Athletics
Miracle Maker: Henderson Stuns Fans with 80-Foot Shot
May. 12, 2016—The miracle shot was a memorable moment for Josh Henderson, a Roanoke, Virginia, native who has persevered through several serious injuries to emerge as a key contributor during his sixth season at Vanderbilt. Having earned his B.A. in economics in 2014, he’s now working toward an M.Ed. in leadership and organizational performance at Peabody. He is the only graduate student on the team’s roster.
Double Take: Simone Charley Stands Out on Two Vanderbilt Teams
Feb. 29, 2016—Charley, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and the cousin of former Vanderbilt football player Damien Charley, BS’99, came to Vanderbilt on a soccer scholarship but is even more accomplished in the triple-jump. She finished fourth in the nation at the Indoor NCAA Championships last March and, three months later, followed up with a third-place finish at the Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Hall of Famers: Class of 2015 Inducted
Feb. 29, 2016—Vanderbilt announces nine additions to its Athletic Hall of Fame for 2015, representing the best of Vanderbilt’s athletic history.
Could Hunter Stewart Be the Next PGA Star?
Jul. 31, 2015—Vanderbilt golfer Hunter Stewart, BA’15, capped a banner senior season by being named SEC Player of the Year in April following a vote by the league’s coaches.
Webb Gets Rare Chance to Study Abroad
Jul. 31, 2015—Ralph Webb, the starting running back for the Commodores, was one of 12 Vanderbilt students who traveled to Australia in May and June to study the diverse ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Women’s Cross Country Wins NCAA South Region
Mar. 23, 2015—Placing three runners among the top 10 finishers, the women’s cross country team won the NCAA South Region Championship in Tallahassee, Florida, on Nov. 14.
Baseball Opens Season as Nation’s No. 1 Team
Mar. 23, 2015—In February, Vanderbilt baseball became the first men’s team in school history to open the season as No. 1 in the nation.
’Dores, Soles4Souls Partner in Costa Rica
Mar. 23, 2015—During Christmas break, Vanderbilt athletics sent 13 student athletes and two support staff on an eight-day service trip to Costa Rica.
Lacrosse Joins Big East Conference
Dec. 23, 2014—The women’s lacrosse team will compete in the Big East Conference in 2015, joining current members Cincinnati, Connecticut, Georgetown, Marquette, Temple and Villanova, as well as fellow newcomer Florida.
Sims’ Kickoff Returns Set SEC Record
Dec. 23, 2014— Sims is the first-ever Commodore and SEC player—and just the 18th player in NCAA history—to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in the same game.
Alumni Playing Pro Hoops Worldwide
Dec. 23, 2014—Find out where some of your favorite former men’s basketball players are continuing their careers on the hardwood.
Corbin Named National Coach of the Year
Sep. 26, 2014—Head Coach Tim Corbin was named National Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball on June 27, two days after winning Vanderbilt’s first-ever men’s national title.