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Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
Louisville beats Vanderbilt 3-2, boots No. 1 overall seed into losers' bracket at Nashville Regional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zion Rose homered leading off the fifth and Tague Davis doubled and scored what proved to be the winning run later in the inning on a throwing error as Louisville sent No. 1 overall seed Vanderbilt into the losers' bracket at the Nashville Regional with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night. Jake Schweitzer hit Colin Barczi with a 3-2 pitch to begin the bottom of the ninth before striking out the next two hitters. Mike Mancini singled to put runners at the corners before a force out at second sealed Schweitzer's third save. Vanderbilt (43-17) will play Wright State in an elimination game on Sunday. The Commodores would then have to beat the Cardinals (37-21) on Sunday night and again on Monday to advance to the super regionals. Justin West (2-2) pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Tucker Biven to get the win. Biven allowed two runs — one earned — on two hits and two walks in 4 2/3. Wyatt Danilowicz pitched a scoreless eighth. Starter Cody Bowker (3-5) took the loss for Vanderbilt, allowing three runs — two earned — on five hits in 5 1/3. Connor Fennell allowed three hits in three shutout innings. Matt Klein homered two batters into the game to give Louisville a 1-0 lead. Mancini walked and scored on a wild pitch to tie it in the third. Vandy added an unearned run in the fifth. ___ AP college sports:
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
M-E's Mancini and #1 Vanderbilt to host NCAA Regional
ENDWELL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – One time Maine-Endwell Spartan Mike Mancini, who now plays with the Vanderbilt Commodores, is heading off to the NCAA Tournament, as the #1 seed. The Commodores took down Ole Miss in the SEC Championship game over the weekend. Mancini and Vanderbilt will kick off their Nashville Regional run on Friday, May 30th at 6:00 pm on the SEC Network against Wright State. Vanderbilt finished the season 42-16. The other teams in the regional are Louisville and East Tennessee State. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Nick Saban Sends Blunt Message About Expectations for Alabama in 2025
For some of the teams in the SEC, such as the Mississippi State Bulldogs or Vanderbilt Commodores, a 9-4 season is viewed as a success. To the Alabama Crimson Tide, such a season could land a head coach on the hot seat. Nick Saban isn't putting any added weight on his successor, Kalen DeBoer. Saban, who put up a 206-29 record in Tuscaloosa from 2007-23, spoke to the media Wednesday at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am in Hoover, Ala. He didn't give a certain objective for DeBoer to strive for when asked about how his former program should fare this upcoming season. Advertisement "I don't really have an expectation," Saban said. "I know those guys are working hard to do the best they can." Nick Saban makes his remarks to the assembled crowd of friends, supporters and agencies Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the annual Nick's Kids Foundation Luncheon. © Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK Last October, Alabama was 4-0 and ranked atop the Associated Press poll before visiting Vanderbilt and coming up short against the Commodores for the first time since the 1980s. It was the first time an AP No. 1 team was upended as a three-touchdown favorite since 2008. Two weeks later, the Crimson Tide fell short in visiting the Tennessee Volunteers and were later beaten by Oklahoma. DeBoer's crew couldn't outclass Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl, either. Saban does feel as if there will be an increased level of comfort this time around. Advertisement "You know, it was a difficult transition with the number of players that moved, new system, new people, you know," Saban said. "Players in the organizations had to make adjustments. I would say that everybody's probably a lot more settled in this year." Related: Kalen DeBoer Provides Key Quarterback Battle Update
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores Coming off an impressive showing last weekend at home in which they swept Missouri, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set to hit the road starting this Friday night to face the Vanderbilt Commodores in SEC baseball action. One of the SEC's premier programs over the last decade, Vanderbilt will come to this weekend sitting very close to Alabama in the latest Top 25 rankings, setting up a big road series as we come down the home stretch of SEC play. Similar to years' past as well, the Commodores are once again loaded with talent, led by one of more accomplished head coaches in college baseball across the last decade-plus. Here is a preview of the Commodores ahead of Alabama's trip to Nashville this upcoming weekend. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Team Overview Conference: SEC SEC Stadium: Hawkins Field, Nashville, Tennessee Hawkins Field, Nashville, Tennessee 2025 Record: 32-13 overall (12-9 in SEC) 32-13 overall (12-9 in SEC) Ranking: No. 15 in USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, No. 15 in D1Baseball Top 25 Vanderbilt enters this weekend ranked as the nation's No. 15 team according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Commodores' record currently sits at 32-13 overall, while also 23-4 at home, and are 12-9 in SEC conference play where they most recently dropped two-of-three at Ole Miss last weekend. