# Tennessee Lady Vols exhibition and early season performance > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tennessee-lady-vols-exhibition-basketball-performance > Updated: 2026-11-05T23:51:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 4. The Tennessee Lady Vols began their season with a 132-63 exhibition victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Food City Center in Knoxville. The team demonstrated high offensive efficiency, shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 92 percent from the free-throw line. During the game, the team utilized 25 different lineup combinations, and Coach Kim Caldwell noted the squad is expected to be a high-volume three-point shooting team, having attempted 41 shots from beyond the arc. As the program navigates a complete roster overhaul, with all 15 players being freshmen or transfers, the team has transitioned into regular season play. Players have emphasized team bonding and sisterhood to manage the transition, including intensive six-hour daily gym sessions. In a road game in Baltimore, Tennessee secured a 98-60 victory against the Coppin State Eagles. Although the final margin was decisive, the game began competitively, with Tennessee holding only a 12-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. Caldwell noted the young roster faced early pressure and struggled with turnovers and missed layups, emphasizing the need for improved ball sharing, defensive rotations, and foul discipline. Most recently, the Lady Vols defeated New Haven 83-40 in Knoxville. Despite the 43-point margin, Caldwell described the performance as not aesthetically pleasing due to a slow start. She explained that the coaching staff used varied rotations and minimal play-calling to force the 15 new players to navigate high-pressure situations and develop cohesion. Off the court, the program secured a recruiting commitment from Amaya Manuel, a highly ranked four-star guard from Missouri. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-05: Tennessee Lady Vols defeat Coppin State 98-60 The Tennessee Lady Vols defeated Coppin State 98-60, overcoming a slow start and early pressure to maintain a perfect 2-0 season record. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tennessee-lady-vols-defeat-coppin-state-98-60 ### 2026-10-30: Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team manages full roster turnover The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team is building cohesion following a complete roster turnover consisting of 15 transfers and freshmen. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tennessee-lady-vols-basketball-team-manages-full-roster-turnover ### 2026-10-30: Tennessee Lady Vols win exhibition game against Florida A&M The Tennessee Lady Vols defeated Florida A&M 132-63 in an exhibition game, highlighting a high-tempo system and a roster built for high-volume three-point shooting. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tennessee-lady-vols-win-exhibition-game-against-florida-am ### 2026-10-28: Tennessee Lady Vols defeat Florida A&M in exhibition game The Tennessee Lady Vols women's basketball team defeated Florida A&M 132-63 in an exhibition game, highlighted by eight players scoring in double figures. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tennessee-lady-vols-defeat-florida-am-in-exhibition-game --- Cite as: Tennessee Lady Vols exhibition and early season performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tennessee-lady-vols-exhibition-basketball-performance