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February 3, 2012
Knoxville, TN 7:00 PM EST TV: ESPN2 / ESPN3 Internet Audio: Lady Vols Network Live Stats: GameTracker |
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21-3 (10-1 SEC) |
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17-7 (7-3 SEC) |
The SEC regular season race is all but sewn up. Even with a loss to LSU and a loss tonight, Kentucky still needs to drop one of their last four games to bring the Lady Vols into a tie for the crown. That's not likely, to put it mildly; Kentucky's other road games are in Tuscaloosa and Starkville (combined conference records of Alabama and Mississippi State: 4-18), and while their home tilts against Vanderbilt and South Carolina are tricky, they're surmountable. (Yeah, this paragraph hurt to type. Let's move on.)
A win for the Lady Vols tonight doesn't really do anything other than sew up the #2 seed come tournament time, which doesn't count for a ton. A loss puts Tennessee in a five-team tie at 8-4 heading into the home stretch including, a two-legged domination of Georgia, and Arkansas coming to Knoxville. (That isn't counting Vandy on the road against LSU and Kentucky, and South Carolina still has to face Georgia, Arkansas, and Kentucky.) In other words, even with a loss it's likely that Tennessee still ends up with the #2 seed.
Oddly, the fact there's so little riding on the game should be for the Lady Vols' benefit. It's a good opportunity for the Lady Vols to get out of their own head a bit. Matter of fact, Rocky Top Talk will make you a deal: play loose tonight and beat Kentucky and we won't start up Final Four talk afterward. Does that sound fair? Good.
| Position | Name | Experience | Height | PPG | RPG | APG | |
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G | Meighan Simmons | So | 5-10 | 11.0 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| P | Glory Johnson | Sr | 6-2 | 13.8 | 9.3 | 1.2 | |
| PG | Ariel Massengale | Fr | 5-7 | 8.1 | 2.7 | 5.3 | |
| G-F | Shekinna Stricklen | Sr | 6-2 | 14.9 | 6.4 | 1.9 | |
| G | Taber Spani | Jr | 6-1 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 1.7 | |
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G | A'dia Mathies | Jr | 5-9 | 15.1 | 5.3 | 2.6 |
| G | Bria Goss | Fr | 5-10 | 11.4 | 4.5 | 1.6 | |
| PG | Amber Smith | Sr | 5-6 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | |
| G | Kastine Evans | So | 5-8 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.5 | |
| G | Brittany Henderson | Jr | 6-2 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
So the last time these two teams faced off, the Lady Wildcats did a great job controlling large portions of the game - the first 32 minutes were controlled by A'Dia Mathies (and yeah, probably the rest of the team, but mostly Mathies with a little bit of Keyla Snowden), and while the Lady Vols did a good job of fighting back before getting hosed on a charging call that wasn't consistent with the rest of the game at all, it wasn't quite enough. Still, it's evidence that there's not much separating these squads; even a little correction or change like playing the game in Knoxville should be enough to swing the balance.
At this point, we know the story with the Ladies and their own heads. The last couple of weeks haven't changed anything, so the less said about it, the better. It's there (and if you haven't read either of those pieces, go ahead and read 'em, if only for a massive spoiler alert in the first and Hooper stealing the title for about 15 future posts in the second), we know about it, we'd like for something to be done about it, there's no guarantee something will be done about it, great.
The offensive game is simple; Glory Johnson should control the interior again (unless our favorite post-hating referee shows up, in which case I may just Fulmerize the game thread entirely), Vicki Baugh should have a blast, and even Alicia Manning should make some hay. That should leave Shekinna Stricklen and Cierra Burdick space on the wing and inside the arc (and hopefully outside the arc, in Stricklen's case), and Taber Spani - who was sorely missed - should get a few looks at least. And yes, Meighan Simmons, I see that you had 20 points on 11 shots in Nashville; keep it up. Ariel Massengale's job is deceptively complex, though; not only does she need to distribute well, but she needs to limit the team turnovers as much as she can.
