The Commodores played angry to snap a three-game losing streak and earn their first SEC victory.
Vanderbilt needed a win after an 0-3 start to SEC play. They got a cathartic one when they shot Auburn off the court on Tuesday night, 75-57.
Luke Kornet set a school record with 10 blocks against the Tigers and added 11 points and 11 rebounds to record a rare Vanderbilt triple-double. Wade Baldwin also flirted with that stat-stuffing distinction behind a 17 point, 10 assist, seven rebound performance.
The two teams came out swinging in a first half where defense was optional early on.