US EditionVanderbilt Basketball Survives March Madness Stress Test From McNeese
- On March 19, 2026, Vanderbilt defeated McNeese 78-68 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, marking their first NCAA Tournament win in 14 years.
- After a fast McNeese start that tested Vanderbilt's defense, Vanderbilt trailed 16, four turnovers, while McNeese shot 64.3% early before a 14-2 run shifted momentum.
- Stat lines show Vanderbilt's balance in scoring and efficiency as Tyler Tanner led with 26 points, and the team shot 51% while holding McNeese to 36.2%.
- Vanderbilt now draws fourth-seeded Nebraska in the second round on March 21, facing a deep team amid a hostile Oklahoma City crowd that cheered the Cornhuskers’ earlier win.
- The win functions as a stress test that could reveal tournament mettle as Vanderbilt survived a physical two-hour game and will rely on improved defense against Nebraska's deep, experienced roster under Coach Fred Hoiberg.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — There was no glass slipper awaiting the Cowboys at this year’s dance. The only thing greeting McNeese State on Thursday in this NCAA Tournament was a bunch of hot-shooting Commodores from Vanderbilt. The fifth-seeded Commodores made sure there would be no Cinderella dressed as Cowboys dancing this spring. Vandy proved worthy of its No. 16 national ranking with a 78-68 victory over McNeese in the first round of the South Regional.…
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