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Lady Vols basketball vs Iowa final score: Tennessee relies on defense in first ranked win

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Lady Vols basketball vs Iowa final score: Tennessee relies on defense in first ranked win

NEW YORK – Lady Vols basketball relied on its defense to notch its first ranked win of the season.

Tennessee beat No. 20 Iowa 78-68 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in the inaugural Women’s Champions Classic on Saturday. The Lady Vols (7-0) pulled out a gritty win to stay undefeated and hand the Hawkeyes (8-1) their first loss. It’s the first ranked win for first-year coach Kim Caldwell

Tennessee’s high-pressure defense bothered Iowa, which committed 30 turnovers. UT scored 42 points off turnovers.

Neither team was able to create separation in the first half, each of them going on their runs, and it was tied 35-35 at halftime. The Lady Vols struggled to keep pace with Iowa on the boards and got outrebounded 48-33.

Talaysia Cooper led the Lady Vols in scoring with 23 points and added six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals.

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Lady Vols basketball vs Iowa score updates

What time does Lady Vols basketball vs Iowa play today?

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET
  • Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York

What channel is Lady Vols basketball vs Iowa on today?

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Lady Vols vs Iowa live stream options

Lady Vols basketball vs. Iowa will be broadcast on FOX. Tim Brando and Sarah Kustok will call the game from the court in Barclays Center. Other streaming options for this game include Fubo, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App.

Lady Vols vs Iowa predictions

Tennessee 82, Iowa 73: The Lady Vols proved they can hang with great competition against Florida State, and there was a lot to learn from that they can build off of. Tennessee will ride its momentum to its first ranked win of the season – and its first win away from home.

Lady Vols vs Iowa injury updates

  • Senior guard Jewel Spear returned to play after missing UT’s previous game due to a lower right leg injury. Spear played 25 minutes in the win over FSU, logging eight points, two rebounds and an assist.
  • Walk-on guard Edie Darby also returned from a left foot injury that kept her sidelined to start the season, although she did not play.
  • Tennessee is now only without senior guard Kaiya Wynn, who’s out for the season with a torn Achilles.
  • If Olsen returns to play, Iowa will only be without one player. Sophomore guard Kennise Johnson has not returned to play yet after suffering a knee injury in March.

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Tennessee Lady Vols basketball schedule 2024-2025

Lady Vols basketball’s next five games:

  • North Carolina Central: 2 p.m. ET on Dec. 14 (SEC Network+)
  • at Memphis: 8:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 18 (ESPN+)
  • Richmond: 2:15 p.m. ET on Dec. 20 in West Palm Beach Classic (TBD)
  • Tulsa: 11 a.m. ET on Dec. 21 in West Palm Beach Classic (TBD)
  • Winthrop: 2 p.m. ET on Dec. 29 (SEC Network+)

Cora Hall covers University of Tennessee women’s athletics. Email her at cora.hall@knoxnews.com and follow her on Twitter @corahalll. If you enjoy Cora’s coverage, consider a digital subscription that allows you to access all of it.

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