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Vanderbilt Basketball Faces Tennessee in SEC Tournament
Commodores take on Volunteers for third time this season
Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:37pm
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Vanderbilt's men's basketball team will face off against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament today, marking their third matchup of the season. The game is set to tip off around 2:30 PM CT and will be broadcast on ESPN. Vanderbilt is looking to avenge their recent regular season finale loss to the Volunteers.
Why it matters
This SEC Tournament game is an important rematch between two in-state rivals with postseason implications on the line. Vanderbilt will be seeking to upset Tennessee and advance further in the tournament, while the Volunteers will aim to continue their strong season and solidify their NCAA Tournament positioning.
The details
Vanderbilt and Tennessee have already faced off twice this season, with the Volunteers winning the most recent matchup last Saturday. The Commodores will be looking to make adjustments and pull off the upset in today's rubber match. Both teams have had strong seasons in the SEC, making this an anticipated clash between two talented programs.
- The game is scheduled to tip off around 2:30 PM CT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
- This is the third meeting between Vanderbilt and Tennessee this season.
The players
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt's men's basketball team, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee's men's basketball team, a fellow SEC member and in-state rival of Vanderbilt.
What’s next
The winner of this SEC Tournament matchup between Vanderbilt and Tennessee will advance to the next round of the conference tournament, moving one step closer to the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated SEC Tournament clash between Vanderbilt and Tennessee represents an important rivalry game with significant postseason implications for both programs. The Commodores will be seeking to avenge their recent regular season loss and pull off the upset, while the Volunteers aim to continue their strong season and solidify their NCAA Tournament positioning.
