Moraga, Calif.-Vanderbilt survived blowing a 14-point lead, off-nights from some of its best players, and botched execution both offensively and defensively in the game's final moments, hanging on to defeat St. Mary's 72-70 at McKeon Pavilion on Friday evening. The Gaels' Clint Steindl missed a 3-point attempt from near the right corner as time expired after Brad Tinsley's missed foul shot with eight seconds left the door open for St. Mary's to win]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:41:00 GMT Captain Bradley Vierling predicted in preseason that this would be the best team in Vanderbilt history. Instead, the Commodores, by losing Saturday, would tie a school record for losses in a season. Still, Vandy hasn't quit, and beating the Vols would make up for a lot of this season's misery. Do the Commodores have a chance? VandySports.com's Chris Lee breaks down the game]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:00 GMT Gonzaga is the name everyone knows when it comes to West Coast Conference basketball. But coach Randy Bennett and his Gaels are quickly making up ground on the Bulldogs after going to the tournament in 2005 and 2008, and narrowly missing a berth last year after a 28-7 season in which St. Mary's was ranked in the top 25 at the end of January. This year, the Gaels are off to a roaring start after blowing out a pair of quality opponents at home to start the season. How do the Commodores match up? VandySports.com's Chris Lee breaks down the game inside]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:00 GMT The Vanderbilt Commodores have had a lot of success in the state of Georgia during this recruiting period. During the summer, the Commodores picked up nine commitments from the Peach State including eight three-star prospects. On Sunday, the Commodores picked up it's most recent commitment for the 2010 class when another Georgia product, Union County's Blake Gowder said yes to an offer by head coach Bobby Johnson]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:26:00 GMT The Vanderbilt Commodores currently have 21 committed prospects for its 2010 recruiting class. Many consider this class to be the best the program has assembled in modern history. Each week, VandySports.com tracks the progress of every current Vanderbilt commitment during their senior seasons with the Commitment Tracker. ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:38:00 GMT See the second half of Vanderbilt's blowout win over Lipscomb - all large format, captioned and in-sequence, shot by VandySports.com photographer Mike Rapp]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:41:00 GMT VandySports.com's Mike Rapp tips off the 2009-10 season with the Lipscomb Game in Pictures! Included in this first of two photo galleries are large format, in-sequence shots of the game -- including shots of Jermaine Beal, John Jenkins, Andre Walker, Darshawn McClellan, and a five shot sequence of Jeff Taylor's first dunk of the year]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:41:00 GMT NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Vanderbilt used a 24-9 run late in the second half to blow open a close game, as the Commodores cruised to a 95-73 win over Lipscomb at Memorial Gymnasium on Monday night. Jeff Taylor (20 points), Jermaine Beal (18), A.J. Ogilvy (13) and Brad Tinsley (10) led the way for the Commodores, who shot 58.9 percent from the field and 75.9 percent from the line]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:36:00 GMT Excitement abounds around the opening of the Vanderbilt basketball season, as pundits are predicting the Commodores to be NCAA Tournament-bound at the end of the season, and fans are talking about the potential for the 'Dores to play for more than one weekend once they get there. But expectations are also high for Lipscomb, the coaches' preseason pick to win the Atlantic Sun Conference. How do the two teams match up? VandySports.com's Chris Lee breaks down tonight's match-up between VU and LU]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:00 GMT NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Vanderbilt women's basketball team opened the 2009-2010 season with a 90-54 win over visiting Lehigh on Sunday. The Commodores (1-0), ranked No.20 in the ESPN/USA Today poll and No.22 in the Associated Press poll, shot 55.6-percent on the afternoon and pulled away in the second half by converting 21-of-34 shot attempts.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:44:00 GMT Check out VandySports.com's exclusive photographic view from the sidelines, with large format, captioned, in-sequence shots from today's Kentucky-Vanderbilt football contest]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:18:00 GMT NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Kentucky's Randall Cobb scored a pair of touchdowns, and the Wildcats rushed for 308 yards as UK avenged last season's loss in Lexington in defeat Vanderbilt 24-13 at Dudley Field on Saturday. The Commodores had a three-point halftime lead, but the inability to get their defense off the field in the second half cost them a shot at a second-straight win over the Wildcats as UK's Derrick Locke and Cobb had banner days for UK]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT Kentucky's Rich Brooks has taken his team to three consecutive bowl games. On Saturday, the Commodores stand between UK and eligibility for a fourth. Do the Commodores have what it takes to spring an upset? VandySports.com's Chris Lee breaks down Saturday's contest]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT The middle Tennessee area produced 23 Division 1-A (or FBS) signees a year ago and could produce that same number of more in 2010. In June, VandySports.com published its annual Mid-State Top 15 ranking for the 2010 recruiting class. Now the Nashville area based site is ready to issue a updated version of the ranking]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:04:00 GMT Though Vanderbilt has not enjoyed the kind of season it hoped for in 2009, there are still plenty of signs that the future could be bright. Several key players on the current roster are slated to return next season and the Commodores currently have 21 committed prospects for a 2010 recruiting class that could be the best collection of talent in the program's recent history. Each week, VandySports.com tracks the progress of every current Vanderbilt commitment during their senior seasons with the Commitment Tracker]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT Vanderbilt Head Coach Kevin Stallings announced the signing of the Commodores 2010 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early National Signing Period. Guard Kyle Fuller, center Josh Henderson, and forward Rod Odom signed a National Letter of Intent during the course of the day, completing what Stallings believes is another significant signing class full of quick impact and promise]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:33:00 GMT See the first live photos from the 2009-10 season, as VandySports.com's Mike Rapp brings you the up close and personal view from the sidelines of Memorial Gym]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:49:00 GMT NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Vanderbilt raced to a 33-point halftime lead and placed four players in double-figure scoring as the Commodores routed Division II Alabama-Huntsville 91-56 in an exhibition game at Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday evening. Jeff Taylor (19 points), Jermaine Beal (14), Brad Tinsley (12) and Steve Tchiengang (11) led all Vandy scorers. VU shot 53.3 percent from the field, out-rebounded UAH 36-27, and committed just eight turnovers.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:47:00 GMT The Vanderbilt men's basketball team opens the 2009-2010 season with an exhibition contest against the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers on Tuesday night at Memorial Gym. The two teams met in an exhibition last year with the Commodores claiming a 84-65 victory. Vanderbilt returns 14 lettermen, including all five starters, from last year's team that finished with a 19-12 overall record and an 8-8 mark inside Southeastern Conference league play. Picked by many to contend for a NCAA Tournament birth this preseason, the Commodores are slated to begin the regular season against Lipscomb University next Monday, November 16th.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:39:00 GMT On the night before the official beginning of the 2009-10 basketball season, check out 30 large format, color photos from basketball practice - including shots of new recruit John Jenkins and Lance Goulbourne, Andre Walker, A.J. Ogilvy, and many more]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:17:00 GMT