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Texas softball is a national champion for the first time.The Longhorns defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Texas scored five runs off NiJaree Canady in the first inning and never looked back. Leighann Goode capped the explosive first inning […]

Texas softball is a national champion for the first time.The Longhorns defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Texas scored five runs off NiJaree Canady in the first inning and never looked back.
Leighann Goode capped the explosive first inning for the Longhorns with a three-run blast, which turned out to be the only inning for Canady. Texas added four more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on a grand slam by catcher Reese Atwood, but could not finish the game with a run-rule victory in the fifth inning.
Texas ace Teagan Kavan limited Texas Tech to four runs and eight hits, but none of the runs she allowed were earned. This was the Longhorns’ eighth WCWS appearance, but their first-ever championship. The Longhorns lost to rival Oklahoma in the championship series last season.
USA TODAY Sports has you covered with scores and highlights from Game 3 of the WCWS finals. Catch up with the WCWS Game 3 here:
Texas vs Texas Tech softball score
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TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | F |
Texas Tech | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Texas | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ― | 10 |
Texas vs Texas Tech softball updates
Final: Texas 10, Texas Tech 4
Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 for first national championship
Texas defeats Texas Tech 10-4 first-ever national championship in softball. Mia Scott hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, while Leighann Goode had a three-run home run in the first inning. The Longhorns scored five runs in the first inning off Canady.
Teagan Kavan struck out three in a complete game effort, limiting the Red Raiders to four runs, but none of them were earned due to errors by the Texas defense.
Hailey Toney drives in another run
Hailey Toney singles to left field to score Makayla Garcia to make it 10-4. Mihyia Davis is thrown out at third, but obstruction is called. The play is under review.
The call is overturned and Davis is out at third. Texas has two outs.
End of sixth inning: Texas 10, Texas Tech 3
Texas Tech forces seventh inning
Samantha Lincoln strikes out Reese Atwood and Katie Stewart with the game-clinching run in scoring position. Texas Tech forces a seventh inning. The Longhorns are still three outs away from a national championship.
Teagan Kavan keeps Texas Tech off the board in sixth inning
Texas Tech cannot put up a run in the top of the sixth inning. Texas will have another chance to walk it off via run rule in the bottom of the inning. Kavan picked up her second and third strikeouts in the sixth.
End of fifth inning: Texas 10, Texas Tech 3
Texas Tech forces sixth inning
A combination of a three-run fifth for the Red Raiders and a scoreless frame for the Longhorns keeps Texas Tech out of run rule territory. The Red Raiders will get to bat at least once more in the sixth inning.
Hailey Toney keeps Texas Tech alive with 2-RBI single
Texas Tech is not done yet. Hailey Toney with a two-RBI single and it’s 10-3 Texas with the lead in the fifth. The run-rule is off the table, for now.
Mihyia Davis plates first Texas Tech run
Mihyia Davis plates a run on an infield single, followed by a throwing error, putting runners on second and third with two outs for Texas Tech.
End of fourth inning: Texas 10, Texas Tech 0
College softball run-rule, explained
Texas has a 10-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning vs. Texas Tech. The Longhorns are three outs away in the top of the fifth inning from picking up a run-rule victory. Here’s an explanation of how the run-rule works in college softball.
Samantha Lincoln enters to pitch for Texas
Samantha Lincoln is taking over in the circle for Chloe Riassetto. Lincoln will be the third pitcher of the game for the Longhorns.
Mia Scott hits grand slam for Texas
Mia Scott deposits a ball over the center field wall for a grand slam. That’s a 10-0 lead for Texas. The Longhorns are now three outs away from a run-rule victory.
Teagan Kavan with most consecutive scoreless innings in WCWS
Teagan Kavan has now gone 28 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run at the WCWS. That’s the longest streak by any pitcher at the WCWS.
Teagan Kavan allows first hit, scoreless through four innings
Hailey Toney gets the first Texas Tech hit of the game off Teagan Kavan. However, Kavan retires the next three hitters in order and is through four innings without allowing a run. Toney was the first baserunner for the Red Raiders since Lauren Allred was hit by a pitch in the first inning.
