Vanderbilt steamrolls Austin Peay 85-55
Tyler Nickel throws down powerful dunk vs. Austin Peay Governors
Tyler Nickel throws down powerful dunk vs. Austin Peay Governors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- — Reserve Jason Edwards scored 16 points and Tyler Nickel scored 12 and Vanderbilt beat Austin Peay 85-55 on Saturday.
The Commodores (11-1) had nine players enter the scoring column. Vanderbilt, who remained unbeaten at home (7-0), finished shooting 60.4% (29 of 48). Devin McGlockton added 11 points for Vanderbilt.
LJ Thomas scored 20 points and Tate McCubbin scored 10 for Austin Peay. The Governors (4-8) shot just 31.7% (19 of 60).
Vanderbilt established a 27-7 lead within the first 10 minutes and were never threatened. The Commodores led 47-20 at halftime. Isaac Haney's game-opening layup 17 seconds in marked Austin Peay's only lead.
Vanderbilt moved its all-time record against its in-state rival to 18-2. Vanderbilt won the last matchup, 77-51, on Dec. 18, 2021. Both Austin Peay wins occurred in the 1939-40 season.
Austin Peay will attempt to end its six-game skid against NAIA-member Brescia on Dec. 29. Vanderbilt next hosts New Orleans on Dec. 30.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chuck Jones
- Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
- Devyn Page
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
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