Did Tennessee Lady Volunteers' Defense Stifle Arkansas Razorbacks at Thompson-Boling Arena?

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers improved their record to 12-3 with a decisive 85-50 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks, who now stand at 10-5. The game took place at the Thompson-Boling Arena, where the Lady Vols showcased their defensive prowess and offensive efficiency.

First Quarter

The opening quarter set the tone for the game as Tennessee surged ahead with a commanding 29 points while limiting Arkansas to just 18. Mia Pauldo led the charge for the Lady Vols, contributing significantly on both ends of the court. Her ability to penetrate and score was complemented by her defensive efforts, which helped stifle any early momentum from Arkansas.

Second Quarter

In a more balanced second quarter, both teams tightened up defensively. The Razorbacks managed to hold Tennessee to just 14 points while scoring 12 themselves. However, it was Jaida Civil's relentless defense that stood out as she recorded multiple steals and disrupted Arkansas' offensive flow.

Third Quarter

Tennessee regained control in the third quarter with an impressive display of teamwork and ball movement. Zee Spearman emerged as a key player during this period, scoring efficiently and grabbing crucial rebounds that extended possessions for her team. The Lady Vols outscored their opponents by an additional 11 points in this quarter alone.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw Tennessee maintaining their dominance with another strong performance on both ends of the floor. Janiah Barker's presence in paint was instrumental; she not only scored but also provided solid defense against any attempts by Arkansas to close down on their lead.

Overall, it was a comprehensive performance from Tennessee that highlighted game-changing plays from players like Mia Pauldo and Zee Spearman against an overwhelmed Razorback side whose shooting struggles continued throughout all four quarters—culminating into what can be described as one-sided affair based upon these statistics alone: field goals made (31) versus (18), total turnovers (8) versus (26).

Looking ahead after this convincing win—the next challenge awaits when they face Alabama Crimson Tide away at Coleman Coliseum scheduled January 18th at 2:00 PM EDT broadcasted live via SEC Network TV channel—mark your calendars!

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