The defensive game is also straightforward: bleed clock and take advantage of Kentucky's multitude of turnovers. There isn't a great ball distributor on this Kentucky team, nor is there a great shooter (Mathies is more of a driver than a spot-up shooter; of her 34 points in the first meeting, 10 came at the line and one of her two threes was a shot that still blows my mind). Preventing the 'Cats from aggregating a bunch of shots and running up a reasonably-sized lead is paramount, since we've seen that path once already. On a related note, controlling the glass - as always - is a big deal, but I'm not too concerned about that tonight, struggles against Vanderbilt aside.
It's no secret what Kentucky's going to try to do; cause chaos, force quick shots on the defensive end and take quick shots on the offensive end, and use the fact they're taking so many shots to fuel a win. It's effective, obviously (see the first game for what happens when it goes well), so in turn the solution is simple: don't do that. Control the pace. Ariel did a good job in January in her first exposure to this defense, so expecting a similar performance is fair. On a related note, I'd expect to see Briana Bass get a bit more PT than she did in Lexington due to her ball control abilities.
More than anything, just relax. Play your game, Ladies. This isn't hard, even if it feels like it is.
Prediction: 73-68, Tennessee. BassWatch: 9 minutes, first half. Ball control.
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It's tough to not just copy/paste your score prediction.
I like it.
I’ll go with: 69 – 61 Tennessee. Something a tad lower.
Also: BassWatch: 5 minutes, first half. At least get to the under-8.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I'm really hoping homecourt will be the difference.
There isn’t much separating these teams right now.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
We're doomed:
Lisa Mattingly, Dee Kantner, Scott Yarbrough.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
/2 fouls on Glory.
//opening tipoff
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
There's one.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Welp, there goes the gamethread.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
That was a foul, I think.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
At least, so far as ESPN3's allows me to believe. It looked like contact on the wrist.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
2 on Goss.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Already getting almost trapped and tossing wild passes
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Well ...
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
$$immon$$
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Who is this person and what has she done with the Simmons I know?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I'm loving the crowd getting on Kanter right now.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
What was that oob call?
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Bad.
Welcome to Dee Country.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Kentucky is turrible at shooting.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Good Grief Vicki
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Good Grief again
aurabass - February 13, 2012
This is good 'kinna.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Good to see them calling off-ball holding.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Until they don't.
Dee Kantner!
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Does Glory already have 2 fouls?
aurabass - February 13, 2012
No, but you're forgiven for thinking that with Dee on the whistle.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
No.
But they’re making sure it stays that way.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
We need a post player instead of a 6'5 point guard
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Yes, and we need Glory to stop a future Kentucky run.
Tough call.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Hello, Dee!
/wrists
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
WTF??? these refs are incredible
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Nice lead given the zebra problems
aurabass - February 13, 2012
This is a bit of a false lead.
Shooting percentages will even up, but right now this is imposing will.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Hello, refs!
Wow. And I was worried about Kantner…
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
So if that was a T it should be KY ball oob?
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Not sure how that works.
I’m sure the possession was correct or Mitchell would have blown a gasket too.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
The call was nuts
is she trying to say it’s illegal to hit a player with the ball when you are in danger of going OOB?
aurabass - February 13, 2012
This crew is awful.
Not really sure how else to explain it.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
If Glory had fastballed it into the girl, there might have been an argument for unsportsmanlike.
But that was clearly a game tactic, not an injury tactic.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I'm loving the crowd.
Seriously. Let ’em have it.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Mattingly is a freakin idiot
how can she possibly be that stupid??
aurabass - February 13, 2012
That wasn't a speed foul that was a close call
it showed a blatant lack of knowledge
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Come on Alicia - you can't make a pass like that
vs this team
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Kentucky's really trying to cause Tennessee to lose their cool.
Hopefully the fouls keep coming and the anger doesn’t.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
The refs are causing me to lose my cool
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Trivia: when Kentucky lost to LSU,
they took 60 shots to LSU’s 30.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
And the worst part is
Kantner’s probably jealous that Mattingly got to call a technical on Glory.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
come on Burdick you can't pass to Vicki's ankles
aurabass - February 13, 2012
That wasn't a shooting foul?
Not that one, the one before it.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I was wondering about that too.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
8 and a half minute bonus.
