Lady Vols Host 'We Back Pat' Week

Vanderbilt's basketball team will face Tennessee Lady Vols in front of a sellout crowd at Memorial Gymnasium, marking their first sellout in five years. The Commodores, coached by Mark Byington, have shown promise with a recent last-second win against South Carolina, though their 3-point shooting remains a concern. Tennessee, ranked No. 6 and led by Rick Barnes, has a strong record but is dealing with several player injuries as they prepare for this matchup. Meanwhile, the Lady Vols are participating in 'We Back Pat' Week, an initiative honoring Pat Summitt and raising awareness for Alzheimer's. Tennessee's women's team, coached by Kim Caldwell, will play Mississippi State, both coming off significant road wins. The week-long event underscores Summitt's legacy and the ongoing fight against Alzheimer's, with Caldwell managing both her coaching duties and her personal life as she expects her first child.