Vanderbilt (13-2, 1-1 SEC) at Missouri (12-3, 1-1 SEC)
Saturday, Jan. 11 • 2:30 p.m.
Mizzou Arena • Columbia, Mo. • SEC Network
| SEC Network | 102.5 The Game |
| Game Notes |
AT THE TIP
- Vanderbilt meets Missouri on Saturday afternoon for the first of two games this season with a 2:30 p.m. tip in Columbia.
- The contest with the Tigers will air on SEC Network with Mike Morgan and Mark Wise on the call. Fans can also catch the game on 102.5 The Game with Kevin Ingram and Tim Thompson.
LAST TIME OUT
- Vanderbilt suffered its first SEC loss and just its second loss of the year on Tuesday night, falling 76-64 to No. 14 Mississippi State.
- The Bulldogs closed the first half on a 10-2 run and continued the momentum into the second half to build a 22-point advantage.
- The Dores came storming back, closing the deficit to just five with four minutes to play but were unable to complete the comeback.
- AJ Hoggard led Vandy with 18 points while Grant Huffman added a season-high 12 points.
VET LEADS IN SEC
- AJ Hoggard is no stranger to big time basketball after spending four seasons at Michigan State and has taken center stage in the opening week of SEC action, averaging 17.5 ppg for the Dores in the first two league games.
- He’s also been pivotal in the clutch, scoring 26 of his 35 points in SEC play in the second half.
SERIES HISTORY
- Vanderbilt and Mizzou meet for the 18th time on Saturday with the Tigers holding a 9-8 edge in the all-time series.
- Home teams have dominated the series, with Vandy looking for its first win in Columbia.
- Each of the past six meetings have been decided by 10 points or less.
