Rickster
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I agree the potential is there for this team to be really good just have to be able to make in game adjustments when things go wrong. SC lost at NC State couple years ago went on the the championship game so need a better plan and not total panic when things go wrong.I feel very positive about the possibility of this team, and it's both exciting and challenging to know this team should take a major step towards being back in the national conversation despite the loss to to OSU*. A bold prediction for me would be a 20% increase 3pt production and elite team defense. Great things should be instore this year. Go Lady Vols.
*It is early, and it is concerning, because we did not play like the #4 team in the country, but credit OSU.
I agree the potential is there for this team to be really good just have to be able to make in game adjustments when things go wrong. SC lost at NC State couple years ago went on the the championship game so need a better plan and not total panic when things go wrong.
Massey has them ranked at #88.Umass is a better team than some are thinking. Penn State transfer Breen is REALLY good. They have a Uconn transfer (Gabriel) not sure how she is doing. Philoxy is very talented.They are well coached. Easily a top 25 team in my opinion. Don't judge by their first game they still won easily. You saw how poorly the Lady Vols played in first game. In the tourney last year they played ND tough. TN has way more depth and better players but don't sleep on UMASS.
TN should win this game but I don't see it being easy.
Massey has them ranked at #88.
Last year UMass ended ranked #63. They lost 2 games to Rhode Island (#84)).
Their best win last year was South Dakota St (#36).
Their worst loss last year was to Davidson (#140)
They are not a top 25 team.
After such a disappointing loss, I expect the Ladies will be ready to play. Lady Vols 85, UMass 59.