KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee received a wakeup call before starting the toughest portion of its schedule.

Mercedes Russell scored a career-high 33 points as the seventh-ranked Lady Volunteers came from behind in the second half to outlast Vanderbilt 86-73 on Sunday and remain unbeaten heading into a four-game stretch against ranked opponents.

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Russell's big day helps No. 7 Lady Vols outlast Vandy 86-73