Vandy vs. A&M, SEC Tourney, 3/1/23, 10 CST (SEC Network)

[MikeADore]

Should be a battle. We beat them a couple weeks ago when Ciaja Harbison scored 41 points. I just hope there's no carry over from her ankle injury late in Sunday's Auburn game. She did get taped up and came back into the game, so hopefully she's OK.

[MikeADore]

Up and at 'em. Game starts in a little over an hour. Nervous about this one.

[MikeADore]

Radio link: https://vanderbilt.leanplayer.com

[MikeADore]

They're saying Ciaja was limited in practice yesterday but will be in the starting lineup this morning. Sounds like it could go either way as far as her effectiveness. She's a tough one, though, so if there's a way to get it done, she'll do it.

[moxiedore92]

Transition. Defense.

This team can look so good on some possessions and then ...

[dunc77]

The officiating at the tournament, as always, is below the usual SEC level of mediocrity.

[Go Vandy!]

Not sure how depth issues explain a 5-point deficit at end of 1st to a worse team

[moxiedore92]

Harbison had such a nice would-be steal on that late trapping D toward the end of the first half.

Certain teams get that call. (or don't get that call I suppose)

Pretty strong finish to the half all things considered.

Anchor Down!

[charlestonalum]

Not looking good in 3rd

[moxiedore92]

Down 7 with 3:28 to play and the 'Dores have the momentum!

I can see why Coach Ralph loves this team. They may make mistakes, real head-scratchers sometimes, but they bounce back and don't quit. The excitement from the players on the bench is awesome to see.

Let's go, team!

[Go Vandy!]

I know the general consensus is that Shea is going to eventually be talked of in the company of Summitt-Wooden-Geno. and nothing would make me happier. I just hope it doesn't take 17 (or even 14) seasons to see a NC competitor. At 68, not sure i have that long.

Luckily for me, the other 2 boards i watch aren't aware there is a WBB team at Vandy. Can't say that about many programs in any sport that spent a good part of a season at #1 in the nation. And was regularly top 10-top 25. (As opposed to #100). Once Corbin leaves, WBB is most the most likely of the 4 major sports, to compete for a NC.

I'm guessing- and i may be- no, hope i'm wrong- that 5 years from now, If this team performs like the last 10 years or so- i will be the only remaining CURRENT fan. There will be new fans, but the 5-10 year cycle will likely repeat.

[moxiedore92]

That foul call on Chambers. You've got to be kidding.

Guess we have to teach our kids to flop on that. smh

[Go Vandy!]

Made a nice push at the end

[moxiedore92]

So much promise for this program!

[Nashmann]

So what happened??

[Dickeys Nightmare]

I will always love and cherish this team.

[Versus75]

Fantastic comeback but so many calls went against us at the end. The O.B. off Ciaja, Marnelle’s 3-pointer wiped off with the foul called on Chambers, etc.

We fought hard all season. Looking forward to next year.

BTW: What was the Vanderbilt record when we got a WNIT bid last year?

[MikeADore]

Fantastic comeback but so many calls went against us at the end. The O.B. off Ciaja, Marnelle’s 3-pointer wiped off with the foul called on Chambers, etc.

We fought hard all season. Looking forward to next year.

BTW: What was the Vanderbilt record when we got a WNIT bid last year?

13-17 after regular season, then 14-18 after going 1-1 in SEC tourney. Wound up 16-19 after going 2-1 in WNIT.