NCAAB · Final

Vanderbilt Dominates Central Arkansas in Convincing Win

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Memorial Gymnasium (TN)

Vanderbilt Commodores 83, Central Arkansas Bears 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores beat Central Arkansas Bears 83-72 at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) on December 13, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Vanderbilt Commodores secured an 83-72 victory over the Central Arkansas Bears at Memorial Gymnasium in Tennessee. This game showcased Vanderbilt's dominance, maintaining their perfect home record of 10-0 and extending their winning streak to nine games. The Commodores have been impressive this season, averaging 94.3 points per game while allowing 73.6, reflecting their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.

Vanderbilt's recent form has been remarkable, with a record of 9-1 over their last ten games. Their last five games have seen them average 93.0 points scored while allowing 73.2 points, indicating a strong offensive output combined with solid defense. In contrast, Central Arkansas has struggled, holding a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, and their current losing streak stands at one game. The Bears have averaged 73.6 points scored and allowed 73.5 points during this stretch, suggesting a lack of consistency on both ends of the court.

When considering their home and away performances, Vanderbilt has excelled at home with a record of 7-1, while Central Arkansas has faced difficulties on the road, recording a dismal away record of 0-5. This disparity in home and away performance likely contributed to Vanderbilt's comfortable win.

The two teams have met previously, but the specifics of those encounters were not provided in the block. However, the current form indicates that Vanderbilt entered this game as a heavy favorite, with DraftKings setting the spread at -36.5 in favor of the Commodores. The total points line was set at 158.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, so both sides appeared to be at full strength for this matchup. The conditions in Memorial Gymnasium were not detailed, but the venue typically provides a home-court advantage for the Commodores, contributing to their strong performance.

As the game unfolded, Vanderbilt's scoring was highlighted by key plays in the second half. Notable moments included a series of free throws by Tyler Nickel and Jalen Washington, which helped solidify their lead. Central Arkansas attempted to close the gap with plays from Camren Hunter and Malchiah Marable, but ultimately fell short.

Overall, this game illustrated Vanderbilt's current form and capability as they continue to build momentum in the season, while Central Arkansas will need to regroup and address their away performance issues moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	VAN -36.5	158.5 o -108 / u -112	Central Arkansas Bears — · Vanderbilt Commodores —

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Leaders

PointsTyler Nickel30Vanderbilt Commodores
AssistsTyler Tanner7Vanderbilt Commodores
ReboundsDevin McGlockton10Vanderbilt Commodores
PointsCamren Hunter18Central Arkansas Bears
AssistsLuke Moore5Central Arkansas Bears
ReboundsMalchiah Marable7Central Arkansas Bears

Recent form

Vanderbilt Commodores

Last 10: 9-1Streak W994.3 scored · 73.6 allowed per game7-1 at home

W88-69vs SMU MustangsDec 4
W96-71vs Saint Mary's GaelsNov 28
W89-74vs VCU RamsNov 27
W83-78at Western Kentucky HilltoppersNov 26
W109-74vs Texas Southern TigersNov 21
W104-75vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 15
W92-62vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsNov 13
W105-93at UCF KnightsNov 8
W105-61vs Lipscomb BisonsNov 4
L72-79vs Texas LonghornsMar 12

Central Arkansas Bears

Last 10: 4-6Streak L173.6 scored · 73.5 allowed per game0-5 away

L68-75at East Texas A&M LionsDec 7
W85-47vs Little Rock TrojansDec 4
L57-80at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 29
W81-60vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 26
W92-65vs Eastern Washington EaglesNov 23
L56-74at North Texas Mean GreenNov 21
L77-84vs Samford BulldogsNov 16
L56-93at Arkansas RazorbacksNov 12
W110-63vs Champion Christian TigersNov 8
L54-94at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Central Arkansas Bears	Vanderbilt Commodores
Field goals	22-61	27-64
Field goal %	36	42
Three-pointers	9-32	11-38
Three-point %	28	29
Free throws	19-27	18-22
Free throw %	70	82
Rebounds	36	46
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	26	33
Assists	12	19
Steals	8	9
Blocks	1	1
Turnovers	12	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	16
Fast-break points	9	16
Points in the paint	24	30
Fouls	19	18
Largest lead	0	23
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-58Jalen Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-60AK Okereke made Dunk. Assisted by Frankie Collins.
2nd Half40-60Malchiah Marable made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-61Jalen Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-62Jalen Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-62Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-62Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-63Frankie Collins made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-65Tyler Harris made Jumper. Assisted by Duke Miles.
2nd Half43-65Ty Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-65Ty Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-65Ty Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-67Duke Miles made Layup. Assisted by Frankie Collins.
2nd Half47-67Luke Moore made Layup. Assisted by Malchiah Marable.
2nd Half47-69Tyler Harris made Jumper.
2nd Half48-69Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-69Truman Byrne made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-69Truman Byrne made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-70Tyler Tanner made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-71Tyler Tanner made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-71Camren Hunter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Truman Byrne.
2nd Half53-74Tyler Nickel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Tanner.
2nd Half55-74Camren Hunter made Jumper.
2nd Half57-74Ty Robinson made Layup. Assisted by Harry Beauchamp.
2nd Half57-75Jalen Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-75Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-75Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-75Cole McCormick made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luke Moore.
2nd Half62-76Tyler Tanner made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-76Javion Guy-King made Jumper.
2nd Half64-79Tyler Nickel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Washington.
2nd Half65-79Malchiah Marable made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-79Malchiah Marable made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-79Camren Hunter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luke Moore.
2nd Half69-80Tyler Nickel made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-81Tyler Nickel made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-81Ty Robinson made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half72-81Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-82Jalen Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-83Jalen Washington made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Vanderbilt Commodores, below favours Central Arkansas Bears.