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The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University since 1888
Interested in joining The Hustler? Fill out our interest form here.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Interested in joining The Hustler? Fill out our interest form here.
RECENT SPORTS STORIES
TENNIS
Vanderbilt huddles together before a match. (Vanderbilt Athletics)
Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt falls to UCLA in NCAA Regional final
Despite a strong singles effort, the Commodores fell just one match short of reaching further into the postseason.
By Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor • May 4, 2025
Graphic of Henry Ruger. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
Henry Ruger: Beyond the baseline
By Owen Chiss, Staff Writer • Apr 30, 2025
Valeria Ray serves, as photographed on March 28, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Sofia Healy)
Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt loses in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
By Katelyn Rowan, Staff Writer • Apr 20, 2025
Player prepares to serve the ball as photographed on Feb. 7, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Natalie Do Amaral)
Men’s Tennis: Vanderbilt’s season ends at SEC Tournament
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Apr 17, 2025
BASEBALL
Jonathan Vastine in the infield, as photographed on April 18, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)
2025 MLB Draft: Jonathan Vastine taken by Padres in 19th round
The VandyBoys’ shortstop will be heading to San Diego to begin his professional career.
By Eli Landers, Lead Sports Analyst • Jul 14, 2025
Levi Huesman delivers a pitch, as photographed on May 31, 2025. (Vanderbilt Atletics)
2025 MLB Draft: Left-handed pitcher Levi Huesman taken by Nationals in 16th round
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Jul 14, 2025
Sawyer Hawks throws a pitch, as photographed on February 14, 2025. (Vanderbilt Athletics)
2025 MLB Draft: Right-handed reliever Sawyer Hawks selected by Diamondbacks in sixth round
By David Hernandez, Deputy Sports Editor • Jul 14, 2025
Riley Nelson waits to bat, as photographed on April 19, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alex Brodeur).
2025 MLB Draft: First Baseman Riley Nelson selected by Guardians in fifth round
By Dylan Tovitz, Deputy Sports Editor • Jul 14, 2025
COLUMNS
Vanderbilt Baseball hoists the SEC Tournament trophy, as photographed on May 25, 2025. (Vanderbilt Athletics)
Baseball: Four thoughts from Vanderbilt’s SEC Tournament victory
The Commodores earned their third SEC title in the last six years.
By Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor • May 25, 2025
Braden Holcomb and Jonathan Vastine celebrate after scoring, as photographed on May 12, 2025. (Vanderbilt Athletics)
Three up, three down: Vanderbilt rolls through Tennessee
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • May 12, 2025
JD Thompson throws a pitch, as photographed on May 2, 2025. (Vanderbilt Athletics)
Three up, three down: Vanderbilt topples the Crimson Tide
By Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor • May 5, 2025
The Vanderbilt fans cheer on their team during a timeout, as photographed on March 21, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell)
Memorial Minutes: The end is only the beginning
By Connor Campbell, Senior Staffer • Mar 24, 2025
ADMINISTRATION
Candice Storey Lee cheers on at the NCAA Tournament, as photographed on March 20, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain)
Conversations with Candice: NIL, student engagement and VandyUnited updates
Vanderbilt’s athletic director discussed her administration’s outlook on NIL, updates with the construction of FirstBank Stadium and the future of fan and student engagement on West End.
By Aiden Rutman, Grace Hall, Barrie Barto and Vincent Xu • Apr 14, 2025
Security guides students towards the exits after Vanderbilt's win against Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 25, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
BREAKING: New policy announced for post game celebrations in Memorial Gymnasium
By Jorie Fawcett, Senior Advisor • Feb 7, 2025
Vanderbilt students rush the court as Vanderbilt defeats Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 25, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
RUTMAN: Candice Storey Lee has brought Vanderbilt sports back to prosperity
By Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor • Jan 31, 2025
The Vanderbilt student section cheers for its team during its game against Kentucky, as photographed on Jan. 26, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)
Men’s Basketball: SEC fines Vanderbilt University $500,000 for Jan. 25 court storming
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • Jan 26, 2025
FEATURES
Braden Holcomb hits a baseball, with bold lettering in the background. (Hustler Multimedia/Lexie Perez)
Braden Holcomb: Built for the moment
Braden Holcomb has cemented himself as one of Vanderbilt’s top hitters this year.
By Henry Oelhafen, Sports Editor • May 29, 2025
Cody Bowker and Jacob Humphrey: From Maine to the SEC
Cody Bowker and Jacob Humphrey: From Maine to the SEC
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • May 18, 2025
From left: Kaleb Whiteside, Kira Grossman and Sean Richardson wear graduation gowns and hold Mr. Commodore jerseys. (Hustler Staff/Connor Campbell)
Mr. Commodore: Behind the suit
By Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor • May 9, 2025
Graphic of Shea Panzik. (Hustler Multimedia/Connor Campbell)
Shea Panzik: Born to lead
By Connor Campbell, Senior Staffer • Apr 30, 2025
LIVE FROM WEST END
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
SPORTS VISUAL ESSAYS
Vanderbilt cheer team performs during a break in the game against Mississippi State, as photographed on Feb. 13, 2025. (Hustler Multimedia/Nafees-ul Haque)
Vanderbilt offensive linemen exit the tunnel ahead of their game against Ball State, as photographed on Oct. 19, 2024. (Hustler Multimedia/Alondra Moya)