Vanderbilt, Ole Miss to Swap Home Basketball Games

Inclement weather in Oxford leads to schedule change for SEC matchup

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:39pm

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Due to inclement weather in Oxford, Mississippi, Vanderbilt University and the University of Mississippi have agreed to swap home games for their upcoming basketball matchup. The game, originally scheduled to be played in Oxford, will now take place in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday at 5 p.m. CT.

Why it matters

The schedule change gives Vanderbilt three consecutive home games, including a matchup against Oklahoma on February 7th. However, it also means the Commodores will end the regular season with a three-game road trip, including games at Kentucky, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.

The details

Vanderbilt is coming off back-to-back wins over Mississippi State and Kentucky, where their strong defensive play has helped them climb back up the SEC standings. The game against Ole Miss represents an opportunity for the Commodores to continue their winning ways and potentially move into a top four spot in the conference.

  • The game was originally scheduled to be played in Oxford, Mississippi.
  • The game will now be played in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 29th at 5 p.m. CT.
  • Vanderbilt will host its final home game of the season on February 25th against Georgia.

The players

Mark Byington

Vanderbilt head coach

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What they’re saying

“I think it was some areas where we did it really well. They do a good job of reading in a dribble handoff action. I thought we did a good job of pushing them out in those actions.”

— Mark Byington, Vanderbilt head coach (si.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This schedule change represents an opportunity for Vanderbilt to continue its recent strong play at home, but also presents challenges with a tough road trip to end the regular season. The Commodores' ability to adapt and perform well in both home and away games will be crucial as they look to secure a top spot in the SEC standings.