Vols, with great grit and defense, overwhelm Gators-west

[JohnWardForever]

westwords Rarely will you see (maybe never) a basketball team with greater grit and more determination than Tennessee demonstrated Saturday at Food City Center. The second half was truly remarkable. Preach on Mr. West! Great article; great win!

Jordan Gainey #11 smothers Walter Clayton Jr. #1 of the Florida Gators as Tennessee won 64-44 February 1, 2025, at Food City Center (Photo By Andrew Ferguson/ Tennessee Athletics)

 

[JohnWardForever]

westwords Full story here! Read it yall it's so dang sweet! -- "Neither team shot well in the first half but Tennessee led at intermission, 24-21. The Vols won the second half by 17. They finished with a giant inside advantage, 34-14 points in the paint. The Gators looked like they wanted to go home. The Vols looked like they could play a double-header."

 

[bigorangepoppa]

My wife doesn't like basketball,so I don't get to watch it live, but I tape all of the games. My wife sleeps late and I'm an early riser, so I watch the game before she gets up.

I saw a team that was inspired to win. I think this game may have awakened their inner dog. When your down as many players as Tennessee was, you got to find that dog. Anybody who has ever played any kind of sport can confirm that that dog is in you, just got to wake him up.

Great game guys. Carry that fight forward.

 

[VOLtaism]

They got Barnzed! The players executed the game plan perfectly, especially on defense. 7 players available and the center gets 2 quick fouls? Who wins like that??

 

[walkenvol]

My wife doesn't like basketball,so I don't get to watch it live, but I tape all of the games. My wife sleeps late and I'm an early riser, so I watch the game before she gets up.

I saw a team that was inspired to win. I think this game may have awakened their inner dog. When your down as many players as Tennessee was, you got to find that dog. Anybody who has ever played any kind of sport can confirm that that dog is in you, just got to wake him up.

Great game guys. Carry that fight forward.

How did you not awaken the Mrs on the Mashack steal / Phillips dunk play?

 

[Extra Point]

We’re Baaaaaaaaak!

 

[ReelfootVol]

Wow, got to give a shout out to all the Vol players who defeated Florida. This was one of the most outstanding defensive basketball games I have witnessed in my 78 years of life. Your efforts were simply unbelievable. I am sure you all were totally exhausted after this outstanding display of effort. Thanks for such a great game.