Vanderbilt Commodores 86, Tennessee Volunteers 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Tennessee Volunteers 86–82 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:33 swung win probability 47% → 16%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Tennessee Volunteers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 32 | 54 | 86 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 22 | 60 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:33 swung win probability 47% → 16%.
Why Tennessee Volunteers lost
- Lost H1 22-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 13:33 (win probability 47% → 16% for the home side).
- Outscored 27-14 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 9–0 | H1 13:33 | 47% → 16% |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 9–0 | H2 18:46 | 31% → 4% |