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The California Golden Bears (2-0) play the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0) at Memorial Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The game starts at 8:00 PM ET on SEC Network+.
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How to Watch Vanderbilt vs. Cal
- Game day: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SEC Network+
Vanderbilt 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 39.9 | 348 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.6 | 291 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31 | 247 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.9 | 306 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.6 | 42 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.6 | 252 |
Cal 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.1 | 301 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.8 | 244 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34 | 83 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.6 | 241 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.9 | 144 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.1 | 291 |
Vanderbilt vs. Cal Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the 67.9 points per game the Commodores scored were 9.1 fewer points than the Golden Bears allowed (77).
- When Vanderbilt totaled more than 77 points last season, it went 3-1.
- Cal had a 6-2 record last season when allowing fewer than 67.9 points.
- The Golden Bears put up an average of 74 points per game last year, just 1.9 fewer points than the 75.9 the Commodores gave up to opponents.
- Cal went 8-6 last season when it scored more than 75.9 points.
- Vanderbilt had a 7-5 record last season when its opponents scored fewer than 74 points.
- The Commodores had a negative point differential on the season (-255 total points, -8 per game), as did the Golden Bears (-98 total points, -3 per game).
Shooting
- The Commodores shot 39.9% from the field last season, 4.9 percentage points lower than the 44.8% the Golden Bears allowed to opponents.
- In games Vanderbilt shot higher than 44.8% from the field, it went 2-2 overall.
- The Golden Bears shot 42.1% from the field, 3.5% lower than the 45.6% the Commodores' opponents shot last season.
- Cal went 4-6 when it shot higher than 45.6% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Commodores averaged 31 rebounds per game, three boards per contest fewer than the Golden Bears.
- Cal was 9-8 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Vanderbilt was 3-15 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Commodores were the 247th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Golden Bears finished 83rd.
- The Commodores and the Golden Bears were evenly matched on the offensive boards last season, with the teams averaging 8.8 and nine offensive rebounds per game, respectively.
- The Golden Bears were 7-11 overall when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Commodores were 3-14 when they lost the rebounding edge.
- The Commodores ranked 158th in college basketball in offensive rebounding, while the Golden Bears ranked 140th.
- Rebounding margin was a weakness for Vanderbilt with a mark of -2.9 rebounds per game last season. Cal routinely had an advantage on the boards, averaging a margin of +1.4.
Vanderbilt Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2024 | Jackson State | Home |
| 11/21/2024 | Nevada | Neutral |
| 11/29/2024 | Tennessee Tech | Home |
Cal Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2024 | USC | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Air Force | Home |
| 11/24/2024 | Sacramento State | Home |