PODCAST: Previewing MBB’s matchup with UAB, offseason outlook, plus VandyBoys dominant weekend series

On this week’s edition of Live from West End, Aiden and Bryce discuss another busy week of men’s hoops and baseball.

Tyrin Lawrence makes a mid-air pass, as photographed on March 14, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith

Mar 21, 2023

On Episode 24 of Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman return to the studio after spring break. The tandem discusses Men’s Basketball’s first two wins over Yale and Michigan in the National Invitation Tournament. They then take a brief look at what the roster might look like next season, including transfer decisions, incoming recruits and more. They move on to discuss Vanderbilt Baseball’s weekend sweep of No. 11 Ole Miss and the improved play of Jack Bulger. The duo ends, as always, with Anything But Vandy, discussing Premier League Soccer and the Women’s NCAA Tournament.

Further Reading

Bats come alive as Vanderbilt sweeps Ole Miss in SEC opening series: In their first SEC series of the season, the Commodores swept Ole Miss, the defending national champions.

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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