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2020 Schedule
6-2, 1st in SEC
- 11/6W 83-65
- 11/11W 71-66
- 11/14L 93-92
- 11/20W 90-72
- 11/22W 97-60
- 11/25W 78-70
- 11/30L 67-58
- 12/3W 90-76
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Lee powers Vandy past Buffalo with 25 bench points (1:24)
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Vanderbilt pulls away in 71-66 win over Islanders (1:53)
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2019-20 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game82.427th
Rebounds Per Game37.1179th
Assists Per Game15.0Tied-95th
Points Allowed71.1238th
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Stute | PF | Committed | 79 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 10-16 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |