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Reese Atwood served as the hero for Texas softball in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series national championship series against Texas Tech.

The No. 6-seeded Longhorns are now just one win away from the first softball championship in program history after Atwood took a 3-0 intentional walk pitch from NiJaree Canady and singled to give Texas a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Now, the Red Raiders and Canady — who took the blame on herself following the loss — will need to win on June 5 to continue their season at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Teagan Kavan, who delivered a game in Game 1, will likely be back in the circle to help the Longhorns close the series out.

USA TODAY is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along here:

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Bottom of sixth inning: Texas Tech 2, Texas 1

Texas Tech three outs away from tying WCWS finals

NiJaree Canady bounces back from the Mia Scott home run by striking out Reese Atwood for the second time tonight, and then gets Joley Mitchell to foul out to third base.

The Red Raiders are three outs away from trying the WCWS championship series 1-1, forcing a Game 3 on Friday.

Mia Scott homers to cut Texas Tech lead to 2-1

Mia Scott hits a one-out solo home run to get Texas a run back in the top of the sixth inning. That home run had an exit velocity of 80 mph. She’s the career World Series leader with four home runs.

End of fifth inning: Texas Tech 2, Texas 0

Texas Tech scores two in fifth inning

Texas Tech is six outs away from forcing a Game 3 following a two-run fifth inning. The Red Raiders loaded the bases with two outs and were able to plate two runs on a hit by pitch and a wild pitch.

Raegan Jennings led off the inning with a single, with Mihyia Davis adding a one-out double. Lauren Allred walked to load the bases with two outs. Alana Johnson drove in the first run when she was hit by a pitch on her thigh.

The Red Raiders scored their second run on a wild pitch from Camrbia Salmon on a changeup that got past catcher Reese Atwood.

Texas Tech scores second run on wild pitch

A wild pitch by Cambria Salmon gets by catcher Reese Atwood, and that scores the second run of the inning for the Red Raiders.

Alana Johnson hit by pitch scores first run

With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, Alana Johnson is hit by a pitch to plate the first run of the game and give Texas Tech a 1-0 lead.

Teagan Kavan warming up for Texas

Teagan Kavan is warming up in the bullpen for Texas in the bottom of the fifth inning. She could be entering when the Red Raiders have the top of their order come to the plate.

NiJaree Canady records first 1-2-3 inning

NiJaree Canady records her first 1-2-3 inning of the evening in the top of the fifth inning. She picks up her fourth strikeout in the process.

Demi Elder recorded a diving catch to start the inning.

End of fourth inning: Texas Tech 0, Texas 0

1-2-3 fourth inning for Cambria Salmon

Cambria Salmon records a 1-2-3 fourth inning, as all three outs are recorded by second baseman Kaydee Bennett. The Red Raiders have just one hit since the first inning.

NiJaree Canady escapes fourth-inning jam

Sandwiched around a pair of strikeouts, Texas has a pair of singles to put runners on the corners with two outs. However, NiJaree Canady gets Victoria Hunter to ground out to shortstop to end the inning.

Canady had just one strikeout entering the inning. She now has three through four innings.

Mike White says Teagan Kavan ‘could’ pitch tonight

In an interview before the fourth inning with ESPN’s Holly Rowe, Texas coach Mike White says Teagan Kavan could be available to pitch tonight. He also said the plan is currently for Cambria Salmon to follow the lead of Mac Morgan to pitch through the lineup once.

End of third inning: Texas Tech 0, Texas 0

Game 2 of WCWS finals is scoreless through 3 innings

We’re through three scoreless innings in Game 2 of the WCWS championship series. Freshman pitcher Cambria Salmon allows a leadoff single to Mihyia Davis, but then gets the next three hitters out to escape any threat.

Texas third baseman Mia Scott made a pair of key putouts in the inning. Her defense in the WCWS has been a major key for the Longhorns.

Cambria Salmon stats

Cambria Salmon has posted a 2.37 ERA in 59 innings in her freshman season. She has struck out 65 and walked 19 batters. Her last outing was May 23 vs. Clemson.

Cambria Salmon takes over for Mac Morgan

Freshman pitcher Cambria Salmon has taken over for Mac Morgan in the circle in the bottom of the third inning.