The little things, at least.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
amazing
and Taber hits a 3 and sits
aurabass - February 13, 2012
...they called 3 seconds?
Was that actually 2.2 seconds?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
this is perhaps the most disruptive ref team possible.
where do they find these people?
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Storrs.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Ain't no party like a Dee Kantner party
because the rules change and aren’t like any of the other parties you’d ever attend
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
If Dee Kan't win, nobody wins.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Those were UT's first two free throws.
It only took the bonus to get there. Huh.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Urge to murder stand up comedian rising...
anyone else get that godawful “The General” commercial?
Caban - February 13, 2012
Not on the '3.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
But if "stand up comedian" can mean "gameday referee"
I can sympathize.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Bass in at the under 8.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
So close.
If they had switched the ‘Miko and Bass subs, I would’ve nailed it.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
lulz...
my dog is passing noisy farts.
Is it weird that I find this so hilarious?
Caban - February 13, 2012
Your dog is calling this game?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Looks like KY is losing their cool
aurabass - February 13, 2012
The key to beating Kentucky
is not playing down to their level.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
And hitting shots like you know how
aurabass - February 13, 2012
So this team, you guys.
This team is what we’ve been waiting for.
But I’m not talking about the Final Four.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Let it out, gals.
Let all that pent-up frustration out. And bury ’em.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
It's frustration, sure, but it's everything else falling into place, too.
Well, except for Glory, but that’s not her fault.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
And Tennessee is doing this without Glory in.
THAT is good to see.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I'm getting worn out just watching
aurabass - February 13, 2012
I'm getting the feeling that maybe...
The Lady Vols are a little mad.
CDarwin - February 13, 2012
Heyo.
I can’t imagine the pressure they’ve felt.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
So ...when can I start postgame?
::cough::
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Ohio State in 3d!
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
/flops out of TV
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
So yeah, this game?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Just get to halftime, gals.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
That Simmons pass was a head scratcher
brain fart
aurabass - February 13, 2012
and wtf is Burdick doing?
aurabass - February 13, 2012
A foul?
On a loose ball scramble? Whaaaaa?
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
So ....was that the fourth-worst call of the half?
Third?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Depends on whether or not you include non-calls.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Okay, seventh.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
'bout freaking time they called that bump.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
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Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
DEE KANTNER DRINKING GAME
/rulesneednotbementioned
//BAC=0.35
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
There is no game.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
///wasdrinkingwater
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Are you saying Dee can perform miracles?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Or whatever the opposite is.
Yeah, that.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
It's just polarity.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
At least when it was a miracle
the water was transformed before they drank it.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
So Tennessee is outrebounding Kentucky on their side of the court.
…yeah.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Taber was playing well and hits a 3
so we bench her and bring in Burdick who is noting but mistakes in this game???
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Knee issues, maybe?
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I'm kinda fine resting Spani in this game right now.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Mildly surprised Harrison hasn't shown up, though.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
While I'm at it, kinda surprised Simmons didn't get a breather.
She was sucking wind at the end of the half.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Hot hand, though.
I’m glad she stayed in. She’ll need breathers in the second, but it was totally worth it for 18 points.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I doubt they are consciously resting Taber
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Well, perhaps.
End results, though.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
That would be fine but is there awareness on the committee?
aurabass - February 13, 2012
I'll worry about it later.
Quite frankly, I’m not even going to worry about PT decisions if ’kinna’s controlling the game and Simmons is playing smart. That matters far more.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
bet she starts the 2nd half
aurabass - February 13, 2012
I'm gonna disagree with that assessment of what started the game.
It was the $$immons that set the tone.
And yes, that’s me praising Simmons.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Yup.
This exactly.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Simmons was doing great
and they were showing the Burdick mistakes during Kara’s summary
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Aaaah.....
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Kamiko Williams is second on the team with 4 rebounds.
Baugh has 5 and obviously Glory was on the bench, but it’s a good time to note that Kamiko has a knack for playing inside.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Baugh was doing work on the interior, I think.
Without Baugh, I’m not sure Tennessee cracks 12 boards on the half.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Foul trouble summary for the second half:
Dee Kantner’s on the court, nobody is safe.
