Tennessee vs Alabama: Lady Vols’ Kim Caldwell, Talaysia Cooper, Jewel Spear our top photos
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team hosted the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday night at Thompson-Boling Arena, and it was a thrilling matchup between two of the top teams in the Southeastern Conference.
The Lady Vols came out on top, defeating the Crimson Tide 88-62, and our photographers were on hand to capture all the action. Here are our top photos from the game, featuring Lady Vols’ players Kim Caldwell, Talaysia Cooper, and Jewel Spear.
Kim Caldwell, a senior forward, was a dominant force in the paint, scoring 15 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Caldwell’s strong play helped the Lady Vols build a big lead in the first half, and they never looked back.
Talaysia Cooper, a sophomore guard, was also a key contributor for the Lady Vols, scoring 12 points and dishing out 5 assists. Cooper’s speed and agility allowed her to get past Alabama’s defenders and create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates.
Jewel Spear, a freshman forward, had a breakout game, scoring 10 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Spear’s strong play off the bench helped the Lady Vols maintain their lead in the second half, and she showed why she’s one of the most promising young players in the SEC.
The Lady Vols’ victory was their fifth consecutive win, and it improved their record in the SEC 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 additional photos from Thursday’s game, showcasing the Lady Vols’ dominant performance:
– Kim Caldwell drives to the basket, drawing contact from an Alabama defender.
– Talaysia Cooper dishes out a pass to a teammate, showing off her exceptional court vision.
– Jewel Spear battles for a rebound, using her quickness and agility to outmaneuver an Alabama player.
– The Lady Vols’ bench erupts in celebration after a big play, showcasing the team’s camaraderie and chemistry.
Overall, it was a great night for the Lady Vols, and our photographers were on hand to capture all the action.
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