Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Defeats No. 24 Ole Miss 77-72

Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team achieved a crucial 77-72 victory over No. 24 Ole Miss, breaking a three-game losing streak. Led by Chris Manon's season-high 16 points, the Commodores built a substantial lead, only to face a strong comeback from Ole Miss, who briefly took the lead in the second half. Vanderbilt's first-year coach Mark Byington has positioned the team closer to an NCAA Tournament berth, despite being initially predicted to finish last in the SEC. The win marked Vanderbilt's third victory against ranked opponents this season, improving their record to 18-9. Ole Miss struggled with their shooting, missing nine of ten shots late in the game, which sealed their fate. Vanderbilt will next face No. 7 Texas A&M, while Ole Miss continues their road trip against No. 1 Auburn.