Sat Jan 11 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Faces Tough Test in Missouri

**Columbia, MO** – The Vanderbilt Commodores men’s basketball team faces a challenging matchup today against the Missouri Tigers at 2:30 PM CT. The game, airing on the SEC Network, pits two SEC teams with 1-1 conference records against each other. Missouri boasts an impressive 12-3 overall record and is undefeated at home (12-0), making this a crucial contest for Vanderbilt’s NCAA Tournament aspirations. While the Commodores will have further opportunities to impress the selection committee, a win against a team ranked outside the top 40 would significantly boost their chances.

**Other Vanderbilt Athletics News:**

The Vanderbilt women’s tennis team had a mixed start to their spring season. They secured victories in doubles play against NC State but fell to Oklahoma in singles matches.

**SEC Shut Out of National Championship Again:**

The SEC was once again absent from the College Football National Championship game, marking the second consecutive year without a representative. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey embraced the underdog role, stating, “I relish being the underdog again. It’s refreshing. We enjoy being under-estimated.”

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