The University of Tennessee women’s basketball team found its way back into the win column Sunday afternoon.
The Lady Vols, ranked 25th in the nation, picked up a 70-53 Southeastern Conference victory over No. 12 Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena.
UT (10-3, 4-1 SEC) entered the contest after a, 67-61, loss to Connecticut on Thursday.
The Lady Vols darted out to a 27-22 lead at halftime and never looked back against the Wildcats (11-4, 3-3).
Tennessee had four players post double figures in the scoring column as center Tamari Key led the way with 19 points.
Rennia Davis posted a double-double, scoring 13 points and pulling down a game-high 20 rebounds. She also had four assists for the Lady Vols, who had an 18-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Rae Burrell had 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Kasi Kushkiuah scored 11 points, all after halftime.
Chasity Patterson led the Wildcats with 15 points.
Rhyne Howard, a Cleveland product, Bradley Central graduate and 2020 SEC Player of the Year, scored 15 points. Robyn Bennett finished with 11 and Knoxville native and Fulton High School graduate finished with seven points.
Tennessee held former Lady Vol Jazmine Massengill scoreless in the contest.
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