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Alyssa Muir, Former Deputy Sports Editor

Alyssa Muir ('21) is a former Deputy Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. She has been on staff since her freshman year. Alyssa is majoring in Economics with minors in Business and Sociology. When she has free time, she can usually be found binge-watching Grey's Anatomy or rooting on her hometown teams, the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Kumar Rocker pitches against Mississippi State on April 23, 2021. (Twitter/@VandyBoys)

Kumar Rocker pitches complete game as Vanderbilt takes first game against Mississippi State

April 23, 2021
David Raih comes to Vanderbilt as first-year head coach Clark Leas offensive coordinator. (Hustler Communications/Emery Little)

Coordinator Chronicles: David Raih ready to reboot Vanderbilt’s offense

April 22, 2021
Shea Ralph throws out the first pitch at a Vanderbilt baseball game after being introduced as head womens basketball coach. (Twitter/@VandyBoys)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Shea Ralph’s hiring, Jerry Stackhouse’s recruiting and baseball’s winning

April 19, 2021
Shea Ralph at her introductory press conference. (Twitter/@VandyWBB)

Everything head women’s basketball coach Shea Ralph said at her introductory press conference

April 14, 2021
Jerry Stackhouse coaches on the sidelines against Mississippi State. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Stephanie White gets fired, Stackhouse lands big recruits and baseball drops one to Georgia

April 9, 2021
Jack Leiter threw a no-hitter on Saturday against South Carolina. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel).

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Final thoughts on basketball season, SEC baseball

March 25, 2021
Vanderbilt Football during 2021 spring practice. (Twitter/@VandyFootball)

Press Conference Notes: Clark Lea provides more recruiting updates

March 23, 2021
Enrique Bradfield Jr. makes a diving catch in center field in the first inning of Vanderbilts victory over Illinois-Chicago. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Rocker dazzles on the mound, Young shines at the plate as Vanderbilt defeats Illinois-Chicago 5-2

March 6, 2021
Kumar Rocker went five strong innings this weekend against Georgia State, allowing no runs and just three hits. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long).

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Basketball comes to a close, baseball heats up

March 4, 2021
Trey Thomas passes the ball in Vanderbilts 75-70 win over Ole Miss. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Memorial Minutes: Undermanned yet overachieved

March 3, 2021
Enrique Bradfield Jr. celebrates his RBI single against Georgia State. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt falls to Georgia State in first loss of the season

February 26, 2021
Trey Thomas drives to the basket against Tennessee on Feb. 24. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Shorthanded Commodores come up short against Tennessee

February 24, 2021
DJ Harvey drives to the basket in Vanderbilts 82-78 loss to Kentucky on Feb. 17. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Press Conference Notes: Stackhouse previews upcoming rivalry matchup against Tennessee

February 23, 2021
Jordan Wright attempts a lay-up against Kentucky on Jan. 5, 2021. (Hustler Communications/Emery Little)

‘Jack-of-all-trades’: Jordan Wright brings toughness and grit to the Commodores

February 21, 2021
Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 21 points in Vanderbilts loss to Kentucky on Wednesday. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel).

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Men’s basketball drops another heartbreaker to Kentucky, baseball’s season opener

February 18, 2021
DJ Harvey drives to the basket in Vanderbilts 82-78 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats on Feb. 17, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt falls to Kentucky in another heartbreaker

February 17, 2021
Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long).

Vanderbilt Baseball roster preview

February 17, 2021
Max Evans rises up for a layup in Vanderbilts win over South Carolina. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long).

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Men’s basketball drops two in a row, spring season preview

February 11, 2021
Scotty Pippen Jr. brings the ball up the court in Vanderbilts 93-81 victory over South Carolina on Jan. 30, 2021. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Men’s Basketball Gets a Win, Football Rounds out Recruiting

February 4, 2021
Clark Lea and Candice Storey Lee pose upon Leas arrival to Nashville on Dec. 20, 2020. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Clark Lea talks path to ‘revolutionize’ Vanderbilt recruiting on 247Sports livestream

February 3, 2021
Scotty Pippen Jr. drives to the basket in Vanderbilts victory over South Carolina (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt dominates South Carolina, earns first SEC win

January 30, 2021
Head coach Jerry Stackhouse

Press Conference Notes: Jerry Stackhouse talks defensive struggles, returning players

