Razorbacks Outpaced by Lady Volunteers in High-Scoring Affair

The Arkansas Razorbacks faced a challenging contest against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, culminating in a 55-81 defeat. The Razorbacks now stand with their record reflecting the outcome of this intense conference game. Despite a spirited effort, they were unable to match the offensive output of their opponents.

From the outset, the Razorbacks demonstrated tenacity on both ends of the court. In an impressive display of agility and coordination, they managed to rack up 16 fast break points and matched it with an equally robust defensive effort that resulted in 8 steals and 5 blocks. Their commitment to defense was evident as they fought hard to disrupt Tennessee's rhythm.

Arkansas's offense saw contributions from across the roster, with notable performances that included sinking 8 three-pointers out of their total field goal attempts. However, shooting accuracy proved challenging for Arkansas throughout the game; they finished with a field goal percentage of just 32 percent and struggled from beyond the arc at 23 percent.

In terms of ball handling, Arkansas recorded 9 assists but also turned over possession on several occasions leading to a total of 11 turnovers for them. This gave way to Tennessee capitalizing on these mistakes by scoring 14 points off turnovers.

The Lady Volunteers showcased strong rebounding throughout the game which played a pivotal role in their victory. They dominated with an overwhelming total rebound count at 57 compared to Arkansas's more modest tally at just under half that number—29 rebounds for them—with only three coming from offensive efforts.

Tennessee's offense was firing on all cylinders as well; they boasted an impressive free throw percentage rounding up near perfection at about four-fifths successful shots made from foul line encounters. Additionally, their three-point shooting was particularly effective as they hit over half their attempts from downtown.

As fans look ahead after this tough loss on foreign hardwoods within Thompson-Boling Arena's walls in Knoxville, attention turns back home where hope springs eternal for better outcomes.

The next challenge for Arkansas will be hosting Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena located in Fayetteville on February 18th at around mid-afternoon local time (3:00 PM). Fans eager to support can catch live action as it unfolds or tune into broadcasts detailing every play-by-play moment between these two competitive teams.