The Vanderbilt Commodores rolled into Coleman Coliseum hoping to capitalize on the momentum they grabbed after beating Tennessee.
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.
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
No. 19 Alabama hosts the Vanderbilt Commodores after Zaay Green scored 21 points in Alabama's 94-62 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks
BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Alabama hosts Vanderbilt after Zaay Green scored 21 points in Alabama's 94-62 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Crimson Tide have gone 9-1 in home games. Alabama is fifth in the SEC in team defense, giving up 60.2 points while holding opponents to 36.9% shooting.
The No. 19 Alabama women's basketball team came up short on Sunday, losing 66-64 to Vanderbilt at home. The Crimson Tide welcomed Sarah Ashlee Barker back into the lineup for the first time in five games.
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.
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Aden Holloway and Mouhamed Dioubate each scored 22 points to help No. 4 Alabama beat Vanderbilt 103-87 on Tuesday night.