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High Point Today
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Vanderbilt women's basketball advances to NCAA Tournament second round
Commodores to face Illinois after easy first-round win over High Point
Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:23pm
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The Vanderbilt women's basketball team, the No. 2 seed in the tournament, easily defeated High Point 102-61 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Commodores, led by coach Shea Ralph, have advanced to the second round for the first time under her tenure. Vanderbilt will now face No. 7 seed Illinois in the second round at Memorial Gymnasium on March 23.
Why it matters
Vanderbilt's decisive first-round victory and advancement to the second round of the NCAA Tournament marks a significant milestone for the program under coach Shea Ralph. The Commodores are looking to make a deep tournament run after an impressive 28-4 regular season.
The details
Vanderbilt dominated High Point from start to finish, winning by 41 points in the first-round matchup. The Commodores shot 55% from the field and had four players score in double figures, led by junior guard Jordyn Cambridge's 22 points. Vanderbilt's stifling defense held High Point to just 61 points. The Commodores will now face a tougher test against Illinois, the No. 7 seed, in the second round.
- Vanderbilt defeated High Point 102-61 in the first round on March 22, 2026.
- Vanderbilt will face Illinois in the second round on March 23, 2026.
The players
Shea Ralph
The head coach of the Vanderbilt women's basketball team.
Jordyn Cambridge
A junior guard for the Vanderbilt Commodores who led the team with 22 points in the first-round victory.
What’s next
The winner of the Vanderbilt-Illinois second-round matchup will advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Vanderbilt's dominant first-round win over High Point sets up an intriguing second-round matchup against Illinois, as the Commodores look to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament under coach Shea Ralph.
