Will the Tennessee Lady Volunteers Blaze Past Liberty at Lynchburg?

As the Tennessee Lady Volunteers gear up to face the Liberty Lady Flames on New Year's Eve, fans are abuzz with anticipation. The question on everyone's mind is whether the Lady Vols can carry their momentum into this away game and come out victorious.

The recent performance of the Tennessee team has been nothing short of impressive. On December 19, they dominated Wofford Terriers with a commanding score of 85-63. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot 44 percent from the field and an exceptional 79 percent from the free-throw line. Moreover, their defense was impenetrable with a total rebound count of 50 compared to Wofford's 36.

In another remarkable display on December 10 against Eastern Kentucky Colonels, TENN secured a solid win with a scoreline of 72-63. They maintained an efficient shooting percentage at both two-point range (49 percent) and from beyond the arc (26 percent). The team also showcased their ability to capitalize on turnovers by scoring 21 points off Eastern Kentucky's mistakes.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for TENN; they faced a tough challenge against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on December 7. Despite putting up a good fight, they fell short with a final score of 62-73 in what was considered an upset by many fans and analysts alike. This loss highlighted areas for improvement such as three-point defense where Middle Tennessee shot an astounding 50 percent.

Looking ahead to their clash against LIB at Liberty Arena, it is crucial for TENN to tighten up their perimeter defense while maintaining their offensive efficiency that has been key in past victories. The Lady Vols have shown that when they execute well offensively and control rebounds, they are nearly unstoppable.

LIB should not be underestimated though; any home advantage could play into their hands if TENN isn't careful. It will be essential for them to disrupt LIB’s rhythm early on and establish dominance in both ends of the court right from tip-off.

As we approach game day scheduled for December 31 at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg at precisely 2:00 PM EST, fans can catch all the action live as these two teams battle it out one last time before ringing in the new year. Will TENN close out this year with another addition to their win column? Only time will tell if they can extinguish LIB’s flames or if this encounter will prove too hot to handle.