Kentucky Women's Basketball Prepares for Revenge Game Against Vanderbilt

KSR's Phoenix Stevens previews the upcoming matchup and discusses the Wildcats' recent win over Ole Miss.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 9:55pm

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In Episode 57 of The Memorial Memo podcast, KSR's Phoenix Stevens recaps Kentucky women's basketball's recent win over Ole Miss and looks ahead to the team's upcoming game against Vanderbilt. Stevens discusses the Wildcats' NCAA Tournament resume, their chances of winning the SEC Tournament, and the key players and storylines surrounding the matchup with the Commodores.

Why it matters

The Kentucky women's basketball team is looking to solidify its position as a contender in the SEC and secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. A win over Vanderbilt, a conference rival, would be an important step in that process and provide momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

After a big win over Ole Miss, the Kentucky Wildcats are preparing to take on Vanderbilt this Sunday. The Wildcats are looking to avenge an earlier loss to the Commodores and continue building their NCAA Tournament resume. Stevens breaks down the key players and recent performances of both teams, setting the stage for what should be an exciting conference matchup.

  • The Kentucky women's basketball team defeated Ole Miss this past Sunday.
  • The Wildcats will face Vanderbilt this Sunday, February 26th.

The players

Kentucky Wildcats Women's Basketball Team

The Kentucky women's basketball team, led by head coach Kenny Brooks, is currently ranked and looking to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Vanderbilt Commodores

The Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team is a conference rival of Kentucky and defeated the Wildcats in an earlier matchup this season.

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What they’re saying

“The Memorial Memo airs at 5 p.m. ET on the KSR YouTube channel, and it'll be available on the 'Kentucky Sports Radio Podcast Network' feed wherever you get your podcasts afterwards.”

— Phoenix Stevens, Host, The Memorial Memo

What’s next

The outcome of the Kentucky-Vanderbilt game will have implications for both teams' seeding in the SEC Tournament and their positioning for the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between Kentucky and Vanderbilt is an important conference game with postseason implications. The Wildcats are looking to avenge an earlier loss and solidify their status as a top team in the SEC, while the Commodores aim to continue their strong season and potentially secure a higher seed in the conference tournament.