Tennessee Lady Vols Survive Upset Bid in NCAA Tournament

The Tennessee Lady Vols roared back from a 12-point deficit in the final 7:35 to defeat North Carolina 76-70, ensuring their ambition of winning three straight NCAA titles remains alive. The team must now face either Duke or Arkansas, who will meet in the West Regional final. The Lady Vols' 37-0 record in the Mideast Region has set the stage for a showdown with their rivals.

Key Takeaways:

• The Tennessee Lady Vols trailed by 12 points in the final 7:35 but managed to recover and win the game 76-70.
• Chamique Holdsclaw scored 29 points, but didn't get untracked until the final flurry.
• Semeka Randall added 20 points for the Lady Vols.
• Wright and Tracy Reid each scored 21 and 20 points, respectively, for North Carolina.
• The Lady Vols' 37-0 record in the Mideast Region has earned them a spot in the national championship tournament.
• This is the third time a team has come within 10 points of the Lady Vols this season.

Statistics:

• The Lady Vols scored 64 points from 54:25 to 7:35, including 16 points in the final 5 minutes.
• North Carolina led by as many as 12 points, but the Lady Vols chipped away with turnovers and timely free throws.
• Tennessee's winning streak now stands at 42 games.
• The Lady Vols' recovery was sparked by a 64-62 lead after Carolina built a 61-49 advantage.

Sources:

• Wendy Parker (no publication date provided)