Mark Byington: Rick Barnes is a genuine 'good guy' Byington shared Thursday that Barnes called him on his second day at Vanderbilt, which stuck with him as a genuine act. He said Barnes welcomed ...

Mark Byington did it in his first try. And while Lawrence’s shot was the high-water mark of the Stackhouse era, Saturday’s 76-75 upset of sixth-ranked Tennessee was a harbinger.

Mark Byington feels like he's supposed to hate Rick Barnes. After all, Byington coaches Vanderbilt basketball and Barnes coaches Tennessee. The two teams are hated rivals.

Mark Byington feels like he's supposed to hate Rick Barnes. After all, Byington coaches Vanderbilt basketball and Barnes coaches Tennessee. The two teams are hated rivals. But when Byington first ...

Vanderbilt Commodores Head Coach Mark Byington works the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

A furious Tennessee rally in the final minutes fell just short, and Vanderbilt held on for a 76-75 win at Memorial Gymnasium, and Vandy coach Mark Byington discussed the performance with GoVols247 ...

Mark Byington reflects on galvanizing the Vanderbilt fanbase after Tennessee win. Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington said the Commodores’ recent victory over No. 6 Tennessee meant more than just a ...

Tennessee comes into Memorial Gymnasium as a 6.5-point favorite, but isn't writing off Vanderbilt as a result of Barnes' belief in Byington. "Mark's done a great job," Barnes said.

Tennessee basketball has its first clash with Vanderbilt and new Commodores coach Mark Byington on Saturday. The No. 6 Vols (16-1, 3-1 SEC) play at Vanderbilt (14-3, 2-2) on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET ...

What Vanderbilt basketball's collapse vs Tennessee says about coach Mark Byington's first team. Aria Gerson, Nashville Tennessean. February 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM UTC ...

The Vanderbilt Commodores (17-8, 5-7) came up just short in Knoxville as the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers (21-5, 8-5) mounted a strong second half effort to win 81-76 and split the season series ...