Arkansas, Vanderbilt Face Off in SEC Championship Game

Top-ranked teams battle for conference title in Nashville

Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:20pm

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The No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks (25-8) will take on the 22nd-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores (26-7) on Sunday, March 15, 2026 for the Southeastern Conference tournament championship at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The game will be televised on ESPN and available to stream on Fubo.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in the SEC, with the winner earning the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Both Arkansas and Vanderbilt had strong regular seasons and are looking to cap it off with a championship.

The details

The Razorbacks and Commodores met twice during the regular season, with each team winning on their home court. This rubber match will determine the SEC champion. Arkansas is led by junior guard Anthony Black, who averaged 16.2 points per game this season. Vanderbilt is paced by senior forward Liam Robbins, who put up 14.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest.

  • The game tips off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Anthony Black

A junior guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks who averaged 16.2 points per game this season.

Liam Robbins

A senior forward for the Vanderbilt Commodores who averaged 14.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“This is the game we've been waiting for all season. Two great teams battling it out for the SEC title, it's going to be an exciting one.”

— Mike Anderson, Arkansas Head Coach (ESPN)

“We know Arkansas is a tough team, but we're ready for the challenge. Our guys have worked hard all year and are excited to compete for the championship.”

— Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt Head Coach (SEC Network)

What’s next

The winner of this game will receive the SEC's automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated matchup between two top-20 teams in the SEC will provide an exciting conclusion to the conference tournament and determine which squad earns the league's automatic bid to the Big Dance.