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Commodores look to cap off historic undefeated home season with road win over in-state rival Lady Vols
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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The No. 5 Vanderbilt women’s basketball team will conclude its regular season on Sunday, March 1 with a matchup against in-state SEC rival Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville. The Commodores, led by star players Mikayla Blakes and Sacha Washington, are coming off an 85-60 win over Alabama to finish the regular season undefeated at home. Meanwhile, the Lady Vols have lost five straight games and will look to end the skid against their longtime foe.
This game represents the final regular season contest for both teams before the SEC Tournament begins on March 4. Vanderbilt is looking to cap off a historic season with an undefeated home record, while Tennessee hopes to get back on track and build momentum heading into postseason play.
Vanderbilt (26-3, 12-3 SEC) is led by Mikayla Blakes, who scored 35 points in the team’s last game, and Sacha Washington, who recorded a double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Tennessee (16-11, 8-7) is coming off a 100-93 loss to Oklahoma, in which Talaysia Cooper led the Lady Vols with 22 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.
A star player for the Vanderbilt Commodores, Blakes scored 35 points in the team’s last game against Alabama.
The Vanderbilt forward recorded a double-double in the team’s last game with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
The Tennessee Lady Vols guard led her team with 22 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 2 steals in their last game against Oklahoma.
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The winner of this game will have momentum heading into the SEC Tournament, which begins on March 4 in Greenville, South Carolina.
This matchup between two in-state rivals represents an important final tune-up for both teams before the postseason. Vanderbilt is looking to cap off a historic regular season, while Tennessee hopes to end its recent skid and build confidence for the SEC Tournament.
Mar. 3, 2026
Mar. 3, 2026
Mar. 3, 2026
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