Vanderbilt women's basketball ranked No. 23 in the AP poll released Monday morning after defeating Alabama, 66-64, in Tuscaloosa on Sunday. The Commodores (17-4, 4-3 SEC) have been receiving votes in both the AP and USA TODAY Coaches Polls for most of the season but have yet to crack the rankings.

Vanderbilt comes to Tuscaloosa as the nation’s No. 37 scoring team at an average of 82.1 points per game, while also allowing 67.8 to opponents. Elsewhere, the Commodores most noteworthy stat is likely their average of 10.2 steals per game, which currently ranks No. 7 nationally.

The Vanderbilt Commodores picked up a season-defining victory in their last game out, defeating the No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers 76-75 at Memorial Gymnasiu

No. 19 Alabama hosts the Vanderbilt Commodores after Zaay Green scored 21 points in Alabama's 94-62 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks

BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Alabama hosts Vanderbilt after Zaay Green scored 21 points in Alabama's 94-62 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Crimson Tide have gone 9-1 in home games. Alabama is fifth in the SEC in team defense, giving up 60.2 points while holding opponents to 36.9% shooting.

The former teach was quick to give a grade for the Crimson Tide's performance in the 103-87 win over the Commodores.

Freshman Mikayla Blakes scored 33 points, Khamil Pierre had 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Vanderbilt knocked off No. 19 Alabama 66-64.

A trio of 20-plus point scorers were too much for the Commodores to bear. Auburn transfer Aden Holloway led the Tide with 22 points, matched by a career-high performance for Mouhamed Dioubate. Mark Sears followed with 21 points.

Coming off of a statement win against No. 6 Tennessee, Vanderbilt isn't a team that Alabama basketball can overlook. Picks, injury updates and more.

The No. 19 Alabama women's basketball team came up short on Sunday, losing 66-64 to Vanderbilt at home. The Crimson Tide welcomed Sarah Ashlee Barker back into the lineup for the first time in five games.

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