End of third inning: Texas 6, Texas Tech 0
Katie Stewart double scores Reese Atwood to extend Texas lead
Reese Atwood leads off the bottom of the third inning with a double and is followed by a double by Katie Stewart, which scores Atwood. The Longhorns are now up 6-0. They are closing in on eight run-rule territory.
Teagan Kavan has set down seven in a row
Teagan Kavan has retired seven in a row, as she records her second straight 1-2-3 inning. Kavan only has one strikeout so far, but has generated five groundouts.
End of second inning: Texas 5, Texas Tech 0
Texas goes quietly in second inning vs Chloe Riassetto
After hanging five runs in the first inning against NiJaree Canady, Texas is unable to add more despite a two-out single from Kayden Henry. Chloe Riassetto, who came in in relief of Canady, holds the Longhorns scoreless to begin her night.
Chloe Riassetto enters for NiJaree Canady
Chloe Riassetto replaces NiJaree Canady in the circle in the second inning. Riassetto will be the first non-Canady pitcher to throw in the WCWS and since the start of the Tallahassee Super Regional.
Teagan Kavan retires Texas Tech 1-2-3 in second inning
Teagan Kavan delivers a shutdown inning by retiring Texas Tech 1-2-3 in the second inning. A quick inning from the Texas pitcher gets the Longhorns back at the plate with a chance to build on the lead.
End of first inning: Texas 5, Texas Tech 0
Leighann Goode hits a 3-run home run off NiJaree Canady
Leighann Goode hits a three-run home run off NiJaree Canady with two outs. Texas now leads 5-0 in the first inning. It’s Goode’s fourth home run of the postseason and the 10th of the season.
The Longhorns had five runs total in the first two games.
Katie Stewart extends Texas lead on NiJaree Canady
Texas has seemed to figure out NiJaree Canady, as Katie Stewart drives in another run on a single. The Longhorns have four straight hits, including back-to-back RBI singles to make it 2-0 Texas in the bottom of the first.
Reese Atwood gives Texas lead in first inning
With runners on first and second and one out, Texas catcher Reese Atwood singles through the right side for an RBI single to score Kayden Henry. The Longhorns have runners on second and third with one out following an E7.
Teagan Kavan fires scoreless first inning
Teagan Kavan throws a scoreless first inning, working around a two-out hit batter. Kavan needed just four pitches to retire the first two hitters, but Lauren Allred forced a 13-pitch at bat before being hit by a pitch. Kavan induces a groundball by Alana Johnson to get out of the inning.
Texas home team for WCWS Game 3
Texas is the home team for WCWS Game 3. That means the Longhorns field and pitch first and would bat last in the seventh inning, if necessary.
Game 3 of WCWS finals underway
Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan fires a first pitch strike and Game 3 of the 2025 WCWS is officially underway.
Pregame
How many innings is a college softball game?
A regulation college softball game is seven innings long. A typical game is seven innings, unless there are extra innings or the game ends after five innings due to the run-rule. Read more about the length of a softball game here.
Teagan Kavan starts for Texas in WCWS final Game 3
Teagan Kavan is starting for Texas in Game 3 of the WCWS final. Kavan started and won Game 1, but did not come out of the bullpen until the bottom of the sixth inning in Game 2. Kavan allowed two inherited runners to score, which were key insurance runs for the Red Raiders.
Texas starting lineup for WCWS final Game 3
Here’s the Longhorns’ starting lineup for the third game of the WCWS final:
- Ashton Maloney, RF
- Kayden Henry, CF
- Mia Scott, 3B
- Reese Atwood, C
- Katie Stewart, LF
- Joley Mitchell, 1B
- Leighann Goode, SS
- Katie Cimusz, DP
- Kaydee Bennett, 2B
NiJaree Canady starting for Texas Tech
For the third straight night, NiJaree Canady is the starter for the Red Raiders. Canady has thrown 495 pitches in five games in the WCWS.
