Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball | No. 24 Dores Return to Action at Oklahoma


No. 24 Vanderbilt (16-4, 4-3 SEC) at Oklahoma (15-5, 2-5 SEC)
Saturday, Feb. 1 • 2:30 p.m.

Lloyd Noble Center • Norman, Okla. SEC Network

AT THE TIP

  • No. 24 Vanderbilt travels to Oklahoma for the first SEC meeting between the Dores and Sooners. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m.
  • The game will air on SEC Network with Dave Neal and Jon Sundvold on the call. Fans can also catch the game on 102.5 The Game with Kevin Ingram and Tim Thompson.

TWO TOP 10 WINS

  • Vanderbilt conquered two top 10 foes in No. 6 Tennessee and No. 9 Kentucky in a seven-day span.
  • The pair of top 10 wins marks the first time the Dores have beaten multiple top 10 foes in a season since 2007.

RANKED COMMODORES

  • Vanderbilt earned its first AP Top 25 ranking since 2015, coming in at No. 24 this week.
  • The Dores are ranked under a first-year head coach for the first time since Kevin Stallings’ inaugural season in 1999-2000.

NICKEL CASHING IN

  • Junior Tyler Nickel has been red hot from three the past three games, averaging 15.3 ppg in the process.
  • Nickel hit four threes in the win over Tennessee, five triples at Alabama and three more against Kentucky.
  • Nickel went a combined 12-of-22 on threes against the trio of top 10 foes.
  • The long-distance threat is shooting .429 from three in SEC play.

1K IS COMING

  • Junior Jason Edwards is closing in on 1,000 career points in two seasons at the DI level, needing just four points to reach the milestone.
  • Adding in his season at JUCO in Dodge City, Edwards has scored 1,761 points in three seasons.

SERIES HISTORY

  • Vanderbilt meets Oklahoma for the first time as SEC foes and just the fourth time overall.
  • Saturday marks Vandy’s third visit to Norman where the Dores are 1-1 all time.
  • The Dores and Sooners last met as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge in 2019.





The Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball team is gearing up for their next matchup as they prepare to face off against the Oklahoma Sooners. The No. 24 ranked Commodores are looking to continue their strong start to the season and secure another victory on the road.

After a thrilling win in their last game, Vanderbilt is carrying momentum into this matchup and looking to showcase their talent on the court. Led by standout players such as Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jordan Wright, the Commodores are poised to put on a show for fans as they take on the Sooners.

This game will be a test of skill and determination for Vanderbilt, as they face a tough opponent in Oklahoma. However, with their depth and talent, the Commodores are more than capable of coming out on top and adding another win to their record.

So mark your calendars and tune in to watch the Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball team in action as they go head-to-head with the Oklahoma Sooners. It’s sure to be an exciting matchup that you won’t want to miss! Go Dores! #AnchorDown

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