PODCAST: Magic in the air for men’s, women’s basketball, plus the long-awaited return of baseball

On episode 21 of Live from West End, Aiden and Bryce recap an action-packed, magical week for Vanderbilt athletics

Ezra Manjon shoots a floater during a 67-65 win over Auburn on Feb. 18, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila).

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith

Feb 19, 2023

On today’s episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman head to the studio to discuss a packed week of Vanderbilt sports! They first discuss the magnitude of men’s basketball’s current five game win-streak, as well as what they can do to keep it going. Next, they discuss women’s basketball’s key win over Kentucky and the culture that continues to grow within the program. After that, they provide rapid-fire recaps of Vanderbilt baseball’s three-game weekend at the College Baseball Showdown, which included big wins against Oklahoma State and Texas. They end by asking three questions for Vanderbilt Athletics for the upcoming week, while also discussing infamous athletes and insults in their “Anything but Vandy” segment.

Further Reading

Magic Hour: Vanderbilt beats Auburn at buzzer (again), wins fifth straight: There was more magic in the air at Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday night as Vanderbilt won on another last second buzzer-beater.

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].

Nikita Rohila, Senior Staff Photographer

Nikita Rohila ('25) is from a small town in Arkansas and is majoring in psychology and medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Deputy Photography Editor. During her free time, she enjoys roaming around the city and getting cinematic-style shots for her photography account. You can reach her at [email protected].

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