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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
Aiden Rutman

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, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].

All content by Aiden Rutman
Tyrin Lawrence plays against UAB, as photographed on March 22, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Should Vanderbilt be concerned about the Transfer Portal era? Plus March Madness with Max Schneider and Baseball

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Mar 28, 2023
Bridget Stammel and Sonya Macavei converse briefly with their coach during set break, as photographed on Oct. 9, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu)

Vanderbilt snaps five-match losing streak with victory over Missouri

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Mar 28, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence dunks on Michigan's Jace Howard in the NIT on March 18, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Vanderbilt set to face UAB in NIT quarterfinals for final home game of season

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Mar 22, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence makes a mid-air pass, as photographed on March 14, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

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

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Mar 21, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence goes to work en route to a career-high 25 point performance in Vanderbilt's win over Yale on March 14, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Vanderbilt guts out 71-62 win against Yale in first round of NIT

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Mar 14, 2023
Men's basketball team gathers together during a time out on Feb. 18, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila).

Five on Five Mailbag: What does Vanderbilt need to do at the SEC Tournament to get off the bubble?

By Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Jonah Barbin and Brandon Karp
Mar 9, 2023
Quentin Millora-Brown hangs onto the basket momentarily after dunking, as photographed on March 4th, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu).

SEC Power Rankings: March Madness prelude

By Aiden Rutman and Anseley Philippe
Mar 8, 2023
Ezra Manjon gets back on defense against Mississippi State on March 5, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Phillipe).

PODCAST: Emmy Award-Winner Simon Gibbs explains why you should hate the NET

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Frankie Sheehy
Mar 6, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence throws down a dunk against Mississippi State, as photographed on March 4th, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Ophelia Lu).

Believing in the Bubble: Can Vanderbilt go dancing?

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Mar 6, 2023
Paul Lewis prepares to shoot, as photographed on Feb. 25, 2023.

PODCAST: Does Vanderbilt have a path to NCAA tournament? Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Feb 28, 2023
Yaubryon Chambers keeps the ball in bounds, as photographed on Feb. 19, 2023.

Vanderbilt looks to make a run in SEC tournament as 12 seed

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2023
Liam Robbinson dunks on Florida, as photographed on Feb. 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Narenkumar Thirmiya)

Vanderbilt hits the road seeking revenge against Kentucky

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2023
Jordan Wright celebrates with students after a 67-65 win over Auburn on Feb. 18, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila).

Memorial Minutes: Hills and Valleys

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 24, 2023
Marnelle Garruad and Sacha Washington work the pick-and-roll against No. 5 LSU on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball drops home finale 82-63 against No. 5 LSU

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 23, 2023
Grayson Moore struck out nine batters against the University of Central Arkansas Bears on Feb. 21, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto).

Vanderbilt falls to Central Arkansas 5-4 in home opener

By Bryce Smith and Aiden Rutman
Feb 21, 2023
Ezra Manjon shoots a floater during a 67-65 win over Auburn on Feb. 18, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila).

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

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Feb 19, 2023
Ciaja Harbison sinks a mid-range jumper in Vanderbilt's victory over Kentucky on Feb. 19, 2023.

Vanderbilt downs Kentucky 79-57 on senior day behind dominant second-half performance

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 19, 2023
Vanderbilt falls to Hofstra at home on Feb. 18. 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Anseley Philippe).

Vanderbilt Lacrosse falls to Hofstra 11-8, drops to 1-2 on the season

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 18, 2023
The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda).

2023 Vanderbilt Baseball roster preview

By Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Luke Rollfinke, Bowman Talbot, Bobby Kent and Connor Campbell
Feb 16, 2023
Trey Thomas contemplates a play, as photographed on Feb. 8, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

PODCAST: South Carolina preview, WBB resurgence and VandyBoys roster outlook mega-episode

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Feb 14, 2023
Sacha Washington attacks the paint against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Feb. 9, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila).

Vanderbilt upsets Arkansas 78-70 behind excellent, all-around team performance

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 9, 2023
Coach Shea Ralph calls a play, as photographed on Feb. 5. 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Michael Tung)

Memorial Minutes: A Brewing Culture

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 9, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence gets back on defense after a made basket in Vanderbilt's win over Ole Miss on Feb. 4, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto).

PODCAST: Talking Men’s Basketball drama, Women’s Basketball culture

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Feb 5, 2023
Vanderbilt sports pink threads during its game against Georgia on Feb. 5, 2023 (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila).

Offensive woes plague Commodores in 79-61 home loss to Georgia

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 5, 2023
Ciaja Harbison and Chantelle Anderson share a special moment after Vanderbilt's victory over Texas A&M on Jan. 28, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

A tie 20 years in the making: Harbison and Anderson reflect on Sunday’s record-setting performance

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Feb 3, 2023
Ciaja Harbison shoots a three-pointer, as photographed on Jan. 29, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

PODCAST: Alyssa Muir talks Women’s hoops ‘sign of life’, Men’s Basketball’s fork in the road

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Jan 30, 2023
Malik Dia looks to score against the Kentucky Wildcats in Memorial Gymnasium on Jan. 24, 2022 (Nikita Rohila/Hustler Multimedia).

Vanderbilt heads to College Station to take on Texas A&M in a primetime clash

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Jan 26, 2023
Vanderbilt fed off a noisy home crowd on on January 14, 2023 at Memorial Gymasium (Nikita Rohila/Hustler Multimedia).

PODCAST: Men’s basketball catches stride, women’s basketball struggles

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Brandon Karp
Jan 22, 2023
Vanderbilt track and field competes during a race in Nashville during the indoor season in 2022.

Track and Field: Vanderbilt soars at Commodore Challenge

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Jan 19, 2023
Marnelle Garraud catches fire from beyond-the-arc against Arkansas on January 16, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

SEC Women’s Basketball Midseason Power Rankings: A rose and a thorn

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Jan 18, 2023
Liam Robbins surveys the court against Missouri on January 7, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

BREAKING: Liam Robbins to miss contest against No. 4 Alabama, sidelined for 4-6 weeks with sprained ankle

By Bryce Smith and Aiden Rutman
Jan 17, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence finishes a dunk on January 14, 2023 against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Memorial Gymasium (Nikita Rohila/Hustler Multimedia).

Five on Five: Can Vanderbilt keep the momentum going against No. 4 Alabama?

By Bryce Smith, Frankie Sheehy, Aiden Rutman, Brandon Karp and Jonah Barbin
Jan 17, 2023
Tyrin Lawrence drives to the rim on January 14, 2023 against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Memorial Gymasium (Nikita Rohila/Hustler Multimedia).

SEC Men’s Basketball Midseason Power Rankings: A Crimson Tide does not lift all boats

By Aiden Rutman and Jayce Pollard
Jan 17, 2023
Vanderbilt was lifted by a noisy home crowd on January 14, 2023 at Memorial Gymasium (Nikita Rohila/Hustler Multimedia).

PODCAST: Return to campus, big win against Arkansas, plus new segments

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Frankie Sheehy
Jan 16, 2023
Colin Smith celebrates a made 3-pointer against Missouri on January 7, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Memorial Minutes: An Unfilled Void

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Jan 12, 2023
Liam Robbins contests over South Carolina's Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk on January 3, 2023 at Memorial Gymnasium (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Vanderbilt travels to Columbia to take on No. 20 Missouri, looks to start 2-0 in SEC

By Aiden Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Jan 6, 2023
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea and position coaches celebrate Early Signing Day on Dec. 21, 2022.

Vanderbilt Football Early Signing Day: Lea reels in Top-50 recruiting class

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Dec 21, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Men’s basketball wins, women slip, plus transfer news for football

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Anish Mago
Dec 8, 2022
Colin Smith passes the ball, as photographed on Dec. 3, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Vanderbilt looks to keep home streak alive against Pitt

By Aiden Rutman and Brandon Karp
Dec 7, 2022
Ezra Manjon takes the ball down the court against Wofford, as captured on Dec. 3, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

Vanderbilt downs Wofford 65-62 to improve to 4-4

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Dec 3, 2022
Vanderbilt's defense had two interceptions against Florida on Nov. 19, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Five on Five Mailbag: Football postseason thoughts

By Bryce Smith, Anish Mago, Andrew Wilf, Aiden Rutman and Brandon Karp
Dec 1, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: In-season basketball talk, end-of-season recaps of soccer, football

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Sam Curtis
Dec 1, 2022
Ethan Barr against Florida on Nov. 19, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Nov 23, 2022
Will Sheppard goes up for a grab against Florida on Nov. 19, 2022 (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain).

Assessing the APR: Can a five-win Vanderbilt make a bowl game?

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Nov 22, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Debriefing the Florida win and previewing the the Tennessee game

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Nov 21, 2022
Jaylen Worship pictured before Vanderbilt took on South Carolina on Nov. 5, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Arianna Santiago)

SEC Power Rankings Week 12: The Home Stretch

By Adam Weiss, Bryce Smith, Andrew Wilf, Anish Mago and Aiden Rutman
Nov 18, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Football wins, mixed results from basketball, plus Soccer with Sam

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Nov 17, 2022
The Commodores celebrate after their upset of No. 5 Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Vanderbilt Soccer looks to keep their season alive against No. 4-seeded Northwestern in the DI Women’s Soccer Championship

By Anish Mago and Aiden Rutman
Nov 17, 2022
CB Jeremy Lucien and DB Jaylen Mahoney celebrate in the rain at First Bank Stadium, captured on Sept. 10, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Arianna Santiago)

SEC Power Rankings Week 11: A clear No. 1

By Aiden Rutman and Brett Needelman
Nov 11, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: The Athletic Equinox on West End

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Nov 10, 2022
Vanderbilt men's basketball will open up their season on Nov. 7, taking on Memphis. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

2022 Men’s Basketball Schedule Preview: Who will fill the void?

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Nov 5, 2022
The Hustler sports staff answers your biggest questions ahead of basketball season (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

Five on Five: Basketball Mailbag Preview

By Bryce Smith, Andrew Wilf, Anish Mago, Sam Curtis, Aiden Rutman and Brandon Karp
Nov 4, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: 24/7 Sports’ Robbie Weinstein previews basketball, plus the return of Soccer with Sam

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Sam Curtis
Nov 3, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Auric Goldfinger talks Missouri meltdown, plus can soccer win the SEC?

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith
Oct 27, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Recapping Georgia, Previewing Missouri, and talking Soccer’s recent success

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Andrew Wilf
Oct 20, 2022
Raegan Kelley slices through the Gamecock defense on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

Vanderbilt soccer comes from behind and defeats No. 24 South Carolina, 2-1

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Oct 15, 2022
Ray Davis ran for 17 yards in Vanderbilt's 55-3 loss to Alabama on Sep. 24, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

SEC Power Rankings Week Six: Bama’s back, tell a friend

By Aiden Rutman and Frankie Sheehy
Oct 7, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Previewing Ole Miss, plus everyone’s favorite segment, Soccer with Sam

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith, Andrew Wilf and Sam Curtis
Oct 6, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Men’s Basketball newcomer preview, plus Soccer and Bama talk with Anish Mago

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Anish Mago
Sep 29, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Andrew Wilf recaps NIU, looks ahead to Alabama, and Soccer with Sam

By Aiden Rutman, Sam Curtis, Bryce Smith and Andrew Wilf
Sep 22, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Brandon Karp talks Wake Forest and NIU, plus Soccer with Sam

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith, Brandon Karp and Sam Curtis
Sep 15, 2022
Vanderbilt will head to Northern Illinois this weekend (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White).

Football Mailbag: Can Vanderbilt start 3-1?

