- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Alabama Crimson Tide (11-3) are set to compete against the undefeated Vanderbilt Commodores (14-0) at Memorial Gymnasium this Tuesday.
In their previous outing, the Alabama Crimson Tide secured a victory against Kentucky, finishing with a score of 89-74. Alabama showcased an impressive 46.3% shooting efficiency (31 out of 67) and hit 15 of their 38 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 out of 16 for a 75.0% rate. Alabama grabbed a total of 37 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards, and registered 17 assists along with 11 forced turnovers and 8 steals. Defensively, they limited Kentucky to a 42.4% field-goal shooting mark (25 of 59). Kentucky managed 9 assists, recorded 6 steals, and finished the game with 34 rebounds (11 offensive, 23 defensive), but failed to block any shots. They shot 69.0% from the charity stripe, making 20 out of 29 attempts, and connected on only 4 of their 19 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, Alabama was assessed 23, while Kentucky had 19.
Aden Holloway emerged as a key player in this match, scoring 26 points on 7-of-11 shooting. He played for 34 minutes, also contributing 4 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting an efficient 63.6% from the field.
Titling their season at 11-3, Alabama boasts an average of 94.1 points per game (ranking 7th in the nation) while shooting 46.8% from the field. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.1% (185 of 513) and convert 76.0% of their free throws. As a unit, Alabama averages 42.1 rebounds per game and has tallied 246 assists this season, ranking them 73rd in college basketball in assists. They average only 10.1 turnovers per game and commit 19.1 fouls.
Defensively, the Crimson Tide force 10.9 turnovers each game while drawing 18.9 personal fouls. They hold opponents to a 31.5% success rate from three-point range and rank 333rd nationally in points allowed per game (81.1). Alabama’s defense has a shooting percentage allowed of 41.9% (403 of 962) and concedes 40.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 138th in Division 1 in terms of assists allowed with 188 for the year.
In their last match, the Vanderbilt Commodores came away with an 83-71 victory over South Carolina. Vanderbilt allowed South Carolina to secure 24 rebounds (5 offensive). They shot 25.0% from three-point range, going 7 of 28, and finished the game hitting 14 of 18 free throws (77.8%). South Carolina’s shooting performance was 25 of 58, resulting in a scoring rate of 43.1%. The Commodores ended the game with 29 field goals on 57 attempts for a 50.9% shooting efficiency. From three-point territory, Vanderbilt made 10 out of 23 attempts (43.5%). They capitalized on 15 free throws, achieving an 83.3% rate. South Carolina committed 15 personal fouls, providing Vanderbilt with 18 charity stripe opportunities. The Commodores tallied 36 rebounds overall, with 28 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Tyler Tanner was a standout for the Commodores, shooting 4 out of 9 for a field goal percentage of 44.4%, and contributing 4 rebounds. He scored 19 points in his 37 minutes of play, distributing 14 assists in this game.
Vanderbilt boasts a perfect record of 14-0 for the season. They average 19.4 personal fouls per game and maintain a 77.0% free throw percentage. Their team assists average stands at 19.7 per game (9th in the nation), while turnovers occur 10.4 times per contest. Vanderbilt has accumulated a total of 1,308 points this year (93.4 per game) and averages 39.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Commodores excel with a shooting percentage of 51.2%, ranking them 18th in college basketball.
The Commodores’ defense allows only 28.0% shooting from three-point range (90 of 322), while their opponents are making 76.5% of their free throws. They permit an average of 10.5 assists and 31.7 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 56th, respectively, in those defensive metrics. The Commodores rank 118th in the nation for points allowed per game at 70.7. They force opponents into 14.0 turnovers per game, allowing teams a 39.3% success rate from the floor (31st in Division 1).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Alabama
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