The Big 12/SEC Challenge will force Vanderbilt to hit the road to face off with a powerful opponent - but it will also give the Commodores a much-needed opportunity to notch a quality win.
Vandy has struggled against quality opponents this season after going 1-6 against RPI Top 50 foes. On Saturday, they'll face a Texas team currently ranked 21st in the CBS RPI. Beating the Longhorns will give the team a talking point for the NCAA Tournament selection committee to ponder. A loss in Austin will be another wasted shot to reconcile this team's talent level with their win-loss record.