Vanderbilt Upsets No. 12 Texas A&M in Key SEC Victory

The Vanderbilt Commodores ended a six-game road losing streak in the SEC by defeating No. 12 Texas A&M 86-84 in College Station, solidifying their NCAA Tournament standing. Led by Tyler Nickel's 21 points, Vanderbilt displayed strong defense and effective free-throw shooting to secure their fourth win over a ranked opponent this season. First-year head coach Mark Byington credited the team's growth and ability to learn from past mistakes, as they improved their performance in the second half. The victory keeps the Commodores in 10th place in the SEC, with three games remaining in the regular season. Next, Vanderbilt will face No. 15 Missouri at home on Saturday. Texas A&M's leading scorer, Wade Taylor IV, struggled with his shooting, contributing to the Aggies' inefficient performance against Vanderbilt's defense.