The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-12, 0-8) were beat in a hard fought game on the road against the Missouri Tigers (11-9, 2-6), 77-67.

The 'Dores and Tigers went back and forth in the first half, with each team taking turns putting drives together.

Vanderbilt on an 8-2 run and has cut Tiger lead to four at under-four media timeout.

Mizzou 28 Vanderbilt 24

1st | 3:17

— Vanderbilt Men's Basketball (@VandyMBB) February 3, 2019

Vanderbilt went into halftime down nine points, 37-28.

The Tigers came out for the second half with momentum on their side. They went on a 6-0 run early in the half, forcing Head Coach Bryce Drew to burn a timeout.

However, Vandy began to settle in and got hot, coming within five points of the Tigers with just under eight minutes left to play.

Commodores are heating up and have made 6 of 11 threes this half. Mizzou leads by five at under-eight break.

Mizzou 57 Vanderbilt 52

2nd | 7:54

— Vanderbilt Men's Basketball (@VandyMBB) February 3, 2019

Despite their best efforts, the Commodores were unable to catch up to the Tigers an

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) pulls down a rebound during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sportsd now remain winless in the SEC.

Here are the eight best pictures from the game:

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) pulls down a rebound during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Maxwell Evans (3) looks to pass as Missouri Tigers guard Jordan Geist (15) defends during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Yanni Wetzell (1) dunks the ball during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Bryce Drew watches play during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jordan Geist (15) shoots as Vanderbilt Commodores forward Simisola Shittu (11) blocks the shot during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Clevon Brown (15) dunks the ball as Missouri Tigers forward Kevin Puryear (24) looks on during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Bryce Drew and players celebrate after a score during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Joe Toye (2) makes a pass as Missouri Tigers guard Javon Pickett (4) defends during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports