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Message: [QUOTE="LadyVols9, post: 2022885, member: 4107"] games are never won or lost in the last play. TN was ahead for most of the 4th quarter and by double digits at one point. SC got several calls in the 4th quarter. most notably, coates clearly touched the ball while she was out of bounds at the 2:20 mark of 4th quarter. they got the call, and scored immediately. it's basketball. it happens. it's not like we were getting home cooked calls on our own floor. here's my thing...teams should lose the same way they win. blaming the refs does nothing to help the SC team understand why they really lost. they lost b/c TN's game plan worked. TN took it straight to wilson and coates, got them in foul trouble, and played a smarter game. SC's perimeter defense was non-existent and the LV guards drove to the basket at every turn. i just don't understand why Dawn would allow so much energy to be devoted to something like this. it just looks bad as a team. i was very surprised that neither the team nor dawn gave TN any credit when talking about the game. it was all about the call and how it felt to lose. the TN players were so complimentary of the SC program, players, and staff. i have a lot of respect for Dawn. i was just disappointed in how they handled it...and continue to handle it. and lastly, if SC wants the REAL answer as to why they lost then look no further than Wilson's technical foul. the technical foul was all on her. after that, TN made the free throws, got possession of the ball, and she had to take an immediate seat on the bench for much of the second half. there's the ballgame. period. this post isn't intended to insult any SC fans on here. refs blow calls in every game and i understand the frustration. however, the other 39 1/2 minutes of this game shouldn't just be cast aside over a questionable call. these are just my thoughts.... :) [/QUOTE]

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