After a feverous comeback, Tennessee cut the deficit down to two points at 76-74 with a chance to tie or take the lead with 11.9 seconds remaining. Chaz Lanier had a layup attempt blocked, before missing a game-tying free throw with less than three seconds remaining.

The Vanderbilt Commodores have gotten off to an incredible start in the first season under new head coach Mark Byington.

Tennessee takes a loss to Vanderbilt after a game winning shot. Tennessee took on the Vanderbilt Commodores inside Memorial Gymnasium in today’s women’s basketb

As the final buzzer went off at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville ... Here's a look at the court storming that took place Saturday in Nashville: Vanderbilt's win over Tennessee was the first ranked victory for the Commodores under Byington, who was hired ...

Tennessee defeated by Vanderbilt after Chaz Lanier misses game equalizing free throw. Tennessee just wrapped up their contest with the in-state Vanderbilt Commodores. The game did not go as planned as the Volunteers were defeated by the Commodores.

Vandy will get another opportunity to slow down a high-octane offense against the Wildcats, who are averaging 89.2 points per game, second in the nation behind Alabama. Kentucky ranks first in the SEC in field goals made per game (31.2), three-point baskets per game (10.2) and assists per game (18.7).

In the span of less than 24 hours, Vandy’s men and women produced thrilling one-point victories over ranked Tennessee teams at Memorial Gymnasium. The back-to-back nailbiters marked the first time the Commodores had swept their archrivals at home since 2014.

There just isn’t anything better than the SEC where nothing is impossible on any given Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. That includes some Memorial Magic for the Vanderbilt Commodores, Kentucky‘s next opponent a week from today in Nashville.

Vanderbilt guard AJ Hoggard, left, shoots the ball over Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV | AP)

Rick Barnes has dominated his in-state SEC rival as Tennessee's coach. He's now 0-1 against Mark Byington at Vanderbilt.

NASHVILLE − Tennessee basketball teetered at Vanderbilt on Saturday ... the sixth-ranked Vols tumbling at Memorial Gymnasium. No. 6 Tennessee (16-2, 3-2 SEC) lost 76-75 to Vanderbilt (15-3, 3-2). The Vols scored the final nine points of the game ...

As the final buzzer went off at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville ... court storming that took place Saturday in Nashville: Vanderbilt's win over Tennessee was the first ranked victory for the ...