O.T. Vanderbilt 84 over Tennessee 76 in SEC second round

[Zarathustra]

This was Vanderbilt # 8 seed over Tennessee # 9 seed. Tennessee
winning yesterday in the play in game (FIRST ROUND).
Mikayla Blakes and K. Pierre with big games and Iyanna Moore with
over 20 points, much over her average. It is the first time that
Vandy has beaten Tenn twice in the same season in YEARS. Earlier
the Commodores beat TENN 71 - 70. GO SHEA RALPH!! South
Carolina, I think, is up next.

 

[Husky fanatic]

Yea Shea!

 

[EricLA]

Great game by Vandy, and the announcers said it's the first time EVER that Vandy has beaten Tennessee twice in the same year. Tennessee fans will cry about the foul disparity (12-24) but Tenn plays an in your face full court pressing game while Vandy does not. And Vandy dumped the ball into the post a lot while Tenn jacked up 29 3-pointers...

 

[VAUConnFan]

Does Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt now make UConn's path to a #1 seed more tenuous? Tennessee has now lost three of its last four games; A blowout loss to Top 25 Kentucky, a three point loss to an awful Georgia team, and today's 8 point loss to a decent Vanderbilt team. Which makes UConn's loss to Tennessee a very bad loss. IMO, if South Carolina and Texas play in the SEC final, and if USC and Notre Dame win their respective conference championships, UConn becomes a 2 seed. If UCLA wins the Big Ten Tournament, then UConn drops further down in their number 2 slot. If NC State wins the ACC Tournament, UConn drops another notch down; all due to today's Tennessee loss.

Speculating here would be loads more fun if UConn was a bubble team hoping that chalk holds form.

 

[bballnut90]

Does Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt now make UConn's path to a #1 seed more tenuous? Tennessee has now lost three of its last four games; A blowout loss to Top 25 Kentucky, a three point loss to an awful Georgia team, and today's 8 point loss to a decent Vanderbilt team. Which makes UConn's loss to Tennessee a very bad loss. IMO, if South Carolina and Texas play in the SEC final, and if USC and Notre Dame win their respective conference championships, UConn becomes a 2 seed. If UCLA wins the Big Ten Tournament, then UConn drops further down in their number 2 slot. If NC State wins the ACC Tournament, UConn drops another notch down; all due to today's Tennessee loss.

Speculating here would be loads more fun if UConn was a bubble team hoping that chalk holds form.

I think UCONN’s #1 seed chances hinge on both South Carolina/Notre Dame losing early in their conference tournaments rather than Tennessee being considered a bad loss. TBH I don’t think there’s a notable advantage being the 4th #1 vs a high 2 seed. Playing any of Texas, South Carolina, USC, Notre Dame or UCLA in the Elite 8 feels like a toss up any way you cut it

 

[meyers7]

Does Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt now make UConn's path to a #1 seed more tenuous? Tennessee has now lost three of its last four games; A blowout loss to Top 25 Kentucky, a three point loss to an awful Georgia team, and today's 8 point loss to a decent Vanderbilt team. Which makes UConn's loss to Tennessee a very bad loss. IMO, if South Carolina and Texas play in the SEC final, and if USC and Notre Dame win their respective conference championships, UConn becomes a 2 seed. If UCLA wins the Big Ten Tournament, then UConn drops further down in their number 2 slot. If NC State wins the ACC Tournament, UConn drops another notch down; all due to today's Tennessee loss.

Speculating here would be loads more fun if UConn was a bubble team hoping that chalk holds form.

It was a very bad loss. Horrible loss.

But TN losing to Vandy is glorious news.

 

[packwrap]

Speculating here would be loads more fun if UConn was a bubble team hoping that chalk holds form.

It would not be fun here in the Boneyard, if UConn was a bubble team.

It's not fun if UConn only wins by 20, but slips a bit in Q4.

Congrats to Shea and Vanderbilt, they are building a nice program there, with more help coming in next year!

Tenn unlikely to host 1st round games now. They play a unique style and run risk of losses if opponent does not turn it over, or they are cold from 3.

Tenn will though still be a Quad1 loss for UConn, so should not hugely impact UConn's seed.

 

[Mike72fl]

Tenn’s style of play might seem exciting, but it is undisciplined and chaotic, especially on the defensive end.

 

[choochoo]

No way the Lady Vols are hosting the first 2 rounds of the NCAA tournament. losing 3 of your last 4 is no way to go into the NCAA tournament. They are well outside of the top 16 now.

