No. 9 Tennessee downs No. 22 Vanderbilt in ranked rivalry clash

Ninth-ranked Tennessee took down No. 22 Vanderbilt in a meeting of ranked rivals, with the Lady Vols coming out on top against their in-state opponents.

The matchup paired two nationally ranked teams, and Tennessee lived up to its higher ranking by getting the better of Vanderbilt. Wins in this fixture always carry extra meaning, and earning one with both sides carrying a number next to their name only adds to the occasion for the Lady Vols.

For Tennessee, the result protects its standing among the nation's top ten while extending the bragging rights that come with beating Vanderbilt. It is the kind of win that underlines the Lady Vols' credentials as one of the strongest teams in the country this season.