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Tennessee defeats Kansas, 84-73
- 11:04 a.m., March 24, 2012
- Des Moines, Iowa,
FINAL: Tennessee dominates second half in 84-73 victory over KU women in Sweet 16
After a hot start, the Kansas women's basketball team was overwhelmed in the second half, falling 84-73 to second-seeded Tennessee in the Sweet 16 on Saturday afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa.
KU opened a 26-12 lead in the first half and 35-30 at halftime before cooling off.
Tennessee outscored KU, 54-38, in the final 20 minutes.
Angel Goodrich led KU with 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting with six assists, five rebounds and five turnover. Aishah Sutherland added 19 points on 8-for-21 shooting, while Chelsea Gardner contributed a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Tennessee's comeback was helped by its bench, which scored 41 of the Volunteers' 84 points.
The Jayhawks finished their season with a 21-13 record.
Live coverage (Ended March 24, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.)
Matt Tait KUsports.com staff
Heck of an effort and heck of a run.... No shame in losing to Tennessee in the Sweet 16. KU just ran out of gas.
Atljaybird
So proud of what these girls have accomplished. Looks like this one is over, but I'm already anxious to see them play next year. Lots to build on.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Angel reached the 20-point milestone again. That makes her 3 for 3 in that regard in NCAA Tournament play.
Ku_meggan in reply to Woodlingwho
I was actually referring to the TV commentary. Sorry, I wasn't clear. Nice shot of the band. I was in the WB band 1999, 2000 and 2001.
| Kansas | 66 |
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| Tennessee | 78 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
No quit in these Jayhawks. Had lunch yesterday on The Hill in St. Louis. That's where grew up and perhaps first said, "It ain't over til it's over." It ain't over.
Woodlingwho
@ku_meggan just a bunch of fairweather fans on here...they don't care except when winning.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Angel continues to look big-time, even as the rout is on. Imagine how good she would look if she had Asia Boyd in the game to take advantage of her passing skills.
Ku_meggan
I only started watching at the half. Was the commentary always so biased towards Tennessee or did it just start when Tennessee came back and took the lead?
Nwhawkfan
Well, it was a good run while it lasted. Well done Jayhawks! You just ran into a tougher D today. Looking forward to Angel's senior year, and hopefully, a healthy team for a change.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Simmons has 22 points off the bench. Bench points: Tennessee 37, Kansas 5.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
KU's only chance of coming back and winning this is to put the five most talented players on the floor and see what happens. That means it's time for Asia Boyd to check into the game. Maybe she should just run to the table and check herself in.
| Kansas | 55 |
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| Tennessee | 69 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
During this commercial break, it's time to weigh in on coaching changes in the men's game. Tim Miles was a good selection for Nebraska, but it's a tough, tough place to win. Frank Martin could end up at South Carolina. If Martin goes, maybe K-State goes after Gregg Marshall. If Cats locked up Marshall, would Wichita State go after Danny Manning?
| Kansas | 53 |
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| Tennessee | 63 |
| Kansas | 46 |
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| Tennessee | 51 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Tennessee playing with more confidence and energy, Kansas with less composure than in first half.
Hawk90
Shots that were dropping for us now are dropping for them. They still haven't stopped our drive yet, we just aren't making the shots we were.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Fans on Twitter are jumping off the bandwagon already, but it's just a five-point deficit and Kansas has the ball. A little premature.
| Kansas | 44 |
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| Tennessee | 49 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Kansas putting up bad shots on offense and not as attentive as in first half defensively. Ariel Massengale has eight points and five assists off the bench for Vols, a much deeper team than Kansas.
Matt Tait KUsports.com staff
Timeout Jayhawks.... KU falls behind by 5 and doesn't look good on offense at all. No flow, no rhythm and not nearly enough Angel Goodrich. Not sure if Tennessee has done something to take her away or if the offense is just stagnant right now. Big possession coming up after the break.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Chelsea Gardner's third foul sends her to the bench. Tennessee up 47-44, biggest lead of the game for Vols.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Tennessee's first lead, 44-42, with 14:58, since 2-0. Once trailed 26-12.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Bonnie recruited some pretty darn good talent to this team. If Carolyn Davis had not been hurt and Keena Mayes had not transferred, imagine this rotation. Starters: Angel, Mayes, Sutherland, Gardner, Davis. Oh well, even with the transfer and injury, KU is doing great.
| Kansas | 42 |
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| Tennessee | 42 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Tenneessee on 11-3 run during which Angel has two turnovers. Time for Asia Boyd?
Matt Tait KUsports.com staff in reply to Nwhawkfan
Fully expecting her to be back next season, but I think the expectations will be on her to deliver this again (or at least make it to the tournament and compete) before you see another extension. Long story short, I don't think this game has any bearing on her future at Kansas.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Kansas opens the half aggressively again. Sutherland with a bucket, Gardner with a block.
Nwhawkfan
A little early to speculate, but how might a KU win affect Bonnie's future, which looked shaky before the tournament started?
Benton Smith KUsports.com staff in reply to Tom Keegan
Agreed. Jayhawks are confident. And unlike the men's team, they really are playing with house money.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Halftime analyst Carolyn Peck said it comes down to whether Kansas can maintain its composure. I disagree. I think Kansas will maintain its composure, but can it stop Tennessee on the boards? Can Aishah Sutherland hit the defensive glass harder?
