No. 11 Vanderbilt Women's Tennis Visits Kentucky for SEC Matchup

Commodores look to extend winning streak against Wildcats in Lexington

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:20pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting the dynamic action of a women's tennis match, with overlapping shapes and planes in shades of navy, gold, and white.Vanderbilt and Kentucky renew their SEC rivalry on the tennis court, with both teams looking to gain an edge in the postseason push.Lexington Today

The No. 11 Vanderbilt women's tennis team will travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC matchup on Sunday. The Commodores, who have won three ranked SEC matches this season, are coming off a comeback 4-3 victory over No. 12 Tennessee. Vanderbilt holds a 37-20 all-time series lead over Kentucky and has won the last eight meetings between the two teams dating back to 2017.

Why it matters

This SEC clash between two conference foes is an important match for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason. Vanderbilt, currently ranked No. 11 nationally, is seeking to continue its strong season and maintain its position in the SEC standings, while Kentucky is looking to pick up a signature win against a highly ranked opponent.

The details

Vanderbilt (17-5, 7-3 SEC) is led by sophomore Sophia Webster, who has won five straight singles matches, and the No. 25 ranked doubles duo of junior Valeria Ray and senior Bridget Stammel. Kentucky (9-10, 1-9 SEC) is paced by No. 1 singles player Zoe Hammond, who recently defeated the No. 1 player from Texas, and the doubles team of Asuncion Jadue and Reese Sager.

  • The match is scheduled for Sunday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.
  • Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky 5-2 in their last meeting in Nashville last season.

The players

Sophia Webster

Vanderbilt sophomore who holds the team's longest singles streak at five matches and is 19-4 overall in singles play this season.

Valeria Ray

Vanderbilt junior who, along with senior Bridget Stammel, makes up the No. 25 ranked doubles duo for the Commodores.

Bridget Stammel

Vanderbilt senior who, along with junior Valeria Ray, makes up the No. 25 ranked doubles duo for the Commodores.

Zoe Hammond

Kentucky's No. 1 singles player, who recently defeated the No. 1 player from Texas.

Mia Yamakita

Vanderbilt freshman who defeated Kentucky's Zoe Hammond in the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship singles quarterfinals.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to another tough SEC match against Kentucky. They've had some close matches this season and we know they'll be ready to compete.”

— Vanderbilt Head Coach Geoff Macdonald

What’s next

The winner of Sunday's match will gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season and the SEC Tournament.

The takeaway

This SEC showdown between two conference foes features two teams looking to position themselves for postseason success. Vanderbilt's strong season and recent comeback win over Tennessee have the Commodores primed for another tough conference battle against a Kentucky squad seeking a signature victory.