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The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
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Justin Hershey, Former Sports Editor

Justin Hershey (’22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process.

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All content by Justin Hershey
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

By Aiden Rutman, Jonah Barbin and Justin Hershey
Apr 23, 2025
Vanderbilt lefty Devin Futrell throws a pitch during the VandyBoys' win on March 29, 2022.

Midweek Maestro: Freshman Devin Futrell is making his impact known

By Justin Hershey and Khushi Jani
Apr 30, 2022
Dominic Keegan stomps on home plate after hitting a home run in Vanderbilt's win over Texas A&M on April 29, 2022.

VandyBoys dominate No. 21 Texas A&M, take Game 2, 11-1

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Apr 29, 2022
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PODCAST: VandyBoys take two of three, another open men’s basketball scholarship

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Apr 27, 2022
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PODCAST: Volleyball is Back, Men’s Basketball Roster Update

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Apr 20, 2022
Candice Storey Lee

BREAKING: Vanderbilt athletics to add women’s volleyball as varsity sport

By Justin Hershey and Matthew Shipley
Apr 19, 2022
Vanderbilt junior Scotty Pippen Jr. driving through the lane against Missouri in the Commodores' matchup on Feb. 8, 2022.

BREAKING: Scotty Pippen Jr. declares for NBA Draft, will sign with an agent

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Apr 18, 2022
Rendering of Vanderbilt's new basketball operations center released on April 18, 2022.

Vanderbilt releases details, timeline for basketball operations center

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Apr 18, 2022
Mike Wright scrambles out of the pocket during Vanderbilt's spring game on April 16, 2022.

Vanderbilt Spring Game: Offense and defense tie at 32 in spirited affair

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Apr 16, 2022
Enrique Bradfield Jr. crosses home plate to give Vanderbilt a 5-4 win over No. 23 Florida on April 15, 2022.

VandyBoys walk off No. 23 Florida, 5-4, in series opener

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Apr 15, 2022
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PODCAST: Struggling on the diamond, previewing the Spring game

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Apr 13, 2022
Vanderbilt sophomore Cole Sherwood has won two individual tournaments already this spring.

‘Cruise Control’: Vanderbilt’s Cole Sherwood has caught fire this spring

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Apr 8, 2022
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PODCAST: What went wrong against Tennessee? Where do the VandyBoys go from here?

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Apr 6, 2022
Freshman Davis Diaz swings at a pitch during Vanderbilt's loss to Tennessee on April 1, 2022.

No. 9 Vanderbilt falls to No. 1 Tennessee, 6-2, thanks to disastrous fifth inning

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Apr 1, 2022
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PODCAST: Previewing the VandyBoys and Volunteers

By Justin Hershey and Andrew Wilf
Mar 31, 2022
Memorial Gymnasium court as photographed on Feb. 17, 2021.

The strategy behind Vanderbilt’s new visual identity

By Justin Hershey and Rachael Perrotta
Mar 29, 2022
Vanderbilt men's basketball huddles during a game against Florida on March 1, 2022.

Memorial Minutes: An NIT run that was desperately needed

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 24, 2022
Vanderbilt's new logo, as released on March 22, 2022.

Vanderbilt students, alumni express disappointment in university’s new ‘visual identity’

By Justin Hershey and Rachael Perrotta
Mar 23, 2022
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PODCAST: Wrapping up Men’s Basketball, WNIT Preview

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Mar 23, 2022
Vanderbilt University announced a new visual identity featuring new logos and marks on March 22, 2022.

Vanderbilt announces new logos, marks to be rolled out for both university and athletics

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 22, 2022
Vanderbilt center Quentin Millora-Brown goes up for a dunk in the Commodores' win over Dayton on March 20, 2022.

One More Stop to MSG: Commodores to battle Xavier in NIT Quarterfinals

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 21, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. drives right during Vanderbilt's NIT game against Dayton on Mar. 20, 2022.

Historic night from Scotty Pippen Jr. sends Vanderbilt to NIT quarterfinals with 70-68 win over Dayton

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 20, 2022
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PODCAST: Postseason Victories on the Hardwood

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Mar 18, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Iyana Moore drives to the basket in the Commodores' WNIT game against Murray State on Mar. 17, 2022.

