TENNESSEE, USA — The 12th ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers were uncharacteristically out-worked against Alabama on Thursday night.
Tennessee has now dropped their fourth-straight road game, falling to the Crimson Tide, 74-64.
The loss gives the Lady Vols their third conference loss, tying Florida in league standings (10-3).
Prior to Thursday night's game, Alabama had won just three games in conference play.
Tennessee's last lead of the game was 3:39 left to play in the first quarter. From there, Alabama was in control.
The Crimson Tide led by as many as twenty points.
At halftime, Alabama led Tennessee, 38-29.
Then, the Crimson Tide started the second-half fast. Alabama out-scored Tennessee in the third quarter 25 to 16.
Tamari Key was a major bright spot for Tennessee inside. She scored 11 points in the third quarter, finishing with a double-double on the game - 20 points and 13 rebounds.
Senior guard Rae Burrell also added double-figure scoring with 13 points. Junior guard Jordan Horston added 12 points.
Tennessee tried to fight back in the fourth quarter. The Lady Vols went on an 8-0 run, holding Alabama scoreless for over five minutes.
Tennessee finished the game shooting 39% from the field and 25% from three.
Up Next: Tennessee travels to No. 2 South Carolina on Sunday.