Texas Tech starting lineup for WCWS Game 3 final
Here’s the lineup for the Red Raiders in Game 3 of the WCWS final. Texas Tech is the designated road team.
- Mihyia Davis, CF
- Hailey Toney, SS
- Lauren Allred, 1B
- Alana Johnson, RF
- Alexa Langeliers, 2B
- NiJaree Canady, SP
- Demi Elder, LF
- Victoria Valdez, C
- Bailey Lindemuth, 3B
Texas-Texas Tech most watched WCWS final Game 2 in history
Game 2 of the WCWS final between Texas and Texas Tech was the most-watched Game 2 ever with 2.1 million viewers. The game peaked at 2.6 million viewers and was up 5% from 2024’s Game 2 between Texas and Oklahoma.
The game is the fifth-most watched college softball game across ESPN platforms.
NiJaree Canady signs new NIL deal during WCWS
Not only is Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady flourishing in the circle in the WCWS this week in Oklahoma City, she is also doing well for herself off the field. She has reportedly signed a new NIL deal ahead of Game 3. Read more about the details of her latest deal here.
Texas-Texas Tech to play winner-take-all Game 3 WCWS final
Texas and Texas Tech are set to square off in a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Women’s College World Series championship series. Since the format was adopted in 2005, this marks the seventh Game 3. Here’s a look at the history of Game 3s.
What time does Texas vs Texas Tech softball start?
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Date: Friday, June 6
- Location: Devon Park (Oklahoma City)
First pitch for Game 3 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 3 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.
WCWS finals schedule
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2025 Fall Preview: Houston Volleyball
By Chris Parker Houston volleyball posted its fourth consecutive season with at least 20 wins going 21-12-3 last season. The consistency in the win column has reflected the consistency in offseason work the players put in. “Our kids have really bought into the weight room and put in the work in the offseason,” Houston head […]

By Chris Parker
Houston volleyball posted its fourth consecutive season with at least 20 wins going 21-12-3 last season.
The consistency in the win column has reflected the consistency in offseason work the players put in.
“Our kids have really bought into the weight room and put in the work in the offseason,” Houston head coach Julia Sloan said. “They know that it is an expectation. They are consistently working to compete every night and not settling for being mediocre.”
Five players who saw action in at least 99 of the 103 sets last season return along with a sixth player who played in 59 varsity sets.
Kayla Wagner returns after leading Houston in kills with 357 and finishing second in assists with 342. She had a part in 74% of Houston’s kills last year either as the hitter or setter.
“She can do it all. She sees the floor so well and has such a high volleyball IQ,” Sloan said. “She is our captain along with Gracyn McNiell. Kayla really stepped into that role last year and led our team. She takes her role very seriously and will do anything possible to help us better as a team.”
McNiell is a senior libero who led Houston with 591 receptions and 381 digs.
“Gracyn is the most hard-nosed kid you will meet,” Sloan said. “She is such a hard worker and will not let anyone outwork her. She will do anything for her team and is just a great kid.”
Kynlee Weaver, the team’s leader in total blocks with 35, returns to her spot at middle hitter for her senior season.
“She has made great strides this offseason,” Sloan said of Weaver.
Senior defensive specialist Annabelle Westbrook brings a vocal presence with her defense.
“Annabelle is a very vocal piece to our team,” Sloan said. “I’m expecting big things out of her this season.”
Carli Cummins-Drake (senior DS) and Hannah Ennis (senior OH) will compete for varsity sets this season after seeing time last season.
Millie Manier is a freshman who could make an immediate impact as an outside or right side hitter.
“As an incoming freshman, Millie has shown a lot of promise as a younger player,” Sloan said. “I am expecting her to get quite a bit of playing time this season.”
Claire Benoist (sophomore setter), Hally Sheets (junior middle hitter) Arianna Flores (junior RS), Adyson Dailing (junior OH) and Olivia Ice (junior MH) are newcomers to watch.
