Vanderbilt Women's Basketball: March Madness Bound

0:00On March 5, Vanderbilt Women's Basketball is having one of its best seasons ever, sitting at number 5 with a 27 wins 3 losses. Record, and a league-high 13 Southeast Conference victories. That earned them the number 2 seed and a buy straight to the quarterfinals in Greenville, South Carolina. Coach Shay Rauf and stand out Michaela Blake's lead squad that's all about balancing fierce competition with real enjoyment on the court. The commoners tip off Thursday, March 6, at 6 p.m., central time on the FCC network. They'll face either the number 7, 10, or 15 seed, including familiar wins over Texas A&M and Auburn. The big challenge could be Ole Miss. The only Southeast Conference foe, besides South Carolina, they haven't beaten yet under Rauf. Players and coaches alike stress how much fun fuels their success, creating energy that keeps everyone sharp. That approach paid off big, with Vanderbilt sweeping the top Southeast Conference postseason honors. Blake's as player of the year, Aubrey Galvin, as freshman of the year and Rauf as coach of

1:05the year. Looking ahead, a deep tournament run could set up a semi-final clash with Texas, the team they beat earlier this year. Beating the longhorns again might lock in a number 1 NCAA seed, putting Vanderbilt right in the national title conversation. With their mix of wins, awards and good vibes, the comedors let prime to keep rolling through March madness.