No. 8 seed Vanderbilt women's basketball pulled out a hard-fought 84-76 win over No. 9 seed Tennessee on Thursday in the second round of the 2025 SEC Tournament. The win marked first time the Commodores (22-9) have beaten the Lady Vols (22-9) twice in one season.

Tennessee Lady Vols basketball vs Vanderbilt Commodores in the SEC Tournament on March 6, 2025, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WVLT) - Tennessee saw its run in the 2025 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament come to an end on Thursday, falling to 8-seed Vanderbilt, 84-76. It’s the first time the Lady Vols have failed to make the SEC Tournament quarterfinals since 2017.

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Mikayla Blakes, a freshman sensation, didn’t just introduce herself to the SEC—she dominated it. From jaw-dropping scoring displays to historic accolades, Blakes solidified her place as one of the brightest young stars in college basketball.

Mikayla Blakes is your SEC Freshman of the Year and the first freshman to make First Team All-SEC since 2020. Well deserved. I don't really think it was even close. Hippity huzzah! Khamil Pierre, meanwhile,

Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes, who had two 50-point games this season, was named SEC Freshman of Year and to the all-conference first team.