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Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Tyler Nickel (5) reacts after a made three point basket against the Central Arkansas Bears during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Tyler Nickel Saves Vanderbilt Basketball From a Scare

The Commodore guard put up a terrific performance in what was an underwhelming game from Vanderbilt.

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) poses as the Heisman trophy after winning a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 29, 2025.

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates with family and friends after defeating Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Dec 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) drives baseline past Southern Methodist University Mustangs center Samet Yigitoglu (24) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Georgia Bulldogs are presented with the SEC Championship trophy after the title football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander (28) runs past Tennessee linebacker Edwin Spillman (13) during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) and coach Clark Lea embrace after the team’s win against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz watches a replay during a game against the Michigan State Spartans Nov. 22, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea celebrates with his team after a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia family members and friends hang a towel during in the stands before the start of the Tennessee game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Vanderbilt players react after Riley Nelson’s 2-run homer was called foul in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Nashville Regional NCAA Baseball Tournament game against Wright State at Hawkins Field Friday, May 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Nelson’s homer was reviewed and was overturned giving the Vanderbilt a 4-3 lead.

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Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Pat McAfee on the ESPN Gameday set at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) tries to field a ball during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt third baseman Brodie Johnston (9) tries to throw out Louisville's Alex Alicea during the ninth inning of the Nashville Regional NCAA Baseball Tournament game at Hawkins Field Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Vanderbilt baseball head coach Tim Corbin during a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025.

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Vanderbilt’s Ryker Waite (51) runs to fist base during the third inning of an NCAA college baseball fall intrasquad game at Hawkins Field Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Vanderbilt pitcher Connor Fennell (39) throw to a Georgia batter during the first inning of an NCAA college baseball game at Hawkins Field Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Dec 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with guard Tyler Tanner (3) and guard Frankie Collins (1) against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) celebrates with Frankie Collins (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 88-69.

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Dec 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Duke Miles (2) reacts after a dunk by forward Tyler Nickel (5) against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Dec 3, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) shoots against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Nov 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) drives baseline past Texas Southern Tigers forward Anthony Andrews (8) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A detail view of a Vanderbilt Commodores helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis (2) celebrates after the win over Columbia Academy in the TSSAA Bluecross Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis (2) runs the ball during their game at Nashville Christian School Friday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis (2) throws the ball past Jackson Christian's Jeremiah Jenkins (79) during their game at Nashville Christian School Friday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the Vanderbilt Commodores helmet on the turf against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt players huddle after their game against Louisiana State University at the Vanderbilt Soccer Complex in Nashville on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

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Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Claiborne Richards (80) and tight end Eli Stowers (9) celebrates the win over Auburn Tigers during the overtime period at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Oct 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea waits to take the field before their game against the Missouri Tigers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Oct 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea celebrates the win with his team and the student section against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer speaks during a dedication ceremony of the Doug Dickey Hall of Fame Plaza at the Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, October 4, 2019. Dickey led UT to its second SEC title in 1969 and served as the Vols' Director of Athletics from 1986 to 2003.

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) moves the ball during the NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Nov 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Duke Miles (2) drives to the basket against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates after a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates after a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates after the team’s win against Kentucky at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

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Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kj Bolden (4) gestures after a game against the Texas Longhorns at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; The Oklahoma Sooners pose for a picture after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball second half agains the Texas Longhorns at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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