Vanderbilt Basketball’s 105-Point Offensive Night Versus Memphis: What It Means for the Season
A team-wide scoring effort
Vanderbilt had several sources of offense in its 105-81 win over Memphis. Ace Glass hit three-pointers, Berke Buyuktuncel stretched the floor, Tyler Tanner attacked the basket, and Bangot Dak scored in the paint.
The Commodores made 36 shots and assisted on 20 of them. Glass highlighted the assist total after the game, while Vanderbilt shot 57% overall and made 15 of 32 attempts from three-point range.
Ball movement drives the offense
Byington said Vanderbilt had relied too much on individual play in its first couple of games. Against Memphis, he said, the ball moved and created open opportunities, including threes and layups.
The coach described the team’s shot quality as part of the improvement. The offensive flow came as Vanderbilt found open players throughout possessions, though the article notes it was unclear whether that reflected Memphis’ defense or the Commodores’ options.
Production beyond Tanner
Tanner scored 17 points on 8-for-14 shooting, but made just one of six three-point attempts. Other players, including Glass, supplied offense on a night when the point guard was not at his best from long range.
Byington praised multiple players for following the game plan and said he hoped the result would be a breakthrough. He also called it Vanderbilt’s most complete offensive game through three games.
A promising early-season sign
Vanderbilt’s performance followed a sloppy offensive game against Wake Forest. The response against Memphis offered an early indication of team chemistry and trust, Glass said, as the Commodores moved to 3-0.
Byington cautioned that shooting at 57% is difficult to sustain and said the young roster will face growing pains. He said the team would need reminders of what made the Memphis performance successful.
Key points
- Vanderbilt defeated Memphis 105-81 and improved to 3-0.
- The Commodores shot 57% and made 15 of 32 three-pointers.
- Vanderbilt recorded 20 assists on 36 made shots.
- Byington warned that the team will face growing pains.