No. 15 Vanderbilt Aims to Stay Hot Against Struggling Oklahoma

The Commodores look to extend their three-game winning streak against the Sooners, who have lost nine straight.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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No. 15 Vanderbilt (19-3, 6-3 SEC) hosts struggling Oklahoma (11-12, 1-9) on Saturday afternoon. The Commodores are coming off a narrow 71-68 win over Ole Miss and hope to get healthier, as they've been dealing with injuries and illnesses. Oklahoma has lost nine straight games and is coming off a 94-78 defeat at Kentucky. Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner had 24 points in the Ole Miss game, while AK Okereke tied a season-high with 17 points. The Sooners have capable scorers in Xzayvier Brown, Nigel Pack, Tae Davis and Derrion Reed, but have struggled defensively of late.

Why it matters

This game is an opportunity for Vanderbilt to continue its strong season and maintain its position in the upper half of the SEC standings. A win would also help the Commodores' NCAA Tournament resume, as Oklahoma is currently ranked 85th in the NET rankings, making them a Quad 3 opponent. For the struggling Sooners, this is a chance to end their nine-game losing streak and pick up a marquee win.

The details

Vanderbilt has been dealing with injuries and illnesses, as guards Duke Miles and Frankie Collins have missed time, and leading rebounder Devin McGlockton and forward Jalen Washington have also been limited. The Commodores played a slower-paced game against Ole Miss, which coach Mark Byington said was due to the team not being at its best. Oklahoma has struggled defensively, allowing 79 points or more in its last eight games. The Sooners' leading scorers are Xzayvier Brown, Nigel Pack, Tae Davis and Derrion Reed, but Pack was held to just six points on eight shots in the loss to Kentucky.

  • Vanderbilt (19-3, 6-3 SEC) hosts Oklahoma (11-12, 1-9) on Saturday afternoon.
  • Vanderbilt is coming off a 71-68 home win over Ole Miss last Saturday.

The players

Tyler Tanner

Vanderbilt's leading scorer in the win over Ole Miss with 24 points.

AK Okereke

Tied a season-high with 17 points in Vanderbilt's win over Ole Miss.

Xzayvier Brown

Oklahoma's leading scorer with 21 points in the loss to Kentucky.

Nigel Pack

Oklahoma's second-leading scorer, but was held to just six points on eight shots against Kentucky.

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What they’re saying

“I knew we weren't coming into this game at our best. Injuries, illnesses, fatigue, just a lot of things going on.”

— Mark Byington, Vanderbilt Head Coach

“It's ... physicality, size. We battled back. I think we cut (the lead) to eight at one point and then they got two or three offensive rebounds. When you're trying to cut (the lead) those are just daggers, when you're trying to get a stop and can't finish the play with a rebound.”

— Porter Moser, Oklahoma Head Coach

What’s next

Vanderbilt will look to get healthier ahead of this matchup, as the status of guards Duke Miles and Frankie Collins remains uncertain.

The takeaway

This game presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt to continue its strong season and bolster its NCAA Tournament resume, while Oklahoma hopes to end its lengthy losing streak and pull off an upset against a ranked opponent.