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Vanderbilt Commodores Defeat High Point Panthers in NCAA Tournament
Vanderbilt pulls away late to win first-round matchup 102-61
Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:10am
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The Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team defeated the High Point Panthers 102-61 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Vanderbilt closed the game on a 12-4 scoring run to secure the comfortable victory.
Why it matters
This win advances Vanderbilt to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, keeping their championship hopes alive. High Point's season comes to an end after their first-round defeat.
The details
Vanderbilt pulled away in the second half, outscoring High Point 57-31 over the final two quarters to cruise to the 41-point victory. The Commodores shot an impressive 54% from the field and 42% from three-point range in the dominant performance.
- The game was played on March 21, 2026.
The players
Vanderbilt Commodores
The women's basketball team from Vanderbilt University, a member of the Southeastern Conference.
High Point Panthers
The women's basketball team from High Point University, a member of the Big South Conference.
What’s next
Vanderbilt will advance to face the winner of the Oregon Ducks vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs first-round matchup in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Vanderbilt demonstrated their tournament-caliber talent with a dominant performance to open the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, while High Point's season comes to an end after their first-round defeat.
