Athletics
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Vanderbilt advances to finals of College World Series
The Commodores will play Mississippi State in a best-of-three championship series beginning at 6 p.m. CT Monday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Vanderbilt's Hawkins Field will host watch parties on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, if necessary, with the games streaming on the video board. Fan activities are from 4 to 6:30 p.m. each day on the concourse. Read MoreJun 27, 2021
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Vanderbilt beats Stanford at College World Series to keep season alive
Down 5-4 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Commodores scratched across two runs—the final one coming on a wild pitch—to defeat Stanford 6-5 in an elimination game at the College World Series in Omaha on Wednesday. Vanderbilt survives to face North Carolina State at 1 p.m. CT on Friday. Read MoreJun 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt faces Stanford today in elimination game at College World Series
Having lost 1-0 to North Carolina State on Monday at the College World Series, the Commodores need to beat Stanford at 6 p.m. CT Wednesday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha to keep their season alive. A victory would earn the VandyBoys a rematch with North Carolina State on Friday. Read MoreJun 23, 2021
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VandyBoys win College World Series opener; next game is today
Vanderbilt secured a 7-6 win over Arizona in 12 innings at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha on Saturday in the Commodores' opening game of the 2021 College World Series. The VandyBoys next play North Carolina State Monday at 6 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 20, 2021
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VandyBoys play Saturday in College World Series
The VandyBoys make their 2021 College World Series debut Saturday at 6 p.m. CT against Arizona. The game will be televised live on ESPN. Stay tuned to VUCommodores.com for information on fan events in Omaha, Nashville-area watch parties, where to get CWS gear and more. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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VandyBoys head to College World Series; team sendoff is Wednesday
The VandyBoys are Omaha bound for their fifth College World Series appearance. National champions in 2014 and 2019, Vanderbilt is one of eight teams playing for the 2021 national title starting Saturday, June 19. Fan are invited to send off the team from Hawkins Field Wednesday and may begin lining up at 11 a.m. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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The Tennessean: Strong academics paired with SEC athletics is a blueprint for greatness at Vanderbilt
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee co-authored this opinion piece that details how Vanderbilt’s rigorous academics, membership in the competitive SEC conference and location in Nashville make the university a desirable destination for student-athletes and coaches, as evidenced in the success of head baseball coach Tim Corbin, whose 2021 College World Series team excels in the classroom and on the playing field. Read MoreJun 15, 2021
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Vanderbilt advances to College World Series
The Commodores beat East Carolina 4-1 on Saturday at Hawkins Field to win their Super Regional and advance to the College World Series. Vanderbilt, national champions in 2014 and 2019, will be one of eight teams playing for a national title starting June 18 in Omaha, Nebraska. Read MoreJun 14, 2021
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Vandy United momentum surges
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier asked alumni, fans and supporters to “help start a new chapter in the history of Vanderbilt Athletics.” Two months later, Commodore Nation is already writing a success story through its robust support of the Vandy United Fund. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Baseball Super Regional begins today
Vanderbilt will host East Carolina in the NCAA Nashville Super Regional for a best-of-three set beginning Friday morning at 11 a.m. CT, with action airing live on ESPN2. Read MoreJun 11, 2021
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Vanderbilt Athletics taps Fanatics to power new online store; VU employees get 30 percent off for limited time
Vanderbilt University and Fanatics, a global leader for licensed sports merchandise, have agreed to a new long-term partnership in which Fanatics will operate e-commerce and mobile retail efforts for the Vanderbilt Athletics program. To celebrate the new collaboration, Vanderbilt faculty and staff can get 30 percent off all Commodores merchandise on the website through June 11. Read MoreJun 9, 2021
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Grand slam sends baseball to Super Regional
Vanderbilt beat Georgia Tech in 11 innings in a game that stretched to early Monday morning to advance in the NCAA tournament. The Commodores will next host East Carolina at Hawkins Field in a three-game Super Regional series. Read MoreJun 7, 2021
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Baseball No. 4 overall seed in NCAA tournament, will host regional beginning Friday
Vanderbilt has been tabbed the No. 4 overall seed in the NCAA Division I Tournament and will welcome Georgia Tech, Indiana State and Presbyterian to Hawkins Field for the NCAA Nashville Regional beginning Friday, June 4. Read MoreJun 3, 2021
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Vandy United pop-up store benefiting student-athletes open through May 28
Through May 28, Commodore fans and friends can show their support for Vanderbilt student-athletes by purchasing Vandy United-themed shirts, totes, tumblers, stickers and more via an online store. Proceeds from the sale of items will benefit Vanderbilt scholarships and make a direct impact on student-athletes. Read MoreMay 14, 2021
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Renovation of Vanderbilt Stadium north end zone underway
An exclusive new premium seating option that puts fans close to the field will be available for the upcoming football season. The new seating option will be in the current north end zone space near the video board and will feature 28 loge boxes—private seating areas with four seats each—and at least 80 individual premium seats. Read MoreApr 15, 2021
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Shea Ralph to lead Vanderbilt women’s basketball
One of college basketball’s most respected and well-known coaches will usher in a new era of success for Vanderbilt. Shea Ralph, a seven-time national champion as a student-athlete and a coach, has been named Vanderbilt women’s basketball head coach. Ralph joins the university after spending 14 seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut. Read MoreApr 13, 2021
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Documentary on bowling team’s path to 2007 NCAA Championship debuts on SEC Network April 12
The next documentary in the SEC Storied series is "Vandy Rolls," the story of Vanderbilt University’s path to the 2007 NCAA Championship in women’s bowling, the school’s first national title in any sport. The 30-minute film debuts at 8 p.m. CT on Monday, April 12, on the SEC Network. Read MoreApr 11, 2021
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Celebrate Giving Day today with on-campus events and virtual concert
Giving Day is today. The entire Vanderbilt community is encouraged to take part in this 24-hour event to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Vanderbilt launches Vandy United Fund, will invest $300 million in athletics
Vanderbilt University today publicly launched the Vandy United Fund, an ambitious fundraising vehicle that will invest $300 million in Vanderbilt’s student-athletes and athletics programs through major facilities and operational enhancements. Read MoreMar 29, 2021
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Vanderbilt launches historic $300 million investment campaign for athletics
Vanderbilt University today publicly launched the Vandy United Fund, an ambitious fundraising vehicle that will invest $300 million in Vanderbilt’s student-athletes and athletics programs through major facilities and operational enhancements. Read MoreMar 29, 2021