Ole Miss men’s basketball was able to finally end its 10-game losing streak last Saturday on Auburn’s home court.
The result didn’t change the outlook of the Rebels’ season, but it did allow them to exhale in relief and, maybe, build some positive momentum before the SEC Tournament. Once in Nashville for the tournament, anything can happen.
But that momentum might be short-lived with No. 22 Vanderbilt coming to Oxford almost a month after defeating Ole Miss by three points on the Commodores’ own court.
Here’s everything to know about Tuesday night’s game at SJB Pavilion.
Vanderbilt rolls into Oxford looking like a team that’s dangerous even when it’s wobbling a bit. The Commodores were the first SEC team to hit 20 wins this season and sit at 22–7 overall, 9–7 in league play, but they’ve dropped three of their last four — losses at Missouri and Tennessee, a home win over Georgia, and most recently a setback against Kentucky. Even with the slide, they’re still viewed as a top‑25 group, checking in at No. 22 in the Coaches Poll, No. 24 in the AP, and sitting 18th in the NET and 15th in KenPom.
This is one of the more balanced, high‑powered offenses in the conference. Four players average double figures, led by guard Tyler Tanner at 18.5 points per game, and they rebound by committee with Devin McGlockton pacing them at 6.8 boards. The biggest matchup problem is sharpshooter Tyler Nickel, who’s been one of the best perimeter threats in the country — 92 made threes at 40.9%, second in the SEC and among the national leaders.
Vandy’s efficiency numbers back up the eye test. They take care of the ball, share it well, and score in bunches:
Even with the recent skid, this is a veteran, efficient group that can score from all three levels and punish mistakes. They don’t need long runs to flip a game, and they rarely beat themselves. For Ole Miss, it’s the kind of matchup where defensive discipline and limiting second‑chance looks matter as much as anything.
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