End of second inning: Texas Tech 0, Texas 0

Ashton Maloney records web gem catch to end Texas Tech second

Defense is taking over in the second inning of Game 2 of the WCWS finals. Texas right fielder Ashton Maloney makes a diving catch to rob Bailey Lindemuth of a potential hit to end the second inning.

Mac Morgan bounces back from a long first inning with a 1-2-3 second inning.

Texas Tech turns double play to end Texas second

NiJaree Canady walks Katie Stewart with one out on a full count, but bounces back to induce a groundball double play off the bat of Victoria Hunter to end the second inning.

NiJaree Canady makes highlight-reel catch

NiJaree Canady lays out for a diving catch on a bunt attempt by Texas catcher Joley Mitchell. That’s the first out of the top of the second inning as Canady dives to the first base side to make the grab.

End of first inning: Texas Tech 0, Texas 0

Mac Morgan escapes bases-loaded jam

Mac Morgan loads the bases with one out, but gets Alexa Langeliers to ground out to first base for a force out at home and then NiJaree Canady to shortstop to escape the jam.

That’s two straight days the Red Raiders load the bases in the first inning but cannot push across a run.

Texas Tech loads the bases in first inning

Texas Tech loads the bases with back-to-back singles and a four-pitch walk against Mac Morgan. The Red Raiders also loaded the bases in Game 1 in the first inning on Wednesday but did not score a run.

Alexa Langeliers is at the plate.

NiJaree Canady pitches scoreless first inning

Texas gets two hits in the inning, but a throw-out at second from catcher Victoria Valdez helps NiJaree Canady escape the first inning unscathed.

The Longhorns had just four hits in six innings off Canady on Wednesday.

Patrick Mahomes in attendance of Game 2 of WCWS finals

Former Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes has made it to Devon Park in Oklahoma City for Game 2 of the WCWS finals. Read more about why Mahomes is in attendance for the game here.

Texas challenges for obstruction

After Kayden Henry singles up the middle, she attempts to steal second base. She is thrown out by catcher Victoria Valdez. However, Texas challenges the call for a potential obstruction. The call is upheld and Henry is ruled out.

Game 2 of WCWS final underway

NiJaree Canady induces a ground out from Ashton Maloney on the second pitch to get Game 2 underway from the WCWS championship series.

Pregame

Mac Morgan vs Tennessee in WCWS semifinal, revisited

While Texas Tech hitters may be relieved to not see Teagan Kavan tonight, Mac Morgan won’t be an easy matchup either. Morgan limited Tennessee to three hits in four scoreless innings on Monday in the semifinals. She collected four strikeouts and walked just one batter.

NiJaree Canady stats

Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady has posted a 33-6 record with a 0.94 ERA in 232 innings in 2025. She has struck out 311 hitters this season to just 44 walks.

Canady had seven strikeouts in six innings on Wednesday. She allowed two runs on four hits.

NiJaree Canady gets start for Texas Tech

NiJaree Canady is back in the circle for Texas Tech in the must-win Game 2 of the WCWS championship series. Canady’s one blemish, a misfire on an intentional walk 3-0 pitch to Reese Atwood, was the difference in Game 1.

If Canady can deliver like she has the rest of the postseason, the Red Raiders could be well-positioned to force a Game 3.

Texas Tech starting lineup for WCWS final Game 2

Here’s a look at the Red Raiders’ starting lineup for the win-or-go-home Game 2

  1. Mihyia Davis, CF
  2. Hailey Toney, SS
  3. Lauren Allred, 1B
  4. Alana Johnson, RF
  5. Alexa Langeliers, 2B
  6. NiJaree Canady, P
  7. Demi Elder, LF
  8. Victoria Valdez, C
  9. Bailey Lindemuth, 3B
  10. Brenlee Gonzales, DP

Mac Morgan starting pitcher for Texas

Texas is going with Mac Morgan over Teagan Kavan for Game 2 of the WCWS final. Morgan has a 3.23 ERA in 73 2/3 innings this season. Her last appearance was against Tennessee on June 2.

Mike White is likely saving Kavan for if the Longhorns get a lead to close out the championship. If Texas Tech gets ahead, he has a fresh ace for the winner-take-all Game 3.

