Tennessee Lady Volunteers Set to Battle Liberty Lady Flames at Liberty Arena
As the Tennessee Lady Volunteers gear up for their next challenge against the Liberty Lady Flames, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this anticipated matchup. The game is set to take place at the Liberty Arena, a venue where the home advantage could play a significant role in the outcome.
The Lady Volunteers have shown a strong performance trend in recent games. In their last encounter against Wofford Terriers, they secured an impressive victory with 85 points, showcasing a robust offensive strategy that led them to outscore their opponents in every quarter. Their field goal percentage stood at 44 percent and they were particularly effective from inside the paint with 57 percent shooting on two-point attempts. Additionally, they demonstrated excellent teamwork with 23 assists and maintained control of the boards by grabbing 50 rebounds.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as turnovers were an issue; they gave up possession 13 times but managed to keep an assist-to-turnover ratio above one. This is something that will need attention as they face off against Liberty.
In contrast, during their game against Eastern Kentucky Colonels, while still victorious with 72 points scored, there was a noticeable dip in performance marked by increased turnovers (22) and lower field goal efficiency (40 percent). Despite these challenges, Tennessee showed resilience on defense with nine steals and three blocks while continuing to dominate rebounding with a total of 48 rebounds.
Their most recent loss came at the hands of Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders where despite fighting hard throughout all quarters; they fell short by scoring only 62 points compared to Blue Raiders' 73. The team struggled from both field goals and three-point range shooting only at percentages of around forty-one which contributed significantly towards this defeat along with equal turnovers committed by both sides (11).
Looking ahead towards facing Liberty Lady Flames away from home court presents its own set of challenges but also opportunities for redemption after their last game's setback. Fans can expect another intense battle as Tennessee aims not just for victory but also improvement across various aspects such as ball handling and shooting accuracy under pressure situations away from home comforts.
The upcoming clash between these two teams is scheduled for December 31st at seven PM Eastern Time at Lynchburg's Liberty Arena – fans can catch all action live ensuring not miss any moment what promises be thrilling encounter!