The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team is set to face off against the Florida Gators on Sunday, and coach Kellie Harper’s squad is looking to continue their winning ways.

The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team is set to face off against the Florida Gators on Sunday, and coach Kellie Harper’s squad is looking to continue their winning ways.

 

The Lady Vols (16-6, 7-2 SEC) are currently riding a four-game winning streak, and they’re looking to make it five in a row against the Gators (13-9, 4-5 SEC).

 

Tennessee has been led by a strong defensive effort, holding opponents to just 55.4 points per game in their last five contests. The Lady Vols have also been getting it done on the glass, outrebounding their opponents by an average of 10.4 boards per game during their winning streak.

 

Offensively, the Lady Vols have been led by the dynamic duo of Rickea Jackson and Jordan Horston. Jackson, a transfer from Mississippi State, has been a revelation for Tennessee, averaging 16.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Horston, a junior guard, has been a consistent scorer for the Lady Vols, averaging 14.5 points per game.

 

Florida, on the other hand, has been struggling of late, losing three of their last four games. The Gators have been led by the strong play of Lavender Briggs, who is averaging 14.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

 

Despite their recent struggles, the Gators are still a formidable opponent, and the Lady Vols will need to be at the top of their game to come away with a win.

 

“Tennessee is a very talented team, and they’re playing very well right now,” said Florida head coach Kelly Rae Finley. “We’ll need to be focused and play a complete game if we want to come away with a win.”

 

The Lady Vols, meanwhile, are confident in their abilities and are looking to continue their winning ways.

 

“We’re feeling good about ourselves right now,” said Harper. “We’re playing well on both ends of the floor, and we’re getting contributions from everyone on the team. We’re looking forward to the challenge of playing Florida on Sunday.”

 

Prediction:

 

Tennessee 72, Florida 60

 

The Lady Vols’ strong defensive effort and balanced offense will be too much for the Gators to handle. Rickea Jackson and Jordan Horston will lead the way for Tennessee, combining for 30 points and 10 rebounds. Lavender Briggs will keep Florida in the game with 18 points and 6 rebounds, but it won’t be enough to overcome the Lady Vols’ advantage.

 

Key Matchups:

 

– Rickea Jackson (Tennessee) vs. Lavender Briggs (Florida): This matchup between two of the SEC’s top scorers will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.

– Jordan Horston (Tennessee) vs. Nina Rickards (Florida): Horston’s ability to score and distribute the ball will be matched up against Rickards’ strong defensive skills.

– Tamari Key (Tennessee) vs. Faith Dut (Florida): The battle in the paint between these two talented post players will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.

 

Overall, the Lady Vols’ strong team defense and balanced offense will be too much for the Gators to handle. Tennessee will come away with a 72-60 win, improving their record to 17-6 overall and 8-2 in the SEC.