Tennessee Lady Vols Dominate Missouri Tigers
On Thursday night in Knoxville, the No. 22 Tennessee Lady Vols dominated the Missouri Tigers with a commanding 98-53 victory. Janiah Barker led the charge for Tennessee with an impressive performance, scoring 22 points and securing eight rebounds. This victory is particularly significant for the Lady Vols, who have had a challenging recent stretch, managing to win only one of their last four games.
Key Performances
Barker’s shooting was on point, as she connected on 9 of 16 attempts from the field, including 2 for 5 from three-point territory. Talaysia Cooper contributed substantially as well, scoring 17 points and making four steals, while Alyssa Latham added 15 points with an efficient 7-for-10 shooting display. Nya Robertson and Deniya Prawl further contributed to the team’s success, with Robertson scoring 14 points and Prawl achieving her first career double-double, finishing with 13 points and a personal best of 10 rebounds.
Game Highlights
The game saw Tennessee establish control early, taking a double-digit lead less than eight minutes into the first half. Their lead ballooned to 30 points in the second quarter, highlighted by a 9-0 run, with Tennessee leading 53-22 at halftime. In the first half alone, Barker scored 16 points while Latham added 10, helping the Lady Vols shoot an impressive 55% from the field, significantly outperforming Missouri’s 27%.
Missouri’s Standout Players
For Missouri, Grace Slaughter was the standout player, scoring 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, while Shannon Dowell chipped in with 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals. This game marked Missouri’s second consecutive loss following a three-game winning streak, bringing their record to 16-11 overall and 4-8 in Southeastern Conference play.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Missouri will aim to bounce back when they host Auburn on February 19, while Tennessee prepares for a tough matchup against No. 4 Texas this Sunday.