Sloan on Benoist: “Claire is going to be our other setter. Claire is such a good kid that will work her tail off. She has great hands, and I am excited to see how much she grows this season.”
Sloan on Sheets: “She is a 6-foot-1 middle who has worked really hard this offseason to earn her a spot this year. I am expecting great things from her this season.”
Sloan on Flores: “Ari is a six-foot right side for us. She has really impressed me these last few weeks of offseason. She is really stepping into her role well.”
Sloan on Dailing: “Adyson can jump out of a gym. I am expecting her to see some floor time this year.”
The chemistry is strong among this senior-heavy roster.
“All these girls just get along,” Sloan said. “They all are pretty close on and off the court. We also have six seniors, so they bring a lot of leadership and experience to the court. We are also very tall upfront. I feel that will help lead us to success this year.”
Houston hosts a jamboree on Aug. 26 with Cabool and Willow Springs before opening the regular season on Sept. 4 at Steelville.
“Night in and night out I want us to compete,” Sloan said. “The SCA has lots of great volleyball and every night is a fight. Always the goal is to finish in the top of the conference and then strive for a postseason run.”
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Top 5 returning outsides for the 2025 volleyball season
The countdown continues with four days remaining until the 2025 women’s volleyball season. Here are my top five returning outside hitters: CATCH UP: Top 5 returning middles 1. Brooklyn Deleye, Kentucky 😤😤BK😤😤 9-2, Kentucky | Timeout, CSU 📺💻 ESPN+📻 UK Sports Network#LetsDance x @NCAAVolleyball pic.twitter.com/N1Vk8fZwjm — Kentucky Volleyball (@KentuckyVB) December 6, 2024 I have Kentucky’s 2024 […]

The countdown continues with four days remaining until the 2025 women’s volleyball season. Here are my top five returning outside hitters:
CATCH UP: Top 5 returning middles
1. Brooklyn Deleye, Kentucky
😤😤BK😤😤
9-2, Kentucky | Timeout, CSU
📺💻 ESPN+
📻 UK Sports Network#LetsDance x @NCAAVolleyball pic.twitter.com/N1Vk8fZwjm— Kentucky Volleyball (@KentuckyVB) December 6, 2024
I have Kentucky’s 2024 SEC Player of the Year, Brooklyn DeLeye, in my number one spot. Her numbers are unbelievable: 5.59 points and 4.87 kills per set. She led the Wildcats with 56 aces on the season and .78 blocks per set during her sophomore year campaign. DeLeye is a true six-rotation player who can just dominate a game, which is something she repeatedly proved last season.
2. Harper Murray, Nebraska
6-0 RUN TO CLOSE OUT THE FIRST. 😤@harpermurray4 on the kill! #GBR pic.twitter.com/gr7p5tTE3r
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) December 14, 2024
Next, I have Nebraska’s Harper Murray. The 2023 Big Ten Freshmen of the Year is probably the best passing outside on this list while registering 59.2% in system last season with over 2.4 digs and four points per set. Murray has plenty of veteran experience under the bright lights and knows how to turn it on in big moments. She no doubt has that “it” factor as a player.
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3. Torrey Stafford, Texas
The new Longhorn, Torrey Stafford, makes the list at number three. I think the most impressive part of Stafford’s game is her hitting efficiency. She posted a .358 hitting percentage last season at Pitt and at least .400 in 15 games while averaging 4.2 points per set. She’s got some incredibly impressive numbers to boast about for an outside and will likely get a lot more sets at Texas.
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4. Eva Hudson, Kentucky
Eva Hudson, now at Kentucky, is a no-brainer to make the list after watching her play. Even her numbers alone speak for themselves. Hudson led the Big Ten last season at Purdue with 567 kills and 4.81 kills per set. She posted 5.2 points per set, while hitting almost .300 during her junior year campaign. The 2022 Big Ten Freshmen of the Year is the complete package: a powerful swing, great shot selection, and a strong blocking presence at the net. Paired with Brooklyn DeLeye, the Wildcats are looking very dangerous this season.