Commodores use big third quarter to destroy Murray State, 73-47, advance in WNIT

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 17, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Jordan Wright drives against Belmont in Round 1 of the NIT at Memorial Gymnasium.

Commodores advance in NIT with 82-71 win over Belmont behind 24 points from Jordan Wright

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 15, 2022
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PODCAST: Vanderbilt Men’s and Women’s Basketball Dancing in the NIT

By Justin Hershey, Andrew Wilf and Sam Curtis
Mar 14, 2022
The Vanderbilt bench celebrates a shot late in the Commodores' win over Georgia in Round 1 of the SEC Tournament on Mar. 9, 2022.

Vanderbilt granted at-large bid to NIT, will play postseason basketball for first time since 2017

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 13, 2022
Screenshot of chancellor daniel diermeier and students interviewing on a zoom call

Debrief with Diermeier: Civil discourse, hybrid learning, mask mandates and more

By Justin Hershey, Charlotte Mauger and Katherine Oung
Mar 7, 2022
Vanderbilt's pair of All-SEC freshmen Iyana Moore and Sacha Washington pick each other up during Vanderbilt's SEC Tournament win over Texas A&M on March 2, 2022.

Memorial Minutes: The Sky’s the Limit

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 7, 2022
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PODCAST: Shea Ralph’s First SEC Tournament Win, More Men’s Basketball Heartbreak

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Mar 4, 2022
Vanderbilt bench celebrating a made shot during the first half of their SEC Tournament game against Texas A&M on March 2, 2022.

Vanderbilt uses hometown advantage to claim first SEC Tournament win since 2016, beats Texas A&M 85-69

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 2, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. goes up for a layup in Vanderbilt's home finale against Florida on March 1, 2022.

Florida outscores Vanderbilt 9-0 in final 30 seconds, shocks the Commodores 82-78

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Mar 1, 2022
Shea Ralph and Tom Garrick coach during a game in their first season on West End.

‘A Basketball Story’: The Next Chapter of Shea Ralph and Tom Garrick’s Basketball Journey is Underway at Vanderbilt

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 24, 2022
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PODCAST: Heartbreaker on the Hardwood, First Impressions of the VandyBoys

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Feb 23, 2022
Vanderbilt players celebrate a basket during the Commodores' win over Auburn on Jan. 30, 2022.

Vanderbilt comes up just short in defensive battle, loses to Ole Miss 57-47

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 20, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 24 points in the Commodores' win over Texas A&M on Feb. 19, 2022.

Vanderbilt bests Texas A&M 72-67, ties most conference wins since 2017

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 19, 2022
Vanderbilt's Chris McElvain throws a pitch in his second career start on Feb. 18, 2022.

No. 3 Vanderbilt takes care of No. 7 Oklahoma State 3-0 in season opener behind 18 strikeouts

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 18, 2022
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PODCAST: VandyBoys are Back, A Trip to Face Auburn

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Feb 15, 2022
Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022.

The VandyBoys are Back: Full 2022 Roster Preview

By Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr
Feb 13, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. dribbles down the court against No. 19 Tennessee on Feb. 12, 2022.

First-half deficit too big for Vanderbilt to overcome, Commodores lose to No. 19 Tennessee 73-64

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 12, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Shane Dezonie guards Missouri during Vanderbilt's win on Feb. 8, 2022.

Bubble Watch? Analyzing Vanderbilt’s Postseason Outlook and Previewing a Trip to Knoxville

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 10, 2022
Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. defends LSU in the Commodores' win on Feb. 5, 2022.

Vanderbilt upsets No. 25 LSU 75-66 on Shan Foster jersey retirement night

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 5, 2022
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PODCAST: Liam Robbins Returns, Vanderbilt Women Nearly Pull Upset

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Feb 4, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. looks to the sideline during Vanderbilt's loss to Kentucky on Feb. 2, 2022.

Memorial Minutes: Getting Whole

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 4, 2022
Vanderbilt center Liam Robbins shoots over Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe in Vanderbilt's loss to the Wildcats on Feb. 2, 2022.

