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Vanderbilt Upsets No. 18 Tennessee in SEC Women's Tournament

The Commodores advance to face top-seeded South Carolina after a dominant third quarter secured their second win over Tennessee this season.

Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Georgia Lady Bulldogs guard Trinity Turner (0) drives on Oklahoma Sooners guard Nevaeh Tot (1) during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Mikayla Blakes (1) drives by Tennessee Lady Vols guard Samara Spencer (7) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols guard Ruby Whitehorn (2) reacts to a call during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Mikayla Blakes (1) drives on Tennessee Lady Vols guard Jewel Spear (0) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Mikayla Blakes led Vanderbilt with 24 points, while Iyana Moore added 23 points, including four three-pointers.
  • Khamil Pierre recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds before fouling out late in the game.
  • Vanderbilt secured a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter after a decisive 13-0 run in the third, despite late-game struggles with turnovers.
  • This marks the first time in series history that Vanderbilt has defeated Tennessee twice in the same season.
  • The Commodores will face No. 5-ranked and top-seeded South Carolina in the quarterfinals, having lost their regular-season matchup 82-54.