Vanderbilt (12-1, 0-0 SEC) vs. Radford (4-9, 0-0 Big South)
Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 • 1 p.m. CT
Memorial Gymnasium • Nashville, Tenn. • SEC Network • Tickets
94.9 The Fan • Vanderbilt Athletics app • Live Stats • Game Notes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team closes out the 2023 calendar year this Sunday with its final nonconference matchup of the regular season, as the Commodores take on Radford. Tipoff from Memorial Gymnasium is set for 1 p.m. and will air live on SEC Network.
Starting Five
>> Vanderbilt holds a 12-1 overall record after picking up a 73-41 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson at Memorial Gym on Friday. It was the fifth-straight win for the Commodores, while the 12 victories match Vandy’s win total from a season ago. The Dores got a 14-point performance from juniors Sacha Washington and Iyana Moore, while freshman Khamil Pierre added 12 points off the bench.
>> The Commodores’ 12-1 record this season is tied for the second-best start through the first 13 games in program history. Vanderbilt has held a 12-1 record or better through the first 13 games six different times prior to this season, with the most recent occurrence taking place during the 2011-12 team’s 12-1 start.
>> Vandy comes into its matchup against the Highlanders seeking their best start to a season through 14 games since the 2006-07 campaign. The Commodores opened the 2006-07 season with a 14-1 overall record.
>> Sunday’s contest will be the third all-time meeting between Vanderbilt and Radford. The Commodores are a perfect 2-0 against RU, with both games taking place in Nashville. The last matchup came on Nov. 8, 2019, where the Commodores picked up an 80-46 win at Memorial Gymnasium.
>> The Dores are a perfect 8-0 at home this season, with each win coming against a nonconference foe. Vanderbilt has won 10-straight games against non-SEC teams dating back to last season.
Game Coverage
Sunday’s contest will stream live at 1 p.m. on SEC Network. Fans can also listen to the game on the Vanderbilt Commodores app or on 94.9 The Fan in the Nashville area.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Join us at Memorial Gymnasium this Sunday as we countdown to 2024. Free New Year’s Eve accessories will be available for fans while supplies last.
NET Ranking
Vanderbilt holds a NET ranking of 56 coming into the weekend, which is a 43-spot improvement from the Commodores’ final NET ranking of the 2022-23 season. The NET is an evaluation tool used…