Vanderbilt Commodores vs Oklahoma Sooners: Top Eight Images from Vandy's Loss

The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-10, 0-6) were defeated by the Oklahoma Sooners (15-5, 3-4) on January 26th at Lloyd Noble Center, 86-55. The Commodores started the game hot, matching Oklahoma stride for stride for the first ten minutes of the game. However, at that point, the Sooners began to extend their lead and Vandy never recovered. […]

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-10, 0-6) were defeated by the Oklahoma Sooners (15-5, 3-4) on January 26th at Lloyd Noble Center, 86-55.

The Commodores started the game hot, matching Oklahoma stride for stride for the first ten minutes of the game. However, at that point, the Sooners began to extend their lead and Vandy never recovered.

Vanderbilt went into halftime down 41-23.

The second half didn't go any better for the 'Dores, as they were outscored 45-32. The Sooners ended up beating Vandy by 31.

Despite the loss, Saben Lee still had a big game, typing his career high in points and leading the Commodores in points (24), rebounds (8) and assists (3).

Here are the eight best images from Vandy's loss:

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Aaron Nesmith (24) shoots over Oklahoma Sooners forward Brady Manek (35) during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) is blocked by Oklahoma Sooners center Jamuni McNeace (4) on the way to the basket during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Maxwell Evans (3) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma Sooners guard Jamal Bieniemy (24) defends during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) goes to the basket as Oklahoma Sooners guard Jamal Bieniemy (24) looks on during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Miles Reynolds (3) shoots as Vanderbilt Commodores forward Matt Ryan (32) defends during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners center Hannes Polla (44) dunks ahead of Vanderbilt Commodores forward Clevon Brown (15) during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Matt Ryan (32) drives to the basket as Oklahoma Sooners guard Rashard Odomes (1) defends during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Aaron Calixte (2) shoots as Vanderbilt Commodores guard Saben Lee (0) defends during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Oklahoma won 86-55. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports