Lady Vols Face Arkansas in Anticipated WBB Showdown

The Tennessee Lady Vols are set to host the Arkansas Razorbacks in a highly anticipated women’s basketball showdown on Sunday afternoon. This contest marks Tennessee’s only home game during a four-game stretch. The match will take place at the Food City Center, tipping off at 2 p.m. ET as part of the annual “We Back Pat” event.

Match Preview: Lady Vols vs. Razorbacks

Tennessee enters the game with a record of 11-3 and a perfect 3-0 in SEC play. They are currently riding a four-game winning streak and have won six of their last seven games. Recently, the Lady Vols secured a 90-80 victory over Mississippi State. In contrast, Arkansas holds a record of 11-7 but has struggled in conference play, having lost their last four games and sitting at 0-3 in the SEC.

Broadcast Information

The game will be broadcast on SECN+ and can also be accessed through the Lady Vol Radio Network and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Channel 380). Fans can enjoy play-by-play commentary from Andy Brock, with analysis by Kamera Harris and reports from Sarah Detwiler.

Team Insights: Tennessee Lady Vols

The Lady Vols are led by standout players, including:

• Talaysia Cooper (14.9 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 4.3 apg)
• Janiah Barker (14.6 ppg, 6.8 rpg)
• Zee Spearman (10.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg)
• Mia Pauldo (10.9 ppg, 37 assists)

Tennessee boasts a strong home record, having won all six games at Food City Center this season. Their current goal is to achieve a 4-0 start in SEC play for the first time since the 2022-23 season. Additionally, Tennessee leads the league in scoring margin, outpacing opponents by an average of 19.8 points per game.

Recent Performances

In their latest game against Mississippi State, Mia Pauldo scored a career-high 26 points, marking her significant contribution to the team’s success. This performance reflects her growing role as a key player for the Lady Vols.

Arkansas Razorbacks Overview

Arkansas, under head coach Kelsi Musick, features top scorer Taleyah Jones, averaging 16.9 points per game, with additional scoring support from Bonnie Deas, who is close to a double-double with 10.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.

The Razorbacks have faced challenges this season, struggling particularly in conference games, where they have been outscored significantly, averaging just 59.0 points compared to their opponents’ 86.0.

Historical Rivalry

This meeting will mark the 42nd time these teams have competed against each other, with Tennessee leading the series 36-5 since it began in 1992. The Lady Vols also carry a six-game winning streak against Arkansas into this matchup.

What’s Next?

Following the game against Arkansas, Tennessee will travel to Tuscaloosa for another SEC contest against Alabama next Sunday. This road game will continue their challenging stretch and is set to begin at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. ET).