SEC Basketball Tournament Bracket Revealed
The SEC men’s basketball regular season concluded with an exciting finish, leading to the unveiling of the SEC Basketball Tournament Bracket. The final standings have major implications for the tournament, especially for Vanderbilt, which achieved a significant victory over Tennessee.
SEC Basketball Tournament Bracket and Standings
Vanderbilt’s recent win propelled them to the No. 4 seed. This victory against No. 23 Tennessee in Knoxville allowed them to secure a double-bye. Vanderbilt will not participate in the tournament’s opening day but will advance directly to the quarterfinals on Friday.
Final SEC Standings
- Florida (16-2) – Double-bye
- Alabama (13-5) – Double-bye
- Arkansas (13-5) – Double-bye
- Vanderbilt (11-7) – Double-bye
- Tennessee (11-7) – Single-bye
- Texas A&M (11-7) – Single-bye
- Georgia (10-8)
- Missouri (10-8)
- Kentucky (10-8)
- Texas (9-9)
- Oklahoma (7-11)
- Auburn (7-11)
- Mississippi State (5-13)
- South Carolina (4-14)
- Ole Miss (4-14)
- LSU (3-15)
SEC Tournament Matchups and Schedule
The SEC Tournament features a series of exciting matchups. Here is the complete schedule:
| Date | Matchup | Time (CT) |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 11 | Game 1: 16 LSU vs. 9 Kentucky | 11:30 a.m. |
| Game 2: 13 Mississippi State vs. 12 Auburn | 25 minutes after Game 1 | |
| Game 3: 15 Ole Miss vs. 10 Texas | 6:00 p.m. | |
| Game 4: 14 South Carolina vs. 11 Oklahoma | 25 minutes after Game 3 | |
| Thursday, March 12 | Game 5: Winner of Game 1 vs. 8 Missouri | 11:30 a.m. |
| Game 6: Winner of Game 2 vs. 5 Tennessee | 25 minutes after Game 5 | |
| Game 7: Winner of Game 3 vs. 7 Georgia | 6:00 p.m. | |
| Game 8: Winner of Game 4 vs. 6 Texas A&M | 25 minutes after Game 7 | |
| Friday, March 13 | Game 9: Winner of Game 5 vs. 1 Florida | 12:00 p.m. |
| Game 10: Winner of Game 6 vs. 4 Vanderbilt | 25 minutes after Game 9 | |
| Game 11: Winner of Game 7 vs. 2 Alabama | 6:00 p.m. | |
| Game 12: Winner of Game 8 vs. 3 Arkansas | 25 minutes after Game 11 | |
| Saturday, March 14 | Semifinal Game 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Semifinal Game 2 | 25 minutes after Game 1 | |
| Sunday, March 15 | SEC Championship | 12:00 p.m. |
Vanderbilt’s performance could impact their NCAA Tournament prospects as they aim for a higher seed. With the potential for a rematch against Tennessee, fans can expect thrilling matchups in the days ahead.
