Vanderbilt Remains Unbeaten With Road Win Over South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — Tyler Tanner scored 19 points and dished 14 assists to lead undefeated Vanderbilt to an 83-71 victory over South Carolina in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.
The Commodores (14-0) never trailed, building a 42-34 halftime lead behind efficient shooting. Vanderbilt shot 50.9% from the field and 43.5% from 3-point range, while the Gamecocks (9-5) managed just 25% from beyond the arc. AK Okereke added 17 points for Vanderbilt, and Elijah Strong led South Carolina with 17 points.
Vanderbilt’s offense proved superior, posting an offensive rating of 128.6 on 65 possessions. South Carolina committed only four turnovers but was outrebounded 36-29. Attendance was 9,760.