Texas starting lineup for WCWS final Game 2

Here’s the Longhorns’ starting lineup for the second game of the WCWS final:

  1. Ashton Maloney, RF
  2. Kayden Henry, CF
  3. Mia Scott, 3B
  4. Reese Atwood, C
  5. Joley Mitchell, 1B
  6. Katie Stewart, LF
  7. Victoria Hunter, DP
  8. Leighann Goode, SS
  9. Kaydee Bennett

Starting pitcher: Mac Morgan

Texas Tech needs win to keep season alive

Texas is just one win away from winning its first national championship in program history, while Texas Tech needs to win today to force a winner-take-all Game 3 on Friday. The Red Raiders are also looking for their first national championship.

First pitch is set for 8:50 p.m. for WCWS finals game 2

First pitch for Game 2 of the WCWS finals between Texas and Texas Tech is set for 8:50 p.m. ET. That means the game will start 50 minutes after the initial scheduled first pitch time.

Texas-Texas Tech enters weather delay

Game 2 of the Texas-Texas Tech matchup in the WCWS finals is delayed from its original first pitch time of 8 p.m. ET due to inclement weather in the Oklahoma City area. First pitch will be no earlier than 8:45 p.m. ET.

You can keep up here for live updates about the WCWS game.

What time does Texas vs Texas Tech softball start?

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Date: Thursday, June 5
  • Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City)

First pitch for Game 2 of the WCWS finals is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET from Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

What TV channel is Texas vs Texas Tech softball on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+

Game 2 of the national championship series between Texas and Texas Tech will air live on ESPN, with streaming options on the ESPN app (with a cable login) and ESPN+, the latter of which serves as the network’s streaming service.

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Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach in Cleveland, TN for Lee University

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Lee University is a private, comprehensive university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Lee is emerging as a leader in higher education in the southeastern region and is consistently ranked in the “Top Tier” of the Best Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

Over the past two decades, Lee has become one of the largest Christ-centered private institutions in Tennessee and the largest in the Appalachian College Association. During that period, the university has seen a remarkable transformation that has included significant growth in its academic programs, student enrollment, faculty expertise, and diversity, as well as an expanded sense of mission and vision.



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Wilson aiming for Olympic heights following graduation

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Tyus Wilson is grabbing his degree and raising the bar to new heights in his future. 

The decorated University of Nebraska–Lincoln track and field athlete is among the December class of 2025 and has his sights set on the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. 

In August, after he ended his collegiate career with a Big Ten championship and gold medal in the 2025 NCAA Indoor high jump, Wilson won the USA high jump championship, securing a spot on Team USA.

And then, this fall, he had to complete his final assignment before graduation — student teaching fifth graders.

“The first few days are just lots of comments and questions, ‘how are you so tall?’” the 6-foot, 8-inch elementary education major said. 

Tyus Wilson clears the high jump bar at an indoor track and field meet.

Tyus Wilson clears the high jump bar for the Huskers at an indoor track and field meet.

Wilson’s parents are both educators and athletes themselves, and two of his five siblings work in education in some way, even though they started college thinking they’d do something else.

“I started in elementary education, because I did some coaching and things in high school and enjoyed it, but I wondered if I’d find something else,” he said. “When I started doing practicums in the classrooms, it was apparent that I wanted to keep doing it. I really liked being around the kids and helping them learn.

“Every single classroom that I’ve been in has been so different in its own little way. I love being around these kids and seeing those light bulb moments. Even on the bad days, you’ll look back and see their success, and that is why you do it.”

Wilson was 10 — around fifth grade himself — the first time he tried high jump. His dad, still teaching and coaching the high school track and field team in his hometown of Sterling, Kansas, recognized his son’s natural athleticism and helped him hone it. Wilson was a standout athlete in football and basketball, too, but his heart was in high jump. 

Tyus Wilson jumps for a dunk on a basketball court in Sterling, Kansas.

Wilson was a standout athlete in basketball and football, too, but he wanted to do high jump in college.

By freshman year, Wilson was clearing a seven-foot bar.

“My dad said, ‘yeah, you’re going somewhere.’”

Wilson began his junior year of high school in 2019 and was being recruited by many Division I schools. In the spring, he’d planned to make campus visits, but the COVID pandemic and ensuing shutdowns scuttled those opportunities.

