Vanderbilt Dominates Texas Southern in 109-74 Victory
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Memorial Gymnasium (TN)
Vanderbilt Commodores 109, Texas Southern Tigers 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Texas Southern Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores?
Vanderbilt Commodores beat Texas Southern Tigers 109-74 at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) on November 20, 2025.
In a commanding display, the Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Texas Southern Tigers with a final score of 109-74 at Memorial Gymnasium on November 21, 2025. This victory extends Vanderbilt's impressive home record to 6-0 this season, while Texas Southern continues to struggle, falling to 0-6. Vanderbilt's recent form has been remarkable, boasting a 7-3 record over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of four games. They have averaged 88.3 points scored per game while allowing 78.8 points during this stretch. In contrast, Texas Southern has faced significant challenges, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a losing streak that now stands at five games. The Tigers have averaged 71.6 points scored and allowed 74.4 points during this period.
At home, Vanderbilt has been particularly strong, achieving a 5-2 record, while Texas Southern has struggled on the road with a 2-4 away record. This matchup was noteworthy not only for the teams' contrasting fortunes but also for the scoring capabilities displayed by Vanderbilt, who has been averaging 95.6 points in their last five games, significantly outpacing Texas Southern's average of 69.8 points.
The game featured a series of scoring plays that highlighted Vanderbilt's offensive prowess. Notable moments included Chandler Bing making a three-point jumper, and Mason Nicholson executing a dunk, both contributing to the Commodores' overwhelming lead. Texas Southern's Alex Anderson managed to score multiple points, including a layup and free throws, but their efforts were insufficient to close the gap.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details affecting either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The market had heavily favored Vanderbilt, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation of a Commodores victory.
The conditions at Memorial Gymnasium were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and Vanderbilt took full advantage, demonstrating their offensive capabilities and depth. Fans watching the game would have noted the intense pace and scoring efficiency from the Commodores, which proved to be the decisive factor in the outcome.
Leaders
- PointsTyler Nickel20Vanderbilt Commodores
- AssistsTyler Tanner7Vanderbilt Commodores
- ReboundsTyler Harris8Vanderbilt Commodores
- PointsJaylen Wysinger12Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsJaylen Wysinger1Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsZytarious Mortle5Texas Southern Tigers
Recent form
Vanderbilt Commodores
Last 10: 7-3Streak W488.3 scored · 78.8 allowed per game5-2 at home
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Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L571.6 scored · 74.4 allowed per game2-4 away
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Texas Southern Tigers | Vanderbilt Commodores |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-53 | 39-73 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 7-15 | 14-40 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 35 |
| Free throws | 19-29 | 17-22 |
| Free throw % | 66 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 26 |
| Assists | 2 | 28 |
| Steals | 3 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 30 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 44 |
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 41 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-78Zaire Hayes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-78Duane Posey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-78Duane Posey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-78Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-78Ahmed Nedal Abdelrahman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-78Jaylen Wysinger made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-80Devin McGlockton made Layup. Assisted by Duke Miles.
- 2nd Half51-80Anthony Andrews made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-82Tyler Tanner made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-83Duke Miles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-84Duke Miles made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-84Zytarious Mortle made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Troy Hupstead.
- 2nd Half54-86Devin McGlockton made Layup. Assisted by AK Okereke.
- 2nd Half56-86Zytarious Mortle made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-86Jaylen Wysinger made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-89Tyler Tanner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AK Okereke.
- 2nd Half58-92Tyler Nickel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Tanner.
- 2nd Half58-93Tyler Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-94Tyler Tanner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-95Tyler Tanner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-96Tyler Tanner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-96Jaylen Wysinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-97Tyler Nickel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-98Tyler Nickel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-99Tyler Nickel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-100Tyler Nickel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-100Zaire Hayes made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-100Alex Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-100Cameron Patterson made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-101Chandler Bing made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-104Mike James made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylon Dean-Vines.
- 2nd Half66-104Alex Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-104Alex Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-107Chandler Bing made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike James.
- 2nd Half68-107Josh Akpovwa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-107Josh Akpovwa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-109Mason Nicholson made Dunk. Assisted by Jaylon Dean-Vines.
- 2nd Half71-109Alex Anderson made Layup.
- 2nd Half72-109Alex Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-109Zaire Hayes made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Vanderbilt Commodores, below favours Texas Southern Tigers.
Venue
- Memorial Gymnasium (TN)Nashville, TN
- Attendance5673
- OfficialsRob Rorke, Courtney Green, Josue Nieves
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