Vanderbilt and Memphis coaches seek to continue basketball series
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Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Mark Byington and Penny Hardaway expressed a desire to extend the basketball series between Vanderbilt and Memphis. The Commodores recently won the second game of the current two-game series, defeating the Tigers 105-81 on November 10 at Memorial Gymnasium. Both coaches emphasized the importance of these in-state rivalries for fans and the teams, with discussions expected to continue about future matchups following the conclusion of their current contract.
- •Vanderbilt defeated Memphis 105-81 on November 10.
- •The series is currently a two-game format.
- •Byington and Hardaway support extending the rivalry.
- •The last matchup also saw Vanderbilt win, 77-70, in overtime.
- •Future talks about extending the series are anticipated.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Why Mark Byington, Penny Hardaway want to continue Vanderbilt-Memphis basketball series
"Coaches Mark Byington and Penny Hardaway both are in favor of continuing the basketball series between Vanderbilt and Memphis.
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