Can Tennessee Lady Volunteers Maintain Their Dominance at Thompson-Boling?
The Tennessee Lady Volunteers showcased their dominance on the court with an impressive 81-55 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Lady Volunteers' record now stands at a formidable tally, while the Razorbacks fell further behind in their season's campaign. The game, held at Thompson-Boling Arena, saw the home team take control early and maintain it throughout, leading to a decisive win.
From the opening quarter, the Tennessee Lady Volunteers set a high tempo with 27 points against Arkansas' 13. This momentum continued into the second quarter where they added another 13 points to their tally. After halftime, they came out strong again with an additional 23 points in the third quarter and closed out with 18 in the fourth. The Razorbacks struggled to keep pace, scoring consistently but falling short each quarter.
The statistics tell a story of clear superiority by Tennessee on both ends of the floor. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting eight three-pointers at an exceptional rate of fifty-three percent accuracy. Inside scoring was also a significant factor for them as they racked up thirty-four points in paint compared to Arkansas' sixteen.
Defensively, Tennessee was just as imposing; they grabbed fifty-seven total rebounds including thirteen offensive boards which led to fifteen second-chance points. Their defensive prowess was further highlighted by five steals and three blocks during game play.
Arkansas did show resilience despite being outmatched; they managed eight steals and five blocks defensively but were unable to convert these efforts into enough scoring opportunities to challenge their opponents seriously.
The upcoming schedule sees Tennessee Lady Volunteers hosting South Carolina Gamecocks at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 15th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all of this action live on ESPN channel two hundred six for what promises to be another showcase of top-tier college basketball.