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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.
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Jordan Wright drives past Jordan Walsh on January 14, 2023 at Memorial Gymnasium (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Vanderbilt earns come-from-behind-victory to knock off Arkansas 97-84, beat top-15 team for first time since 2017

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Jan 14, 2023
For the third tournament in a row, the Commodores came just short of a title. (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Viva Las Vegas: Vanderbilt Bowling finishes second at Stormin’ Blue and White Vegas Classic

By Jayce Pollard, Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2023
Liam Robbins surveys the court against Missouri on January 7, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Vanderbilt returns home for another Top-25 test against Arkansas

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Jan 12, 2023
Colin Smith celebrates a made 3-pointer against Missouri on January 7, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] 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).

[Photo] 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
Jordan Wright shoots over South Carolina's GG Jackson on January 3, 2023 at Memorial Gymnasium (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Vanderbilt edges out 84-79 overtime victory over South Carolina, open SEC play 1-0

By Matthew Shipley, Senior Staff Writer
Jan 3, 2023
Vanderbilt starters wait for the lineup to be announced on December 17, 2022 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Memorial Minutes: Lots to Learn

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Jan 3, 2023
Vanderbilt and Georgia at the coin toss on August 31, 2019 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] 2023 College Football Playoff roundtable

By Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff
Dec 30, 2022
Anders Nelson was announced as the head coach of Vanderbilt's new volleyball team today.

[Photo] BREAKING: Anders Nelson announced as new Vanderbilt volleyball head coach

By Matthew Shipley, Senior Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2022
Sacha Washington goes up for a shot against Alabama A&M on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Vanderbilt overwhelms Alabama A&M 76-46, wins three in a row

By Matthew Shipley, Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2022
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea and position coaches celebrate Early Signing Day on Dec. 21, 2022.

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

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Dec 21, 2022
Tyrin Lawrence throws down a monstrous alley-oop in Vanderbilt's win over Wofford on Dec. 3, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt downs Wofford 65-62 to improve to 4-4

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Dec 3, 2022
Liam Robbins had a career high eight blocks in Vanderbilt's 67-59 win over Fresno State on Nov. 24, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Memorial Minutes: Emotions and ejection

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Dec 2, 2022
Marnelle Garraud shooting versus USC Upstate, as captured on Nov. 29, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt cruises to 74-45 victory over USC Upstate, improves to 6-3

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Nov 29, 2022
Vanderbilt swimming placed third at the Gamecock Invitational on Nov. 18. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Swimming: Vanderbilt takes third at Gamecock Invitational

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Nov 29, 2022
Mike Wright, pictured in Vanderbilt's game against Florida on Nov. 19, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Press Conference Notes: Lea previews Tennessee, gives update on QB situation

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Nov 22, 2022
Clark Lea showered with Gatorade against Florida on Nov. 19, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week 12: Get Out of My Swamp

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Nov 20, 2022
The Commodores before their game against Austin Peay on Nov. 17, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Commodores overcome slow start, remain unbeaten with 70-61 win over Austin Peay

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Nov 17, 2022
Vanderbilt defense during their 24-21 victory over Kentucky on Nov 12, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

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

By Noah Roslin, Staff Writer
Nov 17, 2022
The Commodores celebrate after their upset of No. 5 Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] 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
Vanderbilt Bowling finished in second place at the MOTIV Ladyjack Classic (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Added motivation: Vanderbilt bowling takes second at MOTIV Ladyjack Classic

By Jayce Pollard, Assistant Sports Specialist
Nov 16, 2022
Vanderbilt snapped a 26-SEC game losing streak against Kentucky on Saturday (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week 11: A Moment to Remember

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Nov 13, 2022
Vanderbilt's women's basketball team, as captured on Nov. 10, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt dominant in home opener versus Samford, win 81-51

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Nov 10, 2022
The Vanderbilt men’s tennis team finished off its fall season at the Georgia Tech invitational this weekend, sporting a combined 7-2 record in doubles and a 9-12 record in singles. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s tennis flexes their doubles muscles in final fall action

By Noah Roslin, Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2022
Members of the Vanderbilt women's tennis team pose for a photograph on Oct. 18. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Finishing Strong in San Juan

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2022
Elijah McAllister playing against Missouri on Oct. 22, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina

By Adam Weiss, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2022
Where does AJ Swann rank amongst the league's best quarterbacks? (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] QB Index: Where does AJ Swann rank amongst the SEC’s best?