By Bryce Smith, Andrew Wilf, Anish Mago, Brandon Karp and Aiden Rutman
Sep 14, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Elon Thoughts, Wake Forest Preview with Justin Hershey, plus Soccer 5-0 start

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith and Anish Mago
Sep 8, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Hot starts for football, soccer; Elon preview

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith, Andrew Wilf and Sam Curtis
Sep 1, 2022
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

PODCAST: Vanderbilt Football Season Preview, Hawaii Thoughts

By Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman and Andrew Wilf
Aug 26, 2022
Mike Wright scrambles out of the pocket during Vanderbilt's spring game on April 16, 2022.

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Hawaii

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Aug 24, 2022
Darius Garland led a youth camp at Vanderbilt over the offseason (Vanderbilt Athletics).

‘Dores in the Pros: NBA Summer edition

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Jul 21, 2022
Vanderbilt will compete in the NCAA Championships on May 20-25 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Vanderbilt women’s golf advances to NCAA Championship

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
May 12, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Tyrin Lawrence hit a 3-pointer as time expired in the first half of Vanderbilt's win over Georgia on Jan 29, 2022..

SEC Tournament Preview: Can Auburn Be Stopped?

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Mar 8, 2022
Vanderbilt center Liam Robbins lines up for free throws against Kentucky on Feb. 2, 2022.

SEC Power Rankings: Somebody call 911, Shawty Fire Auburning on the dance floor

By Jayce Pollard and Aiden Rutman
Feb 5, 2022
Vanderbilt guard De'Mauri Flournoy dribbling up top in a game early in the 2021-22 season.

De’Mauri Flournoy: Whatever it takes to win

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Feb 3, 2022
Jordan Wright rises for a 3-pointer against Loyola Chicago on Dec. 10, 2021.

SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Highlighting Every Team’s Most Valuable Player

By Jayce Pollard and Aiden Rutman
Jan 10, 2022
Vanderbilt forward Myles Stute shoots a three against MVSU in Vanderbilt's win on Nov. 28, 2021.

Vanderbilt travels to Arkansas to open SEC play in the new year

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Jan 3, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. fights for a contested layup in Vanderbilt's loss to Auburn. in Feb., 2021.

SEC Basketball Power Rankings: First Degree Auburn

By Jayce Pollard and Aiden Rutman
Dec 28, 2021
Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 21 second-half points in Vanderbilt's 82-78 loss to Kentucky on Feb. 21, 2021.

SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Sweet Home Alabama

By Aiden Rutman and Jayce Pollard
Dec 9, 2021
Dayo Odeyingbo after making a tackle against the University of Tennessee in 2019.

Previewing Tennessee-Vanderbilt, and naming the rivalry

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2021
Cam Johnson reels in a catch against Tennessee on Dec. 12, 2020.

Behind Enemy Bylines Week 12: Tennessee Volunteers

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Nov 24, 2021
Joubert Klopper

Joubert Klopper: From the small town of Bloemfontein to the big city of Nashville

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Nov 18, 2021
Rocko Griffin against South Carolina

SEC Power Rankings Week 8: Number One, Number Two and the rest…

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Oct 21, 2021
Ken Seals against Florida

Week 7 SEC Power Rankings: A New Number One

By Hunter Lee and Aiden Rutman
Oct 15, 2021
Will Sheppard Scoring Touchdown

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Florida

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Oct 5, 2021
Vanderbilt fell 62-0 to Georgia last Saturday (Hustler Multimedia/Mattigan Kelly).

SEC Power Rankings Week 5: Our Own Worst Enemy

By Aiden Rutman and Jayce Pollard
Sep 29, 2021
Former Commodore Andre Mintze suited up for the Denver Broncos in Weeks 1 and 2. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long).

Dores in the Pros: Weeks 1 and 2 Recap

By Aiden Rutman, Staff Writer
Sep 21, 2021
Alabama claims the top spot in the Hustler's SEC power rankings once again in 2021. (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Preseason SEC Power Rankings

By Aiden Rutman and Charlie Baker
Sep 3, 2021
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