- Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPNEWS
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The Vanderbilt Commodores (22-7) will be hosting the Ole Miss Rebels (12-17) at Memorial Gymnasium this Wednesday.
In their previous game, the Ole Miss Rebels recorded a victory against Auburn, winning 85-79. They showcased a solid 53.4% shooting from the field (31 of 58) and managed to hit 10 out of 25 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, Ole Miss converted 13 of 17 for a percentage of 76.5%. On the boards, they collected 20 rebounds, with 6 coming from offensive efforts, and racked up 16 assists while forcing Auburn into 13 turnovers and stealing the ball 7 times. Defensively, Ole Miss allowed Auburn a field-goal percentage of 51.0% (26 of 51). Auburn recorded 8 assists and had 6 steals during the game, along with a total of 31 rebounds (10 offensive, 21 defensive). Auburn shot 70.4% from the charity stripe, making 19 out of 27 attempts, and sunk 8 of 24 three-pointers. Ole Miss finished the match with 17 personal fouls, while Auburn committed 19.
AJ Storr played a pivotal role in the game, scoring 26 points on 9 of 15 shooting. Storr also contributed 1 rebound and 4 assists while playing for 32 minutes, achieving an impressive field-goal percentage of 60.0%.
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This season, Ole Miss stands at 12-17. They average 75.4 points per game (ranked 194th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 44.2%. The Rebels have made 33.2% of their three-point attempts (213 of 641) and boast a free-throw percentage of 74.7%. As a unit, Ole Miss averages 34.0 rebounds per outing and has accumulated 402 assists, placing them 224th in collegiate basketball for assists. They are averaging 9.5 turnovers and committing 19.3 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Rebels force their opponents to commit 11.8 turnovers each game while drawing 17.8 fouls. Currently, they rank 251st in D-1 for assists allowed, with 426 given up this season. Ole Miss permits a field goal percentage of 44.2% (733 of 1,658) and surrenders an average of 36.7 rebounds per game. Additionally, they allow 34.4% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 237th in points per game allowed (75.9).
The last outing for Vanderbilt ended in a 91-77 loss to Kentucky. In terms of rebounds, Vanderbilt allowed Kentucky to grab 24 boards (5 offensive). They achieved a strong 50.0% from three-point range, making 11 out of 22 attempts, and finished the game with 20 out of 25 successful free-throw attempts (80.0%). Defensively, Vanderbilt allowed Kentucky to shoot 30 of 51 from the field, equating to 58.8%. Overall, Vanderbilt completed 30 of 58 field goal attempts, resulting in a 51.7% shooting rate. From three-point land, they managed to sink 7 out of their 28 tries (25.0%) and made 10 free throws for an outstanding 90.9% efficiency. Kentucky was responsible for 13 fouls, leading to 11 free-throw attempts for the Commodores. Vanderbilt committed 11 turnovers and recorded 2 steals, finishing with a total of 21 rebounds (16 defensive and 5 offensive).
Tyler Tanner emerged as a key player for Vanderbilt, contributing 19 points in 37 minutes of play along with 6 assists. He showcased a stellar shooting performance, hitting 9 out of 12 for an impressive field goal percentage of 75.0%, while also grabbing 3 rebounds.
The Commodores currently hold a 22-7 record. Offensively, Vanderbilt boasts a shooting percentage of 48.1% from the floor, placing them 39th nationally. They have tallied 2,520 points this season, averaging 86.9 points per game, and gather an average of 35.7 rebounds per game. They dish out 16.6 assists per outing (41st in D-1) while committing 9.6 turnovers. Vanderbilt also averages 19.5 personal fouls per game while shooting 78.2% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Vanderbilt allows 31.3% shooting from three-point range (205 of 655) with opponents converting 75.9% of their free throws. They concede an average of 11.1 assists and 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 165th in the nation respectively. On defense, Vanderbilt ranks 206th in points surrendered per game (74.5). They force an average of 12.9 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 42.3% from the floor (78th in college).
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Ole Miss
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