Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defends decision to walk on court to argue call, resulting in ejection

Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defended her decision to walk on to the court and argue a call with an official, leading to her ejection in the fourth quarter of her team’s 89-78 loss to No. 24 Mississippi on Friday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Ralph walked to the middle of the court after an official whistled Mikayla Blakes for a fourth foul after the Vanderbilt star dived to the floor to retrieve a loose ball along with a Rebels player. “I wasn’t trying to get kicked out,” Ralph...

By STEVE REED