Michigan eliminates Lady Vols from NCAA Tournament

Michigan eliminates Lady Vols from NCAA Tournament.

The Lady Vols saw its 2020-21 season come to an end Tuesday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee, the No. 3 seed in the River Walk Region, came up on the short end of a 70-55 decision against sixth-seeded Michigan at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Tennessee, which advanced by defeating Middle Tennessee State in a first-round game on Sunday, had its share of offensive struggles early, particularly in the second quarter.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MARCH 23: Naz Hillmon #00 of the Michigan Wolverines drives to the basket ahead of Jordan Walker #4 of the Tennessee Lady Vols during the first half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 23, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

The Lady Vols (17-8) scored just seven points in the second frame and found themselves down 28-19 at halftime in their first-ever meeting with the Wolverines (16-5).

Rennia Davis led Tennessee with 12 points and was one of four players to post double figures in the scoring column.

Rae Burrell added 11 points, while Kasi Kushkiuah and Jordan Horston finished with 10 each.

Tamari Key, who scored seven points, led the Lady Vols in rebounding as she pulled down nine boards.

Michigan’s Leigha Brown led all scorers with 23 points. Naz Hillmon had 19 for the Wolverines and Hailey Brown finished with 14.

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