January 29, 2021
The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Coach White Joins the Podcast, Mens Basketball Skids

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Coach White Joins the Podcast, Men’s Basketball Skids

January 28, 2021
Scotty Pippen Jr. drives to the basket in Vanderbilts 84-81 loss to Mississippi State. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Memorial Minutes: Falling behind

January 28, 2021
Brylee Bartram dribbles the ball against Alabama. (Hustler Communications/Emery Little)

Brylee Bartram’s journey from national three-point record holder to West End

January 23, 2021
Vanderbilt Lacrosse team on the field. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

2020 Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Awards

December 31, 2020
Clark Lea after being introduced as head football coach on Dec. 20, 2020. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Clark Lea returns to Vanderbilt—but don’t call it a homecoming

December 21, 2020
Clark Lea as defensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. (Notre Dame Athletics)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Coach Lea, Hoops and More

December 18, 2020
Clark Lea as defensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. (Notre Dame Athletics)

MUIR: Vanderbilt needs to make Clark Lea its next head football coach

December 14, 2020
Sarah Fuller practicing with the Vanderbilt Commodores ahead of Saturdays contest with Missouri. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Interviewing Sarah Fuller, Recapping Soccer and Talking Hoops

December 1, 2020
Candice Storey Lee in Vanderbilt athletics McGugin Center. (Style Blueprint)

Everything Candice Storey Lee said after Derek Mason’s firing

December 1, 2020
Cam Johnson (7) is pulled down by Missouri linebacker Nick Bolton on Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Commodore Brunch Week Eight: The end is near

November 29, 2020
Ken Seals and Chris Pierce Jr. celebrate Pierces first touchdown reception against the Florida Gators. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt falls 38-17 to Florida, drops to 0-7

November 21, 2020
Vanderbilt basketball hosts Southeast Missouri State on November 6, 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: NBA Draft recap, soccer’s offensive explosion in the SEC Tournament, and football hosts Florida

November 19, 2020
Scotty Pippen Jr. rises up for a dunk against Clark Atlanta in 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball roster preview

November 19, 2020
Jordyn Cambridge against Radford in 2019. (Hustler Multimedia)

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball roster preview

November 19, 2020
Amir Abdul-Rahman sets up at the line of scrimmage in Vanderbilts 41-7 loss against LSU on Oct. 3, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Behind Enemy Bylines: Florida Gators

November 17, 2020
Jerry Stackhouse is entering his second year as Vanderbilts head coach. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Jerry Stackhouse talks COVID-19 protocols, player updates

November 13, 2020
Sarah Fuller in goal. (Hustler Communications/Emery Little)

Making a Fuller Impact

November 12, 2020
Ken Seals lines up under center against Ole Miss on Oct. 31, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: State of the SEC, football faces Kentucky, soccer heads to SEC Tournament

November 12, 2020
Elijah Moore celebrates a career day against Vanderbilt on Oct. 31, 2020, scoring three touchdowns on 14 receptions for 238 yards. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Football heads to Starkville, soccer wraps up regular season

November 5, 2020
Ken Seals throws a pass down the field against Ole Miss. (Hustler Mutlimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt falls 54-21 to Ole Miss, drops fourth game in a row

October 31, 2020
Vanderbilt Stadium awaits the arrival of students for the football teams game vs. LSU on October 3, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Interviewing Dr. Kristene Kelly and Tommy McClelland

October 29, 2020
Vanderbilt baseball competes in its 2020 Black and Gold Series. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Soccer picks up a win, VandyBoys compete in Black and Gold, Football practices

October 22, 2020
Vanderbilt baseball competes in its 2020 Black and Gold Series. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Recapping Vanderbilt baseball’s Black and Gold Series

October 18, 2020
Koi Love drives to the basket in Vanderbilts 68-52 loss to Mississippi State on Jan. 23, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Truman McDaniel)

Vanderbilt women’s basketball poised for new beginnings

October 15, 2020
Mike Wright scrambles out of the pocket in Vanderbilts 41-7 loss to South Carolina (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: COVID-19 strikes, another soccer loss, Black and Gold Series preview

October 15, 2020
Ken Seals prepares to snap the ball in a 41-7 loss to LSU on Oct. 3, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Vanderbilt football returns to the practice field with less than 53 scholarship players available

October 14, 2020
JaVeon Marlow runs against Texas A&M on Sept. 26, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Ja’Veon Marlow is making the most of opportunities en route to a breakout season

October 8, 2020
Amir Abdur-Rahman (2) goes up for a catch in a 41-7 loss to LSU on Oct. 3, 2020. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: South Carolina Week

October 8, 2020
Donovan Kaufman celebrates a pass breakup in the Commodores loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 26th. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Reviewing the trip to Texas, Previewing LSU, and Vanderbilt Soccer heads to Missouri

October 1, 2020
Vanderbilt lost to Georgia in their season opener last season by a score of 30-6.

