KNOXVILLE – Lady Vols freshman forward Nicci Moats will not travel with the team for Thursday’s game at Vanderbilt and may not return this season, Coach Pat Summitt said today.
Moats watched practice from the sideline in street clothes today, much like she has since rejoining the team earlier this month after she abruptly left campus in late December for personal reasons.
Earlier this month, Summitt said Moats had yet to be cleared to practice by team physician Rebecca Morgan. Summitt said at the time that Moats became ill once she returned to campus.
Asked today if Moats would play again this season, Summitt said, “I don’t know.”
Summitt said she plans to meet with Moats and Morgan after returning from Nashville at the end of the week.
Moats last played Dec. 22 at Old Dominion. She has played in nine games this season, likely making her ineligible for a redshirt.
Hornbuckle hurt: Junior guard Alexis Hornbuckle sat out of practice today after hyperextending her right leg Monday night in UT’s 74-70 loss to No. 1 Duke.
Summitt said Hornbuckle was held out primarily as a precaution.
“She’s just sore today,” Summitt said. “I told (team trainer) Jenny (Moshak) to rest her. I want her ready to go (Thursday).”
Summitt said Moshak was “confident” that Hornbuckle would be able to play against Vanderbilt.
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