New look Lady Vols dominate in opening game of European tour, leave positive first impression

Thursday night gave coach Kellie Harper her first look at a Tennessee women's basketball team that will look very different compared to last year's team. 

The Lady Vols kicked off their European tour with the first of three games with a 97-45 victory over Dozy BV Den Helder in the Netherlands

Three of the five regular starters are now gone due to graduation and transfer, leaving junior Rennia Davis and sophomore Zaay Green as the most experienced players on the roster. 

Davis and Green tied with Rae Burrell as the team's leading scorers with 16 points. 

Tennessee welcomed five new additions in the offseason, including post player Tamari Key, who had the strongest showing out of all the newcomers with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Lou Brown made her return to the court after missing all of last season with an ACL tear. She pulled down eight boards. 

"It was fun to finally get the team out on the floor and see them play," Harper said in a team release. "I think our players had a lot of fun playing together and facing a new opponent. It was good to get the win in our opener, and now we'll work on a few things and get ready for our next opponent in Belgium."

Tennessee will play on Saturday in Belgium and on Monday in France.