Tennessee Volunteers 69, Vanderbilt Commodores 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 69–65 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 13:50 swung win probability 52% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Vanderbilt Commodores lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers | 31 | 38 | 69 |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 35 | 30 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 13:50 swung win probability 52% → 90%.
Why Vanderbilt Commodores lost
- Lost H2 30-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 8–0 | H2 13:50 | 52% → 90% |