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‘Cats Sweep Virginia Tech to Open Northwestern Invitational
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern volleyball (4-3) opened the 2026 Northwestern Invitational in dominant fashion on Friday evening, sweeping Virginia Tech (3-3) inside Welsh-Ryan Arena, 25-17, 25-20, 25-23. Campbell Paris powered the offense, contributing 12 kills to lead all scorers in the match. Northwestern’s hitters were helped out by 28 assists from Ellie Stiernagle, who collected her fourth double-double of the season with 10 digs as well. Meanwhile, the ‘Cats’ defense limited the Hokies to ...
Bringing the heat: Cards’ No. 9 prospect reaches 102 mph in dominant Double-A debut
Summer might be in its waning days, but all it takes to turn the heat back up is a few Brandon Clarke fastballs. Clarke surrendered a first-inning single and fanned five consecutive batters at one point. The 23-year-old walked just one — an eye-opening fact considering he entered his outing walking more than five batters per nine innings this season. But Clarke was efficient against the Travelers, throwing 36 of his 62 pitches for strikes while generating 12 whiffs on 26 swings (46.2 percent)....
De Paula gets 1st taste with ‘the big boys’ in MLB debut
MIAMI — Josue De Paula didn’t think skipping Triple-A was even possible. So when Double-A Tulsa manager Eric Wedge called MLB Pipeline’s No. 6 overall prospect into his office on Wednesday and told him he was headed to the Major Leagues, the 21-year-old needed clarification. Get a 2025 World Series Kershaw Ring before Dodgers-Padres on Sept. 22 “[Wedge] basically told me, ‘Hey, we’re going to get you on a flight tomorrow,’” De Paula said with a smile. “‘You’re going to be with the big boys.’ I...
AL wild-card roundup: Guardians pull away from Blue Jays, Rangers
The Cleveland Guardians are surging while their playoff rivals are falling away. The Guardians defeated the Minnesota Twins for their third win in five games. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox all extended their losing streaks. With the win, the Guardians moved to within half a game of the White Sox for the AL Central lead, and two games clear of all challengers in the wild-card race. The Baltimore Orioles, who beat the Blue Jays, were the only other team in...
Spartans Fall 59-3 at No. 25 Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Norfolk State football team dropped its second straight road game, falling 59-3 to No. 25 Virginia on Friday, Sept. 11, at Scott Stadium in front of 46,918 fans in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The Spartans (1-2) turned the ball over three times and were held to 223 yards of total offense, while the Cavaliers (2-0) scored on seven of their first nine possessions. Deljay Bailey completed 15 of 25 passes for 142 yards. Elyjah Mitchell led the receivi...
Clarke’s crazy catch sets up Walton’s walk-off blast in extras to stun Mariners
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Aces Pick Up First Win of Season with 3-0 Shutout at Lindenwood
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Friday night, defeating Lindenwood, 3-0, on the road. Evansville recorded the first shot of the night in the fourth minute when Ben Zec sent an attempt off a corner kick that was blocked. Lindenwood generated its first scoring opportunity in the ninth minute, earning a free kick from 30 yards out. Hugo Amo came up with a diving save to keep the match scoreless. The Aces broke through one ...
Austin Simmons, Robert Woodyard catapult Mizzou to 5th straight Border War win
The Missouri Tigers have won the Border War. Again. Mizzou is now 2-0 on the season after winning its 5th straight over Kansas, 38-21. After a slow start and a tied score heading into halftime, the Tigers exploded out of the gate into the second half and never looked back. The Player of the Game may very well have been Auburn LB transfer Robert Woodyard, whose back-to-back forced turnovers gave Austin Simmons and the Tigers offense excellent field position and set up back-to-back touchdown dri...
Hartshorn, 3rd HS hitter from ’25 Draft to reach Double-A, shines in debut
Josiah Hartshorn isn’t your typical sixth-round pick — that much was clear when the Cubs signed him to a record $2 million bonus last July. At just 19, the switch-hitting phenom is capping his outstanding debut season with his second promotion, and he seems to be fitting in just fine at Double-A. Get tickets to a Minor League game The Cubs’ top prospect showed his all-around skill in his debut at the level as he singled, walked twice, drove in two and stole a base in Knoxville’s 8-7 win over B...
Trailblazers Fall to Emmanuel in Three Sets
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. — North Greenville volleyball fell to Emmanuel (Ga.) in straight sets Friday night, 25-11, 25-18, 25-20, at the Shaw Athletic Center. The Trailblazers were led offensively by Samantha Ball, who finished with six kills, while Reagan Funderburk added five kills and Karson Haley recorded four. Allison Ball directed the North Greenville offense with 12 assists. After dropping the first two sets, North Greenville found its offensive rhythm in the third, recording 11 kills whil...
With playoff-clinching blast, Caminero proves once again he’s ‘built for the moment’
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Volleyball Drops to Long Beach State in Four Sets
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Brown volleyball team (1-3, 0-0 Ivy League) won its first set, but ultimately fell 3-1 to Long Beach State University (4-2, 0-0 Big West) on Friday night in the Golden State. A full recap will be available in the morning. BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alum...
Fults’ Brace Bolsters Sooners in 3-1 Win Against Missouri
NORMAN — Norman natives shined in the SEC opener Friday night as the Sooners (7-0-2, 1-0 SEC) opened its third year in the league with a 3-1 win against Missouri (3-4-1, 0-1 SEC) Friday, September 11.
