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No. 15 Vanderbilt snaps losing streak in dominating win over Mississippi State

Vanderbilt ended a three-game losing streak with a dominant 88-56 win, forcing 17 turnovers and shooting 54%, coach Mark Byington said the team responded well to a tough film session.

  • On Saturday, Vanderbilt Commodores beat Mississippi State Bulldogs 88-56 in Starkville, ending a three-game losing streak and giving the team reason to celebrate on the plane home.
  • After a three-game skid, Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington held a tough midweek film session following an "embarrassing" loss, eyeing a favorable matchup since Jan. 10.
  • Forcing turnovers, Vanderbilt defense held Mississippi State to a season-low 56 points, forced 17 turnovers, and Duke Miles recorded seven steals, converting takeaways into 15 points.
  • Vanderbilt returns to Memorial Tuesday night against Kentucky, with coaches urging the team to build on the win while Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans criticized his team's intensity, leadership and offensive efficiency after the 88-56 loss.
  • Building on Saturday's performance could start a new winning streak, as Mark Byington and Vanderbilt Commodores said there's room to improve with January still ahead.
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No. 15 Vanderbilt snaps losing streak in dominating win over Mississippi State

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The Dispatch broke the news on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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