Memorial Magic!

On a snowy day in Nashville, the Vanderbilt Commodore basketball team beat the #1 ranked Florida Gators 83-70. Twas' a thumpin'.

Vandy took the lead halfway through the first half and never let go. Florida pulled to within six a couple of times, but the Dores kept playing aggressively and never let up. Vandy has now won 6 of 8 this year against ranked teams--one of the two best records in the country. They're 18-8 overall and 8-4 in the SEC, including a win over Kentucky at Rupp Arena (for the second year in a row, and a 3-game win streak against the Cats). Vandy had been ranked #23 until getting their asses handed to them last weekend by the Vols in Knoxville. This should get their ranking back for them and all but guartantee an NCAA tourney bid. The "Memorial Gym magic" has struck again. Over the years, the Dores have hosted nine #1 teams. They beat five of them.