KNOXVILLE, TN – December 06, 2022 – Guard/Forward Sara Puckett #1 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the game between the Chattanooga Mocs and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Ian Cox/Tennessee Athletics
The Tennessee Lady Vols got contributions throughout the lineup Tuesday night en route to a dominant 69-39 victory over Chattanooga at Thompson-Boling Arena.After posting perhaps its best effort of the season in a three-point loss to No. 9 Virginia Tech on Sunday, UT took more steps forward in the midweek contest vs. a long-time in-state rival. The Big Orange (5-5) dominated in nearly every facet of the game, capitalizing on opportunities when presented with them. The Lady Vols, despite playing without seniors Tamari Key, Jasmine Franklin and Rickea Jackson, outscored Chattanooga (6-5) by an 18-0 count in fast-break points and turned 21 UTC turnovers into 19 points while surrendering only four.Of the 12 players to take the floor for the Lady Vols, 11 scored and the wealth was spread throughout the squad. Senior guard Jordan Horston led all scorers in the game, dropping 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and sinking both tries from beyond the arc. Horston also added two blocks and two steals in the contest.On the glass, senior guard Jasmine Powell cleaned up the glass and secured six boards, all on the defensive end. She was followed closely by Jillian Hollingshead, who collected five rebounds go along with nine points.
The Lady Vols will play their fifth straight home contest on Sunday, hosting Wright State in a 2 p.m. ET matchup that will be streamed on SECN+.