UT Lady Vols take on Arkansas, 7 PM Eastern; Kamiko Williams to Start at Point
by David Hooper on Feb 4, 2010 6:00 PM EST
in Lady Vols Basketball
Email
PrintIf there's one constant issue that Pat Summitt has had to deal with for the last two years, it's been finding somebody to play point guard. This year, Shekinna Stricklen has done an admirable job running the point, but she's a wing player who has had to make the move out of necessity.
But on Sunday, Kamiko Williams played terrific basketball against South Carolina - well enough to get the starting nod for tonight's game against Arkansas. It's a game that Tennessee should win: Arkansas is 9-12 overall, and only 1-7 in SEC play. They have often had difficulty in generating offense, which is not a good sign against the spirited defensive play that the Lady Vols have exhibited recently. And the game is in Knoxville - a place that the Lady Vols rarely get upset.
The focus on this game is simple: watch how Kamiko performs. If she holds he point and shows the talent that everybody knows is hiding underneath that freshman exterior, the team has a chance to build up for a very serious tournament run this year. If Williams can't consistently get it done at the point over the next few games, Summitt will still be looking for answers for the point position.
Go Lady Vols!
33 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
And this game's on 360, for those who weren't aware.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Anyone else here for this?
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
A bit sloppy, but it's kind of what you'd expect.
Arkansas had a nice sequence a minute ago (great steal on good UT ball movement, good breakaway), but coudln’t capitalize.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Cain with 6 boards already.
And we have our first double-double candidate.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
I'm less concerned about Glory getting her points; she'll get 10 easy enough.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
All kinds of foul trouble for Arkansas, too.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Arkansas's hit 4 threes and six total shots.
Guess how concerned I am that they’re hitting from downtown.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
"You've got to defend the three"
…and they’re shooting 4-11 from beyond the arc. I think the Lady Vols are doing just fine.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
They're almost trying too hard to be pretty.
They’ve tried to pick up a few slick passes and the like and they don’t need to do that. Just finish the job and move on; this is a working lunch, nothing more.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
"Bigger than Arkansas at every position."
Anything you can do, I can do better. :)
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, double-double watch:
Cain – 6 points, 9 boards (3 blocks! come on, triple-double)
Brewer – 10 points, 3 boards
Glory – 5 points, 4 boards
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
That's what it is; the passes are just too hard, as weird as that sounds.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Everyone welcome Angie Bjorklund to the game!
Eight points in a hurry.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Double-Double Update:
Cain – 10 points, 13 boards (6 blocks!)
Brewer – 18 points, 6 boards
Stricklen – 8 points, 4 boards
We’ve got one on the board, and with 10 minutes to go it’s not impossible to see a triple-double.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Cain with 14 boards and 7 blocks.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
8 blocks
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
And Cain just limped off after that eighth block; I'd be surprised if she's back.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
She's back in, huh.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Feb 4, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
And the triple-double dream is dead.
That being said, Kelley Cain had a straight-up “no answer” night, and mercy on the Lady Vols’ opponents if half these passes end up connecting at some point.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
The Lady Vols win comfortably, but ...yeesh.
Not pretty at all. Even walking off the court Summitt looks less than enthused.
On the plus side, it was fun watching Cain chase a triple-double.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
SHOP THE ROCKY TOP TALK STORE
Animated Drive Charts
RTT Classics
FanShots
Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.
Recent FanShots
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
