Vanderbilt Faces Illinois-Colorado Winner in March Madness Round 2
Vanderbilt completed a dominant first-round performance in the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament. The Commodores beat High Point 102-61 on March 21 at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville.
Game summary
Vanderbilt entered the matchup as the No. 2 seed. The win improved their record to 28-4.
The Commodores piled up 102 points behind balanced offense and a strong pace. High Point could not keep up defensively.
Record night for Mikayla Blakes
Mikayla Blakes led Vanderbilt with 30 points. She broke the program’s single-season scoring mark.
Her season total reached 867 points, surpassing the previous record of 855. The milestone highlighted a career-best campaign.
| Date | March 21, 2026 |
| Location | Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville |
| Final Score | Vanderbilt 102, High Point 61 |
| Vanderbilt Record | 28-4 |
| Leading Scorer | Mikayla Blakes, 30 (season 867) |
What’s next
Vanderbilt will meet the winner of Illinois vs. Colorado on March 23. Vanderbilt Faces Illinois-Colorado Winner in March Madness Round 2.
Time and TV broadcast information for the March 23 game will be provided by tournament officials. The winner advances to the Sweet 16 in Fort Worth.
Program context
The Commodores aim to reach the third round of March Madness for the first time since 2012-13. That season ended with a loss to UConn in the second round.
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