the stage is set Lady Volz Basketball.
of UConn Husky ESPN’s “College GameDay” is here, and Thompson Bowling Arena is set to have its biggest attendance of the season. Thursday has all the energy of an instant classic brewing.
Tennessee (16-6, 8-0 SEC) will face No. 4 UConn (18-2, 11-0 Big East) on Thursday. “College GameDay” will air live from the arena at 7 p.m. on ESPN and will be hosted by Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter, Rebecca Lobo, Carolyn Peck and Holly Law.
Scout report: Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball vs. UConn: Scouting Report, Score Prediction
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Lady Vols continues to perform well in SEC play. His matchup against UConn on Thursday will be significant as March approaches after he suffered six non-conference losses to ranked opponents. It’s also important for the Huskies, who lost both true road games in non-conference play.
Thursday marked the first time since 2006 that the historic rivalry visited Knoxville without COVID-19 restrictions. Her attendance record of 24,653, set for women’s basketball at Thompson Bowling Arena that night, is still standing.
Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball vs. UConn: Game Times, TV Info
The game will begin at 8:00 PM ET and air on ESPN.
Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball Scores vs. UConn: Live Update
4th quarter
Last: UConn 84, Tennessee 67. Jordan Horston had 27 points and he had seven rebounds, but the Huskies had four of his double-digit scorers, including Lou Lopez Seneschal’s 26 points and Aaliyah Edwards’ 25 points.
3:25 remaining: UConn has a maximum read of 82-65. Timeout he Huskies, and Jordan his Houston slowly limps to the bench.
6:18 remaining: Jordan Horston scored 25 points, but the Lady Vols were down 77-63.
7:05 remaining: Lady Vols down 74-61. Same story as in Q3. Clears offensive glass, but can’t string together enough stops to run.
third quarter
End of Q3: UConn is leading 68-55 after half an hour. Lady Volz has 18 offensive rebounds, but it would be nice to see some of her missed shots turn into made shots.UConn Shooting 56%.
1:34 remaining: Rickea Jackson and Aaliyah Edwards called intentional fouls after briefly hitting the floor following their rebound attempts.
Parties under review. Call confirmed. This is his fourth foul for Jackson, who scored 11 points tonight.
4:33 remaining: UConn went on a 12-3 run and Lopez Senechal 3 put the Huskies up 55-44. The Lady Vols are 11-for-3 this quarter, but they’re up to 14 offensive rebounds tonight.
6:20 remaining: Sarah Puckett finally dropped one. A big 3-pointer to stop her UConn run at 7-0. The Huskies are leading 50-44.
8:38 remaining: Gillian Hollingshead’s offensive foul will be reversed upon review.
interesting: Geno Auriemma officiates at halftime of the Lady Vols’ match against UConn
Second quarter
Halftime: UConn 40, Lady Vols 36. Tennessee won her 19-7 in the second quarter.
1:47 remaining: Jordan Houston rebounds his mistake and puts it down. UConn 40, Lady Vols 35. Now there’s ball games. UT with 9 offensive rebounds.
3:11 remaining: UConn’s Lou Lopez Senechal was called for a third foul on a 50-50 block/charge call and headed towards UT. She has 11 points.
3:39 remaining: Jordan Horston opens for 3 and UConn’s lead is 9.
4:07 rest: Lady Volz also had an aggressive rebound and Sarah Puckett’s missed shot gave Lykia Jackson a lay-in chance. The Lady Vols had eight offensive rebounds in the first half within 11.UT.
4:59 remaining: UConn has neutralized the Lady Vols move so far, leading 37-23 at the Q2 media timeout. Lady Vols now have a turnover count of 9.
7:35 remaining: The transition from Houston to Jackson to basket. The Lady Vols defense looks much better in the second quarter. UConn’s lead is now 33-21. Husky makes his 5 turnovers in the quarter.
first quarter
End of first quarter: The Huskies are leading 33-17 after a quarter. Aaliyah Edwards he scored 10, Nika he Mule already he has 7 assists. UConn saw him shoot 15-for-21 in his first ten minutes.
Lady Volz is on the offensive grass, but defense is Kelly Harper’s concern in the huddle now.
1:00 remaining: UConn scored 31 first quarter points.
1:52 remaining: Lady Vols continue to force competition shots, while UConn takes open shots and takes a good look at the rim.
2:35 remaining: Kelly Harper timing out after a wide-open 3-pointer from Doka Juhas. UConn he is leading 27-13 and has made 9 of his last 10 shots.
3:11 remaining: Gillian Hollingshead has six early points off the bench for Lady Volz.
4:46 remaining: UConn leads 17-9. difference? Three early sales of Lady Vols. You can’t keep up with that pace.
5:40 left: UT’s Jordan Horston is in the game.
6:30 left: Aaliyah Edwards has six early points and UConn is leading 13-5.
7:45 remaining: UConn leads 5-2. Lady Volz struggles to get offensively clean looks.
10:00 remaining: It’s Thompson-Boling and noisy. let’s do this
College GameDay will take place inside the Thompson-Boling Arena, setting the stage for tonight’s game on ESPN.
How much has Lady Vols really improved? We’ll have to find out tonight.
Jordan HorstonThose who missed Sunday’s win at Mizzou will change clothes and play tonight. That’s important news.
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