Blakes scores 35 as Vanderbilt beats Alabama 85-60

Vanderbilt dominated the second half after a sluggish start, outscoring Alabama 31-16 to secure the 25-point win. Blakes broke the 30-point mark with a late three-pointer, while Sacha Washington added 17 points and 10 rebounds.

The victory moves Vanderbilt to 26-3 and secures the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament standings. With one regular-season game remaining against Tennessee, the Commodores look to maintain their edge for the top spot.