Winning by 100 points usually calls for celebration, but not for Kim Caldwell. The Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach was anything but pleased after her team’s 148 – 48 victory over Columbus State in their lone exhibition game before the 2025–26 NCAA season. Instead of praising her players, Caldwell turned this game into a teaching moment, calling out her team’s sloppiness and lack of execution.

In a post-game press conference, Caldwell expressed her frustration as her team’s offensive execution fell short of expectations. “Our offense wasn’t great. It really wasn’t. It didn’t look like anything we’d practiced. I think we need to put pressure on the rim and look to play inside-out from there,” she said.

While the Lady Vols’ team chemistry produced 71 points off turnovers and nearl

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