Vanderbilt (26-8 in 2025–26) hosts Alcorn State (9-23 in 2025–26) on Dec 29, 2026.




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ALCN offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · VAN defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
VAN offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (4 by a clear margin) · ALCN defense in 0
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 70 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Lancaster | 33.3 | 9.9 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Jameel Morris | 32.2 | 14.4 | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Tycen McDaniels | 31.9 | 14.7 | 7.7 | 1.3 |
| Nick Woodard | 30.1 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 0.9 |
| Omari Hamilton | 25.9 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 0.8 |
| Davian Williams | 25.8 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| Travis Roberts | 13.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Bryson Calamese | 11.9 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tanner | 36.7 | 21.7 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Tyler Nickel | 31.2 | 11.8 | 2.9 | 1.0 |
| Duke Miles | 30.2 | 16.4 | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| AK Okereke | 26.5 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Devin McGlockton | 26.3 | 8.9 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
| Chandler Bing | 23.7 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| Jalen Washington | 22.2 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Mike James | 15.1 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 1.0 |
Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
46% of ALCN's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
46% of VAN's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2020 | VAN+28 | +28 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
| Measure | ALCN9-21 · last 30 games | VAN22-8 · last 30 games | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points scored per 100 possessions | 96.8#348 of 361 | 120.3#22 of 361 | 109.2 |
| Scoring margin | −12.9#351 of 361 | +8.8#27 of 361 | −0.5 |
| Margin per 100 possessions | −18.8#351 of 361 | +12.6#31 of 361 | −0.7 |
| Points for | 66.5#333 of 361 | 84.3#16 of 361 | 74.3 |
The 4 measures where these two sit furthest apart among the league's 361 ranked teams, over each team's last 30 regular-season games (Nov 2025 – Mar 2026). Rank 1 = highest in the league, even for points allowed. A rank says where a number sits, not which side it points to.