Also: Glory on
42, Miko on 2. For Kentucky, Goss, Smith, and Bishop are on 2.Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
GLORY DIDN'T GET WHISTLED FOR A CHARGE!
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Glory Contact Watch: 1 minute into the 2nd half.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
She's still in????
aurabass - February 13, 2012
This crowd has been aces tonight.
Even by our standards.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Good thing Taber is back in
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Pacemaker: 85-55.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
91-59 pace at the under-16
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Most complete performance since ...when?
Georgia? Miami? 2010-11?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
So far, at least.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Georgia almost doesn't count.
But probably since Georgia in Knoxville.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Yeah, I kinda tend to agree.
On both cases. And if they don’t let up, it’s probably better than Miami, too.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Still some strange defensive lapses
and questionable mental lapses like the in bounds passes
aurabass - February 13, 2012
They did a good job recovering after that Glory T.
Take that away and this might be a 30-point margin. Not sure what more I’d ask for against a top-10 team.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Well trying to minimize the silly mistakes
like those in bounds passes would be nice.
I find that kind of stuff to be inexplicable
aurabass - February 13, 2012
The staff knows Ky is going to challenge the in bounds
and press after every made bucket
so there should be a couple of easy schemes for dealing with that
aurabass - February 13, 2012
I'd be more concerned if it affected their focus.
The response post-Glory’s T was a little disconcerting, but also understandable (that call isn’t even in the venue of calls I’d expect on that play). Those things will happen against an aggressive team, but the point’s noted.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Damn Kinna - that's two in bounds passes
that were right at the defender?/???
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Stricklen passed too close.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
And I thought that was a reach, not a travel.
Well, okay.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Gameflow is interesting.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I'm cheering for foulouts now.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Ma$$inggale
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Did Glory just draw a charge?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Wow Glory gets a charging call
aurabass - February 13, 2012
WOOOOOOOO
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I just realized.
I wish I had heard Mickey’s call on Glory’s technical.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Looks like KY is giving it up early now
and looking at a serious blow out
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Too early to talk breadsticks?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Stricklen or Simmons?
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
That's what I'm dealing with.
Stricklen’s done work on the inside, too, but Simmons has been a spark and catalyst all right. I kinda think Simmons landed the early daggers, but Stricklen finished the job.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Actually, Stricklen by the stats.
More points, more rebounds, fewer turnovers, more blocks, same number of assists. Only one less steal.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Yeah, I'm leaning toward Stricklen.
Imposition of will, too. How often has she acted like the best player on the court?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
And then Simmons does that.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I feel a little better about Meighan.
I’m still scarred, but she’s pulling a sophomore Glory.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Looks like breadsticks all around tonite
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Pace: 93-55.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
This was eerily close.
danmarcel - February 13, 2012
It was the same action all game long.
UT played a 3-2 zone for 40 minutes, and Kentucky had no way to adjust. That pretty much keyed everything.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I WANT THAT BRACKET YES PLEASE OKAY THANK YOU
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Really a great game by the Lady Vols tonight.....kudos to Coach Summitt and her charges...
But I could use some help…..do any of you know how the tiebreakers work for the Women…..with us being 1-1 against each other, if it comes down to it I wondered where they go next?
Greg Alan Edwards - February 13, 2012
Not a clue.
I think Kentucky will sweep the rest of the way, though. South Carolina is their best shot at a loss, I would guess. But if they tie, it might go to ranking.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Though right now, I'd vote for cumulative point differential in the head to head. ;-)
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
lol....cute
Greg Alan Edwards - February 13, 2012
To answer earlier questions you've had:
we do think the pressure that the players have dealt with has affected their gameplay. This is the first game in a LOOOOONG time that they appear to just be out there playing.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Well, truthfully it is inevitable....no one can ignore the load these girls are having to carry.....
But they are holding up really well
Greg Alan Edwards - February 13, 2012
There's more time than you think.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I worry about the second weekend of the tournament.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Same here.
But I’d worry about it regardless.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Oh it would not surprise me for them to come back and win both the reg season and the tourney....
