Live Blog: No. 10 Vanderbilt Basketball vs. No. 19 Florida

Vanderbilt looks to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the season.

Jan 14, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Tyler Harris (8) drives the ball against Texas Longhorns guard Simeon Wilcher (7) during the second half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images | Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Can Vanderbilt get back in the win column and get another signature win on its resume?

The Commodores are back in town Saturday afternoon after suffering a 80-64 loss to Texas on the road a few days ago, its first loss of the season. Vanderbilt looked as human in Austin, Texas, but it was certainly a night it can look back and know it did not play up to its standards.

For Vanderbilt to get back on the right track, the Commodores are going to have to be much better than their most recent game with No. 19 Florida coming to Memorial Gymnasium. The defending national champions have started to get hot of late, winning three in a row with two ranked wins sandwiched in that streak. 

It is the second time already this season that Vanderbilt is hosting a top 20 matchup. In its most recent ranked win, Vanderbilt took down a No. 13 Alabama team at home 96-90. In fact, Vanderbilt has won four consecutive games against ranked teams. A win against Florida today would tie the most consecutive wins over ranked teams since 2006-2007.

Last game, one vulnerability that got exposed for Vanderbilt was its depth down low. Vanderbilt bigs Jalen Washington and Devin McGlockton got themselves into foul trouble early Wednesday night and gave way for Texas to dominate in the post.

Florida presents a perhaps even tougher challenge in the post today against Vanderbilt. The Gators have length and size in Alex Condon, Reuben Chinyelu and Micah Handlogten. Vanderbilt needs to play without fouling today, or it could be in trouble again.

Last time out, Vanderbilt did not shoot the ball great. It was uncharacteristic of the Commodores, who have been one of the more potent offenses in college basketball this season. If Vanderbilt is able to get back to its shooting averages, it will go a long way towards possibly winning.

Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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2nd Half

• FINAL: Vanderbilt falls just short and loses its second consecutive game as Florida wins 98-94.

• A fifth review this half happening now, this time it is a hook and hold they are looking for. To me, it looked like it could have been called on Florida.

• This game has been incredible, now tied at 92 with 1:37 to go. Who is going to make the play of the game? Someone on either of these teams is going to make a special play in crunch time here.

• Duke Miles has fouled out with 4:14 to go. Florida to shoot free throws up 86-83. This feels like a danger zone for Vanderbilt, especially defensively.

• Vanderbilt down 76-75 with 7:26 remaining but will go to the free throw line at the other end of the media timeout. Vanderbilt a perfect 18/18 at the line today.

• Make that the fourth review this half. Tied at 69. McGlockton's got 4 fouls, Alex Condon's got 4 fouls for Florida. Duke Miles has 3 fouls.

• Vanderbilt goes on a 9-0 to tie the game at 60 because Xavien Lee broke away for a layup. This is a wildly entertaining game going back-and-forth right now. Every time Florida throws a punch, Vanderbilt has a response.

• We are 5:45 into the second half and we are on our third official review. This game has turned from fast paced to very slow.

• We have arrived at the first media timeout and there have been a total of 11 fouls called already, six on Vanderbilt and five on Florida. Florida leads 55-51. A very intense game where the paced has slowed down quite a bit with all the foul stoppages.

• Refs go back to the monitor for another review and call an offensive technical foul on Alex Condon, which gives Tyler Nickel two free throws. It is all tied up 51 now.

• Tyler Nickel fouls Chinyelu while Devin McGlockton commits a hook and hold at the same time giving Florida four free throws. The ensuing possession, Thomas Haugh gave Florida three more. A 7-0 Florida run with 3 seconds taken off the clock. 51-49 Florida.

1st Half

• Vanderbilt gets an offensive rebound from Jalen Washington, who puts it in the basket at the buzzer, giving Vanderbilt a 45-44 lead over Florida at halftime. What a game this has been so far.

• What a turnaround we have here. Vanderbilt takes a 41-40 lead with 1:36 before halftime. The Commodores are getting better on rebounds and the defense is starting to come alive with takeaways.

• Vanderbilt getting its crowd back into this game with a 7-0 run and only trailing by three. Florida on a scoring drought of 3:30.

• Florida up 10 after the Gators hit a three off an offensive rebound from a missed free throw. The difference on the glass today is clear as day right now. Vanderbilt down 17-6 in the rebounds category trailing 32-22.

• Florida has started to turn it on here, going on a 10-0 run and now leading 23-17. Vanderbilt now -8 in rebounds while allowing Florida to shoot 50 percent. Plenty of time left, but Vanderbilt is struggling handle Florida's size in the post.

• Vanderbilt and Florida trading baskets so far in a 8-8 game. Commodores have hit a couple threes, but Florida has owned the boards thus far.

Pregame

• I expect another jammed crowd today. Memorial Gym always seems to have a great crowd for games like today and really all SEC games.

• Players from both teams are out on the floor warming up and shooting around. Having seen this Florida team play in person last season, the size of Florida really stands out, which is why the Gators won the title a season ago. I think the two biggest things that need to happen for Vanderbilt to win this game is starting off strong offensively and playing clean defense.