Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss: SEC Showdown

0:00On March 2nd tonight, the number 25 Vanderbilt Commodore has faced the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Vanderbilt sits at 22 wins and 7 losses overall, 9 and 7 in the SEC. Ole Miss is 12 and 17, 4 and 12 in conference play. The Rebels just pulled off in 85 to 79 upset over Auburn, sparked by AJ Stores 26 points. This marks the second match of the season. After Vanderbilt etched out a 71 to 68 win back on January 31st, Ole Miss has been solid at home with a 7 and 7 record, though they're struggling in close games at 2 and 3 when margin stand or 4. Points. Vanderbilt boasts a top 4 SEC defense, allowing just 74.5 points per game, while holding foes to 42.3%. Shooting. Both teams love the three-pointer, Ole Miss averages 7.3 makes, Vanderbilt 9.7, setting up a potential shootout from deep. Key players to watch include store for the Rebels, averaging 15.1 points and 1.33s, plus

1:06Malik Diaz 14 points, 7 over the last 10. On the other side, Tanner leaves Vanderbilt with 18.5 points, 5.2 assists, and 2.4 steals while Tyler Nichol, chips in 12.7 lately. Over their last 10, Vanderbilt is 6 and 4, scoring 80.6 while clamping opponents at 73.7. Ole Miss is just 1 and 9, leaking 84.8. Expect a gritty SEC battle as these teams chase momentum late in the season.