KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Beating No. 19 Kentucky by 26 points would normally be a reason for a giddy celebration on Rocky Top.
But after Sunday’s 84-58 Southeastern Conference victory, No. 5 Tennessee was somewhat subdued and cautious about the future rather than elated about the present.
Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 14 points in the second quarter and Keyen Green battled inside for 14 points and seven rebounds for the fifth-ranked Lady Volunteers (17-1, 6-0). Tennessee is the only team still unbeaten in the SEC.
It was a second-quarter right ankle injury to 6-foot-6 standout Tamari Key, however, that dampened the win.
“There’s something about this team,” Tennessee coach Kellie Harper said. “When adversity is in front of us, we don’t flinch.”
The Lady Vols, off to their best start since a national championship run in 2007-08, weathered a dozen games without Burrell after she sustained a knee injury.
Harper had no indication on how long Key might be missing, but she’s…
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