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Vanderbilt Upsets Tennessee, Advances To SEC Semifinals Rematch

PUBLISHED Mar 13, 2026, 11:05 PM ET

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Vanderbilt defeated No. 25 Tennessee 75-68 on Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, led by Duke Miles' season-high 30 points. The fourth-seeded Commodores (25-7) will face top-seeded Florida in the semifinals on Saturday, a rematch of a Jan. 17 regular-season meeting Florida won 98-94. Florida beat Kentucky 71-63 to reach the semifinals. Mississippi upset No. 15 Alabama 80-79 to advance as well. Vanderbilt coach praised team depth and defensive adjustments after game. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jan. 17, 2026 — Florida defeats Vanderbilt 98-94 in a regular-season meeting at Vanderbilt.
Early March 2026 — Vanderbilt records a win at Tennessee in Knoxville earlier in the week.
March 14, 2026 — Vanderbilt beats Tennessee 75-68 in SEC Tournament quarterfinal; Duke Miles scores 30.
March 14, 2026 — Florida beats Kentucky 71-63 to advance to the SEC semifinals.
March 14–15, 2026 — Vanderbilt and Florida scheduled to play in the SEC Tournament semifinals.

News Intelligence

Vanderbilt's win is a testament to teamwork and strategy. It's a reminder that underdogs can triumph, even in high-stakes games. If you're a sports fan, this could be an exciting twist in your SEC Tournament viewing.

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Who Benefited

The Vanderbilt program, led by Duke Miles and supporting players, benefited by advancing to the SEC semifinals, gaining momentum, visibility and stronger positioning heading into the weekend matchup with Florida.

Who Impacted

Tennessee's program and players suffered a setback with the quarterfinal loss, ending their SEC tournament run and reducing their chances to advance further in the conference tournament.

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Articles Published:: 11
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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Tennessee's program and players suffered a setback with the quarterfinal loss, ending their SEC tournament run and reducing their chances to advance further in the conference tournament.