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Tennessee Lady Volunteers Set to Challenge South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena

As the Tennessee Lady Volunteers gear up for their next challenge against the South Carolina Gamecocks, fans are eager to see how their team will perform at the Colonial Life Arena. The upcoming clash is set to be a showcase of skill and strategy, with both teams looking to assert dominance in this highly anticipated matchup.


Mar 5, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols guard Jordan Horston (25) drives the ball in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

The Lady Volunteers have shown a strong offensive presence in recent games. Their last outing against the Commodores saw them put up an impressive 86 points, with a field goal percentage of 52 and three-point shooting at 43 percent. This high-scoring performance was supported by a solid defense that held their opponents to just 61 points.


However, consistency has been an issue for the Lady Vols. In their encounter with the top-ranked Gamecocks previously, they struggled offensively, managing only 55 points on a mere 32 percent shooting from the field and were particularly cold from beyond the arc at just 12 percent. Despite these setbacks, they've demonstrated resilience and an ability to bounce back as seen in their commanding victory over Arkansas where they scored 81 points.


Rebounding has been another strength for Tennessee; they outrebounded Arkansas by a significant margin which contributed greatly to that win. The team's ability to control the boards could be crucial against South Carolina's robust frontcourt.


The venue might play into this game as well; playing away can add pressure but also serve as motivation for teams looking to prove themselves on hostile ground.


Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN channel 206 when these two titans face off on March 3rd at 5 PM Eastern Time at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Will Tennessee manage another high-scoring game or will South Carolina's defense stifle them once more? Only time will tell if Tennessee can harness its strengths and overcome its inconsistencies for what promises to be an enthralling contest.

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