Tennessee Lady Vols defeat Florida A&M in exhibition game

The Tennessee Lady Vols secured a dominant 132-63 exhibition victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Food City Center in Knoxville. Eight players for Tennessee scored in double figures, led by Kaylene Smikle with 19 points. Other notable contributors included Naomi White with 16 points and seven assists, Riley Makalusky with 14, Harissoum Coulibaly with 14, and Jada Eads with 13.

Tennessee displayed high offensive efficiency, attempting 101 shots and shooting 48.5 percent from the field. The team also recorded a 92 percent success rate from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Lady Vols out-rebounded the Rattlers 58-25.

Florida A&M was coached by Bridgette Gordon, a former Lady Vols standout. Following the game, Gordon met with the Tennessee players to offer encouragement and advice regarding team growth and representing the program.