The Hustler Sports 30 on VandyRadio: Football is back, Quarterback Talk, Soccer goes to Knoxville

September 24, 2020
Dayo Odeyingbo after making a tackle against the University of Tennessee in 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

SEC outlines conditions for potential football cancellations

September 22, 2020
Frank Coppet practicing for Vanderbilt. (Vanderbilt Athletics).

Frank Coppet emerges as ‘heart and soul’ of Vanderbilt’s defense — after two torn ACLs

September 17, 2020
Ken Seals practicing for Vanderbilt. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

QB Chronicles: Ken Seals is ready to make a splash as a true freshman

September 9, 2020
Tyler Brown closing a postseason game against Indiana State in 2019. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

MLB Draft: Tyler Brown drafted by Houston Astros in third round

June 10, 2020
Vanderbilt Basketball promotes Damany Hendrix to assistant coach

Vanderbilt Basketball promotes Damany Hendrix to assistant coach

May 26, 2020
Michael Jordan and his father James celebrate the Bulls 1992 NBA Championship. (Photo courtesy of Sue Ogrocki/Reuters via Getty Images)

“The Last Dance” Episodes 7 and 8: Fathers, Fights and a Mind Like No Other

May 11, 2020
Hustler: Alyssa Muir, Deputy Sports Editor Name of Pet: Apollo Favorite Activity: Cuddling and chasing lizards Fun Fact: He is named after Apollo Creed from the Rocky movies

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Hustler Pets

May 1, 2020
Jerry Stackhouse is introduced as Vanderbilts head basketball coach on April 8, 2019. Photo by Hunter Long

Q&A: Jerry Stackhouse talks virtual recruiting, previews personnel for next season

April 15, 2020
Saben Lee drives to the basket in Vanderbilts 99-90 upset victory over LSU.

Junior guard Saben Lee declares for 2020 NBA Draft

March 27, 2020
Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) pushes the ball up the court as Dylan Disu (1) trails in Vanderbilts loss to Arkansas.

Vanderbilt’s youth, lack of size on display in SEC Tournament loss

March 13, 2020
Koi Love (23) was named to the freshman all-SEC team on Tuesday, Mar. 3.

MUIR: Vanderbilt’s upset over No. 15 Kentucky proves program is headed in right direction

March 3, 2020
Cooper Davis (3) slides home.

Martin goes yard twice, Commodores win seventh in a row

February 26, 2020
Carter Young (9) swings at a low pitch in Vanderbilts 9-3 victory.

Commodores dominate the Flames, clinch series win

February 22, 2020
Jordyn Cambridge (3) pushes the ball up the court as Mariella Fasoula (34) runs ahead.

Commodores struggle from deep, fall at home to Missouri

February 20, 2020
Jack Leiter winds up to throw during Vanderbilts 3-0 victory over South Alabama.

Jack Leiter shines as Vanderbilt downs South Alabama in home opener

February 18, 2020
Candice Storey Lee assumed the interim athletic director position on Feb. 4, 2020.

MUIR: Candice Storey Lee is ‘tailor-made’ for interim athletic director position

February 16, 2020
Koi Love (23) drives to the basket against Ole Miss.

Vanderbilt defeats Ole Miss, ends six game losing streak

February 9, 2020
Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) goes up for a lay-up during Vanderbilts 61-55 loss to the Florida Gators.

Vanderbilt struggles to find offense in 61-55 loss to the Florida Gators

February 1, 2020
Koi Love led the Commodores with 19 points.

Vanderbilt’s upset hopes fall short against Mississippi State

January 23, 2020
Jordyn Cambridge had four steals in the Commodores 80-46 victory over Radford.

Two years removed from two knee surgeries, Jordyn Cambridge is Vanderbilt’s defensive anchor

January 16, 2020
Autumn Newby scored five points and grabbed eight rebounds against South Carolina.

