The Official #11 Tennessee vs. Virginia Game Thread, 9:30 PM ET, CBSSN

[SlyStone]

They need to find their rhythm and pick up the pace. They play slow at times.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

This game is about as fun as a root canal, prostate exam, colonoscopy, etc. combined. First team to 45 wins. I hope we never see Virginia ever again in basketball period. Go Vols! Find a way to win in the 2nd half. This is not basketball it’s a rugby scrum. Cutters in the paint are getting mauled.

Sadly, I have had all three of those done in the past six months. I would also agree.

 

[A-RodWiLks]

I wish we had a back to the basket center in this kinda game...

 

[vavolfan6]

Feels like we should be up more. UVA has a 5 point advantage from the free throw line. Need more production from our bigs. Hopefully some halftime adjustments clean some stuff up.

 

[patrick]

This is not on the officials in the slightest. we had a chance to put them away…..we didn’t.

I didn’t blame the officials for anything - just commented that the on ball whistles appeared different.

 

[patrick]

Officiating across the board, all sports, in need of improvement.

Indeed. It is horrible.

 

[volfan__18]

I didn’t blame the officials for anything - just commented that the on ball whistles appeared different.

How so tho? They called the game very equal i feel like.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Your post was about both. U mentioned both of them missing “multiple” bunnies.

Our bigs are missing too many easy shots down low. That’s the point.

 

[A-RodWiLks]

Feels like we should be up more. UVA has a 5 point advantage from the free throw line. Need more production from our bigs. Hopefully some halftime adjustments clean some stuff up.

Mashack missing two FTs badly was painful

 

[Just a VolinTears]

Okpara seems to have bought into the defensive mentality which is nice. Now let's make some layups!

 

[ColinS]

I didn’t blame the officials for anything - just commented that the on ball whistles appeared different.

Both teams played very physical and got away with fouls. I think we had 6 and they had 5 called.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I mean, they’re a top 10 defense. This is what they do, muddy it up and see how tight the whistle is gonna be. These officials aren’t calling much

44th according to KenPom. Where are you getting Top 10?

 

[87&91ALUM]

Hope we can score second half.

 

[chuckb1448]

Feels like we should be up more. UVA has a 5 point advantage from the free throw line. Need more production from our bigs. Hopefully some halftime adjustments clean some stuff up.

An early AllyOop could do it

 

[VOLINVONORE]

We are passing up a lot of open shots and then have to throw one up with the shot clock running out. Makes no sense. No wonder we are shooting so poorly.

 

[Pennheel]

It's been to be a slow grind fest as advertised. It's a matchup of two defensive teams. It's one half of play so far. No worries.

 

[87&91ALUM]

Hope we can score second half

 

[Buzzbait]

Hope we can score second half.

That was last Saturday……

 

[RockyTop140]

Our bigs are missing too many easy shots down low. That’s the point.

You’d have to go back to Grant Williams to find when that wasn’t a problem

 

[vols 30]

Dude can't do anything on offense but dunk

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Okpara is awful

 

[87&91ALUM]

Cmon Vols!

 

[rdk4121]

Okpara should not shoot a shot that is not a dunk. My god, he has no feel for post moves

 

[RockyTop140]

Dude can't do anything on offense but dunk

We thought aidoo was bad offensively. Good grief

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Okay, I posted in the other thread that someone would reach 50, but I’m not so sure anymore. I thought we’d come out better to start the 2nd half.

 

[87&91ALUM]

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