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Tennessee Vols Aim for SEC Tournament Glory Despite Loss

3/8/2026

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Tennessee is No. 5 seed in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament after an 86-82 loss to Vanderbilt.
The Vols face Auburn/Mississippi State winner in the first round on Thursday at about 3 p.m. ET.
The tournament starts Wednesday, with the championship game on Sunday.
Tennessee has SEC Tournament history, including a 2022 title and finals in 2018, 2019, and 2025, as the Vols aim to advance past the 2024 quarterfinals.

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Tennessee is No. 5 seed in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament after an 86-82 loss to Vanderbilt.
The Vols face Auburn/Mississippi State winner in the first round on Thursday at about 3 p.m. ET.
The tournament starts Wednesday, with the championship game on Sunday.
Tennessee has SEC Tournament history, including a 2022 title and finals in 2018, 2019, and 2025, as the Vols aim to advance past the 2024 quarterfinals.