- Matchup: Florida Gators vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Florida Gators (12-5) are set to face the Vanderbilt Commodores (16-1) this Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium.
In their previous game, the Florida Gators triumphed over Oklahoma with a score of 96-79. Florida achieved a field goal percentage of 53.5%, hitting 38 out of 71 shots and successfully converting 6 of 22 attempts from long range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 14 of 19 for a 73.7% success rate. In total, the Gators secured 41 rebounds, including 17 offensive boards, and recorded 20 assists. They forced 10 turnovers from their opponents and made 9 steals, showcasing their defensive strength. Defensively, Florida conceded a field goal percentage of 43.3% (26 out of 60) to Oklahoma, while allowing 28 rebounds (11 offensive and 17 defensive) with no blocks recorded. Oklahoma excelled at the free-throw line as well, hitting 70.8% with 17 of their 24 attempts and draining 10 of 16 from beyond the arc. Florida finished the match committing 18 personal fouls, while Oklahoma incurred 17.
Thomas Haugh was a standout player for Florida, shooting 61.5% from the field and contributing 21 points without any assists in 35 minutes, along with 7 rebounds.
The Gators come into this matchup with a 12-5 record. They are averaging 85.8 points per game, ranking 39th nationally, while shooting 46.3% from the field. Florida has been successful on 27.9% of their three-point attempts (124 of 445) and maintains a free-throw percentage of 70.9%. As a team, they average 46.7 rebounds and have accumulated 267 assists this season, ranking them 126th in Division 1. However, they tend to turn the ball over 12.6 times and commit an average of 18.0 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, Florida forces 11.5 turnovers per contest and draws an average of 20.6 fouls. Their defense ranks 32nd in Division 1 by allowing 188 assists, with an overall opponents’ field goal percentage of 40.9% (421 of 1,029). The Gators allow 31.0 rebounds per game and concede 33.4% from the three-point range, ranking 121st for points allowed at 71.4 per game.
In their last game, the Vanderbilt Commodores fell to Texas, with a final score of 80-64. They managed to secure 13 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 20 in that game while committing 9 turnovers contrasted against 7 steals. Texas’ 17 fouls allowed Vanderbilt 15 free-throw attempts, of which they made 11 for 73.3%. From beyond the arc, the Commodores converted 9 of 25 shots (36.0%) and finished with a field goal percentage of 36.7%, hitting 22 of 60 attempts. In contrast, Texas hit 52.9% of their shots (27 out of 51) against Vanderbilt, who also allowed Texas to finish at 41.2% from three-point territory, converting 7 of 17 attempts, while racking up a free-throw percentage of 86.4% (19 of 22). Vanderbilt allowed Texas to grab a total of 40 rebounds.
Tyler Tanner was instrumental for the Commodores, scoring 20 points in 36 minutes alongside 3 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 38.9%, going 7 for 18, and secured 3 rebounds.
Vanderbilt boasts an impressive 16-1 record this season. On offense, they are hitting 49.6% of their shots, ranking 26th in the nation. They have accumulated 1,552 points this season (91.3 per game) and average 38.0 boards per contest, along with 18.4 assists per game, placing them 19th in Division 1. With only 10.0 turnovers per game and averaging 19.8 personal fouls, their free-throw percentage stands at 76.2%.
Defensively, Vanderbilt ranks 155th nationally, allowing an average of 72.5 points per game. They force 14.0 turnovers per game while permitting a field goal percentage of 40.2% (43rd in Division 1). Against three-point shots, they allow 28.3% (113 of 399), and opponents convert 76.8% of their free-throw attempts. Additionally, they relinquish 10.8 assists and 33.5 rebounds regularly, ranking 22nd and 122nd in college basketball, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Florida
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