NCAA Game Thread: (1) Texas vs (5) Lady Vols

[Texas]

I see Geno was fussing about having to go to Spokane Washington for their tournament. I will say Birmingham is better for us than Texas.

Hahahaha. Geno, wasn’t whining when he spent 15 years traveling 45 minutes to his regional sites. Wasn’t there a big to-do on a podcast that got some national traction that complained about how his teams got an unfair advantage? Following year the regionals moved away.

ESPN really has screwed women’s basketball.

 

[JCP201]

Hahahaha. Geno, wasn’t whining when he spent 15 years traveling 45 minutes to his regional sites. Wasn’t there a big to-do on a podcast that got some national traction that complained about how his teams got an unfair advantage? Following year the regionals moved away.

ESPN really has screwed women’s basketball.

I am just glad there is no more whip around coverage and we can chose to watch any game we want in full. As for location, that probably needs to be adjusted, but I'm good with it being in Birmingham for us this year.

 

[Golfteacher]

Jones has been outstanding the past 5-6 weeks, great player.

We have to stop Jones and her control in the paint. She is aggressive so we need to block her out and get some over the back fouls. However, no matter what we do, this will be a tough one. The good thing is the Ladies have nothing to lose because many are counting them out. Let us hope that this brings out the best in the Lady Vols.

 

[ThatVolGuy]

Can anyone tell me what's gotten into Hollingshead? She looks like a completely different player of late. Watching her take confident drives to the basket is still a bit surprising, but I'm glad we've got this version of her now.

 

[KTrain]

I see Geno was fussing about having to go to Spokane Washington for their tournament. I will say Birmingham is better for us than Texas.

Also seems like Kim has a good vibe in Birmingham as she won a national title there with her DII team.

 

[volz2wallz]

GBO!!

 

[Majors]

Can anyone tell me what's gotten into Hollingshead? She looks like a completely different player of late. Watching her take confident drives to the basket is still a bit surprising, but I'm glad we've got this version of her now.

Coaching

 

[mudcat1973]

Texas and Tennessee are in the gym

 

[NoBackBoard]

Tennessee has 5 players averaging double figures (Cooper, Spear, Spearman, Whitehorn, Spencer).

Not sure that has ever happened before and I can see it jumping up to 6 next season.

 

[RAVOL]

Go Lady Vols beat those Cows with Horns. Really will come down to hitting 3.s and decent clip and containing Booker and last rebounding. If Coach gets this team in first year to Elite 8 truly amazing Job. To me she has done a truly amazing Job. She can Coach. Vic has a confidence to himself as he has recently said this is his best team he has ever coached. Lets end his best teams run. In CHRIST Alone.

 

[LadyVol1908]

Okay I’m officially nervous now!!!

 

[ttharp]

Regardless of what happens today, I’m proud of this team!

They exceeded expectations and broke school records. They made LV basketball fun to watch again. And they beat UConn!

Give it your all today, ladies!

 

[Dak1219]

Get through this Texas game with a W and there is a path to the final 4 that is very doable. We can win this game...Let's Go Lady Vols!!!

 

[Vols2015]

So nervous and eager to this game started! I hope we come out firing on all cylinders, and keep the momentum we’ve had two games in this March Madness! Go LVs!

 

[Dak1219]

So nervous and eager to this game started! I hope we come out firing on all cylinders, and keep the momentum we’ve had two games in this March Madness! Go LVs!

100%

 

[Dak1219]

Okay I’m officially nervous now!!!

I'm with you!

 

[th2421]

 

[feathersax]

Texas and Tennessee are in the gym

Yep...along with Debbie Antonelli & Beth Mowins. Auuuugh....shioot me now. Go Lady Vols.

 

[VolBall09]

Everyone say a prayer to Pat, you know she’d wanna kick Texas’ butt!

 

[VolBall09]

I’ve really liked this lineup bringing Cooper and Spearman off the bench gives us a real pop at that first sub and seems to have helped our slow starts a bit.

 

[BradentonVol]

Yep...along with Debbie Antonelli & Beth Mowins. Auuuugh....shioot me now. Go Lady Vols.

This will be hard on the ears, for sure.

 

[Vols2015]

Yep...along with Debbie Antonelli & Beth Mowins. Auuuugh....shioot me now. Go Lady Vols.

I actually like Debbie! She’s always fair and never seems to impose her favor towards liking a team over another.

 

[feathersax]

I actually like Debbie! She’s always fair and never seems to impose her favor towards liking a team over another.

Debbie if OK. Beth....not so much.

 

[Vols2015]

We are offensive rebounding!

 

[Vols2015]

3 Texas players pushing TN players to the ground and no whistles?