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Vanderbilt Stays Undefeated with 83-71 Win Over South Carolina

1/5/2026

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Vanderbilt Commodores defeated South Carolina 83-71 to move to 14-0 and remain one of six undefeated teams.
Tyler Tanner tallied 19 points and 14 assists.
Critics note Vanderbilt lacks AP Top 25 wins, though victories over UCF and SMU, now ranked, bolster their standing.
Vanderbilt is No. 12 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, ahead of No. 13 Alabama, which they will face in Nashville.

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Vanderbilt Commodores defeated South Carolina 83-71 to move to 14-0 and remain one of six undefeated teams.
Tyler Tanner tallied 19 points and 14 assists.
Critics note Vanderbilt lacks AP Top 25 wins, though victories over UCF and SMU, now ranked, bolster their standing.
Vanderbilt is No. 12 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, ahead of No. 13 Alabama, which they will face in Nashville.