Vanderbilt Upsets No. 6 Tennessee in Nashville

In a nail-biting SEC showdown on Saturday, No. 6 Tennessee fell to unranked Vanderbilt, 76-75, despite a late-game surge that saw the Vols score the final nine points. Chaz Lanier missed a crucial game-tying free throw with just 2.8 seconds left, preventing Tennessee from completing their comeback after trailing by as many as 16 points. Vanderbilt's Jason Edwards led the Commodores with 18 points, while Lanier was the top scorer for the Vols with 17. The loss marks Tennessee's second defeat in their last three visits to Vanderbilt and highlights the competitive nature of the SEC this season. The Vols will face a tough schedule ahead as they prepare for four consecutive ranked matchups. This defeat also marks Vanderbilt's first win against a ranked opponent since the 2022-23 season.