In the women’s basketball matchup between the Tennessee Lady Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC tournament quarterfinals, the Lady Vols emerged victorious. Despite Alabama being favored due to their previous win against Tennessee earlier in the season, the outcome of this game was very different. The Lady Vols not only won but dominated the game, securing an 83-61 victory and causing an upset against the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide.
Two standout players for Tennessee made significant contributions in the game. Jewel Spear had an exceptional performance, going a perfect 6-for-6 from beyond the three-point line and scoring 24 points. She also grabbed two rebounds during the game. Rickea Jackson, a star forward for the Lady Vols, also had an impressive showing. She came close to achieving a double-double with 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists, shooting 9-14 from the field.
The Tennessee Lady Volunteers are gearing up to face their toughest opponent yet, the South Carolina Lady Gamecocks, who are considered the strongest team in the nation. The two teams have already clashed twice this season, with Tennessee coming up short in both encounters. The scores were 76-68 and 66-55 in favor of South Carolina. However, it’s worth noting that the Lady Vols put up a strong fight in both games, staying competitive against the undefeated Gamecocks.