Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — In a commanding display of defensive prowess, the Cal Poly women’s basketball team secured a decisive victory over NAIA’s Chapman University on Monday night, clinching a 59-31 win at home. Sophomore guard Vanessa McManus emerged as the standout performer, contributing a game-high 14 points. Her efforts on the court earned her the title of Big West Player of the Week for this past week. Fellow sophomore Avery Knapp supported with a solid nine points, enhancing the team’s offensive performance. The Mustangs’ defensive strategy proved instrumental, as they restricted their opponents to a mere 18% shooting…

Coastal Carolina Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Presbyterian CONWAY, S.C. — The Coastal Carolina women’s basketball team improved its season record to 3-4 following a decisive 87-38 victory against Presbyterian on Monday evening at the HTC Center. Game Highlights After an initial setback that saw Coastal trailing 4-0 in the first quarter, the Chanticleers mounted an impressive response with a 20-0 scoring run, taking command of the game at 20-4. They maintained this momentum, leading 45-18 at halftime. A key contributor to the win was Coastal’s strong performance in the paint, where they scored 44 of their total points. The team…

Acknowledgment of Coaching Excellence Former head coach of the Macalester College swimming and diving teams, Bob Pearson, has been recognized as one of the esteemed inductees into the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This prestigious induction will take place at the CSCAA Annual Awards Celebration, set for May 3, 2026, in Chicago. Coaching Tenure and Achievements Pearson dedicated 22 seasons to leading both the men’s and women’s swim and dive programs at Macalester. His coaching tenure was marked by remarkable achievements, including: 168 school records set by his athletes 69…

Big 12 Women’s Basketball Weekly Honors: Week of Nov. 24 In the latest roundup of Big 12 women’s basketball performances, TCU’s Marta Suarez and Houston’s Jade Jones have earned notable accolades for their contributions during the third week of the 2025-26 season. They are joined by Baylor’s Taliah Scott, Cincinnati’s Caliyah DeVillasee, and Iowa State’s Audi Crooks in the conference’s Starting Five, recognizing outstanding achievements across the league. Marta Suarez Shines for TCU Marta Suarez, a graduate forward from TCU, received the Big 12 Player of the Week award following a stellar week that included back-to-back double-doubles in victories over…

Patriot League Women’s Basketball Weekly Highlights BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Patriot League has announced the most recent top performers in women’s basketball, with Loyola Maryland’s Lex Therien earning the title of PenFed Credit Union Player of the Week. Meanwhile, Lehigh’s Leia Edwards has been recognized as the Rookie of the Week. Lex Therien, a graduate forward from Loyola Maryland, achieved Player of the Week honors after delivering an impressive statistical performance during the past week. She averaged 23.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game. Notably, Therien marked her 50th career double-double during a victory…

Summary of Bryant Volleyball’s Successful Season Bryant University’s volleyball team concluded its season with significant achievements as they marked their fourth year in the America East Conference. The Bulldogs secured their inaugural America East regular season title, sharing the honor with UMBC, and finished with an impressive record of 16 wins and 12 losses, including a 7-3 standing in conference matches. Their journey ended in the America East semifinals with a straight-set loss to the third-seeded UAlbany Great Danes. Season Highlights Head coach Theresa Garlacy, now in her 30th year with the team, celebrated these accomplishments, emphasizing the perseverance and…

As the 2025-26 NCAA Division II women’s basketball season approaches the one-month mark, teams are showcasing their potential with a mix of strong performances and unexpected outcomes. This initial installment of the DII women’s basketball Power 10 rankings highlights defending champions Grand Valley State’s dominant standing while also welcoming four newcomers to the list. The current Power 10 rankings represent an informed personal assessment, derived from extensive game analysis rather than collective voting. These rankings are designed to balance observations with statistical insights, although early-season evaluations lean more heavily on visual assessments due to a lack of robust metrics. DII…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State School of Hospitality Management has published the 2025 Representation in Hotel Leadership research report, examining the demographics of women and Black leaders in the hotel industry. Key findings reveal a troubling stagnation in women’s representation in upper management roles, alongside a decrease in Black leadership from 2022 to 2025. Conversely, the corporate boards in the sector are showing signs of improvement in racial diversity. A research team consisting of doctoral students supervised by Phil Jolly, associate professor of hospitality management, conducted an extensive review of publicly accessible data. Their analysis covered over 10,000…

A significant transformation is taking place in the realm of philanthropy, driven largely by an increasing number of women inheriting substantial wealth. These women are not merely focusing on transient luxury expenditures or one-off donations; instead, they are committing their resources to long-lasting, purpose-oriented initiatives that promise to shape communities for future generations. One notable figure in this movement is Alice L. Walton, the world’s wealthiest woman. According to Time magazine, Walton has made a groundbreaking investment by launching her own medical school in Bentonville, Arkansas. This initiative includes covering the tuition for the first five graduating classes, emphasizing her…

Women constitute nearly half of the global population, yet their representation in the news sector remains disproportionately low compared to men. A recent study conducted by Deutsche Welle reveals that the reasons for this discrepancy extend well beyond mere disinterest in news. The “Women and Youth Studies” (WAYS) report—nominated for an ESOMAR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Consumer Insights—investigates the factors that contribute to women’s lower news consumption rates and suggests actionable strategies for media organizations aiming to better engage this demographic. No Singular Female Audience The report underscores that there is no monolithic female audience; women’s news consumption behaviors…