- Matchup: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Vanderbilt Commodores
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: SECN+
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The Vanderbilt Commodores (3-0) are set to host the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0-4) at Memorial Gymnasium this Saturday.
In their previous matchup, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions suffered a defeat against Oklahoma, ending with a score of 95-69. The team achieved a field goal percentage of 39.7% (25 of 63) and made 7 of their 25 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they converted 12 of 15 attempts, marking an 80% success rate. Additionally, Arkansas-Pine Bluff grabbed 28 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive. They also contributed 12 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and recording 8 steals. On the defensive front, the Golden Lions allowed their opponents to shoot 49.3%, as Oklahoma made 33 of 67 shots. Oklahoma notched up 16 assists and achieved 12 steals in this game. They gathered a total of 38 rebounds (17 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not secure any blocks, shooting 75% from the free throw line by converting 18 of 24 attempts, along with converting 11 of 30 from deep. Personal fouls were logged at 18 for the Golden Lions, while Oklahoma had 14.
Milhan Charles proved to be a key player in this game, shooting 80% from the field and dishing out 2 assists in 35 minutes of play. He finished the game with 15 points on 4 of 5 shooting and added 5 rebounds.
The Golden Lions are entering this contest with a dismal 0-4 record for the season. They are averaging 66.3 points per game (ranking 329th nationally), shooting 36.1% from the floor. The team has hit 28% of their three-point attempts (28 of 100) and maintains an impressive 84.6% at the free throw line. Overall, they are averaging 34 rebounds per game while dishing out 42 assists this season, placing them 218th in Division 1. The team is also turning the ball over 15.8 times per game and committing 22.3 fouls on average.
On the defensive side, the Golden Lions generate 12.0 turnovers per game while committing 15.0 personal fouls. Unfortunately, they rank 364th in NCAA basketball, surrendering 80 assists this season. Their opponents are hitting 47.8% of their shots (119 of 249) against them, and they concede 42.3 rebounds per game as a team. The Golden Lions’ defense allows opponents to score at a high rate, ranking 348th in D-1 with an average of 91.5 points per game.
In their last outing, the Vanderbilt Commodores secured a win against Eastern Kentucky, finishing with a score of 92-62. Vanderbilt allowed Eastern Kentucky to grab 27 boards (8 offensive). They recorded a 24.2% shooting percentage from three, connecting on 8 of 33 attempts, and went 14 of 19 from the free throw line (73.7%). Defensively, the Commodores held Eastern Kentucky to a shooting percentage of 33.3%, permitting them to make 20 of 60 field goal attempts. Vanderbilt’s final shooting percentage was an impressive 52.2%, going 36 of 69 from the floor, and they sank 10 of 28 three-pointers (35.7%). Eastern Kentucky committed 13 fouls, giving the Commodores 16 free throw attempts. They forced 10 turnovers while achieving 13 steals throughout the game. Vanderbilt accumulated 40 total rebounds, including 29 defensive and 11 offensive boards.
Tyler Harris made a significant contribution for the Commodores, scoring 17 points during his 22 minutes of play, alongside 1 assist. He showcased a 60% field goal efficiency by shooting 6 of 10 and grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Commodores boast a perfect 3-0 record at this point in the season. Offensively, they are hitting an impressive 54.6% from the field, ranking 20th nationally. They have accumulated 302 points this season (100.7 points per game) and secure 38.0 rebounds on average. Vanderbilt assists teammates on 20.3 occasions per game (ranking 29th nationally) and has a low turnover average of 7.3 per game. They average 21.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 74.0% from the charity stripe.
On defense, Vanderbilt’s opponents are converting 30.7% of their three-point attempts (23 of 75) and shooting 82.6% from the free throw line. The Commodores allow approximately 11.0 assists and 32.0 rebounds per game, placing them 95th and 96th overall in D-1. They are ranked 189th in points allowed per game (72.0) and force 14.7 turnovers while limiting opponents to a 39.1% shooting percentage from the field (108th in college).
Who will claim victory tonight in this NCAA showdown?
Recommendation: Back Vanderbilt
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