Khamil Pierre is finally here as the Lady Vols are back in action. The Tennessee Lady Volunteers are yet again tasked with a big-time conference contest as they are set for a road game against the Vanderbilt 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)

The Bulldogs led the Volunteers at the break, but a second-half surge from No. 6 Tennessee put the game out of reach for No. 23 Georgia.