On Episode 23 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf dive into a pair of NIT victories for Vanderbilt men’s and women’s basketball. First, they analyze Jordan Wright’s huge performance for the men against Belmont. The hosts touch on the impressive crowd at Memorial on Tuesday and debate whether Scotty Pippen Jr.’s recent play needs to improve for Vanderbilt to make it to New York City. Next, they touch on the women’s team’s big win over Murray State, and highlight Jordyn Cambridge’s big day.
Further Reading
“Commodores advance in NIT with 82-71 win over Belmont behind 24 points from Jordan Wright“: For the first time since 2015, Vanderbilt claimed a postseason victory by beating their Nashville neighbors, the Belmont Bruins, at Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
“Commodores use big third quarter to destroy Murray State, 73-47, advance in WNIT“: The Vanderbilt Commodores exploded for 27 points in the third quarter on Thursday to beat Murray State and move on in the WNIT.