No. 12 Tennessee (1-0) defeated Florida A&M (0-1). 93-64, Tuesday at Food City Center in the season opener for both schools.
The Lady Vols led the Rattlers, coached by former Tennessee standout and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Bridgette Gordon, 46-30, at halftime.
In her first game for the Lady Vols, Jewel Spear, a transfer from Wake Forest, totaled 20 points and was one of four Tennessee players to record 10-plus points. Karoline Striplin totaled 20 points and seven rebounds.
Rickea Jackson recorded 13 points and seven rebounds, while Kaiya Wynn tied her career high with 12 points.
Sara Puckett totaled nine points, while Jasmine Powell finished with seven.
Tennessee next plays Thursday at No. 22 Florida State. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST in Tallahassee, Florida.
opening night success! #GoLadyVols pic.twitter.com/Tmni7C36li
— Lady Vols Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) November 8, 2023