Crimson Tide Rises High Over Lady Volunteers in Tuscaloosa Showdown
The Alabama Crimson Tide, with a dominant performance at Foster Auditorium, outplayed the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in a conference game that ended 72-56. The Crimson Tide's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Lady Volunteers fall to 0-1.
In front of a spirited crowd of 2,655 fans, the home team showcased their offensive skills by shooting an impressive 46 percent from the field compared to their opponents' 35 percent. The Crimson Tide also excelled from beyond the arc with a solid three-point shooting percentage of 37. Their free throw accuracy was notable as well, making 73 percent of their shots from the line.
The third quarter was particularly decisive for Alabama as they doubled their scoring output compared to any other period with an explosive burst that yielded them 28 points. This surge was crucial in establishing a comfortable lead over Tennessee. On defense, Alabama managed to block four shots and secured four steals which contributed to their robust defensive effort throughout the game.
Alabama's rebounding was another area where they outperformed Tennessee; pulling down a total of 42 rebounds – including eight offensive boards – gave them additional scoring opportunities and limited those for the Lady Volunteers. In contrast, Tennessee managed only five fast break points and struggled with turnovers throughout the match.
The Lady Volunteers did put up some resistance though; they fought hard in paint scoring where they notched up an impressive total of 34 points and showed tenacity on second-chance opportunities by adding another significant tally of twenty points after offensive rebounds.
As both teams look ahead, fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next for these squads. The Alabama Crimson Tide will be facing off against LSU Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on February 11th at around mid-afternoon local time (3:00 PM). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine as Alabama looks to continue its winning ways on LSU's home court in Baton Rouge.