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Feb. 16, 2011 John Russell’s PhotosNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt hosted its inaugural women’s basketball reunion on Sunday, Feb. 13. In total 28 former Commodores returned to Nashville for the event and were recognized on the court during halftime of the Tennessee game.Below is the list of attendees.Loren Faulkenberry – 64Kitty Boyte McKee – 77Molly O’Toole-78Jeanne Marilyn Kohrs Camp – 79Cindy Freeman – 80Teresa Lawrence Phillips – 80Eva Lemeh – 81 Dana Turner Reece – 86Karen Booker – 87Misty Lamb Thompson – 93Renee Carter – 93Rhonda Blades Brown – 95Mara Cunningham Perkins – 96Nettie Respondek – 99Katie Janky Frank – 99Candice…

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Feb. 25, 2015Commodore History Corner ArchiveWhen Title IX became federal law in 1972, the United States Government wanted women’s sports in high schools and colleges to become equal to the men’s competition. Colleges across the nation established basketball as an official sport for women on campus, which included scholarships. Basketball had been played as an intramural sport for decades, including at Vanderbilt. In April 1977 Vanderbilt’s commitment to women’s athletics began with the promotion of Emily Harsh as the newly created athletic director for women. There were four initial sports for women at Vanderbilt — basketball, swimming, tennis and track.…

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Decision driven by student-athletes, supported by university officialsNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to a combination of COVID-19 related circumstances, opt-outs and injuries, the Vanderbilt women’s basketball program has elected not to continue the remainder of the 2020-21 season.“We fully support and respect the decision of our student-athletes. Their health, safety and well-being have always been, and will continue to be, a top priority,” said Candice Lee, Vanderbilt’s Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director. “We know that this was a tough call for them, in a year full of tough calls, and a disappointing outcome for the student-athletes…

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