After an impressive performance in the first round against Belmont, Vanderbilt hosts yet another game in the second round of the 2022 NIT as the Commodores welcome the Dayton Flyers to Memorial Gymnasium.
As mentioned previously, the Commodores defeated Belmont 82-71 on Tuesday night in the first round, a back-and-forth contest in which Vanderbilt pulled away late. Bringing the Commodores record for the year to 18-16 overall, this win continued an impressive last week or two for Vanderbilt, one where they have won four of their last five games.
Led by forward Jordan Wright who added a game-high 24 points, the Commodores received double-figure scoring from three others against Belmont in Liam Robbins, Scotty Pippen Jr, and Rodney Chatman, four of the top scorers for a Vanderbilt team that averages 70.4 PPG offensively. Myles Stute and Quentin Millora-Brown also saw a significant amount of time against the Bruins in the frontcourt, while Tyrin Lawrence and Jamaine Mann were the top guard options off the bench.
Dayton however posted a dominant 74-55 road win at Toledo in the first round, a game in which the Flyers shot an impressive 52.4% from the field. Marking the Flyers ninth win in their last 11 games, Dayton extended their record for the year to 24-10 in the process, adding yet another impressive win to a resume that includes wins over five teams in the NCAA Tournament.
The Flyers received a game-high 20 points from leading scorer DaRon Holmes against the Rockets, as well as strong games from guards Kobe Brea and Kobe Elvis. For a strong defensive team allowing 61 PPG to opponents this season, Dayton also has a few other names in the frontcourt that will likely see extensive time, a group that includes RJ Blakney, Mustapha Amzil, and Georgia transfer Toumani Camara.
Vanderbilt vs Dayton Odds: Line, Spread, Over/Under
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Vanderbilt vs Dayton 2022 NIT Prediction
Out of all of the 2022 NIT second round matchups on Sunday, you could certainly make an argument that Vanderbilt vs Dayton is the toughest to predict. Expect this game to be close throughout, with the homecourt advantage helping give the Commodores the win. Prediction: Vanderbilt 71, Dayton 68
What channel is the Vanderbilt vs Dayton Game On?
Played on Sunday, March 20 at 3:00 pm ET, Vanderbilt vs Dayton will take place from Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, TN. The game will be available on ESPN2.
Vanderbilt vs Dayton Live Stream
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