 

[PJCLaw]

Does Tennessee's loss to Vanderbilt now make UConn's path to a #1 seed more tenuous? Tennessee has now lost three of its last four games; A blowout loss to Top 25 Kentucky, a three point loss to an awful Georgia team, and today's 8 point loss to a decent Vanderbilt team. Which makes UConn's loss to Tennessee a very bad loss. IMO, if South Carolina and Texas play in the SEC final, and if USC and Notre Dame win their respective conference championships, UConn becomes a 2 seed. If UCLA wins the Big Ten Tournament, then UConn drops further down in their number 2 slot. If NC State wins the ACC Tournament, UConn drops another notch down; all due to today's Tennessee loss.

Speculating here would be loads more fun if UConn was a bubble team hoping that chalk holds form.

How can a loss to a ranked team on their home court, that was still a ranked team in the final AP poll be a "bad" loss? I have never heard a pundit call a loss to a ranked team on their home court a bad loss, so what am I missing?

 

[huskeynut]

Most enjoyable game. Shea is doing a great job at Vandy. She has recruit some very good talent.

 

[Ron and Vida]

In the postgame interview Shea was all excited (as she should be
it was wonderful to watch
And Iyanna Moore was great too
She is a UConn girl selfless and smart
Im glad Shea got her if UConn didn’t
It was a great moment

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

I really enjoyed watching Vandy beat TN!
Great game!

 

[MSGRET]

I really enjoyed watching Vandy beat TN!
Great game!

I actually enjoy watching ANY team that beats TN....

 

[FairView]

Sweet.
Go, Shea, go!

 

[JellyBean]

Well done, Coach Ralph!! Congrats! Huge win for her and Vandy.

 

[VAUConnFan]

How can a loss to a ranked team on their home court, that was still a ranked team in the final AP poll be a "bad" loss? I have never heard a pundit call a loss to a ranked team on their home court a bad loss, so what am I missing?

The difference in perspective of the UConn loss to Tennessee on February 6, 2025 as opposed to March 6, 2025 is staggering. Especially now that UConn is a team clearly on the rise and playing as well, if not better, than any team of the four teams that will end up as top seeds on March 16th.

 

[augustaTC]

Well done Shea! She is truly establishing her own legacy at a first-rate university in a great city. Not bad for a first-time head coach.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

No way the Lady Vols are hosting the first 2 rounds of the NCAA tournament. losing 3 of your last 4 is no way to go into the NCAA tournament. They are well outside of the top 16 now.

I hope you're right but I have little faith in what the Committee will do when Tennessee is involved.

 

[Bluenoser]

Great game by Vandy, and the announcers said it's the first time EVER that Vandy has beaten Tennessee twice in the same year. Tennessee fans will cry about the foul disparity (12-24) but Tenn plays an in your face full court pressing game while Vandy does not. And Vandy dumped the ball into the post a lot while Tenn jacked up 29 3-pointers...

It shouldn't be a surprise that Tennessee picked up so many fouls, they also had 24 the first time they played Vanderbilt. Looking at the box scores from Tennessee games this year, this is a fairly common occurrence and most likely for the reason you suggest. Fortunately for Vandy that even when they were turning the ball over in the 4th quarter, Tennessee kept fouling Mikayla Blake - an 88% FT shooter.

 

[Puppy Love]

No way the Lady Vols are hosting the first 2 rounds of the NCAA tournament. losing 3 of your last 4 is no way to go into the NCAA tournament. They are well outside of the top 16 now.

Since January 1st, Tennessee has gone 10-9 and lost three of their last four. Over half of their wins are either non-con cupcakes or SEC bottom dwellers. I‘m not even sure they should be a tournament team at this point.

 

[Blakeon18]

UConn seems to be [pretty much] locked into a 2 seed...granted not inevitable.

Come Dance Time...first weekend. Possible second round opponents for UConn
in Storrs: LadyVol...should they fall to a 7 seed [unlikely]. How about Vandy?
A feisty effort [albeit a loss] against South Carolina today...maybe they bump up to a 7 seed.
All the Shea history with UConn....might be a fascinating atmosphere.

Am deee-lighted that LadyVol should get bumped out of the host role the first
weekend.

 

[Plebe]

Since January 1st, Tennessee has gone 10-9 and lost three of their last four. Over half of their wins are either non-con cupcakes or SEC bottom dwellers. I‘m not even sure they should be a tournament team at this point.

Lol I'm all for kicking them out of the tournament but they do still have a win over UConn, plus 5 other Quad 1 wins. Go look at the actual bubble teams and compare resumes. If we wanted them not to make the tournament we shouldn't have laid an egg to them.

 

[visitingcock]

Since January 1st, Tennessee has gone 10-9 and lost three of their last four. Over half of their wins are either non-con cupcakes or SEC bottom dwellers. I‘m not even sure they should be a tournament team at this point.

Wins over UConn, FSU and NC State with close losses to the SEC front runners makes them tournament worthy.