Tennessee forward Bashaara Graves, right, and Florida guard January Miller struggle for possession of the ball during their game in Gainesville, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. Tennessee won 64-56. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – With her team trailing Florida 30-28 at halftime, Tennessee coach Holly Warlick gave the Lady Vols a message.
It wasn’t about the game of basketball itself, but rather about her team needing to display energy and heart.
The No. 6 Lady Vols responded to that message, turning their game around in the second half and defeating the Gators 64-56 on Sunday.
“Maybe I need to make my halftime speeches before the game starts,” Warlick said.
Isabelle Harrison led Tennessee (20-3, 10-0 Southeastern Conference) with 17 points and Jordan Reynolds added 13 more to keep the Lady Vols undefeated in conference play and pick up their 16th win in the last 17 games.