Wilson worked the phones instead. Recruitment usually includes a lot of phone time with coaches, but Wilson also connected with athletes at the various programs to feel out the culture and communities within the programs. 

“That was a turning point for me,” he said. “My parents were checking in and asking me what I was thinking, and getting to talk to some of the athletes, I felt like I meshed with the people in Nebraska better.”

It was a decision that served him well when, during his freshman year, he developed a stress injury in his shin, derailing his inaugural college season. A month later, his dad was diagnosed with stage III lung cancer. The double whammy shook Wilson. He internalized the stress, often isolating himself. He leaned on his Christian faith and started unpacking his “why.”

“What’s my purpose in life? Where do I find my hope and my joy?” he said. “If all my joy and all my hope for the future is coming from how high I’m going to jump over a stick — that’s just not going to be fulfilling. In isolation, by myself, was a good time for me to kind of reflect on my purpose.”

Despite his tendency to withdraw, his teammates, coaches and friends he met in Fellowship of Christian Athletes lifted him up and helped pull him out of the rut. Wilson realized he’d found a community in Lincoln, and that he would come out of the experience a better person.

“It was a very humbling experience, something I definitely needed to get to where I am today, and to handle it the way that I’m handling it now,” he said. 

Now a Team USA athlete, Wilson is still training on campus. Following graduation, he will continue training 20 to 25 hours a week while substitute teaching when he can. 

“It’s nice that I can continue having training partners, working with the team,” he said. “There’s only so much you can do to your body before it starts to talk back to you, and you can get burned out. I’m going to keep other things going so that my brain doesn’t run with the same thing over and over every day.”

 He and his wife, McKenna, a Husker cross country athlete who graduated in May, will stay in Omaha while McKenna finishes her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Creighton University. They hope to keep their home base in Nebraska, while traveling to Wilson’s meets — and to L.A. — for as long as they can. 

“As long as it still makes sense to keep going, I will,” he said. “But it’s never promised. James 4:13-15 says to not boast about the future. You don’t even know what will happen tomorrow.”

Tyus Wilson poses with this track medals his senior year of high school.

Wilson poses with this track medals his senior year of high school. He was recruited by many Division I schools and chose Nebraska. 



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Pitt Falls In National Semifinal

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KANSAS CITY – Pitt Volleyball (30-5, 18-2 ACC) lost 3-0 to Texas A&M (28-4, 14-1 SEC) in the National Semifinal Thursday night at the T-Mobile Center, 27-29, 21-25, 20-25. The Panthers hit .344 and were led by Olivia Babcock’s 22 kills on her .463 hitting percentage.

Set 1: 27-29

A back-and-forth first set went to the Aggies. The set featured 17 ties and eight lead changes, with neither team leading by more than three points the entire set. Texas A&M hit .410 to Pitt’s .366. Olivia Babcock had seven first-set kills and Blaire Bayless added six for the Panthers.

Set 2: 21-25

The second set was a set of runs, as Texas A&M jumped out to an 11-7 lead before Pitt rattled off eight straight to take a 15-11 lead off the serve of Izzy Masten. The Aggies responded with a 4-0 run and 7-1 run. For the second straight set, the score evened at 21 apiece before Texas A&M scored the last four to take a 2-0 lead.

Set 3: 20-25

Pitt led 10-7 in the third set and looked poised to force a fourth set, but Texas A&M responded with a run of 5-0 and 10-3 to jump ahead 17-13. The Panthers scored three straight and evened the score at 18-18, but Texas A&M ended the match on a 7-2 run to earn the sweep.

Brooke Mosher had a double-double with 31 assists and 10 digs.

Texas A&M hit .382 for the match and added six services aces to Pitt’s two.

Pitt finishes the 2025 season with 30 victories and a fifth-straight trip to the final four. The Panthers are one of just four teams – and the first since Texas (2012-16) – in NCAA volleyball history to make at least five straight National Semifinals.



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The 2025 Bowerman Finalists and Watch List for men’s and women’s NCAA track and field

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It’s time for a look at potential winners of the Bowerman, an annual award presented to the most outstanding athletes in collegiate track and field.

Here’s the latest on some of the best in DI track and field.

