No. 12 Vanderbilt knocks off No. 5 LSU to stay undefeated

No. 12 Vanderbilt knocks off No. 5 LSU to stay undefeated

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Key Points:

  • Vanderbilt women's basketball, led by coach Shea Ralph, secured a 65-61 victory over No. 5 LSU, marking their first win against a top-five team since the 2008-09 season and a major milestone in Ralph's rebuilding efforts.
  • The Commodores improved to 15-0 and are ranked 12th, poised to break into the top 10 for the first time since 2007, with guard Mikayla Blakes playing a pivotal role as the SEC's leading scorer and freshman of the year.
  • The game drew a crowd of 6,576 at Memorial Gym, significantly higher than their season average, reflecting growing fan support and enthusiasm for the program's resurgence.
  • Alumni weekend honored