5. Elia Rubin, Stanford
Nobody wants to be on the receiving end of that 😳🫣
💻 » https://t.co/VXI8U6JTOl#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/eOvl4mpD5L
— Stanford Women’s Volleyball (@StanfordWVB) December 8, 2024
Rounding out my top five, I have Elia Rubin at Stanford. The two-time Pac-12 champion brings back so much valuable experience on the outside to lead the Cardinal in her senior season. Rubin is a versatile player who makes a difference everywhere on the court, averaging over 4.5 points per set and passing 54% in system. This veteran may just be the difference maker for Stanford.
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HM. Mimi Colyer, Wisconsin
Mimi Colyer, now at Wisconsin, is my top honorable mention and just barely missed my top five. She comes to Madison boasting 3.97 kills and 4.73 points per set, with five 20-kills performances and nine double-doubles from her junior season at Oregon. The 2022 AVCA Freshmen of the Year is another firepower six-rotation player that brings key experience to the Badgers.
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Air Force Men’s Water Polo Welcomes Class of 2029
USAF ACADEMY, Colo. – Air Force men’s water polo welcomes eight freshmen that comprise the class of 2029, announced today by head coach Ryan Brown. Shane Borunda, Max Ellis, Bode Farren, Aidan Forehand, Blake Fuchslin, Derek Hymer, Olin Kusevskis and Matt Oravetz join the Falcons this season. Seven members of the class hail from […]

Shane Borunda, Max Ellis, Bode Farren, Aidan Forehand, Blake Fuchslin, Derek Hymer, Olin Kusevskis and Matt Oravetz join the Falcons this season. Seven members of the class hail from California, with Kusevskis coming from Illinois.
Shane Borunda – AT – Coronado, CA (Francis Parker HS)
Earned five varsity letters with four in water polo and one in basketball … two-time MVP and school record-holder in all-time goals and assists … high school water polo coach was Sam Busby … also competed for La Jolla United for eight years, earning third place at club championships and winning the Holiday Classic Gold … also a team captain on club team.
Max Ellis – C – Irvine, CA (Santa Margarita Catholic HS)
Lettered four years in water polo, two at Santa Margarita and freshman and sophomore year at Woodbridge HS … also competed in swimming and swam the butterfly and freestyle events … First-Team All-Trinity League, Second-Team All-CIF Southern Section – Open Div., team offensive POY and scholar-athlete award … First-Team All-Pacific Coast League as a sophomore, team offensive POY as a freshman and sophomore, scholar-athlete award … high school water polo coach at Santa Margarita was Pavle Filipovic … also competed for 18U SOCAL Black, earning 6th place at Junior Olympics Platinum Division, 18U SET WPC, finishing 8th at Junior Olympics Platinum Division, 16U SOCAL Black, finishing 2nd at Junior Olympics Platinum Division
Bode Farren – G – Penryn, CA (Del Oro HS/American River CC)
Led American River College to Big 8 Conference Championship and second place finish at 3C2A NorCal Championships…Broke ARC single season record with 256 saves, averaging 8.8 saves per game … As a senior in high school, earned team MVP, was team captain and first-team all-section … as a junior, led Del Oro to its first section Championship in program history, was team defensive player of the year, first-team all-league … recorded 276 saves and 9.5 saves per game as a senior and 284 saves for a 10.1 saves per game average as a junior … lettered three years in water polo and two in swimming … high school water polo coach was Kenny Waldthaler … also competed for Sacramento Water Polo for 2019-23.
Aidan Forehand – AT – Indian Wells, CA (Xavier College Prep)
Lettered four years in water polo and also competed in swimming … First-team Dester Empire League (3x) … led Xavier Prep to three DEL titles and made the CIF quarterfinals three times … team captain as a senior … led Xavier Prep to Riverside Poly tournament title … high school water polo coach was Pavol Valovic … also played club for Scorpions Water Polo Club from 2021-24 and Chino Hills Area Water Polo from 2016-21 … team captain on club team, earned 3x Junior Olympics medalist, placed top 20 in nation and podium finishes at Cal Cup … graduated with 4.0 grade-point average and earned full NROTC scholarship for multiple schools.
