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SEC fines Vanderbilt again for storming the court after win over Kentucky
By Andrew Olson
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Vanderbilt was fined again. The SEC hit the Commodores for the second court-storming in a week on Sunday.
These celebrations on the West End are getting pricey. Vanderbilt will have to pay Kentucky $500,000 after Commodore fans stormed the court at Memorial Gym following Vandy’s 74-69 win over No. 9 UK.
NEWS | Vanderbilt fined for violation of access to competition area policy: https://t.co/GpYug2Kfnb pic.twitter.com/5BjNGnsn0a
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) January 26, 2025
The SEC adopted a new access to competition area policy at the Spring Meetings in 2023. While the Commodores did not have any violations during the 2023-24 athletic season, they’ve been busy in 2024-25.
The first violation came on the gridiron in October when Diego Pavia helped lead Clark Lea’s squad to a monumental upset of a No. 1 Alabama team. That first violation resulted in a $100,000 fine.
The second fine was issued just last week. The Dores were penalized after fans stormed the court when Vanderbilt took down in-state rival Tennessee.
On Saturday, Vanderbilt AD Candice Lee was seen pleading to students to not storm the court and avoid the fine, noting those funds could potentially go toward compensating next year’s team. Lee was unable to stop the court storming.
Next up, Vanderbilt goes on a 2-game road trip to Oklahoma and Florida. The Commodores play at home again on Feb. 8 when Texas comes to town. Dores fans will be on court storming watch when Auburn visits on Feb. 11.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
