IN PHOTOS: Fall Sports Special: Falling and Balling

Vanderbilt athletics have been up and down over the last month, with some seasons coming to a close and some starting up.

Ophelia Lu

Ken Seals cheering his teammates on, as photographed on Nov. 4, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu)

By Josh Rehders and Ophelia Lu

Nov 16, 2023

Over the past month, Vanderbilt football and soccer started wrapping up its fall season while basketball kicked off its new season and baseball hosted the fall David Williams Classic series. Get a glimpse of these October and November games as captured by our cameras.

Football

Vanderbilt Football hosted Georgia for Family Weekend on Oct. 14, putting up 20 points but ultimately falling to a 20-37 defeat. Continuing in celebrations on campus, the Commodores faced off against Auburn at home but faced stiff competition and the game ended as a 31-15 loss.

Soccer

The soccer team wrapped up its regular conference season with home matchups versus Missouri, Florida and Tennessee. The Commodores took down Missouri 1-0, drew 3-3 against Florida and lost a controversial heartbreaker 1-0 to Tennessee to close out the season.

Baseball

The baseball team began their fall training, playing an 18-inning home exhibition against Wake Forest, dropping the first two 6-inning matchups, but outscoring the Demon Deacons 11-10 overall. The VandyBoys are wrapping up the fall ball season with three intrasquad exhibitions for the David Williams Fall Classic. The team split into Black and Gold teams, with the Gold team winning the first game 3-2.

Men’s Basketball

Vanderbilt men’s basketball opened their season with a small-margin loss to Presbyterian College, struggling to replace Tyrin Lawrence’s offensive output with him injured. The Commodores brought the memorial magic back later in the week with a two-digit lead in the game against USC Upstate. The win streak carried on as the team scored another win against UNC Greensboro 74-40, improving to 2-1 in non-conference games.

Women’s Basketball

Women’s basketball kicked off their season strong with a 98-51 blowout win over Kennesaw State and soon improved to a 3-0 non-conference streak with a road win against UT Martin and a home win against Fairfield.

About the Contributors

Josh Rehders, Former Photography Director

Josh Rehders ('24) is from Houston and is studying computer science in the School of Engineering. When he is not shooting for The Hustler, Vanderbilt Athletics or freelancing, he enjoys finding new music and good food. He can be reached at [email protected].

Ophelia Lu, Deputy Photography Editor

Ophelia Lu (’26) is from Los Angeles and is double majoring in biomedical and electrical engineering in the School of Engineering. She previously served as a staff photographer. When not covering events and sports games for The Hustler, you can find her listening to a lot of music, studying at Starbucks or lying on Alumni lawn. She can be reached at [email protected].

Geetika Komati, Staff Photographer

Geetika Komati ('26) is majoring in economics and music performance and minoring in business in the College of Arts and Science. She is from Livingston, N.J. Geetika loves photographing sports games and getting in on the live action. Apart from the Hustler, some of Geetika's favorite things are traveling, boxing, and cheering on the New Jersey Devils. She can be reached at [email protected].

Narenkumar Thirmiya, Staff Photographer

Narenkumar Thirmiya ('24) is from Orlando, Fla., and is majoring in neuroscience and medicine, health, and society in the College of Arts and Science. When not shooting for The Hustler, he is streaming TV, playing the piano or guitar or exploring nature photography. You can reach him at [email protected].

Ashley Hofflander, Staff Photographer

Ashley Hofflander (‘27) is from Las Vegas, and is planning on majoring in medicine, health and society with a business minor on the pre-dental track. When not taking photos for The Hustler, she is probably at a coffee shop doing work and listening to music. You can reach her at [email protected].

Alessandra Salvini, Staff Writer and Photographer

Alessandra Salvini (‘27) is majoring in human and organizational development and political science in Peabody College. Outside of The Hustler, she loves being outdoors, coffee shops, and live music. She can be reached at [email protected].

Royce Yang, Staff Photographer

Royce Yang (‘27) is majoring in political science in the College of Arts and Science while minoring in music performance and legal studies. He can occasionally be observed curating an extensive collection of Bach or attempting to identify helicopters around the Medical Center based on their noise. You can reach him 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].

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].

Chloe Pryor, Staff Writer and Photographer

Chloe Pryor (‘26) is from Fort Smith, Ark., and is triple majoring in psychology, communications studies and law, history & society. When not writing for The Hustler, you can find her reading, drawing or running late for class. You can reach her at [email protected].

Vince Lin, Deputy Videography Editor

Vince Lin (‘27) is from Columbus, Ohio, and is majoring in CS and business. When not shooting sports and filming video, you can find him 3D printing at the Featheringhill design studio, huddled away at MRB, lifting, eating at Rothschild or sleeping. You can reach him at [email protected].

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