Overview

• Despite key player injuries, Vanderbilt managed to secure a victory over South Carolina Upstate with a final score of 74-67.
• Tasos Kamateros, a senior transfer from South Dakota, led the Commodores with 21 points, hitting four 3-pointers and scoring 14 points in the final seven minutes.
• Ezra Manjon contributed significantly with 16 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, hitting 4 of 6 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line.
• Vanderbilt was without Tyrin Lawrence, Ven-Allen Lubin, and Lee Dort due to injuries, two of whom are likely starters.
• Despite a slow start and trailing 42-41 with 11:10 remaining in the second half, Vanderbilt managed to pull ahead with a 9-0 run, followed by a 7-0 run led by Manjon and Kamateros.