Lady Vols vs. ETSU: Women’s Basketball Top-10 Showdown Preview
No. 8/9 Tennessee Lady Vols (0-1) are gearing up for their home opener against East Tennessee State (0-1) on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET. This matchup will be held at Food City Center, marking the first clash between these teams since the 2021-22 season.
Game Overview
This game follows the Lady Vols’ narrow defeat against No. 9/8 NC State, losing 80-77 in a highly competitive match in Greensboro, North Carolina. The contest featured 11 lead changes and close scoring, with Tennessee holding a lead at several points.
Previous Match Insights
- Lady Vols held a 10-point lead in the second quarter.
- Talaysia Cooper starred for Tennessee, recording a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
- Freshman Mia Pauldo contributed significantly, scoring 10 points in her debut.
Broadcast Details
The game will be streamed live on SECN+ and available on the Lady Vol Radio Network across the state. Fans can catch audio coverage with Brian Rice on play-by-play. Listeners can tune in 30 minutes before tip-off.
Tennessee vs. ETSU: Series History
The upcoming match will be the 29th encounter between Tennessee and ETSU, with the Lady Vols leading the series 25-2-1. Tennessee won the last matchup decisively, scoring 112 points to ETSU’s 58 on December 20, 2021.
About East Tennessee State
ETSU is currently seeking its first victory of the season following a 65-56 loss to Elon. Preseason expectations for the Bucs placed them third in the Southern Conference, bolstered by standout players Meghan Downing and Carmen Richardson, the latter averaging 21 points per game in their last outing.
Upcoming Games
Following the game against ETSU, Tennessee will quickly transition to face the UT Martin Skyhawks in the Pat Summitt Heritage Classic. This matchup is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. CT, continuing a challenging series of games for the Lady Vols.
With both teams eager for their first win of the season, Friday’s matchup is expected to be a thrilling contest for basketball fans.
