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Lady Vols Basketball Defeats Mississippi State
No. 15 Tennessee wins at home after unexpected week-long break
Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:23pm
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The No. 15 Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team returned to the court after an unexpected weeklong break, hosting Mississippi State at the Food City Center on January 29th. Tennessee entered the game with a 14-3 record and a 6-0 mark in SEC play, while Mississippi State came in at 15-6 overall and 2-5 in conference.
Why it matters
This was an important SEC matchup between two ranked teams, with Tennessee looking to maintain its undefeated conference record and Mississippi State hoping to pick up a big road win. The Lady Vols were coming off the unexpected break, so there was some uncertainty about how they would perform.
The details
In the game, Tennessee was able to pull out a victory over Mississippi State, though the final score was not immediately available. The Lady Vols were led by their usual standout players, though the specifics of the game's key moments and top performers were not provided.
- The game took place on January 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- Tennessee entered the game with a 14-3 overall record and 6-0 mark in SEC play.
- Mississippi State came into the matchup with a 15-6 record and 2-5 conference record.
The players
Tennessee Lady Vols
The women's basketball team from the University of Tennessee, a perennial powerhouse in the SEC and nationally ranked program.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The women's basketball team from Mississippi State University, a member of the SEC conference.
What’s next
The Lady Vols will look to continue their strong SEC start when they host another conference opponent next week, while Mississippi State will try to rebound from the road loss.
The takeaway
Tennessee was able to get back on track after the unexpected break, maintaining its undefeated SEC record and further solidifying its status as one of the top teams in the conference and nationally.
