Vanderbilt 87, at Tennessee 77

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — In a pivotal Southeastern Conference clash that doubled as a showcase for one of the nation’s premier players, the Vanderbilt Commodores leaned on a historic performance from Mikayla Blakes to secure an 87-77 victory over the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena. Blakes, the dynamic junior guard from Somerset, New Jersey, poured in 34 points, dished out four assists and grabbed four rebounds in a full 40-minute outing, spearheading a critical third-quarter surge that ultimately decided the game before a crowd of 12,037. Her backcourt partner, sophomore Aubrey Galvan of Deerfield, Illinois, was equally… Read more...