Did Tennessee Lady Volunteers' Defense at Maples Pavilion Seal the Win Over Stanford Cardinal?

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers emerged victorious against the Stanford Cardinal with a 65-62 win, improving their record to 19-0. The Cardinal now stands at 0-19. The game was held at Maples Pavilion, where both teams showcased their competitive spirit.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw the Lady Vols trailing slightly behind as the Cardinal took an early lead with a score of 16-14. Despite this, Tennessee's defense began to show its strength with five blocks and sixteen steals throughout the game, setting a tone for what would be a closely contested match.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams struggled offensively, but it was Tennessee's ability to capitalize on turnovers that kept them in contention. Talaysia Cooper led her team by contributing significantly on both ends of the court with six assists and ten steals overall. The Lady Vols managed to keep pace by scoring another 14 points while limiting Stanford to just eight.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Stanford surged ahead in what became their highest-scoring quarter of the game with twenty-three points. However, Mia Pauldo's consistent performance helped maintain pressure on Stanford’s defense as she added crucial points for her team during this period.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter was pivotal for Tennessee as they outscored Stanford by six points (21-15), ultimately securing their victory. Zee Spearman played an essential role in this comeback effort by grabbing eight rebounds and adding thirteen points overall. The team's effective use of fast breaks contributed twelve fast break points which proved decisive in clinching this narrow win.

In terms of post-game thoughts from Tennessee Lady Volunteers coach post-game reaction emphasized how critical defensive plays were throughout each period which allowed them to edge past such formidable opponents like Stanford despite being away from home turf.

Looking ahead after reflecting upon these recent performances during our comprehensive analysis including detailed insights into key moments such as those highlighted within our exclusive coverage titled "Tennessee Lady Volunteers vs Stanford Cardinal highlights," fans can anticipate another exciting matchup when they host Winthrop Eagles next Sunday afternoon (December 14th) starting promptly at Thompson-Boling Arena located right here within Knoxville city limits! Be sure not miss any action live via SEC Network+ broadcast available online too!

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