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Lady Vols Suffer Record Loss, Face Coaching Backlash
2/11/2026
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- On February 8, 2026, the Tennessee Lady Vols lost 93-50 to South Carolina, a program-record margin of defeat.
- The loss dropped the team to No. 22 in USA TODAY and AP polls.
- Head coach Kim Caldwell attributed the loss to poor shooting and turnovers, prompting debate about coaching accountability.
- Missouri will be the next opponent on February 12, 2026.
