Vanderbilt's Tanner Leads Overtime Win

0:00On March 4, Vanderbilt grabbed a big overtime win against Ole Miss, beating them 89-86 on the road in Mississippi. The 24th ranked Commodores improved to 23-7 overall, 10-7 in the SEC. Sophomore Tyler Tanner led the charge with 34 points, including 10 in overtime, plus 7 assists to carry his team through a gritty. Battle. The team had dropped three of their last four games, all to weaker foes, so this victory snaps a slump just in time. Despite three key front-core players fouling out and leading for only about six minutes, Vanderbilt dominated the offensive glass with 22. Rebounds, turning them into 19 second chance points. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Tanner's elite play, calling it a game-changer that shows his leadership under pressure. His efficiency, 11 of 19 shots, three of six from three, and nine of 12 free throws, proved why he's the best player on the floor, and... Vital for tournament runs.

1:00Meanwhile, Sharp Shooter Tyler Nichol continues to struggle, hitting just one of seven threes in this game, and six of 33 over the last four. Outings. His early season hot streak opened up the offense, so coaches need him firing soon to ease the load on Tanner. With the regular season wrapping up, Vanderbilt heads to Tennessee on Saturday, March 7th, at 1pm Central Time. This momentum could fuel a strong finish, and set them up nicely for the SEC tournament push.