The Vanderbilt Commodores (17-8, 5-7) went on the road and squandered a second half lead, losing to No. 5 Tennessee (21-5, 8-5) 81-76 to drop their second straight game. Vanderbilt led by as many as 16, but lost the lead with nine minutes remaining in the second half after foul trouble and offensive efficiency became a problem for the Commodores.

Vanderbilt basketball had another second-half collapse Saturday in loss to Tennessee but this was the most brutal one of the season so far.

Tennessee basketball trailed 44-31 at halftime against Vanderbilt on Saturday at Food City Center. It rallied to secure a key SEC win.