As the Kentucky Wildcats prepare to face off against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying encounter at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Wildcats, who have played nine games this season, are looking to capitalize on their statistical trends and turn them into a winning strategy.

Mar 3, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Tennessee Lady Vols at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

Despite not having percentages available for field goals, free throws, true shooting, three-pointers, and two-pointers from last season's data, we can still glean some insights from their game averages. The team has demonstrated a solid defensive presence on the court with an average of 9.22 steals per game. This aggressive defense is complemented by an average of 4.67 blocks per game which could prove pivotal in disrupting the Lady Volunteers' offensive plays.

On offense, Kentucky has shown consistency in scoring with an average of 65.9 points per game. Their ability to assist each other is evident from their 13.3 assists per game average; however, they will need to improve ball handling as they've averaged a concerning 16.67 turnovers per game.

Mar 3, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) shoots the ball over Tennessee Lady Vols forward Karoline Striplin (11) and Tennessee Lady Vols guard Jordan Walker (4) in the first quarter at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

Rebounding has been another area where Kentucky can seek improvement; averaging just over 28 rebounds per contest indicates there's room for growth in controlling both ends of the court more effectively.

The upcoming match offers Kentucky a chance to refine these aspects of their play under pressure against formidable opponents like Tennessee Lady Volunteers.

Mar 3, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols forward Karoline Striplin (11) guards against Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) in the first quarter at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should expect a battle where every possession counts and where Kentucky's ability to minimize personal fouls—currently averaging nearly 22—will be crucial in maintaining their key players on the floor throughout this high-stakes matchup.

Mark your calendars for March 7th at 7:30 PM (UTC), when these two teams will take center stage at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Catch all the action live on SEC Network and witness whether Kentucky can harness their defensive prowess and offensive potential against Tennessee's challenge.

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