Commodores fall to Kentucky, 77-70, in Liam Robbins’ debut

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 2, 2022
Liam Robbins in practice for the University of Minnesota. (Gopher Athletics/Brad Rempel)

BREAKING: Liam Robbins available to make Vanderbilt debut against Kentucky

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Feb 2, 2022
Vanderbilt players celebrate during their win over Auburn on Jan. 30, 2022.

Memorial Minutes: Getting Out of the Cellar, Building Winning Streaks

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 31, 2022
Dansby Swanson receives a trophy from Candice Storey Lee at the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Jan. 28, 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Josh Rehders)

IN PHOTOS: Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

By Justin Hershey and Josh Rehders
Jan 30, 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..

Vanderbilt completes first SEC sweep since 2017, beats Georgia 85-77

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 29, 2022
Jerry Stackhouse coaching the Commodores during his second season on West End.

The Three Plays that Doomed Vanderbilt Against South Carolina

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 28, 2022
Vanderbilt baseball trains in advance of the 2022 season that begins in February.

VandyBoys begin quest for third straight College World Series appearance

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 27, 2022
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PODCAST: State of the Men’s Basketball Program, Previewing South Carolina

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf
Jan 25, 2022
Vanderbilt men's basketball huddles during a game against Tennessee on Jan. 18, 2022.

Hitting the Road: Commodores look for bounce-back win in Gainesville

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 21, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. lines up a free throw during Vanderbilt's game against Tennessee on Jan. 18, 2022.

Vanderbilt struggles to score against strong Tennessee defense, loses 68-60

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 18, 2022
Vanderbilt forward Jamaine Mann goes up for a layup in a game against MVSU in November, 2021.

Taking care of the ball, cleaning the glass to be key as Vanderbilt welcomes No. 24 Tennessee

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 17, 2022
Vanderbilt forward Jordan Wright drives against Kentucky in Vanderbilt's loss to the Wildcats on Jan. 11, 2022.

Memorial Minutes: Big Blue Takeover

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 13, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. dribbles around a defender against Kentucky on Jan. 11, 2022.

Commodores can’t hang with Kentucky, drop second straight 78-66

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 11, 2022
Jerry Stackhouse huddles his team during Vanderbilt loss to South Carolina on Jan. 4, 2022.

Commodores look to avenge recent close losses to Kentucky on Tuesday

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 10, 2022
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PODCAST: Thoughts on Student Attendance Policy, Previewing Big Blue

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Jan 10, 2022
Vanderbilt University students cheer on the Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium during the 2018-19 men's basketball season.

HERSHEY: University athletics attendance policy alienates students, its most important fans

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 8, 2022
Quentin Millora-Brown putting up a hook shot during Vanderbilt's trip to Hawai'i for the Diamond Head Classic in Dec. 2021.

QMB for MIP? A look at Quentin Millora-Brown’s case as Vanderbilt’s most improved player

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Jan 4, 2022
Scotty Pippen Jr. drives against Alabama State on Nov. 10, 2021.

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Mailbag: SEC play has arrived

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Jan 3, 2022
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PODCAST: SEC Men’s Basketball Preview

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Jan 2, 2022
Memorial Gym

Vanderbilt women’s basketball SEC opener against Texas A&M postponed

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 29, 2021
Vanderbilt guard Iyana Moore drives into the paint against Alabama State on Dec. 28, 2021.

Memorial Minutes: Breaking Records and Riding High into SEC Play

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 29, 2021
Head coach Jerry Stackhouse looks on as Vanderbilt plays Hawai'i on Dec. 22, 2021. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Diamond Head Classic Wrap-up: Vanderbilt claims championship after cancellation

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 25, 2021
Vanderbilt's bench celebrates a drive from Scotty Pippen Jr. in the Commodores' 69-67 win over BYU on Dec. 23, 2021.

Diamond Head Classic Championship: A rubber match between Vanderbilt and Stanford

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 24, 2021
Tim Corbin pictured in pregame warm-ups during the 2019 season.

Vanderbilt, Tim Corbin agree on contract extension

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 21, 2021
Shane Dezonie driving against MVSU on Nov. 30, 2021.

