The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
SEC baseball is underway! Keep up with the VandyBoys here.
RECENT SPORTS STORIES
TENNIS
Valeria Ray serves, as photographed on March 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia Healy)
Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt loses in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
After earning a 4-0 win against No. 47 Florida, the Commodores were eliminated by No. 6 Auburn.
By Katelyn Rowan, Staff Writer • Apr 20, 2025
Player prepares to serve the ball as photographed on Feb. 7, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Natalie Do Amaral)
Men’s Tennis: Vanderbilt’s season ends at SEC Tournament
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Apr 17, 2025
Michael Ross smacks a forehand, as photographed on Feb. 7, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Meagan To)
Men’s Tennis: Vanderbilt continues hot streak, upsets Arkansas, Oklahoma
By Legacy Henry, Senior Staffer • Apr 15, 2025
Stammel serves the ball, as photographed on Mar. 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Natalie Do Amaral).
Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt ends regular season with wins over Kentucky, Tennessee
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Apr 15, 2025
BASEBALL
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
PODCAST: Former Sports Editor Justin Hershey joins to talk transfer portal, VandyBoys and Vanderbilt Athletics as a whole
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by former Sports Editor Justin Hershey to talk all things new in Vanderbilt sports.
By Aiden Rutman, Jonah Barbin and Justin Hershey • Apr 23, 2025
Riley Nelson reaches for the ball while holding first base, as photographed on April 22, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Abbie Bobeck)
No. 9 Vanderbilt stunned by Middle Tennessee 5-3
By Ty Levine, Staff Writer • Apr 22, 2025
Braden Holcomb celebrates a hit against Georgia, as photographed on April 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
Baseball: Four quick thoughts from Vanderbilt’s sweep over Georgia
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Apr 21, 2025
Riley Nelson times up a pitch, as photographed on April 19, 205. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur)
Baseball: Vanderbilt defeats No. 5 Georgia 5-2, sweeps series
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Apr 19, 2025
COLUMNS
The Vanderbilt fans cheer on their team during a timeout, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell)
Memorial Minutes: The end is only the beginning
While Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball’s loss in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64 marks the end of the road for the team, there’s a lot to look forward to in the Commodores’ future.
By Connor Campbell, Senior Staffer • Mar 24, 2025
Shea Ralph cheers during Vanderbilt's matchup against Columbia during the First Four of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship, as photographed on March 20, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)
HALL: Shea Ralph has revived the standard of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Mar 17, 2025
Vanderbilt's bench celebrates in a match against Arkansas, as photographed on March 3, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Michael Tung)
Memorial Minutes: What Vanderbilt will we get?
By Connor Campbell, Senior Staffer • Mar 10, 2025
Jaylen Carey prepares to shoot the ball, as photographed on Feb. 8, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
Memorial Minutes: The (anti)comeback kids
By Ashleigh Provoost, Sports Copy Editor • Feb 19, 2025
ADMINISTRATION
Candice Storey Lee cheers on at the NCAA Tournament, as photographed on March 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
Conversations with Candice: NIL, student engagement and VandyUnited updates
Vanderbilt’s athletic director discussed her administration’s outlook on NIL, updates with the construction of FirstBank Stadium and the future of fan and student engagement on West End.
By Aiden Rutman, Grace Hall, Barrie Barto and Vincent Xu • Apr 14, 2025
Security guides students towards the exits after Vanderbilt's win against Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 25, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
BREAKING: New policy announced for post game celebrations in Memorial Gymnasium
By Jorie Fawcett, Senior Advisor • Feb 7, 2025
Vanderbilt students rush the court as Vanderbilt defeats Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 25, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
RUTMAN: Candice Storey Lee has brought Vanderbilt sports back to prosperity
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Jan 31, 2025
The Vanderbilt student section cheers for its team during its game against Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 26, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
Men’s Basketball: SEC fines Vanderbilt University $500,000 for Jan. 25 court storming
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Jan 26, 2025
FEATURES
Graphic of Isabella Bareford. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
Isabella Bareford: Leading on and off the court
The graduate transfer is looking to leave a legacy with Vanderbilt Volleyball in her final year of eligibility during the 2025 season.
By Aiden Rutman and Jenna Weber • Apr 14, 2025
Santana Spearman competes in a relay, as photographed on Jan. 18, 2025. (Vanderbilt Athletics)
Santana Spearman: The complete package
By Legacy Henry, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
AJ Hoggard stares into the camera after making a basket, as photographed on Jan. 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell)
AJ Hoggard: The vet
By Luke Rollfinke, Senior Staffer • Mar 3, 2025
Megan Ciezczak is set on the block. (Hustler Multimedia/Jorie Fawcett)
Megan Ciezczak: Enjoy every moment
By Ashleigh Provoost, Sports Copy Editor • Feb 16, 2025
LIVE FROM WEST END
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
SPORTS VISUAL ESSAYS
Vanderbilt cheer team performs during a break in the game against Mississippi State, as photographed on Feb. 13, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Nafees-ul Haque)
Vanderbilt offensive linemen exit the tunnel ahead of their game against Ball State, as photographed on Oct. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)