Athletics

  • The Vanderbilt Commodore baseball team is the 2019 College World Series champions. (Vanderbilt University)

    Commodore Nation celebrates Vandy Boys’ national championship

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Nashville Mayor David Briley, and Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics and Athletics Director Malcolm Turner joined hundreds of Commodore fans on Thursday, June 27, at Vanderbilt’s Multipurpose Facility to celebrate the baseball team’s College World Series championship win. Read More

    Jun 27, 2019

  • Baseball team welcome

    Celebration for Commodore baseball team today

    Commodore fans are invited to meet the Vanderbilt baseball team at 12:15 p.m. today as they arrive on campus following their NCAA Championship victory in Omaha. A community celebration will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Facility of the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center.  Read More

    Jun 27, 2019

  • Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker in Game 2 of the 2019 College World Series finals. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

    Vanderbilt stops Michigan in Game 2, forces winner-take-all for national title

    Freshman pitcher Kumar Rocker struck out 11 and drew only three hits in six and one-third innings, and Vanderbilt got to Michigan's shaky bullpen, in a 4-1 win in Game 2 of the College World Series finals on Tuesday night. The Commodores forced a winner-take-all Game 3 set to begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Read More

    Jun 25, 2019

  • Vanderbilt's Hawkins Field, home of the Commodore baseball team. (Vanderbilt University)

    Fans invited to Hawkins Field for College World Series watch parties

    With the Vanderbilt baseball team advancing to the College World Series finals, Vanderbilt Athletics is hosting watch parties at Hawkins Field for each championship game. All events will be free to the public, and free t-shirts and food will be given to the first 500 fans. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Read More

    Jun 24, 2019

  • The Commodores staged a late rally to drop Louisville, 3-2, at the College World Series on Friday night, clinching a spot in the championship series in Omaha. Vanderbilt will face off against Michigan in a best-of-three series for the NCAA title beginning Monday at 6 p.m.

    Vanderbilt reaches College World Series finals

    The Commodores staged a late rally to drop Louisville, 3-2, at the College World Series on Friday night, clinching a spot in the championship in Omaha. Vanderbilt will face off against Michigan in a best-of-three series for the NCAA title beginning Monday at 6 p.m. Read More

    Jun 22, 2019

  • Darius Garland (Vanderbilt University)

    Garland selected 5th by Cleveland in NBA draft

    Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland was selected fifth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA draft Thursday night, becoming the eighth first-round selection and the second-highest pick in Commodore basketball history. Read More

    Jun 20, 2019

  • Vanderbilt senior Stephen Scott crushed two home runs and right-handed freshman pitcher Kumar Rocker was elusive as the Commodores advanced with a 6-3 win against Mississippi State at TD Ameritrade Park on Wednesday, moving to within one win of the College World Series finals.

    Commodores outlast Bulldogs at College World Series

    Vanderbilt senior Stephen Scott crushed two home runs and right-handed freshman pitcher Kumar Rocker was elusive as the Commodores advanced with a 6-3 win against Mississippi State at TD Ameritrade Park on Wednesday, moving to within one win of the College World Series finals. Read More

    Jun 19, 2019

  • Commodore baseball team following their 3-1 opening win over the University of Louisville at the 2019 College World Series.

    Weather pushes Vanderbilt, Mississippi State game to Wednesday

    Due to inclement weather in Omaha on Tuesday, Vanderbilt's College World Series matchup against Mississippi State has been postponed to Wednesday at 1:07 p.m. from TD Ameritrade Park. The game can be seen on ESPN and heard on WNSR 560 AM/95.9 FM and VUCommodores.com. Read More

    Jun 18, 2019

  • The Vanderbilt baseball team clinches a berth in the 2019 College World Series with a win over Duke. (Vanderbilt University)

    Best wishes to the Vandy Boys at the College World Series

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan R. Wente and alumnus Willie Geist wish the Vanderbilt baseball team luck as they embark on their quest for a national title at the 2019 College World Series. Read More

    Jun 16, 2019

  • Austin Martin, Vanderbilt baseball team at 2019 College World Series

    Vanderbilt wins College World Series opener

    Vanderbilt's Austin Martin crushed two homers—including a two-run shot in the seventh inning—to lift the second-seeded Commodores to a 3-1 win against seventh-seeded Louisville in their College World Series opener on Sunday afternoon at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Read More

