Tennessee Lady Volunteers' Fourth Quarter Surge Falls Short Against Mississippi State Bulldogs

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers faced a challenging game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Thompson-Boling Arena, resulting in a 77-62 defeat. This outcome places the Lady Vols at 15-8 for the season, while the Bulldogs improve to 16-7.

First Quarter

The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. The Lady Vols managed to edge out a slight lead early on, thanks to their defensive efforts that resulted in 11 steals throughout the game. However, they only scored 12 points in this quarter as compared to the Bulldogs' 9 points.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, Mississippi State found their stride offensively. They scored an impressive 26 points during this period, capitalizing on fast-break opportunities and efficient shooting from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 44 percent. The Lady Vols tried to keep pace but could only muster up 14 points.

Third Quarter

In the third quarter, Tennessee's Zee Spearman contributed significantly with her defensive rebounds and scoring attempts inside the paint. Despite her efforts and those of Mia Pauldo who added crucial steals and assists, Tennessee was unable to close down on Mississippi State's lead as they trailed by eight more points by end of this period.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw an inspired performance from Talaysia Cooper who led a late surge for Tennessee with her dynamic playmaking abilities contributing four assists overall. The team collectively put up their highest scoring effort of any quarter with 20 points but were ultimately unable to overcome Mississippi State’s consistent offensive pressure which maintained their advantage until time expired.

For fans looking forward to more action from Tennessee Lady Volunteers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs recap will provide detailed insights into how each team performed tactically throughout this encounter.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Tennessee's next matchup against UConn Huskies scheduled for February 1st at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford at noon Eastern Time on FOX network broadcasted live across various platforms including TV coverage options available nationwide ensuring no one misses out!

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