Sun Nov 17 06:30:00 IST 2024: ## Lady Vols Start Season 4-0 with Dominant Win Over Liberty

**Knoxville, TN** – The Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team remained undefeated in their inaugural season under Coach Kim Caldwell, securing a 109-93 victory over Liberty University on Saturday at the Food City Center. While Liberty mounted a late second-quarter comeback, cutting a 31-point deficit to 12, Tennessee ultimately proved too strong, outscoring the Flames in the third quarter to secure the win.

Talaysia Cooper led the Lady Vols for the second consecutive game, racking up a game-high 33 points, along with 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. The Lady Vols’ dominant performance included forcing numerous turnovers, a strategy that has yielded an average of 42.3 points off turnovers per game this season.

Despite the victory, the team is facing challenges. Senior guard Kaiya Wynn is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, and walk-on guard Edie Darby is sidelined with a left foot injury. However, the Lady Vols received a boost with the commitment of four-star guard Jaida Civil to their 2025 recruiting class.

The game against Liberty was streamed on SEC Network+, with Kevin DiDomenico and former Lady Vol Niya Butts providing commentary. Fans could also access the game via streaming services such as FuboTV. The Lady Vols’ next five games will see them face a series of upcoming opponents.

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