Vanderbilt's Season Ends With Regional Loss and Silent Tribute to Donny Everett

Vanderbilt was eliminated from the College World Series on Saturday following loses to Xavier (15-1) and Washington (9-8) in the Nashville Regional. Vanderbilt was the host for the regional and they played on despite the loss of freshman pitcher Donny Everett who drowned on Thursday. During the National Anthem on Saturday, Vanderbilt players left a spot open for their teammate.

Vandy leaves space open for No. 41 Donny Everett in national anthem line. pic.twitter.com/N5seXfme3D
— Adam Sparks (@AdamSparks) June 4, 2016

It was an immediate and heartbreaking end to the season for Vandy, who was ranked #7 in the nation as recently as May 23rd.

LSU players were among those who paid tribute to Everett and LSU over the weekend.

Thinking of @VandyBaseball
and the family of freshman Donny Everett as we take the field tonight. . pic.twitter.com/KAjekKAYmk
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) June 4, 2016

Kramer Robertson and @LSUbaseball teammates honoring Donny Everett on caps today. @VandyBaseball @KramerR3 #LSU pic.twitter.com/XwawrX17tF
— Walking With Tigers (@LSUTigersBook) June 3, 2016