Kesmithstl1 in reply to Tom Keegan
well said Mr. Keegan. I encourage everyone to join you local Memory Walk!
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff in reply to Nwhawkfan
This needs to be said: Legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt has done a great service to Alzheimer's research by continuing to coach while slowed by the dreaded disease. It's obvious that assistant Holly Warlick is doing most of the coaching. Alzheimer's fund-raising is tough and Summitt has made it a little easier. I watched both of my parents suffer with it and one of my brothers. It's rough. Hats off to coach Summitt.
| Kansas | 35 |
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| Tennessee | 30 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Angel Goodrich's remarkable NCAA Tournament run continues. She's showing an ESPN audience her great passing radar, her relentless driving ability, her long-range shooting and even her ability to rebound in traffic.
KU scoring: Goodrich 12, Aishah Sutherland and Chelsea Gardner 8, Tania Jackson 3, Monica Engelman and Natalie Knight 2.
Tennessee scoring: Shekinna Stricklen 9, Glory Johnson 8, Meighan Simmons 6, Taber Spani 3, Vicki Baugh 2, Alicia Manning 2.
KU's biggest lead was 26-12. Turnovers: Tennessee 6, Kansas 2. Rebounds: Tennessee 19, Kansas 16.
Nwhawkfan
I noticed they didn't interview Pat Summit at halftime. Given her illness, I wonder how much of her duties the assistant coaches have taken over, and how that affects the team.
Code_2008 in reply to Manginorh00lz
No, they did the WNIT Championship a few years ago. I think there was a December game they did at AFH 2 years ago as well.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Vols dominating the offensive boards. It might time to bring more rebounding off the bench, even if it's at the guard spot. Asia Boyd has the talent to hang in game like this.
Hawk90
Is it just me or does this game look very similar to the Mens KU-Purdue game? Hot shooting to start but really struggling to get rebounds.
Nwhawkfan
Refreshing to watch a KU team not come out tight. We're playing like we have nothing to lose.
Tjayhawk in reply to Hawk90
The women do not have a 10 second rule for bringing the ball past half court. The shorter length of shot clock is the compromise for not having a 10 second rule for bringing the ball past half court.
| Kansas | 33 |
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| Tennessee | 29 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Angel Goodrich 12 points, 5-6 shooting, three assists, no turnovers. Tennessee leading battle of the boards, 15-10. KU shooting 56 percent and has just one turnover. Aishah Sutherland, not hitting from the outside, needs to get closer to the hoop and focus on rebounding at both ends and that will get her going. Kansas not playing with the least bit of fear.
Mom_of_three
Are the jayhawks allowing tennessee to get offensive rebounds, (and seemingly being less aggressive) to avoid foul trouble - knowing tennessee likes to rebound?
Hawk90 in reply to Matt Tait
So practically at least in my view, they point Angel on third team, that is a joke.
Ku_meggan
Hi there. I've been trying to find the game online. Does anyone know where I could find it for free? Espn is not free for me because i live in Europe.
Matt Tait KUsports.com staff in reply to Hawk90
Yep. Just five on the second team, though... It's weird. Angel was on the second team.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Monica Engelman has had a rough junior year, but she looks better today. She's doing a nice job of keeping the ball moving.
| Kansas | 28 |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 22 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Tennessee cuts into lead by hitting from long range and hitting the boards. Kansas has to do a better job of recovering onto Meighan Simmons, the Vols' shooter off the bench.
Hawk90
Sutherland needs to quit taking these quick shots. The Lady Vols have had a hard time defending the ball movement, can't get away from the game plan and let them back in.
Matt Tait KUsports.com staff in reply to Hawk90
I thought it was a joke that she didn't make first-team all-Big 12, especially because there are 10 players on that squad.... Angel is without question one of the top 10 players in the Big 12...
Matt Tait KUsports.com staff
KU athletic director Sheahon Zenger and chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little both in Des Moines for this one, just hours after being in St. Louis for the KU men's victory over NC State....
Hawk90 in reply to Matt Tait
I've been extremely impressed with her. She has great court vision and a great touch. I don't follow the women's game, but do you think that she is now the leading candidate for point guard of the year after this run in the tourney regardless of what happens today?
| Kansas | 26 |
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| Tennessee | 15 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Kansas pumped its lead to 26-12. Angel Goodrich can't do anything wrong. She's too quick for Tennessee. The Vols have four turnovers, Kansas none.
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
If Angel keeps this up, every woman in America is going to go to the bun-behind-the-head look. She's going to change hairstyles the way Jackie O did, the way Jennifer Aniston did.
| Kansas | 18 |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Angel Goodrich has the Vols on their heels, penetrating and passing. KU is 9 for 15 from the field. Chelsea Gardner is 4 for 4 and has eight points. Angel is 3 for 4 with six points, two assists, one steal. Aishah Sutherland has two points, Natalie Knight two points.
Matt Tait KUsports.com staff in reply to Hawk90
I say this with all seriousness, Angel is one of the most impressive basketball players I've ever covered... Just awesome. And she couldn't be a nicer person, too. Great to see her getting so much love and playing so well.
| Kansas | 18 |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 |
Tom Keegan KUsports.com staff
Angel having no trouble getting to the lane. She has six points, two assists and a steal.
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