No. 9 Tennessee (16-3, 7-2) defeated No. 22 Vanderbilt (15-3, 6-3 SEC), 25-15, 20-25, 25-16, 25-22, Sunday at Food City Center.
The victory extended the Lady Vols' winning streak to seven matches. The win, coupled with Tennessee's recent win over No. 4 Kentucky, marked the first time that the Lady Vols have defeated consecutive ranked opponents since they won two matches over No. 16 Missouri on Feb. 12-13, 2021. Tennessee defeated the Wildcats in five sets on Oct. 21, overcoming a two-set deficit.
Tennessee finished the match against the Commodores with 54 kills, while posting a .257 hitting percentage. Kennedi Rogers, Maggie Dosticand Caroline Kerreach recorded a double-double.
Rogers totaled 18 kills and 12 digs en route to her second consecutive
double-double, while Dostic recorded 11 kills and 10 digs, and Kerr finished with 40 kills and 14 digs. She also posted three blocks.
Jalyn Stouthad 19 digs, eight kills and five assists, while Raegan Burns totaled 12 digs, four assists and one ace for Tennessee, which recorded 136 total attacks and committed 19 errors.
The Commodores finished the match with 47 kills and committed 25 errors on 154 total attacks. Vanderbilt posted a .143 hitting percentage.
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