The Vanderbilt Commodores entered Coleman Coliseum on Sunday priming with confidence after their victory over the No.17 Tennessee Volunteers on Jan. 19. Aiming to end a decade-long losing streak against Alabama.
The Vanderbilt Commodores rolled into Coleman Coliseum hoping to capitalize on the momentum they grabbed after beating Tennessee.
Vanderbilt comes to Tuscaloosa as the nation’s No. 37 scoring team at an average of 82.1 points per game, while also allowing 67.8 to opponents. Elsewhere, the Commodores most noteworthy stat is likely their average of 10.2 steals per game, which currently ranks No. 7 nationally.
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
Vanderbilt Commodores (16-4, 3-3 SEC) at Alabama Crimson Tide (17-3, 4-2 SEC) Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Alabama takes on Vanderbilt after Zaay Green scored 21 points in Alabama's 94-62 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Freshman Mikayla Blakes scored 33 points, Khamil Pierre had 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Vanderbilt knocked off No. 19 Alabama 66-64.
The former teach was quick to give a grade for the Crimson Tide's performance in the 103-87 win over the Commodores.
A trio of 20-plus point scorers were too much for the Commodores to bear. Auburn transfer Aden Holloway led the Tide with 22 points, matched by a career-high performance for Mouhamed Dioubate. Mark Sears followed with 21 points.
No. 19 Alabama hosts the Vanderbilt Commodores after Zaay Green scored 21 points in Alabama's 94-62 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Vanderbilt Commodores (15-3, 3-2 SEC) at Alabama Crimson Tide (15-3, 4-1 SEC) Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 Alabama faces Vanderbilt after Grant Nelson scored 25 ...
Omoruyi and Labaron Philon denied Vanderbilt at the rim early, preventing the Commodores ... Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News.