NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt scored eight first-quarter goals and never looked back in a 16-7 victory over Charlotte on Saturday afternoon at the Vanderbilt Lacrosse Complex.
During today’s game, the Vanderbilt lacrosse program celebrated its 30th anniversary, welcoming back over 100 alumni.
3️⃣0️⃣years of @VandyLacrosse 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/hHiNl5PARD
— Vanderbilt Lacrosse (@VandyLacrosse) March 28, 2026
Vanderbilt (6-6, 2-0 American) used a fast start to take control early, with seven different players scoring in the opening period to build an 8-1 lead. The Commodores added another goal in the second quarter to carry a 9-2 advantage into halftime.
Anna Taraboletti and Brooke Baker led the way with three goals each, while Gabby Putman, Hayden Miller and Shea Panzik added two apiece. Panzik also dished out two assists for a team-high four points and Avery Morton also added two assists.
Putman controlled the draw with a program single game record 16 draw controls as Vanderbilt held an 18-6 advantage. The Commodores also outshot Charlotte 40-20 and converted four free-position opportunities.
🚨 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 🚨 pic.twitter.com/RZCM7xIjLs
— Vanderbilt Lacrosse (@VandyLacrosse) March 28, 2026
Charlotte (6-5, 1-1 American) was led by Katie Gorski’s three goals, while Brooke Alessandrini and Isa Torres each added two.
Defensively, Vanderbilt forced 12 turnovers, with Alex Gladding and Panzik each causing two. Emme Martin made seven saves in goal.
The Dores return to conference play on Saturday hosting East Carolina. Opening draw is set for noon and can be seen on ESPN+.
