Game Thread: SEC Lady Vols v Lady Tigers

[Volfan2012]

Did a lot better job of running them off the three point line in the second half. The third quarter was total domination by Tennessee wish we could get that going for a game.

 

[I4Vols]

Loved KK's interview with Carter. lol

Sounds like a really nice LADY VOL.
KK is A-Ok... MVP today.

 

[VolBall09]

Blackwell is by far their best player and we made her have a really tough night. That was practice for Howard.

 

[VolBall09]

Did a lot better job of running them off the three point line in the second half. The third quarter was total domination by Tennessee wish we could get that going for a game.

If we played four quarters of basketball like that we’d be a top 5 team, even short handed.

 

[Putbacks]

There is still more out there. They just have to go claim it.

 

[Volfan2012]

Coach Harper still has to push this team to compete and play hard. She pushed the right buttons at halftime third quarter was one of the best they've played this season.

 

[volz2wallz]

Beat Kentucky tommorow....let's get off to a better start and defense step up

 

[orangealways]

Kasi did her player of the game !!! Alright !!
Well done KK ! Thank you !

 

[Volfan2012]

If 21 wins is not enough to get in the NCAA Tourney and 11 conference wins will be the surprise of next Monday. I see no way we shouldn't get it at least as an 11 seed even if we lose tomorrow. We'll have to play a lot better first half than today or we'll get squashed.

 

[stlvolsfan]

Teonni in the house tonight !

Saw that!

 

[FrozenLVFan]

First half was horrendous on all counts, but we redeemed ourselves in the second half. Hopefully we got all the bad shooting out of our system. Survive and advance.

 

[VolBall09]

If 21 wins is not enough to get in the NCAA Tourney and 11 conference wins will be the surprise of next Monday. I see no way we shouldn't get it at least as an 11 seed even if we lose tomorrow. We'll have to play a lot better first half than today or we'll get squashed.

Agreed, I think that pretty much assured us a spot.

 

[Lucy]

Key playing nervous not sure why

First SEC tournament, potential must win to get in NCAA?

 

[Tnphil]

Hope we didn't have to use so much energy the 2nd half that our tank is running low against KY.

Good game....or half

 

[Coach Jumper]

 

[Coach Jumper]

2nd half

Better fundamentals
Better execution
Better effort

Better coaching

Better movement off the ball, excellent defense

 

[JCP201]

I listened to the commentary during the game-- Is there really a chance Lady VOLS don't dance if they lose to Kentucky?

 

[RAVOL]

Take care of the ball tomorrow and we will win again.

 

[Coach Jumper]

Blackwell is by far their best player and we made her have a really tough night. That was practice for Howard.

this is two studs in a row held down...Unique Thompson the game before

 

[VolBall09]

Kasi has caught a lot of flack this season, but she showed out at the right time tonight. She posted up big on every possession. She worked really hard tonight and it paid off. She’ll have similar advantages in tomorrow’s game.

 

[Hoosier]

I listened to the commentary during the game-- Is there really a chance Lady VOLS don't dance if they lose to Kentucky?

No

BTW, I wish Massengill would shoot more

 

[Gary10ec1]

Live to fight another day! Great second half ladies. Now someone needs to get Fulky on the Cats tomorrow......

 

[Coach Jumper]

I listened to the commentary during the game-- Is there really a chance Lady VOLS don't dance if they lose to Kentucky?

Not a chance, they're in
every team below them lost their last game..,
Play very good, or win tomorrow and we dance

 

[glv98]

So much to love. Best D I've seen them play in a long, long time in the second half. KJH just said the lockdown D helped lead to the most miraculous stat of the season - ONE t.o. in the second half after 9 in the first. Able to get out in transition. Still didn't shoot very well, just 38%. Really stepped it up on the boards in the second half though.

Horston had maybe her best all around game as an LV. She played very much under control and within the game. She presents a scoring threat just by her presence on the floor which is huge, whether she actually scores or not. Had only 1 t.o. with 6 pts, 6 rebs, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 3 steals. She played excellent defense in the second half also. Hooray!

So happy for KK, very good job by the coaches of taking advantage of a game in which she could be successful and she really stepped up. She will always have her liabilities, but she has made several key baskets for us lately when we badly needed offense.

Rae's points were so crucial especially b/c Davis was struggling. Everyone contributed - Key with 8 pts, Jaz as always with a steady handle and a huge key bucket, Lou being the human Visa card. Would love to see Lou get a hot hand from 3 and see Jaz have confidence to be more aggresive offensively.

Congrats to KJH, this was a huge step forward. I really like that it was a strong comeback after a slow start. We almost never get better as the game goes on.

Now how are we going to defend Howard?

 

[VolBall09]

this is two studs in a row held down...Unique Thompson the game before

That can really become a defensive identity for a team. If you make a teams best player have a really bad night, the rest tend to spiral out of control. Didn’t seem to be one player in particular tonight, just excellent team defense.