Lady Vols Suffer 7th Straight Loss in SEC Tournament

0:00On March 6th, the Lady Vols women's basketball team suffered another tough loss in the SEC tournament, falling to Alabama 84-76. In the second round in Greenville, South Carolina, Tennessee never grabbed the lead, with their closest call being an early tie at 12 points in the first quarter. This defeat marks their seventh straight loss, the longest skid in program history. Alabama improved to 23 wins and nine losses, staying in control from start to finish. Key for the Crimson Tide was Jessica Timmons with 23 points. Tennessee struggled with 18 turnovers, 12 in the first half alone, which dug them into an early hole they couldn't escape. Coach Kim Caldwell pointed to too many mistakes, and a lack of patience against Alabama's defense, saying the team got outworked from the tip. Janaya Barker led Tennessee with 20 points and five rebounds, but had seven turnovers, whilst these spearmen added 13 points. Talasia Cooper saw just 12 minutes, a coach's call to help her reset emotionally.

1:01This marks only the second time the Lady Vols have dropped their opening SEC tournament game, the other coming against Alabama back in 20. 17, they've now lost 10 of their last 12 overall, with their most recent win on February 12 against Missouri. Players like Naya Robertson are focusing on keeping energy high, heading into the offseason, determined to turn things around, and rebuild momentum for. Next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year, next year