THE BOWERMAN: Complete history of the track and field honor

Update: Arkansas’ Jordan Anthony won the 2025 men’s Bowerman and Alabama’s Doris Lemngole won the 2025 women’s Bowerman

Finalists

gender athlete school events
Women Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Savannah Sutherland Michigan Sprints/Hurdles
Men Jordan Anthony Arkansas Sprints
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

Watch lists from the season

Check out every 2025 watch list below.

Semifinalists

The Bowerman watch list semifinalists (June 25/26)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Elena Kulichenko Georgia Jumps
  Mya Lesnar Colorado State Throws
  Doris Lemngole* Alabama Distance
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Hana Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Savannah Sutherland Michigan Sprints/Hurdles
  Roisin Willis Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna** California Discus
  Jordan Anthony Arkansas Sprints
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Carlie Makarawu Kentucky Sprints
  Ralford Mullings Oklahoma Throws
  Brian Musau Oklahoma State Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Two-time Semifinalist
**Three-time Semifinalist

PREDICTING: How the Bowerman watch lists predict the award’s final winner

2025 watch list dates

Below you’ll find all of the Bowerman watch list dates for 2025. 

Update Women’s Date Men’s Date
Preseason Wednesday, Jan. 8 Thursday, Jan. 9
1 Wednesday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 6
2
(Post-Indoor Conferences)		 Wednesday, March 5 Thursday, March 6
3
(Post-NCAA Indoor)		 Wednesday, March 26 Thursday, March 27
4 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17
5 Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8
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(Post-Outdoor Conferences)		 Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22
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(Post-NCAA prelims)		 Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5
Semifinalists
(Post-NCAA Outdoor)		 Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26
Finalists Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8
Winners Thursday, Dec. 18 Thursday, Dec. 18

All dates subject to change

PAST BOWERMANS: 2024 – Leo Neugebauer | 2024 – Parker Valby | 2023 – Jaydon Hibbert | 2023 – Julien Alfred | 2022 – Trey Cunningham | 2022 – Abby Steiner

Date of the winner of the Bowerman

The 2025 winners will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the 2025 USTFCCCA convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Past watch lists

Watch list update No. 7

The seventh update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, June 4, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, June 5.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 7 (June 4/5)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Şilan Ayyildiz Oregon Mid-Distance
  Alexis Brown Baylor Sprints/Jumps
  Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jayden Ulrich Louisville Throws
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Jordan Anthony Arkansas Sprints
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishamel Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Liam Murphy Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Temitope Adeshina, Texas Tech (Jumps)
    • Lexy Halladay-Lowry, BYU (Steeple/Distance)
    • Meghan Hunter, BYU (Mid-Distance)
    • Klaudia Kazimierska, Oregon (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan (Pole Vault)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
  • Men
    • Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Micahi Danzy, Florida State (Sprints)
    • Geoffrey Kirwa, Louisville (Steeple/Distance)
    • Angelos Mantzouranis, Minnesota (Hammer/Throws)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Samuel Ogazi, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, South Florida (Sprints)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Kostas Zaltos, Minnesota (Throws)

Watch list update No. 6

The sixth update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, May 21, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, May 22.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 6 (May 21/22)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Şilan Ayyildiz Oregon Mid-Distance
  Alexis Brown* Baylor Sprints/Jumps
  Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jayden Ulrich Louisville Throws
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Jordan Anthony* Arkansas Sprints
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Liam Murphy Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Parker Wolfe North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Temitope Adeshina, Texas Tech (Jumps)
    • Lianna Davidson, Georgia (Javelin)
    • Rachel Glenn, Arkansas (Hurdles/Jumps)
    • Lexy Halladay-Lowry, BYU (Steeple/Distance)
    • Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan (Pole Vault)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
  • Men
    • Micahi Danzy, Florida State (Sprints)
    • Geoffrey Kirwa, Louisville (Steeple/Distance)
    • Angelos Mantzouranis, Minnesota (Hammer/Throws)
    • Jamar Marshall, Jr., Houston (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Ja’Kobe Tharp, Auburn (Hurdles)
    • Kostas Zaltos, Minnesota (Throws)

