Game Summary: No. 24/21 Vanderbilt 74, Wake Forest 51
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No. 24/21 Vanderbilt turned in a stifling defensive performance at Memorial Gymnasium on Thursday, cruising to a 74-51 victory over Wake Forest to improve to 2-0.
Key Performers & Stats
- Tyler Tanner: Led the Commodores with 17 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds for his second career double-double.
- Anthony Brown Jr.: Added 14 points, hitting 4-of-9 from three-point range during a crucial second-half run.
- Chandler Bing: Tallied a career-high 13 points, making it four Dores in double figures.
- Team Dominance: Vanderbilt hauled in 48 rebounds (17 offensive)—their best rebounding performance since 2023—and scored 30 points in the paint.
How It Happened
After falling behind 6-5 early, Vanderbilt seized control and never trailed again, taking a 39-27 lead into halftime. Though Wake Forest (1-1) trimmed the deficit to 46-40 midway through the second half, an 8-0 spurt capped by Brown Jr. pushed the lead back to double digits, where it stayed for the rest of the night.
The Demon Deacons were held to just 51 points—their lowest output since December 2024—while Kevair Kennedy led all scorers with 20 points in the loss.
What’s Next
Vanderbilt returns to Memorial Gymnasium on Monday, Nov. 10, to host Memphis at 6:15 p.m.