Back on the Hardwood: Vanderbilt men’s and women’s basketball return Saturday

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 17, 2021
Head coach Shea Ralph huddles with her team during a game in December, 2021. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Q&A: Everything head coach Shea Ralph said on The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Dec 13, 2021
Vanderbilt forward Jamaine Mann goes up for a layup against Loyola Chicago on Dec. 10, 2021.

Vanderbilt downed, 69-58, by Loyola Chicago’s 3-point attack

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 10, 2021
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PODCAST: Interview with Shea Ralph, Men’s Basketball’s Skid

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Dec 10, 2021
Vanderbilt huddles during a loss to Temple on Dec. 7, 2021.

HERSHEY: What’s wrong with Vanderbilt’s offense?

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 9, 2021
Quentin Millora-Brown goes up for a layup against Temple on Dec. 7, 2021.

Vanderbilt forces overtime, but falls to Temple, 72-68

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 7, 2021
Head coach Clark Lea and his team after a loss to Kentucky on Nov. 13, 2021.

Vanderbilt Football Offseason Notebook No. 1: The offseason begins

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Dec 3, 2021
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PODCAST: Football Wrap-Up, Talking Hoops with Max Schneider

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Dec 2, 2021
Sacha Washington plays defense against Arizona on Nov. 25, 2021.

Memorial Minutes: Freshmen in Paradise

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 30, 2021
Mike Wright runs against Tennessee on Nov. 27, 2021.

Commodore Brunch Week 13: LEArning

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 28, 2021
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PODCAST: Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Nov 26, 2021
Mike Wright rolls out against Ole Miss

Commodore Brunch Week 12: On the ‘Dore Step

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Nov 21, 2021
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PODCAST: What Happened Against VCU, Ralph Picks Up Win No. 2

By Justin Hershey, Andrew Wilf and Bryce Smith
Nov 19, 2021
Scotty Pippen Jr. against VCU

Memorial Minutes: Just one game?

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 18, 2021
Clark Lea, Candice Lee, Jerry Stackhouse

Press Conference Roundup: Lea, Stackhouse, Lee discusses injuries, Vandy United, winter ahead

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 16, 2021
Pippen Jr. Dunking

Commodores win second straight, down Texas State Bobcats 79-60

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 14, 2021
Vanderbilt loses to Kentucky

Commodore Brunch Week 11: Chasing Cats

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 14, 2021
Vanderbilt against Kentucky

Commodores downed by Wildcats, 34-17, on senior day

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 13, 2021
Jordyn Cambridge

Poor shooting dooms the Commodores against Little Rock, 56-40

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 12, 2021
Vanderbilt University announced additional details regarding the $300 million Vandy United Fund on Friday. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

Vanderbilt unveils Vandy United fund project renderings

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 12, 2021
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PODCAST: Recapping a Pair of Vanderbilt Basketball Victories

By Justin Hershey, Bryce Smith and Sam Curtis
Nov 11, 2021
Myles Stute dunks

Vanderbilt Commodores sting Alabama State Hornets, 91-72, in season opener

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 10, 2021
Jordan Wright against Auburn in 2021

Liam Robbins suffers setback, Stackhouse previews season opener

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 9, 2021
Shane Dezonie and Jordyn Cambridge

Vanderbilt Basketball Mailbag: Impactful freshmen, win-loss records and more

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Nov 7, 2021
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PODCAST: Men’s & Women’s Basketball Preview with Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Nov 4, 2021
Jerry Stackhouse

Stackhouse discusses Rodney Chatman injury, preseason preparation for season opener

By Justin Hershey and Jonah Crist
Nov 3, 2021
Memorial Gym

Vanderbilt announces new student ticket and COVID-19 policies for basketball games

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Nov 3, 2021
Vanderbilt football against Missouri

Commodore Brunch Week 9: One Trick, but No Treats

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Oct 31, 2021
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PODCAST: Soccer Stretch Run, Previewing Missouri

By Justin Hershey and Bryce Smith
Oct 28, 2021
Vanderbilt pro day

Stackhouse pleased with leadership, progress two weeks from opener

By Justin Hershey, Sports Editor
Oct 27, 2021
Vanderbilt competing in fall scrimmage

Black and Gold Series Wrap-up: Series ends in a tie

By Justin Hershey and Connor Campbell
Oct 25, 2021
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