HONEYCUTT, Jordan
Feb. 24, 2010
Lady Vols, LSU, Nutshell




Lady Vols tame Tigers for 25th victory of the season



Coach Pat Summitt’s Lady Vols had revenge on their minds Monday when they took on the LSU Tigers. LSU had beaten Tennessee each of the last two seasons in Knoxville. On top of that matter of pride, Tennessee could also clinch at least a share of the SEC regular season title.

• Junior Center Kelley Cain scored 16 points and added a school record 12 blocks
• Freshman Forward Alyssia Brewer scored a game-high 18 points
• LSU was led by Allison Hightower with 18 points

The game started out slow and sloppy with foul after foul being whistled on both teams. Tennessee also could not seem to find their shooting stroke early on. After a poorly played half, the Lady Vols led 32-24.

Shortly after the start of the second half, things began to pick up for both teams. Tennessee guard Shekinna Stricklen drained 2 consecutive 3-point shots and stretched the lead to double digits. LSU was scrappy as they tried to make a run late in the game but thanks to Kelley Cain’s imposing defense and timely shots from Alyssia Brewer and Angie Bjorklund, it was to no avail.

The final score read 70-61 and made the Lady Vols 25-2 on the season with two home games remaining against No. 16 Kentucky, and conference foe Ole Miss. Coach Summitt’s girls take on No.16 Kentucky at home on Thursday.

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