The Greatest Vanderbilt Commodores Wins in Recent Memory
If you are a fan of college basketball, then you probably have taken notice of the Vanderbilt Commodores over the past few years.
With 3 tournament appearances and two Sweet 16 appearances, this team has had its highs (in addition to many lows).
Forgetting about the bad memories, here are some of the best moments of the past few years for the team.
Two years ago, Tennessee was ranked as the number one team in the country.
They had just beaten Memphis (also located in Tennessee and also were ranked #1 in the country at the time) and had just a day off before having to face Vandy.
Vanderbilt crushed the Vols to move up to the #13 team in the nation.
If you are a fan of college hoops then you know Florida was dominant in 2006-2007.
They were the first back to back champions in quite some time.
What you may not be aware of is the fact that Vandy handed them their first loss as defending champions.
Even though I hated them at the time, the Gators were an incredible team.
Al Horford, Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer and Taurean Green were all on this team.
In the 2007 NCAA Tournament, Vandy faced Washington State in the second round.
This game was so evenly matched that it went back and forth the whole time.
Derek Lee on Washington State carried this team, but Derek Byars carried the Commodores just a little bit more and won out.
Also in 2007, in the last home game of the season (and his last as a Commodore), Shan Foster went off.
The guy was hitting 35 foot 3 pointers with hands in his face and willed his team to victory.
It solidified Vandy's undefeated home record for the year.
Another great game was against Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament, back in 2003.
Mississippi State was heavily favored, but Dan Cage stepped up from the 3 point line when he needed to and allowed Vandy to win in double overtime.
With 3 tournament appearances and two Sweet 16 appearances, this team has had its highs (in addition to many lows).
Forgetting about the bad memories, here are some of the best moments of the past few years for the team.
Two years ago, Tennessee was ranked as the number one team in the country.
They had just beaten Memphis (also located in Tennessee and also were ranked #1 in the country at the time) and had just a day off before having to face Vandy.
Vanderbilt crushed the Vols to move up to the #13 team in the nation.
If you are a fan of college hoops then you know Florida was dominant in 2006-2007.
They were the first back to back champions in quite some time.
What you may not be aware of is the fact that Vandy handed them their first loss as defending champions.
Even though I hated them at the time, the Gators were an incredible team.
Al Horford, Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer and Taurean Green were all on this team.
In the 2007 NCAA Tournament, Vandy faced Washington State in the second round.
This game was so evenly matched that it went back and forth the whole time.
Derek Lee on Washington State carried this team, but Derek Byars carried the Commodores just a little bit more and won out.
Also in 2007, in the last home game of the season (and his last as a Commodore), Shan Foster went off.
The guy was hitting 35 foot 3 pointers with hands in his face and willed his team to victory.
It solidified Vandy's undefeated home record for the year.
Another great game was against Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament, back in 2003.
Mississippi State was heavily favored, but Dan Cage stepped up from the 3 point line when he needed to and allowed Vandy to win in double overtime.