Betting against Summitt is like throwing money into the air in a Vegas Casino…..
But it still has to weigh heavy on everyone associated with that program….its just human nature
Greg Alan Edwards - February 13, 2012
Tourney yes. But the reg. season is out of their hands right now.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Kantner would get the #1 seed. ;-)
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Looks like the same as the men.
Don’t know what the 11-12 tiebreakers are, but that’s what it is.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Who's hurt?
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Dang. Mathies.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
She'll be ok, though.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Mathies.
Ugh. That sucks.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Broken Nose? courtesy Gloy
aurabass - February 13, 2012
Refs are viewing the replay.
Is Glory done for the night? ;-)
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Yeah, let's just go with yes.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
...they did something right?!
Be still, my heart.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
The best part about Dee Kantner jokes is they're always right!
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
(unlike Dee)
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
/ZING
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
The worst part is they're always true.
/sadz
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
THEEERE's the makeup call.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Man, a Bass fast break layup would have capped this off quite nicely.
The crowd would have gone berserk. In a good way. Not a “whole first half” way.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Pssst. Peek at the rebounding margin now.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Wow.
I mean, I kinda knew that, but still.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Pace: 91-51
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
So we were wrong about the score prediction, Hoop.
Weren’t even close.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I'm okay with that.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Okay, there's Harrison.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I have to get started writing a rather painful post-mortem, but congrats gang....well played tonight
See you in the Tournament
Greg Alan Edwards - February 13, 2012
Every team has a game like this. At least it wasn't an NCAA tourney game.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Thank God!!!......
Greg Alan Edwards - February 13, 2012
We've been feeling that way a lot recently. ;-)
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I can wear orange in Lexington again without fear!
Hooray!
Will Shelton - February 13, 2012
Glory has 7 boards.
Oh, and we’re subbing out the game stars. Notre Dame doesn’t understand why.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I feel *so bad* West Virginia beat them in South Bend, you guys.
Awful.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
I liked Notre Dame before that.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
On further reflection:
I like Miko’s hair.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Me too.
Really changes her. Much more contemporary.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Glory could possibly get a double-double if she plays this out.
I would love to see the fans react to that.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Seriously, they brought their A-game tonight.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
She's on the bench.
Wise move. the worst of all possibilities would be a second technical for no apparent reason.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
That doesn't mean she can't get one.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Ba$!
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Only Manning hasn't scored tonight.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
This game televised in $D
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Does Stricklen still get the breadsticks?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Yup.
By the time she left, Kentucky’s heart had stopped beating. That was about 5 game minutes after she finished ripping it out with her cold, bare hands.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Second half only. Compare to the first half graphic up above.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
I wasn't even aware Goss had 15.
Man, this game was over.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
That was second half only.
Which means the rest of the team had 11 in the second.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Sheesh, Tennessee shot 59% for the game?
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Yup.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Gonna listen for the player of the game.
http://sportsanimal99.com/Article.asp?id=579129
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Mickey gives it to Simmons.
I’m ok with that.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Mickey is hoarse.
He’s probably been that way since … oh, some random, unspecified moment in the first half.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
So:
UK turnovers: 20
UT turnovers: 19
UT assists: 22(!)
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
KeUK assists: 6
bobothevol - February 13, 2012
KeUK is the sound Coach Cal makes when in his laboratory.
bobothevol - February 13, 2012
Yeah, but I kind of expected that.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
19 O-rebs to Kentucky's 9 D-boards.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
!
bobothevol - February 13, 2012
4 by Baugh and 3 by Kamiko.
Athletic ftw.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Pts. off turnovers: 32-15 for UT.
Shooting % and all that, but that’s still a huge win for UT. Kentucky can’t win if they don’t own that stat.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
They have to limit assists and win the turnover battle.
I mean, obviously they didn’t win that either, but still.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
Yup.
In a lot of SEC games, Kentucky has trailed for much of the game and won when the opponent ran out of gas. They’ll absorb fouls all game long if they can tire out the starters.
David Hooper - February 13, 2012
Postgame is up.
Recap here.
Chris Pendley - February 13, 2012
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