    Jun 16, 2019

  • Commodore Baseball 2019

    Watch: Commodore Nation sends Vandy Boys off to Omaha

    Commodore fans gathered outside Hawkins Field on Wednesday to cheer on the Vanderbilt baseball team as they headed to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. No. 2 national seed Vanderbilt begins its title hunt against No. 7 national seed Louisville at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Read More

    Jun 13, 2019

  • Vanderbilt is headed to the College World Series. The Commodores hit five home runs en route to a 13-2 win against Duke in game three of the NCAA Nashville Super Regional on Sunday afternoon at Hawkins Field. (Vanderbilt University)

    Baseball team is Omaha bound

    For the fourth time in nine seasons, Vanderbilt is headed to the College World Series. The Commodores hit five home runs en route to a 13-2 win against Duke in game three of the NCAA Nashville Super Regional on Sunday afternoon at Hawkins Field. Read More

    Jun 9, 2019

  • The Vanderbilt Commodores host the Duke Blue Devils in a best-of-three NCAA Super Regional series at Hawkins Field starting Friday at 5 p.m. (Vanderbilt University)

    Baseball takes on Duke in Super Regionals

    The Vanderbilt Commodores host the Duke Blue Devils in a best-of-three NCAA Super Regional series at Hawkins Field starting Friday at 5 p.m. Commodore fans can stock up on gear before the games by visiting the Vanderbilt pop-up shop located off Jess Neely Drive near the front entrance of the McGugin Center, across the street from the main entrance gate to Hawkins Field. The pop-up shop will be open 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, and noon-2:30 p.m. Sunday, weather permitting each day. Read More

    Jun 7, 2019

  • David Williams II (Vanderbilt University)

    David Williams, bowling team to be inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

    Former Vanderbilt Athletics Director David Williams II and the Vanderbilt bowling team were among the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honorees recently announced and slated for recognition at its induction ceremony on June 15. Read More

    Jun 4, 2019

  • Vanderbilt right fielder J.J. Bleday was selected fourth overall in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Miami Marlins on Monday night, becoming the 16th Commodore in the last 15 years to be selected in the opening round. (Vanderbilt University)

    Bleday goes 4th overall in MLB draft; 4 others selected through Wednesday

    Vanderbilt right fielder J.J. Bleday was selected fourth overall in the Major League Baseball draft by the Miami Marlins on Monday night, becoming the 16th Commodore in the last 15 years to be selected in the opening round. Four other Commodore players were selected through the 10th round going into Wednesday. Read More

    Jun 3, 2019

  • Vanderbilt smacked four home runs en route to capturing the NCAA Nashville Regional with a 12-1 victory against Indiana State on Sunday night at Hawkins Field. The Commodores will advance to play Duke in the NCAA Super Regionals next weekend.

    Vanderbilt smashes into Super Regionals

    Vanderbilt smacked four home runs en route to capturing the NCAA Nashville Regional with a 12-1 victory over Indiana State on Sunday night at Hawkins Field. The Commodores will advance to play Duke in the NCAA Super Regionals next weekend at Hawkins Field. Read More

    Jun 3, 2019

  • Commodore Baseball right fielder J.J. Bleday

    Baseball’s Bleday named Golden Spikes finalist

    Vanderbilt right fielder J.J. Bleday has been named one of four finalists for the 42nd Golden Spikes Award presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation, USA Baseball announced on Wednesday. The award honors the best amateur baseball player in the United States. Read More

    May 30, 2019

  • Gail Williams, associate director for community relations speaking at the Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Luncheon. (Photo by Morgan Yingling)

    Gail and David Williams honored with Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Award

    The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has honored Gail and David Williams with the Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Award. The award, which honors the memory of civil rights trailblazer and civic leader Francis S. Guess, recognizes those who spur innovation leading to equality. Read More

    May 29, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Commodore Baseball SEC champions t-shirts available

    T-shirts celebrating the Vanderbilt baseball team’s dramatic 2019 SEC Tournament championship victory are now available through the Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt bookstore. Read More

    May 28, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt to host NCAA Regional following SEC Tournament championship win

    The Commodores have been tabbed the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Division I Tournament and will welcome Indiana State, McNeese and Ohio State to Hawkins Field for the NCAA Nashville Regional beginning Friday. Vanderbilt leads the nation with 49 victories and captured the SEC regular season championship and SEC Tournament title. Read More

    May 28, 2019