Vanderbilt forward Autumn Newby week-to-week with knee sprain

January 14, 2020
The Kentucky Wildcats narrowly defeated Vanderbilt 14-7 in their matchup last season in Lexington.

Commodores look to slow down Kentucky Wildcats’ rushing attack this Saturday

November 13, 2019
Koi Love (23) and Mariella Fasoula (34) celebrate Vanderbilts blowout win over Radford.

For the Love of the game

November 11, 2019
Vanderbilt womens basketball defeats Radford 80-46 on Friday night in Memorial Gym

Vanderbilt women demolish Radford 80-46

November 9, 2019
Vanderbilt hosts Florida on October 13, 2018. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

MUIR: Commodores need to convert on third-downs, limit sacks to upset the Gators

November 8, 2019
Photo by: Hunter Long

The Mo Hasan Effect

October 20, 2019
Vanderbilt falls to LSU 66-38 on September 21, 2019.

Power Rankings Week Eight: LSU is for real, the Bulldogs stumble

October 16, 2019
Vanderbilt falls 42-24 at Purdue on September 14, 2019. Photo by Hunter Long

Three matchups to watch: Vanderbilt vs. Northern Illinois

September 25, 2019
Goalkeepers Lauren Demarchi (left) and Taiana Tolleson (right) are a key part of Vanderbilts 8-1 start. Photo by Mattigan Kelly.

Dynamic duo Lauren Demarchi and Taiana Tolleson propelling Vanderbilt to hot start

September 23, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

SEC Power Rankings Week Two: High Tide and a Rocky (Top) start

September 4, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

Vanderbilt’s big three ready to terrify opposing defenses

August 28, 2019
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Lexi Smith reflects on first career goal for Vanderbilt Lacrosse as fifth-year senior

April 21, 2019
Photo by Hunter Long

‘We were just sick of losing’ – Inside the resurgence of Vanderbilt Lacrosse

April 18, 2019
Photo by Brent Szklaruk

Vanderbilt loses late lead and drops series finale to Arkansas 14-12

April 14, 2019
Vanderbilt womens basketball defeats Ole Miss 80-68 at Memorial Gym on January 24, 2019. (Photo by Brandon Jacome-Mendez)

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball is ready to put the 2018-19 season behind them

April 4, 2019
Photo by Bruce Brookshire

Vanderbilt Lacrosse beats New Hampshire to remain undefeated at home

March 13, 2019
Vanderbilt Plays Auburn in Mens Basketball on Saturday, February 16, 2019. (Photo by Hunter Long)

Vanderbilt Basketball suffers 71-55 home loss to Florida Gators

February 28, 2019
Vanderbilt Womens Basketball falls to Alabama 84-65 at Memorial Gym

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball falls to Alabama 84-65 at Memorial Gym

February 22, 2019
Vanderbilt Baseball prepares for the upcoming season on Thursday night.

Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule Analysis: Elite showdowns galore

February 13, 2019
Vanderbilt Lacrosse begins new era with win over Wagner

Vanderbilt Lacrosse begins new era with win over Wagner

February 10, 2019
Photo by Claire Barnett

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball loses heartbreaker to Auburn at Memorial Gym

January 18, 2019
The Commodores defeat the Tennessee Volunteers in football for the third year in a row, ensuring Vanderbilts bowl eligibilty. The final score was 38-13. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Final SEC Regular Season Power Rankings: The Pit of Misery

November 29, 2018
The Commodores play football at Ole Miss on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Photo by Claire Barnett

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss

November 14, 2018
The Commodores fell Missouri 45-17 on Saturday, November 18, 2017. (Photo by Claire Barnett)

Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Mizzou

November 8, 2018
Photo by Clay Leddin

SEC Power Rankings Week Eight: Upsets and other fun stuff

October 16, 2018
Vanderbilt plays South Carolina on Saturday, September 22, 2018. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Power Rankings Week Five: Rocky bottom

September 26, 2018
The Commodores play Alabama on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Vanderbilt lost 59-0. Photo by Claire Barnett.

SEC Power Rankings Week Three: Shuffling toward the top

September 13, 2018
Photo via @UVAFootball/Twitter

Ohio-Virginia football game to be moved to Vanderbilt Stadium as Hurricane Florence approaches

September 11, 2018
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