Positive News: first-year head coach Kim Caldwell joined the legendary Pat Summitt as the only Tennessee head coaches to ever defeat the UConn Huskies in a high-stakes rivalry matchup.
The fact that Kim Caldwell accomplished this in just her first season as head coach of the Lady Vols is a testament to both the program’s strong foundation and her exceptional coaching skills. Caldwell, who succeeded the great Holly Warlick, took on the position with high hopes of upholding the standards set by Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt, who is considered by many to be among the best coaches in sports history, as well as continuing Tennessee’s tradition of contending for
The matchup between Caldwell’s Lady Vols and UConn, one of the most illustrious programs in NCAA women’s basketball history, was framed as a fierce contest between two formidable teams. With a team of top players and a strong coaching staff, the Huskies were predicted to be one of the season’s most difficult opponents. This win was all the more noteworthy because of UConn’s supremacy in the sport, particularly when playing against elite teams.
