No. 19 Vanderbilt got off to a fast start, but they ultimately couldn't overcome No. 5 Kansas's athletic guard play.
No. 19 Vanderbilt was waiting for a challenge after dominating their first two games in the Maui Invitational. They got one in No. 5 Kansas.
The Jayhawks trailed early, but eventually proved to be too much to handle as the Commodores fell in the final round of the Maui Invitational 70-63. Wayne Selden Jr. was on fire in Hawaii, lighting up Vandy for 25 points and seven rebounds in the title win. Damian Jones had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks for VU despite the loss.