Vanderbilt won its third NCAA bowling championship on Saturday, defeating Arkansas State in the final by a score of 4-3 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
The Commodores were down 3-1 at one point before completing a dramatic comeback in the best-of-7 series.
In the final match, Vanderbilt's Mabel Cummins and Talentie Johnson both bowled perfect games, helping the Commodores to a 300-279 victory.
Cummins was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, while Johnson was named to the All-Tournament Team.
Vanderbilt's win was its first since 2018. The Commodores also won the championship in 2007.
The win was a major accomplishment for Vanderbilt head coach John VanDyke, who is in his 20th season at the helm of the program.
VanDyke is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA bowling history, and his win on Saturday was his 11th national championship.
Vanderbilt's win was a major upset, as Arkansas State was the No. 1 seed in the tournament.
The Red Wolves had won 11 of their previous 12 games, and they were the favorites to win the championship.
However, Vanderbilt was able to overcome the odds and win its third national title.
The Commodores' win was a major victory for the program, and it is a sign that Vanderbilt is one of the top bowling schools in the country.
Vanderbilt's win was also a major victory for VanDyke, who is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA bowling history.
VanDyke's win on Saturday was his 11th national championship, and it is a testament to his coaching ability.
Vanderbilt's win is a major accomplishment for the program, and it is a sign that Vanderbilt is one of the top bowling schools in the country.