KNOXVILLE, TN – December 04, 2022 – The Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
Senior Jordan Horston recorded her second double-double of the season on Sunday, as Tennessee battled No. 9 Virginia Tech down to the wire in a nail-biter before coming up short in Thompson-Boling Arena, 59-56, in the 2022 Jimmy V Women’s Classic.
The Lady Vols (4-5), who were playing without senior Rickea Jackson, graduate Jasmine Franklin and sophomore Jillian Hollingshead, were led by Horston who finished with a season-high and game-high 26 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Senior Tamari Key and graduate Jasmine Powell were also top contributors, logging 11 and nine points, respectively. Powell also dished out a team-high six assists.
Four players were in double figures for the Hokies (8-0), with Kayana Traylor leading the effort with 18. Cayla King turned in 11 points and Georgia Amoore and D’asia Gregg each finished with 10.
The Lady Vols will be back in action in Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday, hosting Chattanooga in a 6:30 p.m. ET contest that will be streamed on SECN+.