Tennessee’s Talaysia Cooper (55) move the ball while guarded by Winthrop’s Ronaltha Marc (3) during an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in in Knoxville, Tenn. Saul Young/USA TODAY Network

No. 13 Tennessee (12-0) played its final basketball game in 2024. The Lady Vols defeated Winthrop (6-7), 114-50, on Sunday at Food City Center.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches poll.

The Lady Vols remain undefeated during their first season with Kim Caldwell as head coach.

Tennessee led Winthrop, 61-32, at halftime.

Six Lady Vols scored 10-plus points in the contest. Sara Puckett led the Lady Vols in scoring (17) and rebounds (8).

Kaniya Boyd and Samara Spencer recorded four assists each to lead Tennessee.

The Lady Vols converted 10-of-31 three-point attempts and scored 47 points off turnovers.

Tennessee will next play Texas A&M to open Southeastern Conference play on Jan. 2, 2025. Tipoff between the Lady Vols and Aggies is slated for 8 p.m. EST in College Station, Texas (SEC Network+).

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Kim Caldwell. Tennessee Volunteers baseball versus the LSU Tigers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on April 12, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols WireKim Caldwell. Tennessee Volunteers baseball versus the LSU Tigers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on April 12, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Kim Caldwell. Tennessee Volunteers baseball versus the LSU Tigers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on April 12, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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