Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart

Summary of Recent Match Against Washington State The Harvard women’s volleyball team faced a challenging match against Washington State on September 12, 2025, ultimately resulting in a 3-0 loss (26-24, 31-29, 25-22) at the Malkin Athletic Center. Despite the defeat, Harvard demonstrated notable resilience and skill throughout the match. Match Overview Harvard, entering the game with a record of 0-4, started with strong momentum, thanks to two early service aces from Sophia Wei, giving the Crimson an early 6-2 advantage. However, Washington State gradually recovered and managed to take the lead midway through the first set. The Crimson remained competitive,…

Coastal Carolina Secures Fourth Consecutive Victory in a Competitive Match Against Cleveland State RALEIGH, N.C. – Coastal Carolina’s volleyball team achieved an impressive milestone by clinching their fourth straight victory with a solid 3-1 match win over Cleveland State during the Wolfpack Invitational held at Reynolds Coliseum. Match Highlights With this victory, Coastal Carolina improved to 5-2 for the season, while Cleveland State struggled to find their footing, now holding a record of 0-7. The Chanticleers secured the first set decisively at 25-15. In the second set, Coastal dropped down to 19 points, concluding with a score of 25-19 in…

A recent study conducted by the Principal Financial Group Foundation highlights a critical gender gap in financial engagement among younger Americans. The nationwide survey, which included 3,000 respondents from Generation Z and Millennials, points to significant discrepancies in how men and women approach money conversations, with potential long-term effects on their financial futures. The survey results indicate that only 38% of women in these age groups feel confident discussing finances, contrasting sharply with 56% of their male counterparts. Additionally, almost half of the women surveyed—44%—expressed that financial discussions induce anxiety, while 45% reported evading such conversations altogether due to fears…

Wheeling University Cross Country Team Prepares for Bethany College Invitational Wheeling, W. Va. — The Wheeling University Cross Country team is focusing on the development of its young runners as they embark on a challenging local schedule for the 2025 season. A significant event on their calendar is the upcoming Bethany College Invitational, scheduled for Friday at 10 AM, where the Cardinals will aim to build on their season debut success. Season Opening Highlights The Cardinals opened their 2025 campaign at the West Liberty Invitational, held at Bethany College. Both the men’s and women’s teams showcased a mix of new…

By: Mark Wasik Coaching Transition at Kennesaw State Women’s Lacrosse KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State University women’s lacrosse has announced a significant addition to its coaching staff. Morgan Gott will join the team as an assistant coach, as confirmed by head coach Laura Maness on Friday. Gott’s previous experience includes serving as the head coach at Saint Francis (PA) for the 2024-25 season. Coach Maness expressed enthusiasm about Gott’s hiring, stating, “Morgan is an exceptional coach that is also bringing head coaching experience to our staff. In addition to being a great coach, her familiarity with our conference as well…

The University at Albany’s women’s rowing program, led by head coach Kim Chavers, is gearing up for the 2025-26 season with the addition of twelve new athletes. This incoming class features ten freshmen and two transfer students, reflecting the program’s commitment to fostering fresh talent and enhancing overall team performance. New Additions to the Team The roster will welcome a diverse group of athletes, including: Gia Bellso Nin Blazevic Shelby Fitch Sarah Hughes Evangelia Misko Galit Rosenberg Maria Runco Alex Sikay Shreta Sriram Abi Wiese Allison LaBuff Cate Rochow Focus on Development and Success Coach Chavers aims to integrate these…

Western Michigan Women’s Tennis Team Kicks Off Fall Season KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan University (WMU) women’s tennis team is set to commence its Fall season this weekend at the Hope College Invitational. The event will be held at the VandePoel-Heeringa Stadium Courts, spanning Friday and Saturday. Event Details Participants from WMU will take part in various singles and doubles draws: Singles Draws A Singles Draw: Lola Glantz and Sienna Osborne have both received byes to the next round. B Singles Draw: Polina Khotko and Frida Weijerman are also starting with byes. C Singles Draw: Audrey Smitek will have…

Manchester United’s women’s team faced a challenging start in the Women’s Champions League third qualifying round, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Norwegian club Brann in Bergen. Contributing to their troubles, a bag containing several players’ football boots was misplaced during their journey, prompting some hasty shopping for replacements just before the match. According to United midfielder Lisa Naalsund, who hails from Bergen, players discovered the loss shortly before heading to the stadium. “Some shoes went missing,” Naalsund informed TV 2, a Norwegian media outlet. “We haven’t quite figured out where they are yet. It was just before we left for…

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Team Settles for Draw Against San Diego In a tightly contested match, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team faced off against San Diego on Thursday evening, ultimately concluding the game in a 1-1 tie. Despite a strong showing, the Beach left the field with a sense of unfulfilled potential. Strategic Execution by the Beach Long Beach State’s coach, Mauricio Ingrassia, expressed satisfaction with how his players executed their game plan. “I thought we did an excellent job of…

Macalester Women’s Soccer Achieves Victory Over Bethel ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College women’s soccer team celebrated a decisive victory in a non-conference match against Bethel University, securing a 5-0 win on Thursday evening at John Leaney Field within Macalester Stadium. With this win, the Scots improved their record to 3-1, marking their third shutout of the season, while Bethel dropped to 0-4-1. Match Overview The scoring began early in the game when junior forward Adi Nhouyvanisvong (Wayzata, Minn./Minnetonka) executed a free kick just over three minutes into the match. The ball reached junior midfielder Abbey Birkey (Grand Rapids,…