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Will the Tennessee Lady Volunteers' Dominance Continue After Decisive Victory Over Alabama Crimson Tide?

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers, with a commanding performance, outscored the Alabama Crimson Tide 83-61. The Lady Volunteers showcased their offensive strength throughout the game, starting with a solid first quarter lead of 19-14 and continuing to build on it in subsequent quarters. Their scoring momentum peaked in the third quarter with an impressive 26 points, while their defense held strong to limit the Crimson Tide to just 15 points in both the second and third quarters.


Mar 8, 2024; Greensville, SC, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols guard Jasmine Powell (15) drives to the basket against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Meg Newman (42) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The Lady Volunteers demonstrated remarkable shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 51 and were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 56 percent of their attempts. Their prowess inside was evident as they racked up a substantial 42 points in the paint. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink seven out of nineteen attempts, translating into a respectable three-point shooting percentage of 37.


On defense, Tennessee was just as formidable. They gathered an impressive total rebound count of 43 compared to Alabama's 28. The defensive efforts were led by securing 29 defensive rebounds which helped limit second-chance opportunities for Alabama who only managed three second-chance points.


Mar 8, 2024; Greensville, SC, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols guard Kaiya Wynn (5) drives to the basket defended by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Naomi Jones (31) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee's players also displayed excellent teamwork with a total of nineteen assists contributing significantly to their offensive flow. Despite committing eighteen turnovers during play, they capitalized on turnovers from Alabama by scoring nineteen points off them.


Alabama Crimson Tide fought valiantly but struggled against Tennessee's tight defense and efficient scoring. They finished with a lower field goal percentage at forty percent and had difficulty finding their range from three-point territory with only nineteen percent success rate.


oMar 8, 2024; Greensville, SC, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols guard Edie Darby (12) dribbles against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress; The Tennessee Lady Volunteers are scheduled for another challenge as they face off against South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville on March ninth at nine thirty PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on ESPNU for supporters who wish to catch all the action from home or wherever they may be.

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