Vanderbilt athletics secure victories in baseball and volleyball

Vanderbilt baseball opened its fall season with a doubleheader sweep against Walters State. The performance highlighted a strong roster featuring returning players and a highly-ranked freshman class. Kaleb Traylor stood out as a key performer, driving in 12 runs across the two games, while James Tronstein also contributed significantly with a two-run home run.

In volleyball, the Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Mississippi State 3-1. After winning the first set 25-11, Vanderbilt navigated a competitive third set that included eight ties and three lead changes before securing the match. Paloma Routaboul led Mississippi State with 14 kills in the loss.