Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: Top Eight Images From the Game
The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-13, 0-9) failed to get their first SEC win of the season on the road when they narrowly lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-8, 5-4), 69-66. The first half set the tone of the game and showed that the SEC opponents would play a tight game. The Commodores went into halftime leading […]
The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-13, 0-9) failed to get their first SEC win of the season on the road when they narrowly lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-8, 5-4), 69-66.
The first half set the tone of the game and showed that the SEC opponents would play a tight game. The Commodores went into halftime leading by one, 35-34.
The second half carried the same tone as the first half, leading to a nail-biting conclusion to the game.
With 34 seconds remaining in the game, Vandy led by two (66-64). However, the Razorbacks immediately hit a big three pointer, which forced the 'Dores to foul.
Arkansas was good enough on their free throw opportunities and ended up winning the game 69-66.
Vanderbilt was led in points by Joe Toye (18 points, 4 rebounds, 0 assists), in rebounds by Simisola Shittu (12, 8, 2), and in assists by Saben Lee (11, 1, 4).
Here are the top eight pictures from the game:
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Aaron Nesmith (24) dribbles by Arkansas Razorbacks guard Jalen Harris (5) as Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) looks on at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Yanni Wetzell (1) has his shot blocked by Arkansas Razorbacks forward Gabe Osabuohien (22) at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Daniel Gafford (10) drives against Vanderbilt Commodores forward Clevon Brown (15) at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Matt Ryan (32) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Gabe Osabuohien (22) in the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Aaron Nesmith (24) shoots between Arkansas Razorbacks forwards Daniel Gafford (10) and Reggie Chaney (35) at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Yanni Wetzel (1) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forwards Daniel Gafford (10) and Reggie Chaney (35) at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Bryce Drew during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Joe Toye (2) reacts after being called for an offensive foul during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 69-66. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
