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In a night destined for the history books, the Tennessee Lady Volunteers lit up the court and the record books by draining an astonishing number of three-pointers, setting a new NCAA women’s basketball record for the most made in a single game. The explosive performance left fans in awe and their opponents scrambling as the Lady Vols made a resounding statement: they are a force to be reckoned with.
The final tally? 23 three-pointers a number that surpassed the previous NCAA record and showcased the depth, discipline, and shooting prowess of this powerhouse team.
The historic feat took place at Thompson-Boling Arena, where a roaring home crowd witnessed the Lady Vols dismantle their opposition in a 112-67 blowout. From the opening tip-off, it was clear Tennessee had come prepared to rain down threes. Sophomore guard Maya Jordan led the barrage, sinking eight three-pointers on her own and finishing the game with a career-high 32 points.
“This wasn’t just about hot shooting,” said Head Coach Kellie Harper after the game. “This was about team chemistry, smart decision-making, and taking the right shots. I’m incredibly proud of how they executed tonight.”
The Lady Vols’ offense was electric and unrelenting. Every player seemed to be in sync, moving the ball crisply around the perimeter, setting screens, and finding the open shooter with textbook precision. Seven different players knocked down at least one three-pointer, demonstrating the team’s impressive range and depth.
Freshman sharpshooter Laila McKenzie also stood out, going 6-for-9 from beyond the arc. “We were just feeling it tonight,” McKenzie said, smiling ear to ear postgame. “Coach always tells us to shoot with confidence—and we did exactly that.”
This record-breaking performance didn’t just win them a game—it elevated the team’s status nationally. Analysts are already buzzing about the Lady Vols’ potential postseason dominance, especially with a weaponized perimeter attack that few teams in the country can match.
Tennessee’s previous single-game three-point record stood at 17, and the NCAA record was 22. Both marks are now footnotes in history, rewritten by a team that combined precision with passion.
Beyond the stats, this moment carried a special weight for the program. The Lady Vols, a storied name in women’s college basketball with legends like Pat Summitt and Candace Parker part of its legacy, have been fighting to re-establish themselves as perennial title contenders. This performance is a bold step in that direction.
“What you saw tonight is just a glimpse of what we’re capable of,” Coach Harper added. “This team has heart, talent, and a will to win. The sky’s the limit.”
Fans flooded social media with reactions ranging from disbelief to exhilaration, and highlight reels of the record-breaking threes are already circulating across the sports world. Even NBA stars took notice, with several tweeting shoutouts and praise for the Lady Vols’ sensational performance.
With this monumental win, Tennessee improves to 19-4 on the season and moves up in both SEC and national rankings. But more importantly, they’ve sent a message to the rest of the NCAA: underestimate them at your own peril.
As the regular season winds down and the postseason approaches, one thing is clear the Lady Vols are heating up at the perfect time. And if they keep shooting like this, more records and championships could be on the horizon.