Watch list update No. 5

The fifth update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, May 7, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, May 8.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 5 (May 7/8)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Şilan Ayyildiz Oregon Mid-Distance
  Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Brynn King Roberts Wesleyan Pole Vault
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jayden Ulrich Louisville Throws
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui New Mexico Distance
  Geoffrey Kirwa* Louisville Steeple/Distance
  Angelos Mantzouranis* Minnesota Hammer/Throws
  Liam Murphy Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Margot Appleton, Virginia (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Lianna Davidson, Georgia (Javelin)
    • JaMeesia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)
    • Lexy Halladay-Lowry, BYU (Steeple/Distance)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Manuela Rotundo, Georgia (Javelin)
  • Men
    • Kanyinsola Ajayi, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Jordan Anthony, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Nathan Green, Washington (Mid-Distance)
    • Garrett Kaalund, Southern California (Sprints)
    • Carli Makarawu, Kentucky (Sprints)
    • Gary Martin, Virginia (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Ralford Mullings, Oklahoma (Throws)
    • Auhmad Robinson, Texas A&M (Sprints)
    • Daniel Reynolds, Wyoming (Throws)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)
    • Parker Wolfe, North Carolina (Distance)

Watch list update No. 4

The fourth update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, April 16, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, April 17.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 4 (April 16/17)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Brynn King* Roberts Wesleyan Pole Vault
  Pamela Kosgei New Mexico Distance
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Manuela Rotundo* Georgia Javelin
  Jayden Ulrich* Louisville Throws
  Isabella Whittaker Arkansas Sprints
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  James Corrigan BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Ishmael Kipkurui* New Mexico Distance
  Liam Murphy* Villanova Mid-Distance/Distance
  Auhmad Robinson* Texas A&M Sprints
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Şilan Ayyildiz, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
    • Lianna Davidson, Georgia (Javelin)
    • JaMeesia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)
    • Hana Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
  • Men
    • Jordan Anthony, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Johnny Brackins, Jr., Southern California (Hurdles/Jumps)
    • Simen Guttormsen, Duke (Pole Vault)
    • Garrett Kaalund, Southern California (Sprints)
    • Trey Knight, CSUN (Throws)
    • Carli Makarawu, Kentucky (Sprints)
    • Gary Martin, Virginia (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Daniel Reynolds, Wyoming (Throws)
    • Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)
    • Kostas Zaltos, Minnesota (Throws)

Watch list update No. 3

The third update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, March 26, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, March 27.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 3 (March 26/27)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler  Georgia Sprints
  Lianna Davidson* Georgia Javelin
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Axelina Johansson Nebraska Throws
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Indya Mayberry* TCU Sprints
  Amanda Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Hana Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Jadin O’Brien* Notre Dame Combined Events
  Isabella Whittaker* Arkansas Sprints
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  James Corrigan* BYU Mid-Distance/Steeple
  Nathaniel Ezekiel Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Simen Guttormsen* Duke Pole Vault
  Carli Makarawu* Kentucky Sprints
  Gary Martin Virginia Mid-Distance/Distance
  Daniel Reynolds* Wyoming Throws
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Şilan Ayyildiz, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
    • Alexis Brown, Baylor (Sprints/Jumps)
    • Dajaz Defrand, Southern California (Sprints)
    • JaMeesia Ford, South Carolina (Sprints)
    • Elena Kulichenko, Georgia (Jumps)
    • Wilma Nielsen, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
  • Men
    • Jordan Anthony, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Favour Ashe, Oregon (Sprints)
    • Johnny Brackins, Jr., Southern California (Hurdles/Jumps)
    • Nathan Green, Washington (Mid-Distance)
    • Brian Musau, Oklahoma State (Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Jonathan Seremes, Missouri (Jumps)
    • JC Stevenson, Southern California (Sprints/Jumps)

Watch list update No. 2

The second update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, March 5, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, March 6.

