Vanderbilt Faces Nebraska in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 21st, Vanderbilt noshed its first NCAA tournament win since 2012, taking down Magnes with solid efforts from standouts like Tyler, Tanner and Devin McLaughlin. The victory sends the Commodores to Oklahoma City for a matchup against Nebraska in the next round. This neutral side game will feel anything but neutral, as the stands fill up with mostly Nebraska fans decked out in red. Vanderbilt steps in as the decided outsiders once more. The team welcomes a tough crowd vibe, viewing it as fuel rather than a hurdle. Coach Mark Bainton tuned out the noise last time and kept his focus sharp, while players embrace playing the antagonist role. Nebraska brings a stingy, no-middle defense that clogs the pain and dares teams to shoot from outside. Vanderbilt has the shooters but must deliver consistently on those perimeter looks to stay alive. If the Commodores sink their threes under that pressure, their unexpected tournament run could stretch even further.