Vanderbilt Stuns Tennessee on Senior Day

0:00On March 1st, the 5th ranked Vanderbilt Commodores pulled off an 87-77 win over the Tennessee Lady Voles on senior day, ending Tennessee's regular season on a sour note. The Lady Voles, finishing at 16 wins and 12 losses overall, and 8-nate in the SEC, suffered their 9th loss in the last 11 games, marking the worst such stretch in school history and their fewest regular season victories since 1970. Tennessee jumped out to a halftime lead, but Vanderbilt dominated the second half, especially outscoring the Lady Voles 30-15 in the third quarter to seize control. The Commodores, now 27-3 overall, with a 13-3 SEC mark, notched their third straight victory in just their second ever. At Tennessee's Thompson Bowling Arena, Lady Voles players expressed frustration after the game, stressing the need to string together full games and build momentum heading forward. The loss highlighted ongoing defensive struggles, as Vanderbilt shot over 60% from the field

1:03in the final two quarters while Tennessee, faltered on turnovers and press defense. Standout performances came from Vanderbilt's Michaela Blakes, who was tormented Tennessee across three meetings, and Aubrey Galvin, who dropped. 24 points in her first game against them. These efforts underscored Vanderbilt's balanced attack, despite relying on just a few key scores. With the SEC tournament on the horizon and seating still uncertain, Tennessee knows a strong start. There was crucial to turn things around and salvage. The postseason. 4-4 The postseason. The postseason. The postseason. The postseason. The postseason. The postseason. the postseason.