Lady Vols' Paint Struggles: Cardinals Soar with Second-Half Surge

First Quarter

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers and the Louisville Cardinals both started strong, each scoring 17 points in the opening quarter. The Lady Vols showcased their defensive prowess with 4 blocks, while Zee Spearman contributed significantly on offense, leading her team with 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

Second Quarter

As the game progressed into the second quarter, the Cards began to pull away. Despite a solid effort from Talaysia Cooper, who added 14 points and made crucial assists for the Lady Vols, Louisville managed to outscore Tennessee by adding another 24 points to their tally. The Cards' bench depth became evident as they capitalized on fast breaks.

Third Quarter

In the third quarter, Louisville continued to extend their lead. The Lady Vols struggled with turnovers but managed to keep pace thanks to Mia Pauldo's playmaking abilities. However, Louisville's efficiency in field goals at a rate of 49 percent proved too much for Tennessee's defense.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw Louisville sealing their victory by scoring an impressive 26 points compared to Tennessee’s 13. Despite a spirited effort from players like Janiah Barker on defense and rebounds from Alyssa Latham, it was not enough as Louisville maintained control of the game through effective ball movement and rebounding dominance.

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers vs Louisville Cardinals match summary highlights how critical moments defined this encounter at Barclays Center. With this result analysis showing a final score of 89-65 in favor of the Cards, it is clear that second-chance opportunities were pivotal for them.

Looking ahead for post-game thoughts Tennessee Lady Volunteers fans can anticipate an exciting matchup against Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 22nd at 6:30 PM EDT. Catch all action live via SEC Network+! Share your thoughts about this game!