D-backs keep pace — and make history — in rout of Rangers
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Volleyball Falls to Rutgers
Kills: Willow, Karis(11) ; Romes, Malia(11) ; George, Skylar(10) Aces: Willow, Karis(5) ; George, Skylar(2) ; Dyrstad, Kenzie(1) Blocks: Robinson, Natalie(6) ; Howell, Imani(6) ; Maxwell, Aspen(5) Assists: Baldwin, Brooke(23) ; Bolen, Lily(20) ; Dyrstad, Kenzie(5) Digs: Dyrstad, Kenzie(15) ; Kalama-bajet, Kaila(13) ; Bolen, Lily(10)
Rangers let things get out of control for 2nd straight night
PHOENIX — The Rangers and Diamondbacks were in a scoreless stalemate for four innings on Friday night as they opened a three-game set at Chase Field. MacKenzie Gore and Merrill Kelly, both having disappointing seasons by their standards, kept things moving quickly early for two teams still in the postseason chase. Nathan Eovaldi Flying Ace Bobblehead is Wednesday! Kelly broke first, with the Rangers scoring on a Joc Pederson one-out double to chase him from the game. But faced with the Arizona...
Nayella George Leads Cougars in Loss to SIUE
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Chicago St. lost its match to SIUE 3-0 on Friday at First Community Arena. CSU was held to 22 kills and a .106 hitting percentage, compared with 41 kills and a .375 percentage for SIUE. The Cougars got back to 4-4 in the opening set when Tenese Buttry served an ace and SIUE committed an attack error, and Kristine Bakhad’s kill later tied it at 5-5 before the teams reached 6-6 on an SIUE service error. SIUE moved ahead 10-6 behind two Ashlyn Schulze service aces and a Maddi...
Young Sparks Iowa, Rallies Hawkeyes Past UIW
CORALVILLE, Iowa – University of Iowa volleyball took down Incarnate Word on Friday night, 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-15), inside Xtream Arena. Iowa improved to 6-2. Peyton Young, in her season debut, led Iowa with a career-high 13 kills on 25 swings. It was Young’s first start of her career. A trio of Iowa pins reached double-figures, including Ksenija Tomic who tallied 12. She also had 19 digs to earn a double-double. Carmel Vares and Rosa Vesty each added 10 apiece. Hannah Whittingstall f...
Bakhad Leads Cougars in Loss to NIU
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Chicago St. lost to NIU 3-0 on Friday, falling 9-25, 11-25, 17-25. CSU was held to 16 kills and a -.067 hitting percentage, while NIU finished with 38 kills and hit .380. NIU put the Cougars in an early 8-0 hole in the first set, getting two kills from Katie Pahl, one from Ava Grevengoed and three Delaney Steers service aces before a Pahl attack error gave CSU its first point at 8-1. Nayella George and Graci Littlejohn added kills for Chicago State to make it 9-2 and 10-3,...
Huskies Close Out Southern Miss Invitational 1-1
HATTIESBURG, MS – HCU volleyball returned to action today for a doubleheader at the Southern Miss Invitational. After a rough loss on Friday, the Huskies rallied together for matchups against both Jackson State and Southern U. In the first matchup against Jackson State, HCU kept a close game in the first set until Jackson State made a strong four-point run, giving them a good lead and allowing them to close out the first set 25-19. HCU fought back in the second set, taking a 17-12 lead late in...
DU Women’s Soccer Drops Match at No. 19/10 Colorado
BOULDER, Colorado – The University of Denver women’s soccer team (1-4-2, 0-0-0 WCC) ended its non-conference road slate with a 0-6 loss to No. 19/10-ranked Colorado at Prentup Field on Friday night. CU posted three goals in each half including a converted penalty in the second half, though Denver’s sophomore goalkeeper Lucy Garnsey turned away another 10 Colorado shots on goal, setting a new personal best for saves in a single match. Including a block from junior Kit Mooney that was credited a...
Stellar offensive showing sparks another sweep
Volleyball September 11, 2026 SAN ANTONIO – On Friday, UTSA Volleyball hosted East Texas A&M in the second of three days at the 2026 Roadrunner Classic. The hosts comfortably swept their way to a fourth-straight victory, improving to 5-2 overall. Caroline Tredwell wowed with an exceptionally-efficient 10 kills as the Navy & Orange’s winning streak swelled to 10 straight sets. With their loss, the Lions fell to 5-3 on the campaign. Set-by-set: UTSA wins 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-19) FIRST SET Junio...
Kim’s Late Winner Lifts UAB Past South Florida, 3-2
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB men’s soccer team scored with 44 seconds remaining to earn a thrilling 3-2 victory over South Florida (1-5, 0-1 American) on Friday night at PNC Field, extending its winning streak to three matches. The Blazers (3-1-1, 1-0-0 American) appeared to have the match in hand after goals from Lucas Rizzo and Lucas Nordin gave UAB a 2-0 lead early in the second half. Rizzo opened the scoring in the 48th minute, converting a penalty kick, before Nordin doubled the advantage i...
Program Records Fall as NC State Football Wins 73-0 Over Richmond
Raleigh, N.C. – It was an all-around dominant performance on both sides of the ball as NC State treated the Wolfpack faithful to a 73-0 victory in the 2026 home opener at Carter-Finley Stadium on Friday night. The Wolfpack set numerous program records, including the most points in a game since 1936 and a Carter-Finley record for any team. The 10 touchdowns are the most since 1919, when the Wolfpack managed to put up an astounding 15 touchdowns on the board. Eight of the Wolfpack scores came on...
Volleyball Falls to San Diego State in Home Opener
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Santa Clara University women’s volleyball team played its first home match of 2026 Friday, opening its own Santa Clara Mission Classic with a 3-0 setback versus San Diego State (25-15, 25-15, 25-22) at Leavey Center. Morgan Hayes , who entered the night ranked No. 4 in the nation in total kills, led the Broncos (2-6) with nine kills, hitting .304, and added a service ace. Cate Shanahan was just shy of a double-double with eight kills, eight digs, an ace, and a block a...