Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Auburn Tigers: Top Eight Images From the Tigers' Win
The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-16, 0-12) failed to win their first SEC game of the season when they lost at home on February 16th against the Auburn Tigers (17-8, 6-6), 64-53. The Commodores kept up with the talented (but under-producing) Tigers to start the game in part because of Vandy's defense, but also because of poor […]
The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-16, 0-12) failed to win their first SEC game of the season when they lost at home on February 16th against the Auburn Tigers (17-8, 6-6), 64-53.
The Commodores kept up with the talented (but under-producing) Tigers to start the game in part because of Vandy's defense, but also because of poor shot selection from Auburn.
Nearly halfway through the first half, the Commodores narrowly led 9-8.
The SEC match-up continued to be a close, back-and-forth affair, which led to Vandy only trailing by four at halftime, 27-23.
The second half went by much like the first- Auburn would start to extend a lead and then Vanderbilt would cut it right back down.
This teeter-totter style of play continued until the clock expired. While Vandy was consistently able to bring themselves back into the game, they never had enough in the tank to take the next step and the lead.
Here are the eight best pictures from the game:
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Bryce Drew talks with forward Matt Ryan (32) in the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Yanni Wetzell (1) is defended by Auburn Tigers forward Horace Spencer (0) in the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Aaron Nesmith (24) is defended by Auburn Tigers guard Bryce Brown (2) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) shoots the ball as Auburn Tigers guard Malik Dunbar (4) defends during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) passes the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Joe Toye (2) drives against Auburn Tigers guard Bryce Brown (2) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Auburn won 64-53. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Bryce Brown (2) shoots against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Auburn won 64-53. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Bryce Drew (left) and Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl shake hands before the game at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
