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SEC fines Vanderbilt for storming the court after win over Tennessee
By Andrew Olson
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The SEC has fined Vanderbilt for violation of access to competition area policy after fans stormed the court in Nashville when the Commodores took down No. 6 Tennessee 76-75 on Saturday.
Vanderbilt is being hit with a fine of $250,000 for its second offense under the league’s revised policy adopted in 2023. Vandy’s first offense came when fans rushed the field after the Commodores defeated Alabama in football on Oct. 5.
The fine will be paid to Tennessee.
NEWS | Vanderbilt fined for violation of access to competition area policy: https://t.co/9biQ67fWA9 pic.twitter.com/kETZ7hZUQs
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) January 19, 2025
The rivalry showdown with a top-10 Tennessee team resulted in the first sellout at Memorial Gym since 2019. Jason Edwards led the way for Vanderbilt with 18 points.
For Vandy fans, it was a nail-biter. The Commodores went cold on offense over the final 3:48. Tennessee scored the final 9 points of the game, and had a chance to force overtime, but ultimately, Vandy held on for the 1-point win.
What a weird ending.
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisWSMV) January 18, 2025
The Dores hang on 76-75 over Tennessee and happiness from black and gold fans ensues@WSMV pic.twitter.com/npDqpD9454
Vanderbilt is now 15-3 overall with a 3-2 mark in SEC play. The Commodores next face Alabama on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa at 7 p.m. ET.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
