Tennessee Lady Volunteers Outshine Alabama Crimson Tide in a Defensive Duel at Coleman Coliseum

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers, ranked 20th, emerged victorious against the Alabama Crimson Tide, ranked 21st, with a final score of 70-59. This win brings the Lady Vols to a record of 12-5 while the Crimson Tide now stands at 11-6.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams displaying strong defensive strategies. The Crimson Tide took an early lead with their aggressive play, scoring 17 points. However, the Lady Vols kept pace by securing 14 points through effective ball movement and sharp shooting from beyond the arc.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Tennessee's offensive prowess began to shine as they outscored Alabama by ten points. Talaysia Cooper was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly to her team's total of 21 points for the quarter. Her precision from three-point range was crucial in turning the tide in favor of Tennessee.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, both teams continued their battle on defense. The third quarter saw Alabama attempting to regain control by scoring 18 points; however, Tennessee maintained their composure and added another 16 points to their tally. Janiah Barker's presence under the basket provided key rebounds that helped sustain Tennessee's momentum.

Fourth Quarter

Entering into what would be a decisive fourth quarter for both sides, it was clear that defense would dictate outcomes once again. The Lady Vols managed to hold off any comeback attempts from Bama by adding another solid performance on offense with contributions across multiple players including Mia Pauldo who showcased her skills at critical moments throughout this period.

Overall team statistics highlighted how pivotal defensive plays were throughout each phase: Tennessee recorded four blocks compared against eight made by Alabama but compensated through efficient field goal percentages (42 percent) alongside superior free throw accuracy (86 percent).

Looking ahead according to post-game report Tennessee Lady Volunteers will host Kentucky Wildcats next Saturday January twenty-second at Thompson-Boling Arena Knoxville starting six-thirty PM Eastern Time live broadcasted via SEC Network channel six-eleven nationally available viewers can tune watch exciting matchup unfold between these two competitive squads!

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