Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: Top Eight Images From Vandy's Close Game
The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-14, 0-10) remain winless in the SEC following a tough 77-67 loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-8, 6-4). Vanderbilt was able to get several players engaged early in the game, which allowed multiple players to make an impact. With just under eight minutes remaining in the first half the Commodores were […]
The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-14, 0-10) remain winless in the SEC following a tough 77-67 loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide (15-8, 6-4).
Vanderbilt was able to get several players engaged early in the game, which allowed multiple players to make an impact.
With just under eight minutes remaining in the first half the Commodores were only down by two, 20-18. However, Vandy allowed the Crimson Tide to get on a roll and increase their lead to eight with just under two minutes to play ion the half.
Vanderbilt went into halftime down 38-31. While a win was certainly still obtainable, Vandy had an uphill battle.
Alabama opened up the second half on a 7-0 run, which forced Vanderbilt Head Coach Bryce Drew to call a timeout.
However, Vandy answered later in the second half by going on a 17-3 run of their own.
The second half was even more competitive, with Alabama narrowly outscoring Vanderbilt 39-36 in the final 20 minutes and ultimately coming away with the win.
Here are the top eight pictures from the game:
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Aaron Nesmith (24) passes the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Tevin Mack (34) shoots against Vanderbilt Commodores forward Matt Ryan (32) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Donta Hall (0) dunks the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Yanni Wetzell (1) attempts to control the loose ball against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Riley Norris (1) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Dazon Ingram (12) shoots against Vanderbilt Commodores guard Joe Toye (2) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Alabama won 77-67. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) passes against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Daniel Giddens (4) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Alabama won 77-67. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Bryce Drew talks with Vanderbilt forward Simisola Shittu (11) during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Memorial Gymnasium. Alabama won 77-67. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Riley Norris (1) shoots against Vanderbilt Commodores forward Simisola Shittu (11) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
