The Lady Vols basketball team emerged victorious in their initial true road encounter. On Wednesday, at FedExForum, the No. 16 Tennessee squad, with a record of 9-0, managed to secure a 90-75 win against Memphis, who stood at 2-8. The game was a nail-biter as the Lady Vols struggled to create turnovers, with Memphis ending the night with 17. However, they managed to pull away in the end.

Player Performances

Jewel Spear showcased her skills by scoring 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting, along with six rebounds and four assists. Zee Spearman had an outstanding double-double, contributing 18 points and 12 rebounds, along with three blocks. These performances were crucial in securing the victory.

First Half Struggles

Memphis came out firing and took the lead in the first half. They put Tennessee on the back foot at times and even went on an 11-0 run to take a 34-27 lead halfway through the second quarter. Senior point guard DeeDee Hagemann led the Tigers with 19 points in her season debut, keeping the Lady Vols on their toes.

Third Quarter Turnaround

In the third quarter, Tennessee took control of the game, outscoring Memphis 27-13. This was a significant shift in momentum, but the Tigers didn't give up easily. They kept the game within reach until the final moments. Memphis guard Tilly Boler scored a game-high 23 points, showing their fighting spirit.

Next Five Games

The Lady Vols have an exciting schedule ahead. Their next five games include matches against Richmond on Dec. 20 at 2:15 p.m. ET in the West Palm Beach Classic (BallerTV live stream), Tulsa on Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. ET in the same classic (BallerTV live stream), Winthrop on Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. ET (SEC Network+), at Texas A&M on Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET (SEC Network+), and against Oklahoma on Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. ET (ESPN). These games will test their mettle and keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Injury Updates

Senior guard Jewel Spear and redshirt freshman guard Kaniya Boyd were inactive for Saturday's win but were expected to return to practice on Tuesday, as stated by coach Kim Caldwell. Spear missed a second game due to a lower right leg injury, while Boyd was out due to concussion protocol. Tennessee is also without senior guard Kaiya Wynn, who is out for the season with a torn Achilles. Memphis point guard DeeDee Hagemann is expected to make her debut on Wednesday after missing the first half of the season due to an academic eligibility issue.

Live Streaming and Broadcast

Lady Vols basketball vs Memphis games can be watched live on Fubo (with a free trial) and through the ESPN app. The game will be broadcast on ESPNews, with Eric Frede and Christy Thomaskutty calling the action from the court in FedExForum. This provides fans with multiple options to catch all the excitement.