The University of Tennessee women’s basketball team came back to notch a Southeastern Conference road victory Thursday night.
A fourth-quarter surge propelled the No. 20 Lady Vols to a 78-73 victory over Missouri at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Tennessee (14-6, 8-4 SEC) received a huge late boost from senior Rennia Davis. Davis scored 20 of her game-high 26 points during the final frame and keyed a 23-13 run over the final 10 minutes of the contest. She also pulled down seven rebounds and dished out three assists in the game.
The Tigers (8-10, 4-9) had a 36-34 lead at halftime. They would go on to extend that advantage, 60-55, by the end of the third stanza.
Rae Burrell had another solid outing for UT as she scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Jordan Horston had nine points and six rebounds for the Lady Vols, who trailed 18-17 at the end of the opening frame.
Tamari Key chipped in with eight points and rebounds. Jordan Walker scored five points and grabbed 10 boards to lead Tennessee in rebounding.
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