The Bowerman watch list update No. 2 (March 5/6)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Silan Ayyildiz* Oregon Mid-Distance
  Aaliyah Butler Georgia Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Tacoria Humphrey* Illinois Jumps
  Axelina Johansson Nebraska Throws
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Amanda Moll* Washington Pole Vault
  Hana Moll Washington Pole Vault
  Julitette Whittaker Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Johnny Brackins Jr. Southern California Hurdles/Jumps
  Nathaniel Ezekiel* Baylor Sprints/Hurdles
  Gary Martin* Virginia Mid-Distance/Distance
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  JC Stevenson* Southern California Sprints/Jumps
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles
  Parker Wolfe North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Anthaya Charlton, Florida (Jumps)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
    • Indya Mayberry, TCU (Sprints)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Hilda Olemomoi, Florida (Distance)
    • Michaela Rose, LSU (Mid-Distance)
    • Isabella Whittaker, Arkansas (Sprints)
  • Men
    • Favour Ashe, Oregon (Sprints)
    • Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn (Sprints)
    • Eli Kosiba, Grand Valley State (Jumps)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Aidan McCarthy, Cal Poly (Mid-Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Daniel Reynolds, Wyoming (Throws)
    • Jonathan Seremes, Missouri (Jumps)
    • Aleksandr Solovev, Texas A&M (Pole Vault)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)
    • Sam Whitmarsh, Texas A&M (Mid-Distance)

Watch list update No. 1

The first update to the Bowerman women’s watch list was announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with the men’s watch list announced on Thursday, Feb. 6. 

The Bowerman watch list update No. 1 (Feb. 5/6)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Aaliyah Butler* Georgia Sprints
  Anthaya Charlton* Florida Jumps
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Doris Lemngole Alabama Distance
  Hilda Olemomoi Florida Distance
  Laura Pellicoro* Portland Mid-Distance
  Jaida Ross Oregon Throws
  Chloe Timberg Rutgers Pole Vault
  Julitette Whittaker Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Johnny Brackins Jr. Southern California Hurdles/Jumps
  Trey Knight* CSUN Throws
  Wanya McCoy* Florida Sprints
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan Ole Miss Throws
  Habtom Samuel New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles
  Sam Whitmarsh Texas A&M Mid-Distance
  Parker Wolfe North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women
    • Axelina Johansson, Nebraska (Throws)
    • Pamela Kosgei, New Mexico (Distance)
    • Elena Kulichenko, Georgia (Jumps)
    • Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
    • Indya Mayberry, TCU (Sprints)
    • Amanda Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)
    • Hana Moll, Washington (Pole Vault)
    • Wilma Nielsen, Oregon (Mid-Distance)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Michaela Rose, LSU (Mid-Distance)
    • Savannah Sutherland, Michigan (Sprints/Hurdles)
  • Men
    • Favour Ashe, Oregon (Sprints)
    • Graham Blanks, Harvard (Distance)
    • Nathaniel Ezekiel, Baylor (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Eli Kosiba, Grand Valley State (Jumps)
    • Abdullahi Hassan, Mississippi State (Mid-Distance)
    • Chinecherem Nnamdi, Baylor (Javelin)
    • Samuel Ogazi, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Tarsis Orogot, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Jonathan Seremes, Missouri (Jumps)
    • Aleksandr Solovev, Texas A&M (Pole Vault)
    • JC Stevenson, Southern California (Sprints/Jumps)
    • Keyshawn Strachan, Nebraska (Javelin)

Preseason watch list

The women’s preseason watch list was announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, with the men’s preseason watch list announced on Thursday, Jan. 9. 

The Bowerman preseason watch list (Jan. 8/9)
Gender Athlete School Events
Women Kaylyn Brown* Arkansas Sprints
  JaMeesia Ford South Carolina Sprints
  Rachel Glenn Arkansas Hurdles/Jumps
  Axelina Johansson Nebraska Throws
  Doris Lemngole*+ Alabama Distance
  Brianna Lyston LSU Sprints
  Hilda Olemomoi* Florida Distance
  Michaela Rose LSU Mid-Distance
  Jaida Ross# Oregon Throws
  Juliette Whittaker+ Stanford Mid-Distance
Men Mykolas Alekna California Discus
  Johnny Brackins Jr. Southern California Hurdles/Jumps
  Chinecherem Nnamdi* Baylor Javelin
  Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan*+ Ole Miss Throws
  Tarsis Orogot Alabama Sprints
  Habtom Samuel+ New Mexico Distance
  Ethan Strand* North Carolina Mid-Distance/Distance
  Ja’Kobe Tharp Auburn Hurdles
  Sam Whitmarsh Texas A&M Sprints/Mid-Distance
  Parker Wolfe+ North Carolina Distance

