- Matchup: Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Memphis Tigers
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The Vanderbilt Commodores (10-0) travel to the FedExForum on Wednesday to face off against the Memphis Tigers (4-5)
In their previous match, the Vanderbilt Commodores secured a victory over Central Arkansas with a score of 83-72. Vanderbilt recorded 18 fouls while Central Arkansas had 19. The Commodores successfully hit 9 out of their 32 three-point attempts. Central Arkansas converted 19 of 27 free throw attempts for a success rate of 70.4%. They grabbed 31 rebounds (9 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not block any shots. The Bears recorded 12 assists and 8 steals throughout the match. Vanderbilt’s defense allowed a shooting percentage of 36.1% as Central Arkansas managed to hit 22 of 61 attempts. The Commodores also tallied 19 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and made 9 steals. On the boards, Vanderbilt collected a total of 44 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end. At the foul line, they made 18 out of 22 attempts, achieving an 81.8% success rate. Overall, Vanderbilt ended the game with a field goal percentage of 42.2% (27 out of 64) and converted 11 of 38 three-point shots.
Tyler Nickel had a standout performance, scoring 30 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He logged 30 minutes on the court and contributed 4 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 55.6%, though he did not record any assists.
Entering this matchup, Vanderbilt boasts an unbeaten record of 10-0 this season. The team averages 95.4 points per game, ranking 5th nationwide (NCAA). They shoot at an impressive 51.6% from the field and hit 37.5% of their three-point attempts (111 of 296), as well as 75.8% from the charity stripe. As a team, Vanderbilt averages 39.6 rebounds per game and has recorded 200 assists this season, placing them 34th in the nation in terms of assists. They average 9.7 turnovers and commit 20.8 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Commodores force an average of 14.2 turnovers while conceding 19.2 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 30.7% shooting from beyond the arc and are currently ranked 175th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (72.9). Vanderbilt’s defense allows a shooting percentage of 39.7% (228 of 575) and gives up 32.4 rebounds per game, ranking 19th in the country by allowing 103 assists throughout the season.
In their latest outing, the Memphis Tigers suffered a defeat against Louisville, ending with a score of 99-73. On the boards, Memphis allowed Louisville to secure 32 rebounds (8 offensive). The Tigers shot 51.4% from three-point range, making 18 of 35 attempts, and finished at the free-throw line with 21 out of 25 (84.0%). Louisville shot 30 of 54 from the field, a rate of 55.6%. Memphis registered 28 field goals on 68 attempts, equating to a shooting percentage of 41.2%, and converted 3 out of 11 three-pointers (27.3%). They capitalized on 14 free throws for a 70.0% success rate. Louisville tallied 19 fouls during the match, which allowed Memphis to take 20 free throw attempts. The Tigers recorded 9 turnovers while accumulating 8 steals and pulled down a total of 30 rebounds (16 defensive, 14 offensive).
Hasan Abdul-Hakim was notable for the Tigers, contributing 18 points over 31 minutes of play without an assist. He shot 7 for 13 for a field goal percentage of 53.8% and secured 4 rebounds.
This season, Memphis holds a record of 4-5. Offensively, the Tigers shoot 43.0% from the field, placing them 292nd in Division 1. They have scored a total of 681 points this season, averaging 75.7 points per game, and pulling down 37.0 rebounds per game. Their team assists average stands at 14.0 per game (230th in college), while committing 12.9 turnovers per game and 20.7 personal fouls. The Tigers connect on 70.2% of their free throws.
Defensively, the Tigers are ranked 265th in points allowed per game at 76.9. They force an average of 12.6 turnovers per game and have permitted teams to shoot 42.7% from the field (141st in college basketball). Their defense allows 34.7% shooting beyond the three-point line (82 of 236) with opponents converting 70.6% of their free throw attempts. They surrender 15.8 assists and 36.4 rebounds on average, ranking 312th and 265th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Memphis
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