Tennessee played Chattanooga on the road. I'm sure that Tennessee fans expected a fairly easy win considering that Chattanooga lost to Notre Dame earlier this year 88-53. No, I didn't mistype. A 35 point loss.
The Lady Mocs slowly but surely build a 16 point halftime lead by playing great defense and Tennessee playing even worse defense than UConn did against Stanford. The Lady Vols allowed Chattanooga to shoot over 50% of the game. The Tennessee offense looked like they were searching for someone to take over. Jasmine Jones did her best, but Tennessee looked like they could have used the oft maligned Meghan Simmons. They don't lose this game with her just like UConn could have used Dolson and Hartley against Stanford.
The game had a few ties in the last minute as Tennessee used a full court press to get some easy baskets to slowly close the gap. But when it came down to the tying shot, Jones took a jumper, not her best shot. If that was what Warlick set up it was a lousy job of coaching.
UConn fans are pretty tough on their team after a loss, or even after a game they deem was too close. But Tennessee fans take the cake. Of course I can't link The Summit. But I'm sure their heads are exploding. Here is the link to VolNation. Holly is getting roasted. It's not pretty.
This might be a tough year for Tennessee if Harrison doesn't come back quickly with games against Notre Dame, Stanford and conference foes South Carolina, Texas A&M, Kentucky.
Link to Warlick Post Game Video Her demeanor can't be inspiring. She seems almost resigned to her fate...whatever that might be.
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Two interesting games today for UConn fans. #22 Syracuse (3-0) vs East Carolina (4-0) and Oklahoma (3-0) vs South Florida (3-1).
With the lack of respect for the American Conference, good showings by the few decent teams are important for UConn's RPI.
Everyone have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. Eat, Drink and enjoy your family and friends. I'll write what I can about the UConn games over the weekend and expect a 3 game synopsis for Monday morning.
So without further ado
Ladies and Gents, DD looks at the news........
New Player Evalutation - Katie Lou Brandon Clay
Tuck’s ‘role’ call — contributor and leader Adamac
Reunion time for UConn graduate assistant Jasmine Lister Jim Fuller Blog
UConn Women’s Insider: Huskies Seek Perfect Host For Next Thanksgiving, Hartford Courant
Capsule: College Of Charleston Vs. No. 3 UConn Women, Hartford Courant
Geno Interview WiseeyeSports
Gilbert, Chattanooga stuns No. 4 Lady Vols 67-63 AP
#4 Tennessee 63 Chattanooga 67 ESPN Box Score
#6 Texas 72 UT Pan American 45 ESPN Box Score
No. 7 Aggies rout McNeese St 93-27 AP
#7 Texas A&M 93 Mcneese State 27 ESPN Box Score
Powers, No. 16 Michigan State Beat Oakland 79-64 ABC News
#16 Michigan State 79 Oakland 64 ESPN Box Score
No. 22 Georgia routs Colgate 66-35 AP
No. 22 West Virginia Beats Evansville 83-39 ABC News
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Jasmine Jones Tennessee 21 points, 8 rebounds
Keiana Gilbert Chattanooga 27 points
Bria Holmes 32 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Arial Powers Michigan State 24 points, 16 rebounds, 5 steals
Courtney Williams Texas A&M (reinstated) 19 points, 6 rebounds
Jasmine McCallister Kennesaw St. 18 points 15 rebounds
Bra'Shey Ali Seton Hall 16 points 15 rebounds
Ka-Deidre Simmons Seton Hall 26 points
Ashley Williams Alabama 29 points 10 rebounds
Andrea Hoover Dayton 27 points
Michelle Young Bradley 38 points (OT)
Dyana Pierre S. Illinois 23 points 15 rebounds
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Happy Thanksgiving M...the amount, indeed just plain work, computer programming knowledge, and quality of your posts here is impressive and appreciated by many, certainly by me.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of work, but it's a lot of fun!! Especially when it's appreciated. Thanks for the kind words, Oz.
DeleteThe Tennessee fans have justification for their response to the loss against Chattanooga. The first half was as poorly played half of basketball as I have seen in a long time by a team ranked so highly. When you have a roster filled with high school AA's you can't lose to the Massey ranked #71 (Now #62) without expecting the fan base to go crazy. I think Holly is in over her head.
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