfect basketball.

Also 2 fouls on Key.

 

[NOLACHUCKEYTOM]

Gotta stay in it until halftime! What I would give for a penetrate and dish point guard that could hit free throws and play in your face defense! She could make our posts almost unstoppable.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Powell's decision making has to be better.

She’s a 5th year senior, it will never change.

 

[Volstylexx]

Tennessee shooting 57% from the floor and has hit 3 threes. offense has been great.

 

[turbovol]

We need to try and slow the tempo of this game--the fast pace is not in our favor at all. Cannot turn the ball over--and we need to be ready to get back on defense, and quickly.

 

[NOLACHUCKEYTOM]

Gotta stay in it until halftime! What I would give for a penetrate and dish point guard that could hit free throws and play in your face defense! She could make our posts almost unstoppable.

She’s a 5th year senior, it will never change.

It is what it is!

 

[Volfan2012]

Need to keep it in single digits see if Tamari can get back in the second half without fouling somebody. Just her presence in the post causes problems if we could keep her in there.