Lady Vols cap off undefeated home stand with dominant win over Alabama
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Lady Vols capped off their undefeated home stand with a dominant 88-62 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The victory marked the Lady Vols’ fifth consecutive win and improved their overall record to 19-5.
The Lady Vols were led by senior guard Jordan Horston, who scored a game-high 23 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Horston was one of five Lady Vols players to score in double figures, as Tennessee’s offense continued to click on all cylinders.
“I’m really proud of our team for the way we played tonight,” said Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper. “We knew Alabama was a talented team, and we had to be ready to play. I thought our offense was really good, and our defense made some big plays when it mattered most.”
The Lady Vols got off to a strong start, building a 25-15 lead after the first quarter. Alabama fought back in the second quarter, but Tennessee’s offense continued to roll, as the Lady Vols took a 46-31 lead into halftime.
In the second half, the Lady Vols continued to pull away, building a 20-point lead with just over 5 minutes to play. Alabama made a late surge, but the Lady Vols were able to hold on for the 88-62 victory.
“I thought we played a really good game tonight,” said Horston. “We moved the ball well, and we were able to get some easy baskets. Our defense was also really good, especially in the second half.”
The Lady Vols’ victory was their fifth consecutive win, and improved their record in the Southeastern Conference to 10-3. Tennessee is now tied for second place in the SEC standings, just one game behind league-leading South Carolina.
Alabama, meanwhile, fell to 17-7 overall and 6-6 in the SEC. The Crimson Tide were led by senior guard Brittany Davis, who scored 20 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
“We knew Tennessee was a talented team, and they played a really good game tonight,” said Alabama head coach Kristy Curry. “We had some opportunities to make some plays, but we just couldn’t capitalize. We’ll learn from this and move on to our next game.”
The Lady Vols will be back in action on Sunday, when they travel to face the Arkansas Razorbacks. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.
In the meantime, here are some key takeaways from Thursday’s game:
– Jordan Horston’s 23 points marked her sixth consecutive game with 20 or more points.
– The Lady Vols’ 88 points were their most in an SEC game this season.
– Tennessee’s victory marked their 11th consecutive win over Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena.
– The Lady Vols improved to 15-1 at home this season, with their only loss coming to UConn on Jan. 26.
The Lady Vols’ undefeated home stand was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication. Tennessee’s players and coaches were thrilled to cap off the home stand with a dominant win over Alabama.
“It’s always great to win at home,” said Harper. “Our fans were fantastic tonight, and we’re grateful for their support. We’re looking forward to our next game and the opportunity to keep playing well.”
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