WOW: The Tennessee Lady Volunteers looked like their old selves in their latest game, showing the energy, efficiency, and execution that had been missing during their recent struggles.

WOW: The Tennessee Lady Volunteers looked like their old selves in their latest game, showing the energy, efficiency, and execution that had been missing during their recent struggles.

After a frustrating slump that raised concerns about their postseason potential, the Lady Vols responded with a performance that reminded everyone why they were a team to watch.

 

From the opening tip, Tennessee played with an edge, displaying a level of intensity that had been absent in recent losses. Their ball movement was crisp, the defense was aggressive, and, perhaps most importantly, their confidence seemed fully restored. Players who had been inconsistent stepped up, and the team as a whole played with the chemistry that had eluded them in previous games.

 

One of the biggest differences was their ability to control the tempo. Instead of getting bogged down by defensive pressure or struggling with shot selection, Tennessee dictated the pace, making smart decisions with the ball and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. The result was a balanced offensive attack that kept their opponent on their heels.

 

Defensively, the Lady Vols clamped down, forcing turnovers and limiting second-chance opportunities. Their ability to get stops and turn defense into offense was key in building and maintaining their lead.

 

While one strong performance doesn’t completely erase the issues that led to their slump, it does suggest that Tennessee may have turned a corner. If they can build on this momentum and maintain this level of play, they could re-establish themselves as a force in the SEC and beyond. The question now is whether this game was a turning point or just a brief resurgence. Either way, for at least this contest, the Lady Vols looked like the team they were always capable of

being.