Ace Glass transformed a competitive matchup into a decisive victory by scoring all 23 of his points after halftime, leading No. 22 Vanderbilt to a 105-81 rout of Memphis on Tuesday night. The Washington State transfer ignited a 23-7 run to open the second half, draining five of his first seven three-point attempts to shatter the 47-42 halftime lead. This offensive surge highlighted a team-wide shooting explosion, as seven different Commodores hit at least one three-pointer while the team shot an efficient 15-of-32 from deep.
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Vanderbilt’s balanced attack ensured the margin of victory widened to as much as 27 points late in the game. Preseason All-American Tyler Tanner contributed 17 points, while Berke Büyüktuncel added 16. Sebastian Williams-Adams and Bangot Dak each chipped in 11 points, demonstrating the depth that allowed the Commodores to maintain their offensive pressure throughout the second half. The victory marks Vanderbilt’s second consecutive win over Memphis, solidifying their 3-0 start to the season.
Memphis (2-1), which entered the game just outside the AP Top 25 after defeating then-No. 18 Iowa State, faced significant setbacks with two notable injuries. Senior Jayden Reid, the AP Player of the Week, injured his left ankle in the opening minutes but returned to the court. Luke Almodovar led the Tigers with 21 points but suffered a hard landing on his back after a dunk midway through the second half, an incident that silenced Memorial Gym. Despite the talent on the court, Memphis could not overcome Vanderbilt’s second-half dominance.
Source: Yahoo Sports
