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sports6 months ago

Atlantic Sun and Western Athletic Conferences Form Strategic Partnership

The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) are forming a strategic alliance starting in July 2026, with WAC rebranding as the United Athletic Conference (UAC). The alliance aims to enhance operational efficiency, collaboration, and geographic footprint while maintaining independent conference structures, benefiting member institutions and student-athletes through shared resources and opportunities.

via Atlantic Sun Conference|
#college-athletics#conference-alliance#intercollegiate-sports
sports1 year ago

"Caitlin Clark Makes History as NCAA Division I All-Time Leading Scorer"

Iowa's Caitlin Clark broke Pete Maravich's 54-year-old NCAA Division I scoring record with 3,685 points, surpassing it in a game against Ohio State. She is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and has announced her decision to skip the fifth year of eligibility. Clark's achievement has drawn attention and admiration, with ticket sales for her games on the rise. However, the fall of Maravich's record is subject to scrutiny due to the differences in the eras of play.

via The Associated Press|
#basketball#caitlin-clark#ncaa-division-i
sports1 year ago

"Caitlin Clark Makes NCAA History as No. 2 All-Time Leading Scorer"

Caitlin Clark, the 6-foot Iowa point guard, is on track to break the NCAA Division I women’s scoring record in February, currently ranking second on the all-time list with 3,424 points. She is also within striking distance of the men’s record. Clark's recent scoring performances have been impressive, and she is the leading candidate for the Naismith and Wooden Player of the Year awards. With an extra year of eligibility available, she is expected to go No. 1 in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

via Yahoo Sports|
#caitlin-clark#iowa-hawkeyes#ncaa-division-i
sports2 years ago

"BYU Basketball: Rising Rankings and Potential Traps"

No. 14 BYU basketball team, currently undefeated, faces a potential trap game against 7-1 Evansville. BYU has been performing well this season, ranking No. 14 in the AP Top 25 and No. 2 in the NET rankings. Evansville, coached by former Utah State assistant David Ragland, has a strong team led by senior Ben Humrichous. BYU's senior guard/forward Jaxson Robinson has been a standout player, contributing to the team's depth and success.

via Deseret News|
#byu-basketball#evansville#jaxson-robinson
sports2 years ago

"Caitlin Clark Shatters NCAA Record with 39th Career 30-Point Game"

Caitlin Clark, senior guard for No. 2 Iowa, broke Kelsey Plum's record for the most games crossing the 30-point threshold in NCAA Division I women's college basketball history. Clark scored 35 points, adding six rebounds, 10 assists, and seven steals in a blowout victory against Drake. With her 39th career 30-point game, Clark surpassed Plum's record and is now aiming to match the overall NCAA record for career total 30-point games.

via Bleacher Report|
#caitlin-clark#kelsey-plum#ncaa-division-i
sports2 years ago

NCAA Cross Country Championships: Historic Sweeps and Top Teams Announced

The NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Committee has announced the team and individual qualifiers for the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships. Thirty-one teams and 38 individuals were selected to participate in each championship, with the University of Virginia hosting the event on November 18. Tickets are available for purchase online, and the championships will be broadcasted live on ESPNU and the ESPN App.

via NCAA.com|
#cross-country-championships#espnu#ncaa-division-i
sports2 years ago

Tennessee State University Makes History as First HBCU to Offer Ice Hockey

Tennessee State University will become the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the United States to offer hockey as a sport. The university plans to form a men's club hockey team and eventually transition to NCAA Division I status. The announcement was made in partnership with the NHL, NHL Players' Association, Nashville Predators, and College Hockey Inc. TSU's decision to offer club hockey follows a feasibility study funded by the NHL and NHLPA. The team will play home games at one of the Predators' facilities, and TSU is actively searching for a director of club hockey operations. This move is seen as a significant step forward for the sport and the HBCU community.

via NHL.com|
#hbcu#hockey#nashville-predators