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Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Virginia Lady Cavaliers: 4 PM EST Today!

 Position Name  Experience  Height PPG RPG APG
lady vols logo Angie Bjorklund  Jr  6-0 13.5 2.5 2.0
Taber Spani  Fr  6-1 10.0 5.0 1.5
Glory Johnson  So  6-3 13.0 6.3 0.0
G-F  Shekinna Stricklen  So  6-2 20.5 10.5 5.0
Kelley Cain  So  6-6 11.0 7.5 1.5
virginia logo G Monica Wright Sr 6-0 21.5 5.0 4.0
F Chelsea Shine Fr 5-6 15.7 8.7 1.3
C Simone Egwu Fr 5-8 11.0 6.0 0.7
G Whitney Edwards Sr 5-11 8.0 5.7 1.3
G China Crosby So 6-3 6.7 2.7 2.0

Audio:  Lady Vols Radio;  Live State:  Virginia Sports;  TV:  NONE  (One of only two non-televised games this year!)

The Tennessee Lady Vols visit the Virginia Lady Cavaliers in UT's second game against a ranked opponent of the young season.  Having passed the Britney Griner test at home, then having picked up a road win in San Antonio against Texas Tech, the Ladies now look to win on the road against #12 Virginia.

On offense, Tennessee will have a significant height advantage - Virginia's tallest starter is 6'3" Simone Egwu  and will match up against 6'-6" Kelley Cain.  Their tallest player overall is 6'-4" Erinn Thompson, and both Egwu and Thompson are freshmen.  Look for the Lady Vols to feed Cain, Glory Johnson, and Shekinna Stricklen in the interior, then play their devastating inside-outside game.

On defense, Virginia will try to play quickly, using their shortness as an agility advantage.  Their perimeter play has them with a 3-0 record so far, with comfortable wins against lesser competition.  Watch Monica Wright; the 6'-0" senior guard is the centerpiece to Virginia's offense and will require constant attention.  Tennessee will play man defense (as Summitt prefers), so Virginia's speed will put the Lady Vols' endurance to the test.  Full-court pressure may be heavily utilized by Summitt, particularly on inbounds attempts after free throws.

Because this game is not televised, any comments will be based on the audio only.  So consider this the most informal and sparse of threads.  Go Ladies!

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And speaking of not making it

I don’t see a channelsurfing feed of the men’s game. I’m not paying 8 bucks, so I hope one arises at some point.

by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 22, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Replay of last nights football game is on CSS, for those of you who didnt get to see it

I only had radio myself

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!

by Pride of the Southland on Nov 22, 2009 4:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It sounds like they're playing a touch faster than they have to.

UT has such a big size advantage, they can really make it work in their favor if they slow down and work the inside-out.

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's also a pretty big game, as these things go.

Not that they shouldn’t be used to it at this point.

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

10:51 left.

UT 19, UVA 10. Not a bad start.

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 4:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Three team fouls so far; what's UVa at?

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ouch, four point trip for UVa and Cain with two.

Fortunately, we’re still up 26-19 at 7:58 to go.

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody know if the men's game is going to be televised tonight?

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!

by Pride of the Southland on Nov 22, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think I've heard that

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I ask because I used my sports section in packing boxes today

but I do believe its on FSS too

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!

by Pride of the Southland on Nov 22, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just found it here. I don't get that channel.

Nuts. Oh well.

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

well i believe it starts in about an hour, theres nascar on the channel right now

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!

by Pride of the Southland on Nov 22, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like they went cold shortly before halftime.

It should be more than 40-33 right now. Ah, well.

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully it won't matter.

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know how much I'll be able to be involved in the late game today.

I’m working on a take-home test (due tomorrow, natch) and it’s going a little slower than expected.

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm revising three term papers and a writing sample

It’s just that time of the semester. Although I think yours seems a bit more pressing.

by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 22, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I would have had it done yesterday, but I caught a lousy cold.

I hate those things. They only last a day or so, but I always get knocked off my feet. (And no, I’m not looking for sympathy.)

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They're still being particular with those hand-checks.

Two in very quick succession called on UVA.

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

As long as it's consistent.

I assume the game’s more or less wrapped up at this point.

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by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Booyah!

Our USF friend who put up the Memphis game claims that he’ll be showing UT/DePaul: http://www.justin.tv/footballsaturday

by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 22, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cain with 6 blocks already.

And Bjorklund is shooting 50% from three-point land.

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cain hasn't done much scoring, though.

All things considered, I’ll take it.

Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.

by Graysnail on Nov 22, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That did surprise me a bit.

But yes, that’s fine by me. Save her for later on. :-D

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

70 - 54 , Lady Vols

RIP Steve McNair (1973 - 2009) Retire #9!
Member of the Committee to Keep Keith Bulluck.
Eric Berry for Heisman!!

by Pride of the Southland on Nov 22, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dominating road win over a top 15 team

This is a continued good start. Things are already looking way up from last year.

by Incipient_Senescence on Nov 22, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm pleased.

A home win against a dominant interior presence, a far road win that went as it should, and a road win against a fast, well-coached team. All three are good to observe. And they have a long way to grow.

by Hooper on Nov 22, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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