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Lady Vols Basketball Hosts Mississippi State in SEC Rematch
No. 15 Tennessee looks to continue SEC dominance against struggling Bulldogs
Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:07pm
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The No. 15 Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC rematch on January 29th. Tennessee is currently 14-3 overall and 6-0 in SEC play, while Mississippi State is 15-6 and 2-5 in conference. The Lady Vols are coming off an unexpected break after their previous game against Ole Miss was postponed.
Why it matters
This SEC matchup is an important one for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason. Tennessee is one of the top teams in the conference and a win would keep them undefeated in SEC play, while Mississippi State is looking to bounce back from a slow start in league action.
The details
The Lady Vols defeated Mississippi State 72-58 in their previous meeting on January 5th. Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper noted her team has been "practicing with a lid on the rim" this week after the Bulldogs dominated them on the glass in the first game.
- The game will take place on January 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- Tennessee's previous game against Ole Miss on January 26th was postponed.
The players
Tennessee Lady Vols
The No. 15 ranked women's basketball team from the University of Tennessee, currently 14-3 overall and 6-0 in SEC play.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The women's basketball team from Mississippi State University, currently 15-6 overall and 2-5 in SEC competition.
What they’re saying
“We've been practicing with a lid on the rim all week, and they killed us on the glass at their place,”
— Kellie Harper, Tennessee Head Coach
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a step forward in the SEC standings as the regular season winds down.
The takeaway
This SEC matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions will be an important test for the Lady Vols as they look to maintain their undefeated conference record and continue their push towards the postseason.
