Vanderbilt basketball saw a common theme against No. 3 Alabama that it did in its previous losses in its 103-87 loss Tuesday at Coleman Coliseum. The Commodores got off to a very poor start in the first half,

The Vanderbilt Commodores rolled into Coleman Coliseum hoping to capitalize on the momentum they grabbed after beating Tennessee.

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.

Vanderbilt guard Grant Huffman, right, is defended by Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate during the first half of Tuesday's game in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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