Whatever the committee feels about the merits of the SEC tournament, Byington doesn't want to leave anything to chance. Although the tournament is held at Bridgestone Arena less than two miles from Vanderbilt's campus, the Commodores are treating it like a road game by having the team stay in a hotel.

It's Vanderbilt Commodores vs Oregon Ducks in the March Madness bracket. Here's our prediction, pick for 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament basketball game.