The Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball team puts up a strong performance despite a 76-68 loss against #1 South Carolina.
In Columbia, SC, the Tennessee women’s basketball team showcased impressive performance in the regular season finale, putting up a strong fight against No. 1 South Carolina. Despite falling 76-68 in front of a packed Senior Day crowd, the Lady Vols, led by fifth-year forward Rickea Jackson’s stellar 29-point performance, challenged the Gamecocks throughout the game. The loss marked South Carolina’s smallest margin of victory at home this season, and the Lady Vols displayed resilience, narrowing the deficit to three points in the fourth quarter. Despite the defeat, Tennessee’s defensive efforts held South Carolina to their worst shooting performance of the season at 33.3%. Looking ahead, the Lady Vols will participate in the SEC Tournament in Greenville, with their seed determining their schedule for the upcoming games.The Tennessee women’s basketball team showcased resilience in their 76-68 loss against No. 1 South Carolina in Columbia. Despite trailing by 15 in the third quarter and entering the fourth down by 11, the Lady Vols, led by Rickea Jackson’s standout performance with 29 points, challenged the Gamecocks. Although South Carolina secured the win, Tennessee held them to their smallest home victory margin of the season and the only one by single digits. The Lady Vols face uncertainties regarding key players but demonstrated defensive prowess, limiting the Gamecocks to their worst field goal percentage of the season. Rickea Jackson’s impressive scoring moved her to sixth on the all-time Lady Vol scorers list. The team now looks ahead to the SEC Tournament in Greenville, with their seeding determining their schedule in the upcoming week.
