With a strong 6-0 win over in-state opponent Middle Tennessee State University, the Commodores extended their unbeaten streak to eight and moved their season record to 5-0-3. The match took place at the newly constructed Geodis Park, regularly the home of Nashville Soccer Club of Major League Soccer. It was the first collegiate match in.
Though the second week of school brings the promise of events slowing down, life still is moving at breakneck speed around campus. The Hustler is keeping up with concerts, sports and events galore around campus and Nashville. Music City Ansie Blue celebrated Labor Day in Hillsboro with a 10-hour block party filled with local artists,.
After an electric, come-from-behind tie on Monday against Northwestern, the Commodores (4-0-3) claimed their fourth victory against Ball State (1-4-0) with the sole goal coming near the end of regulation. The Commodores started heavily in Ball State’s half, holding most of the possession in the midfield. After a few unsuccessful through balls, a volley landed.
In a rematch of last year’s NCAA tournament, Vanderbilt rode a strong second half performance to earn a 3-3 draw against the undefeated No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday afternoon. After falling behind 3-1 in the first half, the Commodores clawed back with two goals in the second half. Freshman Ella Eggleston was instrumental in.