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Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness

Mikayla Blakes scored 25 points as No. 2 seed Vanderbilt beat seventh-seeded Illinois 75-57 to advance to the Sweet 16 in the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt and Illinois square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 6 Vanderbilt Commodores take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Mikayla Blakes breaks Vanderbilt single-season scoring record in NCAA Tournament Mikayla Blakes set Vanderbilt's single-season scoring record, overtaking Wendy Scholtens’ 855 points in the first round of the NCAA Tourname...

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

Blakes scores 30 as Vanderbilt women open March Madness routing High Point in NCAA Tournament

Mikayla Blakes scored 23 of her 30 points by halftime as the second-seeded Vanderbilt Commodores routed No. 15 seed High Point 102-61 to open the women’s NCAA Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Mikayla Blakes storms past Vanderbilt women's single-season scoring mark in NCAA opener

All-American Mikayla Blakes needed only part of the first half Saturday night of the NCAA Tournament to become the best single-season scorer in Vanderbilt women’s history

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

March Madness back at Memorial Gym in Vanderbilt's latest step toward NCAA success

Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph spent 20 minutes Friday walking around historic Memorial Gym soaking in the atmosphere with March Madness and NCAA Tournament branding everywhere

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt Commodores play High Point Panthers in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 6 Vanderbilt Commodores play the High Point Panthers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

The Associated Press 2025-26 women's college basketball All-America teams

The AP’s 2025-26 All-America women’s basketball teams feature UConn stars Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd on the First Team, joined by Vanderbilt sophomore Mikayla Blakes after her huge...

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt's breakout season in football followed by a March Madness double act

There’s a vibe on the Vanderbilt campus that’s been a long time coming for the Southeastern Conference’s smallest and only private university: Winning

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

The year of Vanderbilt — Diego Pavia, Mikayla Blakes and Duke Miles have Vandy football, basketball shining | Sporting News It's a great time for the Commodores.

MARCH 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

When does Women's March Madness start? Full schedule for First Four, Round 1 games in 2026 NCAA Tournament | Sporting News Count Lauren Betts, Olivia Miles, Mikayla Blakes and Sarah Strong as some of the luminaries set to prance atop hardwood in search of a natio...

MARCH 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mikayla Blakes savors SEC honor as a step toward taking Vanderbilt deep in March Madness

Vanderbilt women's basketball guard Mikayla Blakes likes being mentioned as the first sophomore since A’ja Wilson in 2016 to win Southeastern Conference player of the year

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Mikayla Blakes Added to Prestigious Award Ballot: The Anchor Your daily briefing on what’s going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

MARCH 10 • SI.COM

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch in the women's NCAA Tournament

All four No. 1 women's seeds are still playing as the NCAA Tournament heads into the Sweet 16

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defends decision to walk on court to argue call, resulting in ejection

Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph has defended her decision to argue a call with an official, leading to her ejection in the fourth quarter of her team’s 89-78 loss to No. 24 Mississippi...

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt meets Ole Miss in SEC Tournament

The No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores and No. 24 Ole Miss Rebels play in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: 5 Teams That Could Win the NCAA Tournament

FOX Sports' Laken Litman examines the teams with legitimate chances to win it all in March Madness.

MARCH 4 • FOX SPORTS

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: 5 Teams That Could Win the NCAA Tournament

USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC women's basketball awards Mikayla Blakes was the unanimous Player of the Year in the USA TODAY Sports Network All-SEC selections and awards for the 2025-26 season.

MARCH 3 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Mikayla Blakes' 34 points lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past Tennessee 87-77

Mikayla Blakes scored 34 points to lead No. 5 Vanderbilt to a 87-77 victory over Tennessee

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Blakes leads No. 5 Vanderbilt against Tennessee after 35-point game

No. 5 Vanderbilt takes on the Tennessee Lady Volunteers after Mikayla Blakes scored 35 points in the Commodores' 85-60 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Blakes scores 35 to lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past No. 24 Alabama 85-60

Mikayla Blakes scored 35 points as No. 5 Vanderbilt beat No. 24 Alabama 85-60

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Mikayla Blakes, Shea Ralph Have Turned Vanderbilt From an Afterthought Into a Contender The revived Commodores have held their own in a tough SEC and are a legitimate threat for a No. 1 seed heading into March.

FEBRUARY 25 • SI.COM

Timmons leads No. 24 Alabama against No. 5 Vanderbilt after 34-point performance

No. 24 Alabama faces the No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores after Jessica Timmons scored 34 points in the Crimson Tide's 76-71 win over the Florida Gators

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Mikayla Blakes scores 35 as No. 5 Vanderbilt survives No. 16 Kentucky 81-79 on late stop

Mikayla Blakes scored 35 points and Justine Pissott came up with a big defensive play late to help No. 5 Vanderbilt edge 16th-ranked Kentucky 81-79 on Sunday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

No. 5 Vanderbilt hosts No. 16 Kentucky following Strack's 28-point showing

No. 16 Kentucky takes on the No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores after Clara Strack scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 74-57 victory against the Ole Miss Rebels

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

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Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness

Vanderbilt and Illinois square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

Blakes scores 30 as Vanderbilt women open March Madness routing High Point in NCAA Tournament

Mikayla Blakes storms past Vanderbilt women's single-season scoring mark in NCAA opener

March Madness back at Memorial Gym in Vanderbilt's latest step toward NCAA success

Vanderbilt Commodores play High Point Panthers in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The Associated Press 2025-26 women's college basketball All-America teams

Vanderbilt's breakout season in football followed by a March Madness double act

Mikayla Blakes savors SEC honor as a step toward taking Vanderbilt deep in March Madness

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch in the women's NCAA Tournament

Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defends decision to walk on court to argue call, resulting in ejection

Vanderbilt meets Ole Miss in SEC Tournament

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: 5 Teams That Could Win the NCAA Tournament

Mikayla Blakes' 34 points lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past Tennessee 87-77

Blakes leads No. 5 Vanderbilt against Tennessee after 35-point game

Blakes scores 35 to lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past No. 24 Alabama 85-60

Timmons leads No. 24 Alabama against No. 5 Vanderbilt after 34-point performance

Mikayla Blakes scores 35 as No. 5 Vanderbilt survives No. 16 Kentucky 81-79 on late stop

No. 5 Vanderbilt hosts No. 16 Kentucky following Strack's 28-point showing