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Message: [QUOTE="Justavisitor, post: 2020241, member: 1442"] Exactly! TN's style of play requires in your face defense on one end, pushing tempo, and staying in an attack mode. With a short roster, this is no easy task. Also, a few of their players were shut down for the summer. Holly attempted to play the early part of the season at a slow pace and reserve their energy a bit and then ramp up as the season went on. Holly admitted that her team just doesn't play well at a slower pace. They must get out and use their athletic gifts. They thrive playing up tempo. Changes were made and it took time for players to get up to speed (pun intended). They had 14 assists to just 9 turnovers against the team that has led the SEC in defense. This is because their chemistry has improved through court time together and they are now much better at playing at a frenetic pace, while also protecting the ball. This is not easy to do and takes time to come together, especially with a team that doesn't have a true point guard. [/QUOTE]