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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.

PODCAST: Heartbreaker on the Hardwood, First Impressions of the VandyBoys

This week on the Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf break down a devastating loss to No. 24 Alabama and review a busy first weekend of VandyBoys action.
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The Hustler Sports 30 is a weekly podcast hosted by sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

On Episode 20 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf debrief an absolutely heartbreaking men’s basketball loss to No. 24 Alabama on Tuesday. The hosts review the final play of the game, where they think Vanderbilt lost the game and what the team’s postseason outlook is heading into their final three games of the year. Next, they dive into the VandyBoys, offering their first impressions from a busy first weekend at Hawkins Field. They debate what the starting rotation should be moving forward and explain where Tim Corbin’s team struggled against Oklahoma State.

Further Reading

Vanderbilt loses a heartbreaker, 74-72, to Alabama“: The Commodores challenged the No. 24 team in the country but came up just short.

No. 3 Vanderbilt loses series-deciding game 7-5 to No. 7 Oklahoma State“: The VandyBoys were unable to defeat Oklahoma State and their dominant pitching on Sunday.

Vanderbilt bests Texas A&M 72-67, ties most conference wins since 2017“: Vanderbilt got 24 points from Scotty Pippen Jr. in a sloppy, yet important, win over Texas A&M on Saturday.

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About the Contributors
Justin Hershey
Justin Hershey, Former Sports Editor
Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. For tips and comments, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]    
Sam Curtis
Sam Curtis, Deputy Sports Editor
Sam Curtis (’24) is from Wallingford, Conn., majoring in human and organizational development and French and minoring in data science in Peabody College. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Sports Copy Editor. When not writing for The Hustler, he cheers on the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Leeds United. Outside of sports, he enjoys traveling and learning about history and philosophy. He can be reached at [email protected].    
Andrew Wilf
Andrew Wilf, Sports Editor
Andrew Wilf (’24) is Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He is from Livingston, N.J., and is majoring in history and minoring in business. He joined the sports staff his freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor. Beyond writing for The Hustler, he is also the host of Anchor Analysis, Commodore Clash and Live From West End. In his free time, Andrew enjoys watching the NFL and playing golf. He can be reached at [email protected].
Emery Little
Emery Little, Former Social Media Director
Emery Little (‘22) is from Birmingham, AL. She majored in communication of science and technology and Spanish. In her free time, she loves to design graphics, follow tech news and run her photography business. She can be reached at [email protected].
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