Rickea Jackson started and played 31 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 14 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal.

The Lady Vols fell short of an Elite Eight berth but their buy-in of Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell's high-energy playing style bodes well for Year Two.

Lady Vols basketball 2025 signees Mia Pauldo, Deniya Prawl and Jaida Civil are all playing in Tuesday's McDonald's All-American game.