Vanderbilt Lacrosse Dominates Charlotte in Conference Victory

Gabby Putman sets single-game draw control record as Commodores celebrate 30th anniversary

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:18pm

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The Vanderbilt lacrosse team scored eight first-quarter goals and cruised to a 16-7 victory over Charlotte on Saturday, led by hat tricks from Anna Taraboletti and Brooke Baker. Gabby Putman set a program record with 16 draw controls as Vanderbilt outshot Charlotte 40-20 and forced 12 turnovers.

Why it matters

The win keeps Vanderbilt undefeated in conference play as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the lacrosse program, welcoming back over 100 alumni. The dominant performance showcases the Commodores' depth and talent, positioning them as a contender in the American Athletic Conference.

The details

Vanderbilt jumped out to an 8-1 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, adding another goal in the second quarter to take a 9-2 advantage into halftime. Seven different Commodores scored in the opening period, with Taraboletti and Baker leading the way with three goals each. Gabby Putman's 16 draw controls set a new program single-game record, and Vanderbilt outshot Charlotte 40-20 while converting four free-position opportunities.

  • Vanderbilt scored eight first-quarter goals on Saturday afternoon.
  • The Commodores carried a 9-2 lead into halftime.
  • Gabby Putman set a Vanderbilt lacrosse program record with 16 draw controls.

The players

Gabby Putman

A Vanderbilt lacrosse player who set a new program single-game record with 16 draw controls in the win over Charlotte.

Anna Taraboletti

A Vanderbilt lacrosse player who scored three goals in the victory.

Brooke Baker

A Vanderbilt lacrosse player who also scored three goals in the win over Charlotte.

Katie Gorski

A Charlotte lacrosse player who led her team with three goals in the loss.

Brooke Alessandrini

A Charlotte lacrosse player who scored two goals in the game.

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What they’re saying

“3️⃣0️⃣years of @VandyLacrosse 🖤💛”

— Vanderbilt Lacrosse, Team Twitter Account

“🚨 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 🚨”

— Vanderbilt Lacrosse, Team Twitter Account

What’s next

The Commodores return to conference play on Saturday, hosting East Carolina. Opening draw is set for noon and can be seen on ESPN+.

The takeaway

Vanderbilt's dominant performance, led by record-setting draw control numbers from Gabby Putman, showcases the team's depth and talent as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the lacrosse program. The win keeps the Commodores undefeated in conference play, positioning them as a top contender in the American Athletic Conference.