The Vanderbilt Commodores (16-4) go up against a fellow SEC opponent, the Alabama Crimson Tide (17-3), on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Coleman Coliseum. It begins at 2:00 PM ET on SEC
The Vanderbilt Commodores rolled into Coleman Coliseum hoping to capitalize on the momentum they grabbed after beating Tennessee.
The Commodores' basketball team continued their hot stretch with a win against No. 9 Kentucky on Saturday, resulting in fans storming the court once more. The SEC will now fine Vanderbilt $500,000 for a third offense in the last four months, bringing the total to $850,000.
No. 19 Alabama hosts the Vanderbilt Commodores after Zaay Green scored 21 points in Alabama's 94-62 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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A big reason behind Alabama’s win was their performance in the first half, where the Crimson Tide carried a 48-31 lead into the break. The Crimson Tide also shot an impressive 58.1% from the field in the first half, 36.4% from three, and 80% at the free throw line.
The Vanderbilt Commodores picked up a season-defining victory in their last game out, defeating the No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers 76-75 at Memorial Gymnasiu
It could be said that game is the difference between Alabama and Georgia in the 21st century. Over the past 25 seasons, the Crimson Tide has compiled a 151-51 against SEC opponents in regular-season play. The Bulldogs have a 150-51 conference mark during that span.
Kentucky men’s basketball returns to the road Saturday when the Wildcats play the Vanderbilt Commodores in an SEC matchup at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. EST. Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes have the television broadcast on ESPN.
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