Tennessee defeated by Vanderbilt after Chaz Lanier misses game equalizing free throw. Tennessee just wrapped up their contest with the in-state Vanderbilt Commodores. The game did not go as planned as the Volunteers were defeated by the Commodores.

Vanderbilt guard AJ Hoggard, left, shoots the ball over Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV | AP)

Vanderbilt validated its strong start under first-year coach Mark Byington with an 76-75 upset of No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday as the Commodores improved to 15-3 (3-2 SEC) with their first win over a ranked opponent since March 10,

Mark Byington praised the Vanderbilt fans in attendance on Saturday for helping power the team to victory on Saturday.

Tennessee basketball was dropped by Vanderbilt in the second half at Memorial Gymnasium as Mark Byington's Commodores topped the Vols.

Zakai Zeigler and the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (16-1, 3-1 SEC) meet the Vanderbilt Commodores (14-3, 2-2 SEC) at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 18 at 3:30 PM

Tennessee basketball scored the final nine points at Vanderbilt, but could not convert two game-tying attempts in the final seconds in a loss.

Chaz Lanier had a game-tying layup bounce out with 2.8 seconds to play in Tennessee basketball's 76-75 loss at Vanderbilt.

The Tennessee Volunteers (15-2) travel to face the Vanderbilt Commodores (14-4) after victories in five straight road games. It starts at 3:00 PM ET on Sunday,9, 2025.Tennessee’s

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