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Vanderbilt Athletics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ezra Manjon hit the game-winning layup with eight-tenths of the second remaining in regulation to help Vanderbilt men’s basketball get a 67-65 victory over Auburn on Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium.
Liam Robbins posted his third double-double in his last five games for the Commodores (15-12, 8-6 SEC) totaling 24 points and 12 rebounds as Vandy extended its winning streak to a season-best five games. . Tyrin Lawrence finished with nine points and six rebounds, Jordan Wright had seven points and seven rebounds, and Manjon finished with seven points and five assists.
Manjon’s basket came after KD Johnson tied the game with a 3-pointer from the left wing with just 10 seconds left. The lead changed hands 15 times on the night, with the two teams also tied on 12 occasions.
Johni Broome and Jaylin Williams led the Tigers (18-9, 8-6 SEC) with 20 and 17 points, respectively, while Wendell Green Jr. pulled down eight rebounds.
Vandy travels to LSU on Wednesday for a 6pm opening tip in Baton Rouge.
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