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Tennessee, Vanderbilt Set for Win-or-Go-Home Rivalry Rematch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Familiar foes meet again Friday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena, but this time the stakes extend far beyond in-state bragging rights. No. 5 seed Tennessee and No. 4 seed Vanderbilt will square off in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, renewing one of the conference’s most heated rivalries just days after the Commodores closed the regular season with a statement win over the Volunteers. The matchup is scheduled for approximate
Ellie Williamson
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Grit, Defense, and Tournament Stakes Define The Tennessee Auburn Matchup in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN - March basketball in the SEC rarely lacks intensity, and Thursday’s matchup between Tennessee and Auburn brings urgency, contrasting styles, and postseason implications into a single high-stakes setting. The No. 5 seed Tennessee Volunteers (21–10) open their SEC Tournament run against No. 12 seed Auburn (17–15) at Bridgestone Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The winner moves one step closer to the conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament
Ellie Williamson
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No. 17 Alabama, No. 22 Tennessee Set for Critical SEC Showdown in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN - One of the SEC’s most consequential late-season matchups will be in Knoxville as the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers 20–8 overall, 10–5 SEC hosts No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide 21–7 overall, 11–4 SEC. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. on ESPN. These two teams are separated by just one conference game and Coach Barnes said yesterday at his media practice that being at home, after two road games is nice, but it will not help this game be easy. “We are getting r
Ellie Williamson
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Tournament Stakes Rise as Tennessee Looks to Maintain Momentum vs. Missouri
KNOXVILLE, TN - The #22 ranked Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team (20–7 (10–4 SEC) continues their push toward postseason positioning. Tuesday night, they are on the road to face Missouri Tigers men’s basketball in a pivotal Southeastern Conference matchup at Mizzou Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT on SEC Network. Both of these SEC programs enter the contest firmly in the NCAA Tournament conversation as March approaches. You can listen to the game here a
Ellie Williamson
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Built for the Future: Tennessee’s Freshmen Step Onto The Big Stage
Knoxville, Tenn. - As extra eligibility continues to reshape college athletics, head coaches in revenue sports have openly questioned the growing age gap among student-athletes. In Knoxville, Tennessee the buzz is a little different. The University of Tennessee’s athletic programs are brimming with emerging new talent, as a new class of freshmen across multiple sports have carved out meaningful roles and begun shaping the future of Vols’ athletics. These young athletes are
Ellie Williamson
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