Ole Miss vs Vanderbilt: High Stakes SEC Showdown

0:00On March 3rd, Ole Miss men's basketball rides high after beating Auburn this weekend, now hosting number 22 Vanderbilt on Tuesday, March 3rd, at APM in the SJB Pavilion. The Rebels sit at 12 wins and 17 losses overall, 4 and 12 in the SEC, while the Commodore is boasts 22 and 7, 9, 7 in conference play. Vanderbilt holds the edge in the all-time series at 81 wins to Ole Miss's 49, though the Rebels lead 34 to 24 at. Home in Oxford, their last matchup on January 31st, ended in a close Vanderbilt victory, 71-68 in Nashville. Both teams feature experienced coaches, Chris Beard in his third year at Ole Miss, and Mark Beignton in his second at Vanderbilt after strong stints elsewhere. Fans are buzzing about the Rebels chance to flip the script at home against a ranked foe slipping lately with three losses in four games. Vanderbilt packs a punch offensively, averaging 86.9 points per game,

1:02and ranking high nationally in assist to turnovers and scoring. Margin, standouts include Gar Tyler Tanner at 18.5 points per game, forward Devon McLaughlin on the boards, and Sharp Shooter Tyler Nichol, draining threes at over 40 percent. Ole Miss eyes this as a momentum builder late in the season, with Vanderbilt fighting to hold their top 25 spot, heading into a tight SEC race.