The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Memorial Magic is back! Read more about the men's revamped roster and women's experienced team.

Blake Dover, Author

All content by Blake Dover
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[Photo] Luke Kornet enjoying transition from Vanderbilt to the pros

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
Dec 27, 2017
February 25th, 2017 – Payton Willis (1) drives with the ball during the Commodores' 77-48 win against Mississipi State Saturday afternoon in Memorial Gym. Photo by Blake Dover.

January 5th, 2015 - Christa Reed (33) drives the ball in Monday night's loss to Tennessee in Memorial Gym. The final score was 57-49. Photo by Blake Dover.

[Photo] Vanderbilt Women’s basketball not shying from big games in 2017-18

By Sarah Saxton Strassberg
Nov 9, 2017
January 5th, 2015 - Christa Reed (33) drives the ball in Monday night's loss to Tennessee in Memorial Gym. The final score was 57-49. Photo by Blake Dover.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball preparing for second season under Stephanie White

By Betsy Goodfriend, Senior Writer
Oct 29, 2017
October 15th, 2016 – The Commodores defense makes a stop during their 17-16 win against the University of Georgia in Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon. Photo by Blake Dover.

[Photo] Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Georgia

By Alyssa Muir
Oct 4, 2017
September 19th, 2015 - Derek Mason during the Commodores' 47-7 win against Austin Peay Saturday afternoon at Dudley Field. Photo by Blake Dover.

[Photo] An ode to Mason-isms: A look at Coach Mason’s finest phrases

By Simon Gibbs
Sep 14, 2017
October 15th, 2016 – Khari Blasingame (23) runs with the ball during Vanderbilt's 17-16 win against the University of Georgia in Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon. Photo by Blake Dover.

[Photo] Road to Atlanta Week Two: A hierarchy begins to take shape

By Betsy Goodfriend, Senior Writer
Sep 12, 2017
October 15th, 2016 – Kyle Shurmer on the line of scrimmage during the Commodores' 17-16 win against the University of Georgia in Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon. Photo by Blake Dover.

[Photo] SEC Power Rankings Week One: Nashville food edition

By Simon Gibbs, Senior Writer
Aug 31, 2017
October 22nd, 2016 – Coach Mason leads the Commodores onto the field before their 35-17 win against TSU on Saturday Night at Vanderbilt Stadium. Photo by Blake Dover

[Photo] QUICK HITS: Hustler sports staff breaks down the upcoming season

By Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff
Aug 28, 2017
February 25th, 2017 – Fans sing the alma mater after the Commodores' 77-48 win against Mississippi State Saturday afternoon in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] EXCLUSIVE: Do Vanderbilt students care about Vanderbilt sports?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
Apr 24, 2017
April 21, 2017 – The Shins perform at the annual Rites of Spring music festival on Alumni Lawn.

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Rites of Spring 2017

By Ziyi Liu
Apr 24, 2017
Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew and his staff look on during the Commodores' 68-66 NCAA tournament first-round loss to Northwestern on March 16, 2017.

[Photo] Five on five: Looking back on Vanderbilt’s season

By Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff
Mar 20, 2017
Vanderbilt's Nolan Cressler reacts after the Commodores lost to Northwestern 68-66 in the NCAA tournament first round on March 16, 2017.

[Photo] Five thoughts: Commodores fall to Northwestern in instant classic

By Robbie Weinstein, Sports Editor
Mar 17, 2017
Vanderbilt center Luke Kornet defends the basket against Florida in the SEC tournament March 10, 2017 at Bridgestone Arena.

[Photo] Matchup of big men could determine Vanderbilt’s first-round game

By Steve Sherk
Mar 15, 2017
Vanderbilt's Matthew Fisher-Davis during the Commodores' loss to Arkansas in the SEC tournament semifinals March 11, 2016 at Bridgestone Arena.

[Photo] Five on five: Vanderbilt makes NCAA tournament, to face Northwestern

By Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff
Mar 13, 2017
Joe Toye (2) and Vanderbilt as the buzzer sounded on the Commodores' SEC tournament semifinal defeat to Arkansas on March 11, 2017 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

[Photo] Five thoughts: Arkansas eliminates Commodores from SEC tournament

By Robbie Weinstein, Sports Editor
Mar 11, 2017
Vanderbilt fell 76-62 to Arkansas in the SEC tournament semifinals Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

[Photo] Vanderbilt trucked by Arkansas, awaits Selection Sunday

By Elias Ukule
Mar 11, 2017
February 25, 2017 – Riley LaChance (13) and Jeff Roberson (11) celebrate during the Commodores' 77-48 win against Mississippi State Saturday afternoon in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] With Kentucky and Florida on deck, Commodores’ NCAA chances hang in the balance

