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Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball: Ralph's Leadership Sparks NCAA Hope

3/17/2026

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Story summary

Shea Ralph (Vanderbilt head coach) led Vanderbilt women's basketball to a 27-3 season and a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
A former UConn assistant, she emphasizes community support and player dedication, boosting fan engagement to over 4,000 per game.
The Commodores endured a tough start after a significant loss to South Carolina.
Ralph was ejected during a game.
Vanderbilt opens against No. 15 seed High Point.

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Story summary

Shea Ralph (Vanderbilt head coach) led Vanderbilt women's basketball to a 27-3 season and a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
A former UConn assistant, she emphasizes community support and player dedication, boosting fan engagement to over 4,000 per game.
The Commodores endured a tough start after a significant loss to South Carolina.
Ralph was ejected during a game.
Vanderbilt opens against No. 15 seed High Point.