Can Lady Vols basketball reach the Final Four? Here's our 2026 March Madness bracket predictions for Tennessee's run in the NCAA Tournament.

Lady Vols basketball coach Kim Caldwell said she was "surprised" to see a rematch with NC State to open the NCAA Tournament.

Tennessee has earned a 10-seed in the 2026 Women’s NCAA Basketball tournament and will face 7-seed NC State in the Round of 64 on Friday. Tennessee begins its tournament run in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in games hosted by the University of Michigan.

Kim Caldwell expects Lady Vols basketball freshman Deniya Prawl back in practice ahead of Tennessee's NCAA first round matchup with NC State.

Sunday, March 15 Vols SFB @ Mississippi State, 1 p.m. ESPN+ Vols BSB @ Georgia, 1 p.m. SECN+ Tuesday, March 17 UTC SFB vs. Kennesaw State, 5 p.m. ESPN+ Vols BSB vs. Eastern Kentucky, ... more

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee will begin its run to the Final Four in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Lady Vols earned a 10-seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face 7-seed NC State in the opening round on Friday.

The Tennessee Lady Vols are indeed in the big dance — although perhaps in a slimmer fashion than some had expected. After being projected as an 8 seed by ESPN bracketology approaching Selection Sunday,