NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Vanderbilt cruised to an 80-55 victory over Kentucky in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Memorial Gymnasium. The Commodores, improving to 18-3, seized control with a dominant first half, leading 43-23 at intermission and never looking back.

Tyler Tanner and Tyler Nickel each scored 19 points to lead Vanderbilt. Otega Oweh paced Kentucky, now 14-7, with 20 points. The Wildcats struggled offensively, shooting just 32.2% from the field and committing 14 turnovers. Vanderbilt capitalized with efficient shooting, hitting 10 3-pointers and 20 of 25 free throws before a crowd of 10,195.