Vanderbilt's men's basketball team suffered a disheartening second half collapse against Oklahoma, likely ending their hopes of remaining in the AP Top 25. The team faces a difficult week ahead with road games against Florida and a home matchup against Texas.
Vanderbilt 's disappointing second half collapse against Oklahoma on Saturday likely extinguished their chances of remaining in the AP Top 25. The Commodores, entering the game ranked 24th, likely dropped to around the 26th position in the poll. The Wolverines, who finished at a similar ranking, also defeated Rutgers on Saturday, suggesting they will likely join the Top 25. Adding to Vanderbilt 's woes, Maryland, a team just outside the Top 25, secured a victory over No.
17 Illinois and is poised to climb the rankings. With these results, it appears challenging for Vanderbilt to maintain their position within the elite rankings. However, their NCAA tournament aspirations are not necessarily jeopardized. If the Commodores can overcome this setback, they remain in a solid position. Next week presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt to rebound. They face road challenges in Florida, where they are expected to be underdogs, followed by a home game against Texas. Texas has been steadily climbing the NET rankings with impressive wins over Texas A&M and Missouri, and a close loss to a strong Ole Miss team.If Vanderbilt can manage to split these two games, they should still be in contention for a top 25 spot. However, if they lose both, their NCAA tournament hopes could significantly diminish
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