No. 18 Tennessee women's golf team won its first SEC championship in program history. The Lady Vols defeated No. 8 Auburn, 3-2, in a match play final at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.
Tennessee recorded its fourth win of the season, setting a program record for tournament wins in a season.
The Lady Vols have finished as a runner-up two times in the SEC championship, most recently in 1999 before the league implemented a match play model in 2018.
Tennessee will next compete in NCAA regional play. A selection show is scheduled for April 29 and NCAA regionals will be held May 11-13.
Anna Davis defeated Manassanan Chotikabhukkana (2&1)
Sophie Christopher defeated Katie Cranston (6&5)
Molly Brown Davidson defeated Madison Messimer (5&4)
Sofie Engesaeth defeated Charlotte Cantonis (6&5)
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Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington reacts after a putt second green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.1 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington reacts after a putt second green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.2 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington warms up on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.3 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington walks on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.4 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.5 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.6 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington pulls a club on the second green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.7 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington lines up a putt on the second green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.8 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington putts on no. 2 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.9 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington tees off on no. 3 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.10 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington walks off the first green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.11 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Sami Valimaki and Jackson Herrington walk the first fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.12 / 12PHOTOS: Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington at 2026 MastersApril 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons watch as Jackson Herrington putts on the no. 1 green in front of Sami Valimaki the first green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
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