Nashville Tennessee advanced past Auburn in SEC Tournament
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Nashville Tennessee advanced past Auburn in the SEC Tournament second round, moving the No. 5-seed Volunteers into a quarterfinal matchup with Vanderbilt on March 13. Nate Ament returned from an ankle injury and led a late 20-0 run, finishing with 27 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and a steal. Auburn had defeated Mississippi State in the tournament opener before losing to Tennessee. On March 11, ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi projected Tennessee as a No. 5 seed for the NCAA Tournament. SEC Tournament results will inform Selection Sunday on March 15. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. March 15, 2025 — Tennessee beat top-seeded Auburn 70-65 in SEC Tournament semifinals.
- 2. January 31, 2026 — Tennessee won the regular-season meeting against Auburn, 77-69.
- 3. March 11, 2026 — Joe Lunardi projected Tennessee as a No. 5 NCAA seed following games through March 11.
- 4. March 12, 2026 — Auburn beat Mississippi State 79-61 in the SEC Tournament opener.
- 5. March 13, 2026 — Tennessee defeated Auburn in SEC second round and advanced to face Vanderbilt.
Why it matters
If you're a Tennessee fan, this win is a big deal. It moves the Volunteers closer to a potential SEC title. Plus, Nate Ament's return from injury and standout performance could be a game-changer for the team's NCAA Tournament run.
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