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Vanderbilt's Commodores, sitting at No. 74 in the RPI, must win the SEC Tournament to preserve a 19‑year NCAA streak, a task made harder by a modest record against tournament teams.
Vanderbilt completed a three‑game sweep of South Carolina, highlighted by Ryker Waite’s clutch homer and a revamped pitching staff. Coach Tim Corbin’s team now faces a pivotal SEC tournament in Hoover, Alabama, where multiple wins could secure an automatic bid or an at‑large spot.
Vanderbilt exploded for six runs in the opening frame and built a 7‑0 lead, but South Carolina fought back to narrow the gap before ultimately falling 9‑5 at Hawkins Field.
Vanderbilt opened the series finale at Hawkins Field with a six‑run first inning, highlighted by Braden Holcomb, Tommy Goodin and Rustan Rigdon, and held on for a 9-5 victory over South Carolina.
Vanderbilt’s offense exploded while pitcher Connor Fennell and reliever Alex Kranzler secured a 9‑1 win over South Carolina, pushing coach Tim Corbin to a historic milestone.