With the Lady Vols trailing by two and six seconds left, Cooper inbounded to Zee Spearman. Cooper drove toward the paint, but Bryanna Preston stole the ball as the clock expired, sealing the 65-63 loss.
Cooper finished with 29 points, 12‑19 shooting and 4‑7 from beyond the arc, but her ninth turnover cost the team. Coach Kim Caldwell said defensive pressure and lack of space contributed to the turnover and that adding Mia Pauldo could help relieve pressure.