By Noah Roslin, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2022
The Vanderbilt women's golf team secured a third place finish at the Battle of the Beach on Oct. 30, 2022. (Photo Courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Another Podium Finish in Cabo

By Jonah Barbin, Senior Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2022
Anfernee Orji playing against Missouri on Oct. 22, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] SEC Power Rankings Week Nine: Calm before the storm

By Anish Mago and Brett Needelman
Oct 28, 2022
Vanderbilt's Gordon Sargent won the stroke play portion of the East Lake Cup on Oct. 24. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt Men’s Golf concludes fall season on high note, capturing East Lake Cup victory

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 27, 2022
Updates to FirstBank Stadium for Vanderbilt football. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vandy United: Vanderbilt reveals updates to FirstBank Stadium, basketball operations center

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Oct 27, 2022
Vanderbilt matched up with Samford for their first fall exhibition of 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Fall Ball: New and familiar names star in VandyBoys’ fall scrimmage against Samford

By Frankie Sheehy, Senior Staff Writer
Oct 23, 2022
Vanderbilt lost 17-14 to Missouri on Saturday at Faurot Field (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Eight: Teardrops on my Keyboard

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Oct 23, 2022
Anfernee Orji playing against Alabama on Sept. 24, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] SEC Power Rankings Week Eight: Down goes Bama

By Anish Mago and Brandon Karp
Oct 21, 2022
CJ Taylor and Anfernee Orji celebrate after making a tackle against Georgia on Oct. 15 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Behind Enemy Bylines: Missouri Tigers

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 21, 2022
Vanderbilt Golf picked up their first win of the season with a collective effort. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Vanderbilt wins the Ron Moore Intercollegiate Tournament

By Hunter Lee, Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2022
Maya Antoine makes a pass against Arkansas on Oct. 9. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] VU Sports Wired: Oct. 19: Football looking ahead to Missouri and Soccer’s tough stretch

By Bobby Kent and Jonah Barbin
Oct 20, 2022
The Commodores competed at the ITA Regional Championships in the Ohio Valley over the weekend. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Commodores impress at ITA Regional Championships

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 19, 2022
Ray Davis against a Georgia defender on Saturday, October 15th. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Seven: Eyes Ahead

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 16, 2022
Raegan Kelley slices through the Gamecock defense on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

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

By Aiden Rutman, Sports Podcast Producer
Oct 15, 2022
AJ Swann playing against Ole Miss on Oct. 8, 2022.

[Photo] SEC Power Rankings Week Seven: The Three-Headed Monster

By Jonah Barbin and Jayce Pollard
Oct 15, 2022
Célia-Belle Mohr focuses on a shot at the June Stewart Invitational. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt excels at June Stewart Invitational

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 12, 2022
Ray Davis ran for 17 yards in Vanderbilt's 55-3 loss to Alabama on Sep. 24, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

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

By Aiden Rutman and Frankie Sheehy
Oct 7, 2022
Vanderbilt will face off against Ole Miss on Saturday, October 8 in their first home SEC contest of 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Film Room: Previewing Ole Miss’s Ground and Pound

By Brandon Karp, Lead Sports Analyst
Oct 6, 2022
Vanderbilt's men's cross country team before competing on Friday. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Cross Country: Vanderbilt struggles at Joe Piane Invitational

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Oct 2, 2022
Vanderbilt finished in third at the Mason Rudolph Championship last weekend (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Heating up at the Mason Rudolph Championship

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
Sep 26, 2022
AJ Swann threw for 115 yards in Vanderbilt's 55-3 loss to Alabama (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Four: Humbled by the Tide

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Sep 25, 2022
Will Sheppard had 2 receiving touchdowns and 171 yards against NIU (Vanderbilt Athletics).

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

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Sep 23, 2022
Vanderbilt bounced back with a win on Thursday night. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt soccer dominant in 2-0 win over Kentucky

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Sep 22, 2022
Vanderbilt women's tennis team had a solid showing at the Debbie Southern Furman Fall Invitational. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Women’s Tennis debuts at Debbie Southern Furman Fall Invitational

By Noah Roslin, Staff Writer
Sep 21, 2022
Ray Davis and Bradley Ashmore preparing for their battle against NIU (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Press Conference Notes: Lea previews Alabama, highlights Swann’s excellent performance against NIU

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Sep 20, 2022
Calvin Hewett was awarded Home Run Derby champion in 2022's Smashville Showdown. (Twitter/@VandyBoys)

[Photo] VandyBoys rub elbows with Nashville Predators, raise money for charity in inaugural Smashville Showdown

By Sam Curtis, Sports Copy Editor
Sep 19, 2022
AJ Swann made his first career start on Saturday, September 17 at Northern Illinois (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Three: Changing of the Guard

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Sep 18, 2022
Vanderbilt prepares for their Week 3 matchup against Northern Illinois. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Behind Enemy Bylines: Northern Illinois

By Noah Roslin, Staff Writer
Sep 15, 2022
Gordon Sargent competes at the Frederica Cup on September 7, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Men’s Golf: Commodores tee off the season with a win at the Frederica Cup

