Vanderbilt Tops Southeast Missouri State 85-76

Vanderbilt defeated Southeast Missouri State 85-76 in Nashville, improving to 2-0 this season, led by Devin McGlockton's impressive double-double of 14 points and 19 rebounds. Despite a dismal shooting performance from three-point range, converting only 3 of 25 attempts, the Commodores capitalized on their free-throw shooting (78%) and dominated the boards, out-rebounding SEMO 53-32. AJ Hoggard made his Vanderbilt debut after an NCAA suspension, contributing 11 points and 4 assists. The Redhawks, who hit 12 of 25 three-pointers, struggled with foul trouble in the game's closing minutes, preventing a comeback. BJ Ward led SEMO with 22 points, but they extended their losing streak against power-conference teams to 36. The Commodores look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup against Cal.