TN crushes UNC

[meyers7]

Didn't see anything on this. TN crushes UNC 102-57. Simmons with 33, 5 players in double figures. Burdick and Harrison with double doubles.

Didn't see that coming.

 

[ASweet3781]

Diamond Deshields and her crew have their work cut out for them. Notice how I said they do because they certainly won't be turning that program around with coaching that's for sure.

 

[calpedaler]

This was a great match up for Tenn. UNC doesn't take care of the ball, and didn't seem all that interested in defense. I swear several times a Carolina player politely stepped out of the way so as not to impede the UT players path to the basket.

 

[UConnCat]

This was a great match up for Tenn. UNC doesn't take care of the ball, and didn't seem all that interested in defense. I swear several times a Carolina player politely stepped out of the way so as not to impede the UT players path to the basket.

Yes. UNC and Tenn want to play the same way but Tenn has a lot more talent than UNC. I thought Tenn would win but I didn't think by such a big margin. These are the kinds of games Simmons was born to play.

 

[Wbbfan1]

Sylvia is another example of a coach that has a great winning record but time has past her by. Its unlikely UNC will replace her, but they should.

 

[Enigma64]

UNC will be off the Top 25 soon.

 

[pap49cba]

Yet another UNC flame-out. So what's new?

 

[stwainfan]

Simmons had a carrer hight 33 points. The last LV to have a 30 point game was Parker in 08.

 

[HuskyNan]

Simmons had a carrer hight 33 points. The last LV to have a 30 point game was Parker in 08.

Well she took 22 shots; I'd hope she'd score a lot of points.

On edit: Parker was 11-18 and 12-17 from the free throw line vs Notre Dame to score her 34 points in 2008.

 

[stwainfan]

Five players had double figures in scoring. That's pretty good in any game.

 

[triaddukefan]

Didn't see anything on this. TN crushes UNC 102-57. .

They announced this score during the game at Duke..... got one of the biggest ovations of the afternoon

 

[Justavisitor]

Well she took 22 shots; I'd hope she'd score a lot of points.

On edit: Parker was 11-18 and 12-17 from the free throw line vs Notre Dame to score her 34 points in 2008.

That shouldn't be too surprising. Typically, any player that scores 30 points will have to put up around 20 shots and sometimes moore. Simmons shot 54% from the field. The hot hand should be shooting the ball. For reference, the last time Maya scored 30, she attempted 30 shots, connecting on 14. The game before that one, Maya scored 28 and took 18 shots (almost 30 and almost 20 shots).

 

[stwainfan]

They announced this score during the game at Duke..... got one of the biggest ovations of the afternoon

I'm Sure Sheldon Williams liked it.

 

[John Glass]

Sylvia is another example of a coach that has a great winning record but time has past her by. Its unlikely UNC will replace her, but they should.

I agree, does anyone know what her contract situation is ? I would hire a new coach right after the HS 2013 class enrolls in summer school.

 

[Bestiarius]

That shouldn't be too surprising. Typically, any player that scores 30 points will have to put up around 20 shots and sometimes moore. Simmons shot 54% from the field. The hot hand should be shooting the ball. For reference, the last time Maya scored 30, she attempted 30 shots, connecting on 14. The game before that one, Maya scored 28 and took 18 shots (almost 30 and almost 20 shots).

In her last three games, Maya scored 34, 37 & 60. In the 60 pt game, she had 5 steals and 6 blocks. Only 9 for 19 from 3 point land though. I like cherry picking contests!

 

[Suebird10fan]

Anyone who isn't ready to admit that TN is a top 10 team has their head in the sand. A lot of that has to do with the huge dropoff after the top 5. But still it's time for a lot of Boneyarders to admit that the Vols are better than they thought. I'm no fan of the Orange, just telling it like it is.

 

[pinotbear]

I'm not quite ready to concede that, Suebird. If memory serves, TN has two good wins this year, but one bad loss, and, very nearly, another. You might say, when TN plays up to their potential, they're a top 10 team. But, they have yet to do that consistently.

 

[Icebear]

Five players had double figures in scoring. That's pretty good in any game.

I thought 5 players in double figures is normal. Seems to be at UConn.

 

[Bestiarius]

I thought 5 players in double figures is normal. Seems to be at UConn.

Not necessarily, one of the games this year had six.

 

[stwainfan]

Anyone who isn't ready to admit that TN is a top 10 team has their head in the sand. A lot of that has to do with the huge dropoff after the top 5. But still it's time for a lot of Boneyarders to admit that the Vols are better than they thought. I'm no fan of the Orange, just telling it like it is.

In this game Tennessee did look like a top five team. These next three games will tell us more. At Texas, at Baylor, home vs Stanford. If Tennessee can get a win or two in these games. That will say a lot.

 

[Tonyc]

UNC is not a good indicator of how good any team is. Theyve never played defense and it is reckless basketball. I swear its like heres the ball go run and play. There is talent there but no team talent. I have to wonder after this season if Diamond will keep her commitment to UNC. DD has talent and needs to be developed for the next level. I think any kid would get tired of running and shooting the ball all the time without any team to support her. JMO

 

[Stray Cat]

Anyone who isn't ready to admit that TN is a top 10 team has their head in the sand. A lot of that has to do with the huge dropoff after the top 5. But still it's time for a lot of Boneyarders to admit that the Vols are better than they thought. I'm no fan of the Orange, just telling it like it is.

Does being in the top 10 really matter anymore? These days, it's who has a legit chance to advance to the FF, and everyone else. There is no doubt that many teams ranked ahead of TN in pre-season polls were overrated, but the fact that TN beat these chumps doesn't necessarily make them any more legit than before. Being an elite team all starts with the ability to play quality defense. TN has taken advantage of and feasted on three "ranked" teams (GaTech, Miami, and NC) who have absolutely no concept of what playing team defense is about. If you are more concerned about only guarding your person and don't know where the ball is at all times, then most likely you are not being coached properly. The top priority is to STOP THE BALL (especially near the basket) regardless of who you are guarding...not too many teams play like they understand this. It infuriates me to no end to watch WCB games and to observe players driving uncontested to the basket while other defenders are glued to their person.

TN will have an opportunity to let everyone know exactly where they stand as they will face to #1 seeds (@ Baylor & vs. Stanford) as well as #2 seed candidates (vs. ND & @ KY). To this point, it's so much that TN has impressed me as much as their opponents have underwhelmed me.

 

[Icebear]

Not necessarily, one of the games this year had six.

Rounding off Brianna Banks 9.5 points per game to 10 UConn has 6 players averaging 10 points a game or more.

 

[reno tony]

In this game Tennessee did look like a top five team. These next three games will tell us more. At Texas, at Baylor, home vs Stanford. If Tennessee can get a win or two in these games. That will say a lot.

I sure hope they don't beat Stanford. I already had to cancel my #1/#2 party against Baylor on Feb 18. I don't want to have to cancel my #1/#2 party against Stanford on Dec 29. Go Cardinal.

 

[triaddukefan]

Does being in the top 10 really matter anymore? These days, it's who has a legit chance to advance to the FF, and everyone else. .

http://espn.go.com/womens-college-b...e-basketball-tennessee-lady-vols-learning-flyApparently Ms Fagan thinks they have a legit chance

"On Sunday, the No. 16 Lady Vols demonstrated why, come March, they could easily find their way back to the Final Four."

http://espn.go.com/womens-college-b...e-basketball-tennessee-lady-vols-learning-fly