Rhea Patney

Mar 21, 2025 | vanderbilthustler.com | Rhea Patney

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball (22-10, 8-8) fell to the Oregon Ducks on March 21 in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament with a final score of 77-73. The Commodores struggled offensively throughout this game. They were ice cold from the field — only shooting 37.3% from the field as a team and 2-14 from behind the arc. Mikayla Blakes and Khamil Pierre scored 26 and 17 respectively, but Iyana Moore only added six points (one field goal).

Mar 19, 2025 | vanderbilthustler.com | Rhea Patney

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball (22-10, 8-8 SEC) is officially dancing — it was selected as a No. 7 seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The Commodores will face 10-seed Oregon in the first round at Duke’s home arena in Durham, North Carolina, on March 21. Oregon and Vanderbilt have faced off twice in program history, the last being in the 1994-95 season — a game that Vanderbilt won 82-54.

Mar 18, 2025 | vanderbilthustler.com | Aiden Rutman |Rhea Patney |Alexander Cheng |Jayce Pollard

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball is back in the Big Dance for the second year in a row, and this time with loftier expectations. Head coach Shea Ralph and Co., after posting a 22-10 (8-8 SEC) record, captured the No. 7 seed in the Birmingham Region of the NCAA Tournament. They will face No. 10 Oregon in Durham, North Carolina, on March 21 at 4:30 p.m. CDT with a spot in the Round of 32 on the line.

Feb 26, 2025 | vanderbilthustler.com | Aiden Rutman |Jonah Barbin |Rhea Patney

On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Managing Editor Rhea Patney to discuss the state of Women’s Basketball, as well as Baseball and Men’s Basketball. 5 minutes ago On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Managing Editor Rhea Patney. The episode begins with Rutman and Barbin discussing Vanderbilt Baseball’s scorching 8-1 start to the season.

Feb 24, 2025 | vanderbilthustler.com | Rhea Patney

Special Olympics Tennessee, partnered with Vanderbilt, announced their bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games on Feb.17. The press event, held in the McGugin Center, featured speakers, Special Olympics executives and athletes. If awarded, Nashville would welcome an estimated 4,500 Special Olympics athletes from across the U.S. to compete in 17 sports, from corn hole and competitive cheer to basketball and bowling.