 The next game was against Summitt 's alma mater , Tennessee @-@ Martin . Martin was naming their court after Summitt , and the game was just an excuse to attract a large number of people . Their meeting was not much of a game , as Tennessee won 73 – 32 . Summitt 's team followed this game with a 40 @-@ point rout of Vermont . The team next went on a road trip to the West Coast for their annual game against rival Stanford . Stanford lit up the court in the first half , sinking 57 percent of their shots , but it was not enough to keep the Lady Vols away . Down by one at the half , the Lady Vols played great defense in the second , allowing just five field goals and winning by 18 . Holdsclaw had 25 points , and Catchings had 20 . The Lady Vols next traveled to Portland , as part of Summitt 's yearly effort to play at least one game near the hometown of each player . This game was meant more as a homecoming for Laurie Milligan , instead of an actual challenge , and they cruised to a 74 – 51 victory . December opened up with a game against rival Texas , who shot out to a 47 – 32 lead at halftime , and went on to win by 34 , behind Catchings ' 26 points . Next up was the Big Apple Classic , a home trip for Holdsclaw . The Ladies rolled over both opponents , beating George Mason and Manhattan by 30 and 50 respectively . 
