Brad Tinsley News

VANDERBILT 84, TSU 71 Vanderbilt's Commodores arrived at Memorial Gym on Saturday in search of their identity.

Sometimes it's easy to convince yourself that your favorite team played a lot better than they did.

Friday, December 11th, 9:30 p.m. FACTS & STATS: Site: Sommet Center -- Nashville, Tennessee.

Tomorrow night's game against Western Kentucky will provide the last real challenge that Vanderbilt will face before the beginning of the SEC schedule.

Vanderbilt is known for the 3-point shot. But it's the Tennessee Vols who enter the men's basketball doubleheader tonight at Sommet Center as the team with the Midas touch from beyond the arc.

Demetri McCamey scored 23 points and had five assists to lead Illinois past Vanderbilt 79-68 on Tuesday night.

Things are about the change dramatically for the Commodores. After successfully preparing for Missouri's up-tempo style of play, DePaul will try to bring things to a screeching halt.

There's a simple moment from tonight's game that best sums up the evening. A family of four sits in front of us.

Freshman John Jenkins is starting to feel more comfortable with the speed and flow of a college basketball game.

A.J. Ogilvy had 20 points and seven rebounds, and Jermaine Beal added 18 points and five assists to lead No.

John Jenkins scored 14 points as 24th-ranked Vanderbilt came on in the second half to down Chaminade, 68-41, at the Maui Invitational.

Jeffery Taylor scored 19 points and Jermaine Beal added 16, leading Vanderbilt to a 72-70 victory over St.

Taylor leads Vanderbilt over Lipscomb 95-73 Eds: APNewsNow. Vanderbilt 95, Lipscomb 73.

A basketball thumped off the chest of Jeffery Taylor on Feb. 7, 2009. This was his wake-up moment.

In roughly six weeks, you'll know if Vanderbilt is a real serious player for the SEC East title.

The Vanderbilt men's basketball team lost one reserve player and added one of the country's most coveted freshmen.

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Coach: Kevin Stallings . Last season's record: 19-12 overall, 8-8 in SEC . Postseason: None.

Location: Nashville, TN Key Returners A.J. Ogilvy , Jermaine Beal , Jeffery Taylor , Brad Tinsley Top Newcomer: John Jenkins Strengths With the top four players in its rotation returning, Vanderbilt will be loaded this season.

The Townsville Crocodiles defeated Vanderbilt 104-99 at Murray Stadium this afternoon.