Vanderbilt vs Tennessee: SEC Showdown in Knoxville

0:00On March 6, Vanderbilt takes on rival Tennessee this Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. Central Time in Thompson-Bulling Arena in Knoxville. The Commodore sit at 23 wins and 7 losses overall, 10 and 7 in conference, while the volunteers are 21 and 9-11, and 6. Both teams rank close in net standings, with Vanderbilt at 18 and Tennessee at 20. Catch the action on ESPN, or listen on 102.5. Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner just had a standout game, with 34 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals to help beat Ole Miss. Duke Miles and A.K. Ocariki, chipped in 16 points each. Over in Knoxville, Tennessee dominated South Carolina, 78-59 on the road, led by J.P. Estrella's 22 points. He missed the first match up against Vanderbilt due to injury, and freshman Nate immense status remains uncertain with his own foot issue. Fans remember the last clash in Nashville, where Tennessee edged out a 69-65 victory.

1:05Tanner led Vanderbilt with 16 points despite the flu, and nearly tied it with a late three-pointer that rimmed out. Jacobi Galispie top-scoring for the vols with 17. For revenge, Vanderbilt needs his shooter's hot, especially senior Tyler Nichol, who struggled from deep lately and Duke Miles coming off a knee. Rehab. Rebounding will be key, too, after Tennessee owned the boards by nine last time. The Commodore has crashed for 44 total rebounds, 20 offensive in their latest win, so guys like Jalen Washington, Devin McLaughlin, and Ocariki must step up inside against Estrella and company. This game's huge for SEC tournament seating, with a win in Knoxville locking in better positioning without relying on other results. Expect the gritty battle as both squads fight for momentum down the stretch.