On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Grace Hall and Senior Staffer Dylan Tovitz. The episode begins with a breakdown of the VandyBoys’ weekend series against Auburn – what needs to change for Vanderbilt to be more competitive going forward? The four then breakdown both Vanderbilt Men’s and Women’s Basketball’s paths in the NCAA Tournament – will they both find success in March? Rutman, Barbin, Hall and Tovitz wrap the long episode with their tournament predictions overall, naming their Women’s and Men’s champions.
PODCAST: NCAA Tournament preview and VandyBoys update as they enter SEC play
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Grace Hall and Senior Staffer Dylan Tovitz to discuss the path to success in March Madness for both basketball programs, as well as what adjustment Vanderbilt Baseball needs to make.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Mar 19, 2025
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 aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu.
Jonah Barbin, Sports Podcast Producer
Jonah Barbin (‘25) is majoring in human and organizational development and cinema and media studies. In addition to writing about sports, you can catch him acting, scouring the fantasy football waiver wire, playing golf and fantasizing about what Odell Beckham Jr.’s career would have been if the Giants never traded him. You can reach him at jonah.z.barbin@vanderbilt.edu.
Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor
Grace Hall (‘26) is from Belfast, Maine, and is majoring in public policy studies with a minor in legal studies in the College of Arts and Science. Grace previously served as the Assistant Sports Specialist for Revenue Sports. She is also president of the Vanderbilt Club Field Hockey team and the Vanderbilt Sports and Society Club. When not writing for the Hustler, you can find her watching the Boston Red Sox or Celtics or at a concert. You can reach her at grace.hall@vanderbilt.edu.
Dylan Tovitz, Senior Staffer
Dylan Tovitz (’28) is a first-year in the College of Arts and Science from Livingston, New Jersey. When he’s not contributing to student journalism, you’ll likely find him passionately cheering for the Yankees, Giants and Knicks. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Dylan enjoys staying active by playing baseball and tennis. You can reach him at dylan.j.tovitz@vanderbilt.edu.
Alexa White, Former Graphics Director
Alexa White (’23) is from Traverse City, Michigan, and is double-majoring in secondary education and English. When she isn’t writing for The Hustler, she is probably teaching, reading or creating art. After graduation, Alexa plans to be an English teacher and hopes to inspire kids to love reading, writing and exploring their creativity in all forms. She can be reached at alexa.v.white@vanderbilt.edu.
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