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How to Watch: Vanderbilt Basketball at No. 15 Kentucky

The Commodores hit the road looking to claim a season-sweep against the Wildcats.
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Jan 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard AJ Hoggard (11) talks a little trash to Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) at the end of the game during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Jan 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard AJ Hoggard (11) talks a little trash to Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) at the end of the game during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (17-8, 5-7) continue the SEC season on Wednesday as they travel to Lexington to take on the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats (17-8, 6-6). The Commodores have lost five-straight road games but enter the midweek matchup with a bit of confidence after defeating the Wildcats in January at home.

How to Watch: Vanderbilt at No. 15 Kentucky

Who: Vanderbilt (17-8, 5-7 SEC) at No. 15 Kentucky (17-8, 6-6 SEC)

When: Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. CT.

Where: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Ky.

Radio: 102.5 FM The Game (Kevin Ingram and Tim Thompson)

TV: SEC Network

Series vs. Kentucky: Kentucky leads the all-time series against Vanderbilt 157-50 dating back to 1912.

Last meeting with Kentucky: The Commodores defeated a top ten Kentucky team 74-69 in Memorial Gymnasium in late January. Jason Edwards scored 18 points to lead the Commodores. He was aided by Devin McGlockton, Tyler Nickel and Jaylen Carey all scoring double-digits and they forced Kentucky into 17 turnovers to pull off the upset.

Last time out, Kentucky: The Wildcats went to Texas and lost to the Longhorns 82-78. Kentucky allowed Texas freshman Tre Johnson to score 32 points and the home team narrowly knocked off the Wildcats for a huge win.

Last time out, Vanderbilt: The Commodores went to Knoxville and lost to the Tennessee Volunteers 81-75 after controlling the first three-quarters of the game. Vanderbilt tried to overcome forwards Devin McGlockton and Jaylen Carey fouling out, but Volunteers super senior Zakai Zeigler willed Tennessee to a victory at home.

Vanderbilt Stat Leaders

  • Points: Jason Edwards (17.6)
  • Rebounds: Devin McGlockton (7.8)
  • Assists: AJ Hoggard (4.6)

Kentucky Stat Leaders

  • Points: Otega Oweh (16.0)
  • Rebounds: Amari Williams (8.8)
  • Assists: Lamont Butler (4.6)

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Joe Gaither oversees videos and podcasts for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral. He began his sports media career in radio in 2019, working for three years in Tuscaloosa covering the University of Alabama and other local high school sports. In 2023 he joined BamaCentral to cover a variety of Crimson Tide sports and recruiting, in addition to hosting the “Joe Gaither Show” podcast. His work has also appeared on the Boston College, Missouri and Vanderbilt web sites.

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