Author: Sandra Brown
Navy Volleyball Prepares for Next Challenge Match Recap: Navy vs. Air Force In a closely contested match held on the evening of September 6, 2025, Navy’s volleyball team fell to Air Force in four sets during the Kristen Dickmann Invitational. The final scores were 28-26, 23-25, 25-22, and 25-17. Head Coach Paco Labrador commended Air Force for their performance, noting, “Their servers never really allowed us to become comfortable.” Set Breakdown Set One: Navy led early with four-point advantages but ultimately lost as Air Force rallied from trailing to win. Set Two: After trailing, Navy made a comeback to win…
UIndy Women’s Soccer Team Gears Up for 2025 Season The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) women’s soccer team is set to launch its 2025 campaign this Sunday, facing off against Ferris State at 1 p.m. This matchup marks a noteworthy rematch from the previous year. Preseason Expectations In the GLVC preseason coaches poll, the Greyhounds have been projected to finish sixth. Their previous season concluded with an overall record of 8-9-1 and a conference performance of 7-6-1. Fresh Faces Joining the Roster This season, UIndy welcomes a strong influx of talent, featuring seven incoming freshmen and three transfers. Notably, two of…
Louisiana Tech Volleyball Dominates Southern in Season Opening Match Match Overview In a commanding performance, the Louisiana Tech volleyball team defeated Southern University 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-17) on the first day of the Green Wave Classic held at Avron B. Fogelman Arena. This match not only showcased their athletic prowess but also elevated their record to 3-2 for the season. Key Performers The Bulldogs displayed a well-rounded offensive strategy, hitting at an impressive collective percentage of .303. Key contributors included: Zari Gillispie: The freshman recorded seven kills on just eight attempts, achieving a remarkable hitting percentage of .750. Giulia Bonifacio:…
Stevens Volleyball Dominates Susquehanna in NYU Invitational New York, N.Y. – The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball team showcased a stellar performance, successfully sweeping Susquehanna University in three straight sets during the NYU Invitational held on Friday evening. Match Overview The Ducks improved their record to 3-1 following decisive set scores of 25-10, 25-21, and 25-15 in their first match of a weekend series. Set-by-Set Breakdown First Set Stevens set the pace early, jumping to a 10-1 lead, driven by Sarah Bolduc’s potent serving, which included two aces. Kills from Ella Kraver and Eva Tarolli furthered the Ducks’ advantage.…
NAU Women’s Basketball Welcomes All-American Kayla Williams The Northern Arizona University (NAU) women’s basketball team is set to enhance its competitiveness with the recent acquisition of Kayla Williams, an esteemed NAIA All-American. This strategic recruitment marks a pivotal move for NAU as it prepares for the upcoming season. Kayla Williams: An Impressive Resume Williams joins NAU after an outstanding career at her previous institution, where she not only earned All-American honors but also set multiple performance benchmarks. Her accolades reflect her influence on the court and her potential to strengthen NAU’s lineup. Named NAIA All-American for exceptional performance. Demonstrated leadership…
London City Lionesses Unveil New Jerseys for the WSL Season The Women’s Super League (WSL) is set to kick off this weekend, with the London City Lionesses among the teams making headlines. This season marks a notable change for the Lionesses as they debut their fresh kits featuring a powerful slogan. New Kit Design: A Statement of Change The Lionesses’ new jerseys prominently display the message, “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports.” This slogan embodies the vision of TOGETHXR, a media and commerce platform co-founded by renowned female athletes including Alex Morgan and Sue Bird. This initiative is significant as it marks…
Navy Women’s Rugby Faces Dartmouth in Upcoming Matchup Match Overview This Saturday at 11 a.m., the Navy women’s rugby team will host Dartmouth at the Prusmack Rugby Center in Annapolis, Md. Both teams enter the match with a record of 1-0 in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA). Fans who are unable to attend can watch the game live on the Navy Athletics YouTube channel. Event Details for Spectators Admission to the rugby matches at the Prusmack Rugby Center is free for all spectators. Parking is available in the designated lots located on the north side of the Brigade Sports…
Northern Michigan University Women’s Cross Country Team Prepares for New Season Northern Michigan University’s Madi Szymanski leads the field during the Wildcat Open cross country meet held on campus in Marquette on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Cara Kamps) Preseason Predictions and Performance The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women’s cross country team is looking to improve this fall, having been projected to finish sixth out of 11 teams in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) preseason poll. This marks an improvement from their seventh-place finish at the GLIAC Championships last year, where NMU performed strongly, outpacing the eighth-place team by…
A Night of High Stakes: US Open Semifinals and NFL Opener Sport fans across the United States are in for an exhilarating evening as two major events unfold: the US Open women’s semifinals and the NFL season opener featuring a historic rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. US Open Women’s Semifinals The US Open, one of tennis’s four grand slams, is currently highlighting its women’s semifinals. Athletes have battled fiercely throughout the tournament, and the semifinals promise to showcase intense competition. Top-ranked players will seek to secure their spots in the finals, bringing their A-game in a quest…
French Women’s Boxing Team Barred from Championships Over Gender Test Delays The absence of the French women’s boxing team from the ongoing world championships in Liverpool has drawn significant attention after the team was disqualified due to delays in genetic testing for gender eligibility. French Sports Minister Marie Barsacq described the situation as “inadmissible,” expressing her discontent over the circumstances that led to the team’s exclusion. Testing Policies and Regulations As a part of its new regulations, World Boxing announced mandatory genetic sex testing for all women athletes wishing to participate in the championships. This decision, made public last month,…