Lady Vols Basketball Ousted from SEC Tournament

Tennessee's postseason hopes now in jeopardy after seventh straight loss

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team was eliminated from the SEC Tournament after losing 76-64 to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second round. The No. 6 seed Lady Vols, who now have a 16-13 record, fell to the No. 11 Crimson Tide (23-9) at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Why it matters

The Lady Vols' loss is a significant setback to their NCAA Tournament hopes, as they have now dropped seven games in a row. With over a month until the Big Dance, Tennessee will need to regroup quickly to have a chance at securing an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

The Lady Vols struggled to contain Alabama's offense, allowing the Crimson Tide to shoot 46% from the field. Tennessee was led by sophomore guard Jordan Horston, who scored 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Alabama's balanced attack.

  • The SEC Tournament second-round game took place on March 5, 2026.
  • The NCAA Tournament is scheduled to begin in early April 2026.

The players

Jordan Horston

A sophomore guard for the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The men's and women's athletic teams of the University of Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“We're disappointed with the outcome, but we'll regroup and focus on getting ready for the NCAA Tournament.”

— Kellie Harper, Head Coach, University of Tennessee Lady Vols (Knox News)

What’s next

The Lady Vols will now wait anxiously to see if they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament when the field is announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Tennessee's loss in the SEC Tournament has put their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy, highlighting the need for the Lady Vols to quickly turn things around if they want to extend their season beyond the conference tournament.