The answer to the future popular sports trivia question around Tennessee will be: Kim Caldwell. As for the question, it will be: Other than Pat Summitt, who is the only coach to beat UConn’s women’s basketball team?
No. 19 Tennessee outhustled and outworked No. 5 UConn in pulling the 80-76 upset on Thursday night in Knoxville. This was the Lady Vols’ first win over the Huskies since 2007, which was also a signature victory for first-year coach Kim Caldwell, who gave all the credit to her players.
“I didn’t do it, they did it, they just made up their minds on if they wanted to do it and they did it,” Caldwell said after the game. “They can be excited for me, but I’m more excited for them.”
Four Tennessee players reached double figures, with Samara Spencer and Zee Spearman leading the way with 16 and 14 points, respectively, and here are three reasons why UConn lost.
UConn’s offense was not productive enough
UConn shot at 40.3% from the field, which is more than 10% less than their season average.
Four UConn players registered double figures with freshman Sarah Strong leading the way with 18 points and nine rebounds. However, the Huskies weren’t as productive as they could have been, with two…
