Vanderbilt vs Arkansas SEC Championship Showdown

0:00On March 15, Vanderbilt takes on Arkansas in the SEC Tournament Championship game on Sunday, March 15 at noon central time. It's at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, airing live on ESPN or on the radio at 102.5 the game. The Commodore sit at 24 wins and seven losses overall, 11 and 7 in conference, while the Razerbacks are 25 and 8. 13 and 5. Both teams rank high nationally, with Vanderbilt at number 14 in Arkansas at 16 in net rankings. Vanderbilt crews pass Florida in the semifinals, building a lead as big as 25 points against the top seed. They shot over 50% from the field, and nearly 50 from three, with five players and double figures led by Tyler Tanner's 20 points. Arkansas had a tougher path, outlasting Ole Miss in overtime for a 93 to 90 win, thanks to freshman Malit Thomas with 29. Points in Darius Akkuff with 24. Fans are buzzing about Vanderbilt's chance to claim its first SEC title since 2012. The Commodore's

1:05also seek revenge after a big early season loss to Arkansas. Their recent play shows a balanced attack, with strong free throw shooting and contributions from up and down the roster. Coaches stress getting multiple scores involved in staying sharp at the line, where Vanderbilt has been nearly perfectly. Embracing the high stakes without getting rattled will be key in what shapes up as a tight battle. Both squads have peaked at the right time, setting the stage for a classic showdown that could punch a ticket toward March Man is glorying.