Vandy Men Blast Bellarmine 93-47

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Vanderbilt Crushes Bellarmine 93-47 in Historic Season Opener

The Vanderbilt men’s basketball defense put on a stifling masterclass on Monday, rolling to a dominant 93-47 victory over Bellarmine at Memorial Gymnasium to open the 2026-27 season.

Key Milestones & Records

Historic Margin: The 46-point win marks Vanderbilt’s largest margin of victory in a season opener since 1913 against Middle Tennessee.
Defensive Lockdown: The Commodores put together a suffocating stretch in the first half, holding Bellarmine scoreless for 10:15 during a massive 30-3 run to close out the half.

Standout Performances

Tyler Tanner: Led all scorers with 20 points on an efficient 7-of-10 shooting, adding two rebounds and a game-best four steals.
Balanced Scoring:
- Burke Büyüktuncel: Added 13 points.
- Ace Glass: Contributed 12 points, including a perimeter shot that fueled the second-half surge.
- Chandler Bing: Tallied 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting.
- Sebastian Williams-Adams: Just missed a double-double with 9 points and a career-high 9 rebounds (4 offensive).

By the Numbers

Shooting Efficiency: Vandy shot a scorching 60% overall from the field and 37% from beyond the arc.
Glass Control: The frontcourt dominated the boards, grabbing 11 offensive rebounds.
Defense & Turnovers: The Commodores forced the Knights into tough looks, holding them to 38% shooting while collecting 9 steals.