GAME THREAD: @Alabama, Sunday, 1/18, 2 p.m., SEC Network

#51
#51
BruisedOrange said:
But someday...

we'll organize into an army of consumers' union members -- and then we'll start kicking butt on the NCAA, the ESPNs, the refs & umps, the NIL rule makers, the ticket masters, and maybe even gameday parking fees!

But, yeah... for now, we are just a bunch of whiny, bickering, unprincipled incorrigibles.
And unrepentant enough to be proud of it.
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RetroVol said:
From Gemini:


Opponent Overview: Alabama Crimson Tide
Head Coach: Kristy Curry (13th Season)
Style of Play:
"Blue Collar" grit. Kristy Curry’s teams are defined by elite defense (ranked 6th nationally in points allowed at 52.5 ppg). They want to turn you over and run, but they can also grind you down in the half-court. They are playing with extreme confidence, sitting at 17-1, with their only blemish coming against #1 South Carolina. They just proved they can win ugly on the road against Mizzou on Monday night.
Key Players & Stats:

  • Jessica Timmons (5’8" | R-Sr. | Guard): The Engine.
    Stats: 15.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.8 apg.
    She is their leading scorer and go-to option. A savvy veteran who gets to her spots and stabilizes their offense. She can score at all three levels.
  • Essence Cody (6’4" | Jr. | Forward): The Anchor.
    Stats: 13.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg.
    She has developed into a legitimate SEC force in the paint. High motor and an elite rim protector. If we don’t box her out, she will clean the glass all night.
  • Karly Weathers (5’11" | Sr. | Guard): The X-Factor.
    Stats: 9.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg.
    Fresh off a career-high 23 points against Missouri last night. She is the "glue" player who defends, rebounds extremely well for a guard, and hits big shots when they need momentum.
  • Ace Austin (5’7" | Fr. | Guard): The Spark.
    Stats: 6.6 ppg, 2.3 apg.
    Don't let the modest averages fool you—this rookie is electric. She pushes the pace off the bench and changes the energy of the game. In the Mizzou game, her free throws sparked the decisive 15-2 run.
What’s Changed Since Last Year:
They lost Sarah Ashlee Barker, so the offense is much more balanced. They have four or five players who can hurt you rather than relying on one usage-heavy star. The defense has taken a massive leap forward; they are suffocating teams on the perimeter.
Season So Far (2025-26):
They are 17-1 (3-1 SEC).
They just picked up a gritty 74-63 road win at Missouri on Monday night, where they held the Tigers scoreless for long stretches and dominated the paint (42 points inside). They also have wins over Arkansas and Kentucky. Coleman Coliseum has become a very difficult place to play this year.
SEC Predictions:
They are a lock for a top-4 seed and a double-bye in the SEC tournament. Behind SC and LSU, they are arguably the most consistent team in the league right now.
Style Matchup:
Defensive Grudge Match. Alabama allows only 52 points a game. Tennessee wants to use physicality, but Bama will pack the paint and dare our guards to beat them from deep.
The key matchup is pace: Alabama is comfortable winning a game in the 60s. We need to speed them up or dominate the boards so thoroughly that their half-court defense doesn't matter.
Social Media Vibes (Post-Mizzou Win):


  • [] "Ugly win in CoMo but 17-1 is 17-1. We move."
    [] "Karly Weathers put the team on her BACK tonight. That's senior leadership."
    [] "Bring on the Lady Vols. Coleman is gonna be rocking Sunday."
    [] "People still sleeping on our defense? We held Mizzou to nothing when it mattered."
Keys to the Game for Tennessee:
* Cool Down Weathers & Timmons: Weathers is hot after Monday night. We cannot let their guards get comfortable early.
* Win the Paint War: They scored 42 points in the paint vs Mizzou. We have the size to stop that, but we have to be disciplined and not chase blocks.
* Handle the Sunday Crowd: It's a stand-alone Sunday showcase game. The environment will be hostile.
Game Info:
Location: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL
Time: Sunday, Jan. 18 @ 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT)
TV: SEC Network
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A lock for a top 4 seed????
 
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Orange_Mamba said:
Lol… there’s been like no update whatsoever. So she must have gotten a baseball pass to the head . I wonder if her missing last week game a precaution because they figured they could win without her or if she’s in concussion protocol.
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She sent the fans a shout out on the chirpz.. i hope she is just fine. 🤙🏼😉🧡
 
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#70
Well, we’re either gonna get Bamas comeback game or hangover game.

Either way we better show up and play our game.

They struggled with the ball pressure of Auburn tonight and they’re going to get some more of it Sunday.

Bama also struggles containing dribble penetration. We have to get to the rim and cannot settle for jacking up ill advised threes. Take the ones that are within the flow of the offense and off offensive rebounds. Otherwise get to the bucket.
 
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#71
Dang. Losing to Auburn is going to make Alabama even more determined to win on Sunday. With any luck, they’ll be a little TOO hyped up and will crash out by the fourth quarter. Of course they’ll have Cody for our game. Hopefully we’ll have a full, healthy roster Sunday. 🙏🏻
 
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#72
I wouldn’t go that far but man there’s no great teams this season. In the SEC, there’s no team(s) that I would view as a lock to win the conference or advance to the Elite 8/Final 4.
It will come down to how teams finish the season and those that continue to get better.
Tennessee next opponent Alabama just loss to Auburn a team the LVs beat on the road by 17 points playing 12 players for 4 quarters. Against Alabama, Tennessee will have the clear talent advantage and arguably the best three or four players on the court between both teams in Talaysia Cooper, Lazaria Spearman, Janiah Barker, and Alyssa Latham .
I don’t think it’ll be an easy win but if there’s not a lot of fouls call (which there shouldn’t be seeing how Auburn was allowed to play aggressive defense then the Lady Vols will win big on the road.

 
#73
#73
Orange_Mamba said:
Lol… there’s been like no update whatsoever. So she must have gotten a baseball pass to the head . I wonder if her missing last week game a precaution because they figured they could win without her or if she’s in concussion protocol.
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Maybe no official update, but I saw she posted to her Instagram story after the game that she was fine. I'd be surprised if she doesn't play.
 
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