Tennessee Volunteers Triumph Over Georgia Bulldogs
In a thrilling showdown, the No. 19 ranked Tennessee Volunteers edged the Georgia Bulldogs with an 82-77 victory that went into overtime. The game took place on Thursday night and featured standout performances from both sides.
Key Performers
Zee Spearman led the charge for Tennessee, contributing 23 points, while her teammate Mia Pauldo followed closely with 21 points. Tennessee improved their record to 15 wins and 5 losses, marking a solid 7-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
Georgia, however, also showcased strong performances, especially from Dani Carnegie, who shone with 25 points before fouling out during the overtime period. Talaysia Cooper made a significant impact with 16 points for the Bulldogs, while Rylie Theuerkauf and Mia Woolfolk each contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively, with Woolfolk scoring all her points in a vital fourth quarter.
Game Highlights
The game reached its climax when Dani Carnegie was awarded three free throws with just five seconds remaining in regulation, succeeding on all attempts to knot the game at 77-77, forcing the extra period. To begin overtime, Tennessee quickly took a lead with a 5-0 run. Pauldo sealed the game for the Volunteers by hitting crucial free throws. Notably, she managed a shooting rate of 5 for 14 from the field, yet was impressive at the charity stripe, converting 9 of 10.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Tennessee will face a challenging matchup against the third-ranked South Carolina on Sunday, while Georgia is set to travel to Missouri on the same day.
