PODCAST: Alyssa Muir talks Women’s hoops ‘sign of life’, Men’s Basketball’s fork in the road

In Episode 18 of Live from West End, Alyssa Muir joins the crew to discuss men’s and women’s hoops.

Ciaja Harbison shoots a three-pointer, as photographed on Jan. 29, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith

Jan 30, 2023

On a special episode of Live from West End, former Deputy Sports Editor Alyssa Muir joins to talk both Men’s and Women’s Basketball with Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman. The group discusses Women’s Basketball’s big win against Texas A&M on Sunday, as well as back-to-back losses for Men’s Basketball’s against Kentucky and Texas A&M. Aiden and Bryce conclude the show with three questions for the week for both teams, as well as a heated debate about Trader Joe’s and Midwest vs. Northeast Accents.

Further Reading

Harbison scores 41 as Vanderbilt knocks off Texas A&M 88-79 for first SEC win of the season: Led by Ciaja Harbison’s 41-point performance, the Vanderbilt Commodores won their first conference game of the season in a 88-79 victory over Texas A&M.

About the Contributors

Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor

Aiden Rutman (‘25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in human and organizational development and minoring in communication studies. He formerly produced The Hustler’s sports podcast, Live from West End. In addition to writing and podcasting, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan. He loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].

Bryce Smith, Former Sports Editor

Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. Hailing from Chicago, Bryce is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who is also hoping that the Bulls and Blackhawks may one day rekindle their dominance. He can be reached at [email protected].

Barrie Barto, Editor-in-Chief

Barrie Barto ('25) is majoring in medicine, health & society and communication of science & technology with a neuroscience minor in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Photography Director. When she’s not hiking in Percy Warner, you can find Barrie cheering on the St. Louis Blues or tracking down the best gluten-free food in Nashville. She can be reached at [email protected].

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