*Watch list career debut
#Returning finalist
+Returning semifinalist

The following athletes received votes:

  • Women | Aaliyah Butler, Georgia (Sprints)
    • Rosey Effiong, Arkansas (Sprints)
    • Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan (Pole Vault)
    • Pamela Kosgei, New Mexico (Distance)
    • Elena Kulichenko, Georgia (Jumps)
    • Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame (Combined Events)
    • Savannah Sutherland, Michigan (Sprints/Hurdles)
    • Chloe Timberg, Rutgers (Pole Vault)
  • Men
    • Nathan Green, Washington (Mid-Distance)
    • Kenneth Ikeji, Harvard (Throws)
    • Eli Kosiba, Grand Valley State (Jumps)
    • Rivaldo Marshall, Arkansas (Mid-Distance)
    • Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
    • Nathan Mountain, Virginia (Mid-Distance)
    • Samuel Ogazi, Alabama (Sprints)
    • Godson Oghenebrume, LSU (Sprints)
    • Colin Sahlman, Northern Arizona (Mid-Distance)



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Jordan Anthony Wins the 2025 Bowerman Award

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On Thursday evening, Jordan Anthony was awarded with the 2025 Bowerman Title; the most prestigious honor in NCAA Cross-Country/Track and Field.

One of the highlight stars of the NCAA this year, Arkansas’ Jordan Anthony made it known that he would be someone to look out for on the oval, opening up his 2024/2025 indoor season with a personal best of 6.57 in the 60m Dash back in January, and followed that up with an NCAA #6 All-Time of 6.47 in the preliminary rounds at the NCAA Division I Indoor Championships prior to winning his first NCAA title.

During Anthony’s first 100m of the outdoor season, he clocked a scorching 9.98 to dip under the elusive sub-10 seconds barrier for the first time and later went on to win the 100m/200m sprint double at the SEC Outdoor Championships while also throwing down a new personal best and one of the fastest times of the year with his 19.93 in the 200m finals.

It doesn’t stop here however, as Anthony continued to shine in the spotlight at the NCAA Division I West Regionals with a nearly wind legal 9.75 in the 100m and playing a key role in qualifying Arkansas’ 4x100m relay to nationals; where he found himself on the podium three times (100m, 200m, 4x100m), with the crown in the 100m.

Following receiving his award, Anthony started his speech with, “First and foremost, I give all Glory to God,” and followed up with showing recognition to fellow finalists, JaKobe Tharp and Nathaniel Ezekiel.

“Life has a way of redirects towards purposes we never imagined ourselves,” as he referenced with his background in football and how he got started with track and field.

 He closed out his speech with, “Thank you for pushing me, challenging me, and demanding excellence. Your intensity on the field came from a place of belief and I will always respect that,” and acknowledged the leadership of Coach Buck and Coach Case.

Anthony closes out a historic year as one of the top sprinters in NCAA history and inked a professional contract with Adidas back in June earlier this year

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Wisconsin volleyball vs Kentucky score today: Final Four live updates

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10:35 pm CT

Wisconsin calls last timeout while in 11-7 deficit

John Steppe

Wisconsin has showed some more life lately, but the Badgers still are in a deep hole here. Kentucky has an 11-7 lead. The Wildcats are hitting .500 in the set while the Badgers are hitting .200.

10:31 pm CT

Kentucky goes on 7-1 scoring run as teams switch sides

John Steppe

Wisconsin is in quite the hole here, trailing 8-2 as the teams switch sides halfway through the fifth set. UK has five kills on five total attacks.

10:27 pm CT

Wisconsin falls into 4-1 deficit in fifth set

John Steppe

Kentucky has all the momentum here in the fifth set, jumping to a 4-1 lead with four straight points. Wisconsin has called a timeout. UW has a short runway for another resurgence like what it had in the fourth set against Texas.

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Wisconsin vs Kentucky stats comparison through four sets

John Steppe

  • Hitting percentage: Wisconsin .382, Kentucky .231
  • Kills: Wisconsin 67, Kentucky 54
  • Attack errors: Wisconsin 15, Kentucky 20
  • Service errors: Kentucky 8, Wisconsin 13
  • Blocks: Wisconsin 10, Kentucky 7



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