By Adam Weiss, Staff Writer
Sep 13, 2022
Vanderbilt drew Lipscomb, 1-1, on Thursday evening (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Vanderbilt soccer draws 1-1 against Lipscomb

By Hunter Lee, Staff Writer
Sep 8, 2022
Mike Wright enters the stadium before Vanderbilt's matchup with Elon (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] SEC Power Rankings Week Two: Bulldogs hold strong

By Noah Roslin, Staff Writer
Sep 9, 2022
Vanderbilt's defense will have a tall task when they face Wake Forest on Saturday (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Film Room: The infamous Wake Forest slow mesh

By Brandon Karp, Lead Sports Analyst
Sep 8, 2022
Vanderbilt will look to build on their success from last season in 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Eyes on the Natty: 2022 Men’s Golf Preview

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
Sep 7, 2022
Anfernee Orji and Ethan Barr celebrate during Vanderbilt's 42-31 win over Elon on September 3, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Three Matchups to Watch: Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest

By Luke Rollfinke, Staff Writer
Sep 7, 2022
Will Sheppard ahead of Vanderbilt's contest against Elon (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Press Conference Notes: Lea talks Elon win, previews Wake Forest’s unique offense

By Brett Needelman, Staff Writer
Sep 6, 2022
The Commodores struggled out of the gates at Pebble Beach (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Women’s Golf: A Rocky Start at Pebble

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
Sep 5, 2022
Mike Wright finds a hole against Elon on September 4, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week One: The Bank is Open

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Sep 4, 2022
Myles Stute energizing the Commodore fans after defeating Dayton last season (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] News and Notes: Vanderbilt football dismisses two student-athletes of duties, basketball releases nonconference schedule

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 31, 2022
Anfernee Orji lines up for a snap against Hawaii on August 27, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Press Conference Notes: Lea talks big win, Stackhouse discusses Europe trip

By Bryce Smith and Brett Needelman
Aug 30, 2022
CJ Taylor celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Hawaii (Vanderbilt Athletics).

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

By Jonah Barbin, Staff Writer
Aug 31, 2022
Vanderbilt announced their partnership with FirstBank on Monday (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Vanderbilt Stadium renamed to FirstBank Stadium, campus collaboration announced

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 29, 2022
Vanderbilt soccer prepares for their matchup against Providence. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt soccer bests Providence 4-0, improves to 4-0 this season

By Sam Curtis, Sports Copy Editor
Aug 28, 2022
Mike Wright and Quincy Skinner celebrate after a 63-10 victory over Hawaii (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Commodore Brunch Week Zero: Statement Made

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Aug 28, 2022
Mike Wright scored four touchdowns on Saturday night, leading the Commodores to a 63-10 victory, as photographed on Aug. 27, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt annihilates Hawaii 63-10, scores most points in a game since 1969

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 28, 2022
Vanderbilt soccer remained undefeated on the season with their third consecutive win. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Vanderbilt Soccer: Commodores take down Western Kentucky in home opener

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 25, 2022
Members of the Vanderbilt football team warming up before practice on Aug. 23, 2022. (Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Hawaii Practice Notes Day 4: Ace Williams, son of Vanderbilt legend Jimmy Williams, joins Clark Lea at practice

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 25, 2022
Patrick Smith finds a hole at practice on August 6, 2022 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Film Room: Inside Vanderbilt’s running back room

By Brandon Karp, Lead Sports Analyst
Aug 25, 2022
The Commodores gathered before practice at a local high school on Aug. 24, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics)

[Photo] Hawaii Practice Notes Day 3: Commodores visit Pearl Harbor, continue game prep

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 24, 2022
Head coach Clark Lea speaking to the team after practice, as photographed on Aug. 23, 2022.

[Photo] Hawaii Practice Notes Day 2: Clark Lea, Jaylen Mahoney on remaining focused for Week 0

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 23, 2022
Linebacker Anfernee Orji at the first day of practice in Honolulu, Hawaii (Vanderbilt Athletics).

[Photo] Vanderbilt releases Week 0 depth chart, names AJ Swann backup quarterback

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Aug 23, 2022
AJ Swann gears up for a pass at team practice in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Aug. 22, 2022.

[Photo] Behind Enemy Bylines: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

By Bryce Smith, Sports Editor
Aug 23, 2022
Quarterback Mike Wright lands in Honolulu on Aug. 21, 2022.

[Photo] Hawaii Practice Notes Day 1: Mike Wright on being in Honolulu, first season as captain

By Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 22, 2022
Vanderbilt opens the 2022 campaign on Aug. 18 at Evansville.

[Photo] 2022 season preview: Vanderbilt soccer

By Anish Mago, Deputy Sports Editor
Aug 12, 2022
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