Vanderbilt was picked to finish last in the SEC in the preseason but finished tied for ninth with an 8-10 conference record. The Commodores beat Tennessee and Kentucky at home, and Texas A&M on the road.

No. 10 Oregon basketball advanced into the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament upsetting No. 7 Vanderbilt 77-73 in overtime. The Ducks sharpshooting seized the lead early and the Big 10 squad slowly stretched control before a huge Commodore comeback forced overtime.

Deja Kelly scored 20 points, and No. 10 seed Oregon recovered in overtime after losing a 19-point lead in the second half to beat No. 7 Vanderbilt 77-73 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Cameron Indoor Stadium.