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Riley Strain Receives A Standing Ovation As His Mother Accepts His Diploma In Emotional Tribute
The ongoing Riley Strain case has been plagued with unanswered questions, to the great distress of Strain's family. However, Strain's classmates at the University of Missouri honored his memory with a standing ovation during the university's commencement ceremony. Strain graduated with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a minor...
Sticker shock! Tennessee student football ticket prices double for the 2024 season
In the wake of a successful 2023 season, one thing is for certain when it comes to Tennessee football games: tickets will be hard to come by, for both regular fans and students. And that means most fans will be experiencing some sticker shock, with the demand for season tickets skyrocketing. Even student...
TSU Men’s Basketball Signs Two for Upcoming Season
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State men’s basketball roster continues to grow as head coach Brian “Penny” Collins has announced the signing of two additional players for the upcoming season. Justus Jackson (UT Martin) and Antoine Lorick (Navarro College) will join the 2024-25 roster, becoming the 8th and 9th signees for TSU.
Nashville safety concerns lead female runners at Vanderbilt to unite with Chicks With Kicks
Emily Bertram and two friends recently went for a run that was supposed to be a scenic trip along the Shelby Bottoms Greenway to enjoy the beauty of Nashville. As the trio was running down a path, a man blocked their way, forcing them to avoid him. The three laughed and brushed it off as they passed the man.
Vanderbilt's Coach Tim Corbin Offers Support to Grieving Family, Invites Sullivan Brother to Baseball Game Amid Tragedy
Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin opened his team's arms to Declan Sullivan, whose younger brother, Asher, lies critically injured after being swept into a storm drain, NewsChannel 5 reported. The heart-wrenching incident occurred after severe storms battered Rutherford County, leaving the Sullivan family clinging to hope in a hospital vigil. Corbin's gesture extended beyond a mere act of kindness, as he offered Declan a reprieve from the despair of his brother's bedside, inviting him to Vanderbilt's game against top-ranked Tennessee.
Hayden Frank Named ASUN Pitcher of the Week
NASHVILLE – May 13, 2024 – Junior left-handed pitcher Hayden Frank has been named ASUN Pitcher of the Week, the league announced Monday, becoming the third Lipscomb pitcher to win a weekly award this season. Frank’s stellar performance was a key factor in the Bisons’ 9-3 win over...
Brother of boy swept into storm drain hosted by Vanderbilt baseball
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Amidst a nightmare of a week, Vanderbilt Head Coach Tim Corbin offered the Sullivan family solace in something he loves: baseball. After 10-year-old Asher was swept into a storm drain following the severe weather this past week, the Sullivan family has spent long hours at the hospital. In a week filled with emotions, the community has showed an outpouring of support for the family. Corbin wanted to pitch in.
Where Vanderbilt baseball stands in latest NCAA tournament bracket projections
Vanderbilt baseball is still projected to make the NCAA tournament after taking one of three games against Tennessee. The Commodores (34-18, 12-15 SEC) likely will need to win at least one game against No. 3 Kentucky in Lexington this weekend to stay alive. This is the final series of the regular season, with the SEC tournament commencing shortly afterward. ...
Vanderbilt football: Starting safety De'Rickey Wright decommits from Texas A&M, will return to Commodores
Redshirt senior defender De'Rickey Wright has decommitted from Texas A&M, will withdraw from the NCAA transfer portal and will return to Vanderbilt's active roster, multiple sources told 247Sports. Wright started all 10 games he played in last season. Multiple sources told 247Sports that Wright has been lifting weights with the...
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington brings Jaylen Carey with him from James Madison
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington has landed a second portal transfer in as many days, this time forward Jaylen Carey following him from James Madison to his new job. Byington was hired by Vanderbilt after coaching James Madison to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He added guard MJ Collins from Virginia Tech on Tuesday. Carey is a 6-foot-8 forward who played every game as a freshman for James Madison, including both NCAA Tournament games. He averaged 7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, finishing the season shooting an average 66.9%. “He is extremely talented, I know he belongs at the highest level of basketball, which is the SEC,” Byington said Wednesday. “He is a physical presence but also has a great feel for making the right play. He will be used all over the floor with his ability to shoot 3s, make plays for his teammates and score inside.”
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