It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Tennessee Lady Vols in the NCAA Tournament opener, but they eventually figured it out. Coming back from a five point deficit, the Lady Vols stormed back to take care of 13th-seeded Buffalo in round one, 80-67.
Alexus Dye and Tamari Key both registered double-doubles, while Rae Burrell poured in 19 points. Tennessee was able to extend a six point lead entering the fourth quarter to put away the Bulls.
Their reward is a date with in-state Belmont, which beat 5th-seeded Oregon in double overtime. The winner of this one secures a spot in the Sweet 16 in Wichita.