Tennessee Basketball Nears End of SEC Regular Season

Vols sit fourth in SEC standings with four games left, eyeing double-bye in conference tournament

Feb. 22, 2026 at 8:37pm

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Tennessee Basketball is 20-7 on the season with a 10-4 record in SEC play, currently sitting fourth in the conference standings. The Vols have four games remaining, including matchups against ranked opponents Alabama and Vanderbilt, as they look to secure one of the coveted double-byes for the SEC tournament.

Why it matters

Tennessee is in a tight race atop the SEC standings, with three teams tied at 10-4 in conference play. The Vols are aiming for a double-bye in the SEC tournament, which goes to the top four finishers in the regular season. Strong finishes in their final four games, including against ranked foes, could help cement Tennessee's positioning.

The details

After a win over No. 19 Vanderbilt, Tennessee is 20-7 overall and 10-4 in SEC play, putting them fourth in the conference standings. The Vols have four games left, facing Missouri, No. 25 Alabama, South Carolina, and a rematch with No. 19 Vanderbilt. Tennessee is one of three teams tied at 10-4 in SEC play, trailing conference leader Florida's 12-2 record.

  • Tennessee's regular season finale is on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
  • The SEC tournament is scheduled for March 12-16, 2025.

The players

Nate Ament

Tennessee's leading scorer who has emerged as a key weapon for the Vols down the stretch.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie

Another top scorer for Tennessee who has helped power the team's recent success.

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What’s next

Tennessee will need to finish strong in their final four games, including matchups against ranked opponents Alabama and Vanderbilt, in order to secure one of the top four seeds and double-byes in the SEC tournament.

The takeaway

Tennessee Basketball is in prime position to earn a double-bye in the SEC tournament, but will need to take care of business in their final four regular season games, including against ranked foes, to solidify their standing atop the conference standings.