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No. 24 Vanderbilt Holds Off Western Kentucky 83–78 in Battle 4 Atlantis Opener

The win sets up a Battle 4 Atlantis semifinal against the VCU–South Florida winner.

Overview

  • Duke Miles scored 28 points and sealed the result with two free throws with 1.9 seconds remaining.
  • Devin McGlockton contributed 22 points as Vanderbilt improved to 6-0.
  • Vanderbilt was held well below its nation-leading 103.0 points per game, shooting 45% with 17 turnovers.
  • Western Kentucky trimmed a 15-point deficit late behind Teagan Moore’s 24 points, including a 12-for-12 day at the line.
  • WKU’s Grant Newell exited with a sprained ankle and did not return, and Vanderbilt advances to Thursday’s semifinal.