By Robbie Weinstein, Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2017
February 25th, 2017 – Fans sing the alma mater after the Commodores' 77-48 win against Mississippi State Saturday afternoon in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] SEC men’s basketball power rankings: week of February 27

By Robbie Weinstein, Sports Editor
Feb 27, 2017
February 25th, 2017 – Jeff Roberson (11) with the ball during the Commodores' 77-48 win against Mississippi State Saturday afternoon in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] Vanderbilt dominates Mississippi State, led by strong game from Jeff Roberson

By Elias Ukule
Feb 25, 2017
February 16th, 2017 – Coach Bryce Drew during the Commodores' 72-67 win against Texas A&M Thursday night in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] Five takeaways: Vanderbilt edges Texas A&M, ends home losing streak

By Henry Lewis
Feb 17, 2017
February 16th, 2017 – Nolan Cressler (24) drives with the ball during the Commodores' 72-67 win against Texas A&M Thursday night in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] Vanderbilt uses strong second-half adjustment to narrowly defeat Texas A&M

By Max Schneider, Associate Sports Editor
Feb 16, 2017
Jan. 19, 2014 - Marqu'es Webb fights for the ball in Sunday's game against LSU. The Commodores go on to win with a score of 79-70.

[Photo] Commodores get rematch with big, offensively challenged Aggies

By Torben Ginsberg
Feb 16, 2017
January 10, 2017 – Riley LaChance (13) attempts a layup during the Commodores' 87-81 loss to Kentucky in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] With the right approach, Vanderbilt can roast the Hogs

By Robbie Weinstein, Sports Editor
Jan 23, 2017
January 10, 2017 – Coach Bryce Drew argues with a ref during the Commodores' 87-81 loss to Kentucky in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] SEC men’s basketball power rankings: week of Jan. 23

By Robbie Weinstein, Sports Editor
Jan 23, 2017
January 10, 2017 – Joe Toye (2) helps Matthew Fisher-Davis (5) up during the Commodores' 87-81 loss to Kentucky in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] 5-on-5: Vanderbilt upsets Florida, prepares for big week ahead

By Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff
Jan 23, 2017
January 21st, 2017 – Thousands of women and men gather in downtown Nashville in tandem with hundreds sister marches around the world following the innaguration of Donald Trump.

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Nashville Women’s March

By Zoe Shancer, Senior Editor
Jan 23, 2017
January 16th, 2017 – Nashville citizens, local leaders, and Mayor Megan Barry gather to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual MLK Day March.

IN PHOTOS: Martin Luther King Jr. Day March at Tennessee State University

By Blake Dover
Jan 16, 2017
November 26th, 2016 – Ralph Webb (7) celebrates after the Commodores' 45-34 win against UT Saturday night in Vanderbilt Stadium.

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Year in review in football

By Vanderbilt Hustler Photo Staff
Jan 9, 2017
Celebration, Ralph Webb (7)

[Photo] IN PHOTOS: Commodores stun Volunteers to earn bowl spot

By Ziyi Liu
Nov 28, 2016
October 22nd, 2016 – Kyle Shurmur (14) hands the ball off during the Commodores' 35-17 win against TSU Saturday night at Vanderbilt Stadium. Photo by Blake Dover.

[Photo] Vanderbilt offense seeks consistency, balance against Ole Miss

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
Nov 18, 2016
Christa Reed scored 11 points on 5-8 shooting in Vanderbilt's exhibition win over Bellarmine University.

[Photo] Five takeaways from Vanderbilt’s 97-63 exhibition victory

By Steve Sherk
Oct 31, 2016
October 22nd, 2016 – The Commodores take the field before their 35-17 win against TSU on Saturday Night at Vanderbilt Stadium. Photo by Blake Dover

[Photo] Can the Vanderbilt Commodores still make a bowl game?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
Oct 24, 2016
November 19th, 2015 - Luke Kornet (3) celebrates during the Commodores' 79-72 overtime win against Stoney Brook Thursday night in Memorial Gym.

[Photo] Luke Kornet

By Josh Hamburger
Oct 16, 2016
October 15th, 2016 – Kyle Shurmer passes during the Commodores' 17-16 win against the University of Georgia in Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon. Credit: Blake Dover

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week 7: What just happened?

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
Oct 16, 2016
October 6th, 2015 - Students gather on Alumni Lawn to celebrate Latino street culture with food, crafts, and barefoot soccer.

[Photo] During Hispanic Heritage Month, leaders set out to define Latino culture at Vanderbilt

By Alejandro Monzon
Oct 5, 2016
September 10th, 2016 – Oren Burks (20) returns an interception during the Commodores' 47-24 win against MTSU Saturday afternoon at Vanderbilt Stadium.

[Photo] Commodores in for challenge against Georgia Tech offense

By Cutler Klein, Sports Editor
Sep 16, 2016