The Official #7 Tennessee vs. UT Martin Game Thread, 4:00 PM ET, SEC Network+

[DinkinFlicka]

Vegas, man... they sure know how to set those spreads.

 

[patrick]

9-36 from 3 keeps you from beating this team by 50. Defense looks spot on just not finishing on offense today.

Our shooting has been not good.

 

[chuckiepoo]

You're already in mid-season form OJ

There ya go, OJ!

 

[YankeeVol]

Cade with the block!

 

[patrick]

Nice shot by Gainey.

I think Igor had the lane for a huge jam though.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

No way we cover 37 pt spread

 

[patrick]

Igor another board.

 

[YankeeVol]

Dubar!!!!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Dubar!

 

[Enki_Amenra]

No way we cover 37 pt spread

 

[YankeeVol]

Hurst!!!! Nice

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Wow we covered! Bourbon time

 

[WillisWG]

nice W on to turkey day

 

[YankeeVol]

78-35 Vols win.

 

[chuckiepoo]

78-35, Fini!

 

[TheBigOne10]

We only gave up 35 points lol…elite

 

[patrick]

The walkon with a shake and bake scores!!!!

 

[RAVOL]

OK covering spread. Nice Pre Turkey Day W. In CHRIST Alone

 

[Voltopia]

As a rule - any double up is a good double up. Good "one foot out the holiday door" win.

 

[TrapVol]

Anyone see Ziegler’s reaction to Hurst after the game? Good stuff.

 

[Danl]

I think UT Martin's starters scored a total of 7 points??? Is that right?

 

[chuckiepoo]

I think UT Martin's starters scored a total of 7 points??? Is that right?

I know their bench was filling it up.

 

[patrick]

Good win for the Vols.

Got the cover without significant injuries.

Pretty much all you can do against the caliber of team we played.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Hoping the Vols avalanche Vandy.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I think UT Martin's starters scored a total of 7 points??? Is that right?

 

[1morevol]

Their game against MTSU is a good indicator of how they will do against stronger teams. Lady Vols had by far the best offensive turnover rate that MTSU has allowed. It'll get tougher in the SEC but it does look like the Lady Vols take care of the ball this year. I think the perimeter shooting will be a problem from time to time though, and they really need to shoot a lot of them for the offense to work.

I know they are looking to put up shots quickly, force turnovers and increase the number of possessions. In the past, we would often see the Lady Vols eat up most of the shot clock trying to force the ball inside or get a good shot and end up putting up a rushed shot at the end. Now they are expected to find a shot quickly and let it fly. I wonder if some of our players rush their shot a bit, having not played at this pace before. Would it be fair to expect the game to "slow down" for them as get more playing time in this system, resulting in improved shooting percentages.