This was almost a game the Vanderbilt Commodores almost gave away. Vanderbilt had a once-insurmountable lead of 19 points in the first half, but was lucky to escape with a thrilling 77-72 victory over the Mississippi Rebels.

No. 24 Ole Miss trailed by as many as 19 in the first half Saturday at Vanderbilt but took the lead three times in the second half before ultimately falling