Tennessee Lady Volunteers to Host Vanderbilt Commodores at Thompson-Boling Arena

As the Tennessee Lady Volunteers prepare to host the Vanderbilt Commodores at Thompson-Boling Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 21st, will see the Lady Vols aiming to capitalize on their home-court advantage and continue their impressive performance streak.

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers have been showcasing a robust form this season, as evidenced by their recent victory over Wofford Terriers on December 19th. In that game, they dominated with an 85-63 win that was characterized by exceptional teamwork and offensive prowess. The team's shooting accuracy was particularly noteworthy; they achieved a field goal percentage of 44 and were successful in converting nearly 57 percent of their two-point attempts. Their free throw performance was also commendable with a success rate of approximately 79 percent.

Defensively, the Lady Vols have been just as formidable. They managed to out-rebound the Terriers with a total rebound count of 50 compared to Wofford's 36. This rebounding strength has been consistent throughout their games and is likely to pose significant challenges for the Commodores.

However, it would be remiss not to consider the potential threats posed by Vanderbilt. While statistics from previous games indicate areas where Tennessee excels, they also reveal vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a well-prepared opponent like Vanderbilt.

In contrast with Tennessee's recent performances, one can look at how they fared against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on December 7th in Huntsville – a closer contest where they fell short with a scoreline of 62-73. Despite putting up strong numbers from beyond the arc (39 percent three-point shooting), turnovers and points off turnovers were areas where improvement is needed.

The upcoming clash will test whether adjustments have been made since then because Vanderbilt will undoubtedly aim to pressure Tennessee into mistakes and capitalize on any opportunity given.

For fans looking forward to supporting their team live or from afar, mark your calendars for January 21st at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville; tip-off is set for an exciting evening game starting at 8:00 PM local time (EST). Although no broadcast networks are listed yet for television viewing options may become available closer to game day or through online streaming platforms dedicated to college sports coverage.