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Tim Corbin Tim Corbin Associate Head Coach: Scott Brown Scott Brown Assistant Coach: Jayson King Jayson King Assistant Coach: Ty Blankmeyer The head coach at Vanderbilt is long-time leader of the program Tim Corbin, who is currently in year No. 23 at the helm of the Commodores. During his time in Nashville, Corbin has led Vanderbilt to 18 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, five trips to the College World Series, four College World Series Finals' appearances, and two national championships in 2014 and 2019. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Hitting Stats AVG: .269 (.254 in SEC) .269 (.254 in SEC) OBP: .380 (.344 in SEC) .380 (.344 in SEC) SLG: .421 (.404 in SEC) .421 (.404 in SEC) HR: 42 (23 in SEC) 42 (23 in SEC) RBI: 275 (108 in SEC) 275 (108 in SEC) SB: 82-of-98 (22-of-30 in SEC) Offensively, Vanderbilt comes into the weekend batting for a combined .269 AVG as a team, and are among the top base stealing teams in the SEC with 82 on the season. That number is significantly less in SEC play however with only 22. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Pitching Stats ERA: 3.76 (4.68 in SEC) 3.76 (4.68 in SEC) K: 517 (224 in SEC) 517 (224 in SEC) BB: 160 (76 in SEC) 160 (76 in SEC) AVG: .214 (.240 in SEC) If you had to pick the biggest strength for the Commodores overall, then an argument can be made for their pitching staff which sports a 3.76 ERA for the season while allowing only a .214 AVG to opponents. In SEC play however, the Commodores' ERA stands at 4.68, with opponents owning a combined .240 AVG against. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Hitters to Know Riley Nelson, Infielder - Junior - Junior Brodie Johnston, Infielder - Freshman - Freshman Jacob Humphrey, Utility - Senior - Senior Jonathan Vastine, Infielder - Senior - Senior Colin Barczi, Catcher - Sophomore Leading the Commodores offense is junior infielder Riley Nelson, who owns a by far team-leading .364 AVG across 44 games this season with .526 SLG%, which also leads Vanderbilt. Another notable name to know for Vanderbilt offensively is freshman infielder Brodie Johnston, who leads the Commodores with nine home runs and 42 RBI, while also batting for a .259 AVG. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Pitchers to Know Cody Bowker, Right-Handed Pitcher - Junior - Junior JD Thompson, Left-Handed Pitcher - Junior - Junior Austin Nye, Right-Handed Pitcher - Freshman - Freshman Sawyer Hawks, Right-Handed Pitcher - Senior - Senior Connor Fennell, Right-Handed Pitcher - Sophomore Vanderbilt's pitching staff has multiple names to know, a list that includes starters Cody Bowker, JD Thompson, Austin Nye, and Connor Fennell, the latter two of which own ERA's under 3.00. The Commodores also have one of the top relievers in the SEC in senior right-hander Sawyer Hawks, who owns a 1.34 ERA with a 46:7 K:BB ratio and six saves across 33.2 innings pitched. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
NBC Sports
20-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Vanderbilt vs Saint Mary's Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness
The Saint Mary's Gaels (28-5) face the Vanderbilt Commodores (20-12) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, in Cleveland, OH. Under coach Randy Bennett, the Gaels secured a bid despite losing in the West Coast Conference title game to Gonzaga. The No. 7 seed in the East is led by senior guard Augustas Marciulionis (14.3ppg). Saint Mary's is known for its disciplined, defense-oriented play and efficient offense. The Commodores earned their NCAA Tournament berth and a No. 10 seed in the EAST despite losing their last three games heading into the Tournament. The dimutive Jason Edwards leads Vandy in scoring averaging 17.0 points per game. Saint Mary's will look to impose their methodical pace, emphasizing ball control and defensive pressure. Vanderbilt's success may hinge on exploiting the Gaels' defense from the outside in - shoot well from the perimeter before attacking the paint. The Commodores' ability to adapt to Saint Mary's tempo and execute efficiently will be crucial. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 3:15PM EST Site: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse City: Cleveland, OH Network/Streaming: truTV Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Vanderbilt Commodores (+155), Saint Mary's (-190) Spread: Gaels -4.5 Total: 135.5 points . Expert picks & predictions for Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's Commodores & Gaels game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Vanderbilt Commodores +4.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Game Total UNDER 146.5. Vanderbilt vs. Saint Mary's: Top betting trends and recent stats Vanderbilt has lost its last 3 games Vanderbilt is 0-3 against the spread in their last 3 games (18-13 ATS for the season) Saint Mary's is 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 and 3-7 in their last 10 games (14-16 ATS for the season) Vanderbilt is 3-1 against Saint Mary's in their respective histories (Vandy is 3-1 ATS in those 4 meetings) These teams last met in 2022 If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
