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Vanderbilt's NCAA Comeback: First Win Since 2012!
20 Mar
Summary
- Tyler Tanner led Vanderbilt with 26 points in their first tournament win since 2012.
- Vanderbilt trailed by 12 points in the first half before rallying for the victory.
- The Commodores secured a 78-68 win against McNeese, advancing to the next round.

Vanderbilt secured their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2012, rallying from a significant deficit to defeat McNeese with a final score of 78-68. The fifth-seeded Commodores trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half. However, a strong second-half performance, highlighted by timely shooting and free-throw accuracy, allowed them to overtake the twelfth-seeded Cowboys.
Tyler Tanner was instrumental in the win, scoring 26 points, along with seven rebounds and five assists. The team's overall shooting efficiency, hitting 51% from the field and converting 17 of 20 free throws, proved crucial. Vanderbilt's victory propels them into the second round where they are scheduled to play against No. 4 seed Nebraska on Saturday.




