No. 22 Tennessee Lady Vols Dominate Missouri in 98-53 Rout

Tennessee women's basketball shot 52% from the field and outscored Missouri 54-24 in the paint.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The No. 22/22 Tennessee Lady Vols women's basketball team claimed a decisive 98-53 victory over Missouri on Thursday night. Tennessee shot 52% from the field and outscored Missouri 54-24 in the paint. The Lady Vols were led by 22 points from senior forward Janiah Barker, while redshirt junior guard Talaysia Cooper, junior forward Alyssa Latham, senior guard Nya Robertson, and freshman guard Deniya Prawl also scored in double figures.

Why it matters

This win keeps Tennessee as one of only three teams in the SEC with two losses or fewer, and matches their league victory total from last season. The Lady Vols continue to establish themselves as a top contender in the conference and nationally.

The details

Tennessee jumped out to an early 11-4 lead and closed the first quarter on an 11-4 run to take a 29-13 advantage. The Lady Vols then opened the second quarter on a 16-9 spurt to build a 53-22 halftime lead. Tennessee continued to pull away in the second half, leading by as much as 45 points late in the game.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Janiah Barker

A senior forward for the Tennessee Lady Vols who led the team with 22 points.

Talaysia Cooper

A redshirt junior guard for Tennessee who filled the stat sheet with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals.

Alyssa Latham

A junior forward for the Lady Vols who scored 15 points.

Nya Robertson

A senior guard for Tennessee who contributed 14 points.

Deniya Prawl

A freshman guard for the Lady Vols who recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Tennessee Lady Vols will next host No. 4 Texas on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm CT (3:00pm ET) in a marquee matchup between two of the top teams in the country.

The takeaway

Tennessee's dominant performance over Missouri showcases the Lady Vols' ability to control the paint and overwhelm opponents with their balanced scoring attack. This win keeps them firmly in contention for a top seed in the SEC and NCAA Tournaments.