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Tennessee Lady Volunteers Host Florida Gators at Thompson-Boling Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Tennessee Lady Volunteers prepare to host the Florida Gators at Thompson-Boling Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting Women's Basketball game. The upcoming match scheduled on January 12th is expected to draw a significant crowd, and for good reason. The Lady Vols have been showcasing their dominance on the court, and this game should be no exception.


Tennessee Lady Volunteers VS Florida Gators

In their recent performance against Wofford Terriers on December 19th, the Lady Vols displayed an impressive offensive prowess by putting up 85 points against their opponents' 63. Their shooting was particularly noteworthy with a field goal percentage of 44 and an even more remarkable free throw percentage of 79. They also dominated rebounds with a total of 50 compared to Wofford's 36, indicating their control under both baskets.


The defensive side cannot be overlooked either; they held the Terriers to just over one-third shooting from the field and forced nine turnovers while committing only ten personal fouls themselves. This balance of aggressive offense and disciplined defense is what sets Tennessee apart as they head into their next challenge.


The Florida Gators will need to bring their A-game if they hope to compete with TENN's robust gameplay. While statistics for FLA are not available in this data set, it is known that any team stepping into Thompson-Boling Arena must contend with not only TENN’s tactical play but also an energized home crowd that consistently rallies behind its team.


However, it would be unwise to discount FLA entirely; every game brings its own dynamics and potential surprises. But based on recent performances including another solid win over Eastern Kentucky Colonels where TENN scored 72 points while limiting turnovers and maintaining strong rebounding numbers (48 total rebounds), it seems likely that Tennessee will continue its assertive playstyle.


Looking back at a less favorable outcome for TENN against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on December 7th where they scored fewer points (62) than in other games mentioned here might suggest some vulnerabilities when facing teams that can match them defensively or outpace them offensively as MTU did scoring higher (73). However, learning from such experiences is part of any successful team’s journey.


With all eyes set towards January 12th at midnight EST when these two teams clash in Knoxville, fans can expect TENN’s players to leverage home-court advantage fully as they aim for another victory in front of their supporters. For those unable to attend in person at Thompson-Boling Arena located at Phillip Fulmer Way ZIP code:37916 , details regarding broadcast networks will hopefully surface closer to game day so everyone can witness what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two competitive squads.

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