Blake Fuchslin – AF – Sacramento, CA (Davis Senior HS)
Earned eight varsity letters, with four each in water polo and swimming … led Davis Senior to D2 Norcal Championship … all-section first-team … high school water polo coach was Tracy Stapleton … also competed in club water polo for 680 Drivers from 2021-25 and Davis Blue Devils from 2015-20 … team captain and first-team all-league and first-team all-section in club play.
Derek Hymer – AT – San Carlos, CA (Sequoia HS)
First-team all-league (3x) … led Sequoia to two PAL Bay League titles … scored 86 goals, 20 assists and 19 steals as a senior, 91 goals, 12 assists and 15 steals as a sophomore and 72 goals, 12 assists and five steals as a sophomore … team MVP as a junior and senior … also played baseball, earning all-league honorable mention honors … high school water polo coach was Eric Bittner … played club water polo for Mid-Penn Water Polo Club from 2022-25 and was a team captain
Olin Kusevskis – C – Buffalo Grove, IL (Stevenson HS)
Attended USAFA Prep School in 2024-25 and played club ball for Peak Polo … 116 goals and 54 drawn exclusions as a senior at Stevenson HS … played on state championship team as a freshman … High school water polo coach was Sean Wimer … also competed in swimming and earned all-conference honors … also competed in club for Northern Illinois Polo Club.
Matt Oravetz – UT – Newport Beach, CA (Servite HS)
Earned six varsity letters at Servite, earning three each in water polo and swimming … First-Team All-Trinity League … team MVP as a senior … led Servite to two CIF D1 Southern Section qualifiers … high school coach water polo coach was Andy Coffman … also competed club for Imperial Water Polo, where he was a team captain for three years … club coach was Pavle Filipovic … swam the 50 free and was on 200 free relay in swimming.
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Kali Moore Earns Preseason All-CAA Honors, Seawolves Ranked Fifth
Story Links RICHMOND, Va. – For the second time in her career, Stony Brook outside hitter Kali Moore has been named Preseason All-CAA as she begins her fourth season with the program. CAA coaches also ranked the Seawolves fifth overall in the conference ahead of the 2025 season. One of the top […]

RICHMOND, Va. – For the second time in her career, Stony Brook outside hitter Kali Moore has been named Preseason All-CAA as she begins her fourth season with the program. CAA coaches also ranked the Seawolves fifth overall in the conference ahead of the 2025 season.
One of the top offensive players in the league, Moore is coming off a 2024 All-CAA First Team selection after she led the conference with a career-high 469 kills which placed 12th in the nation as of November 21. She also finished top three in the CAA and set new personal bests with 3.94 kills per set, 530.5 points, and 4.46 points per set. Defensively, Moore set new career highs with 288 digs and 45 total blocks. On October 19 vs. Elon she became the 13th player in program history to reach 1,000 career kills.
Moore was previously named to the 2023 Preseason All-CAA Team following her historic 2022 Rookie of the Year season.
This marks the second consecutive season Stony Brook has been voted fifth in the preseason poll. The Seawolves earned 62 points in the poll, trailing only North Carolina A&T (68 points, one first place vote), Towson (88 points, one first place vote), Hofstra (90 points, four first place votes), and Charleston (92 points, five first place votes).
Stony Brook went 16-13 overall and 9-9 in the CAA last year in what was head coach Kristin Belzung‘s eighth season.
The Seawolves begin their 2025 campaign on Friday, August 29 at 6 p.m. when they open the Stony Brook Invite vs. CCSU.
Full preseason awards results below.
CAA Preseason Player of the Year
Tyne Ross, North Carolina A&T
Preseason All-CAA Team
Player | Team | Pos. | Class | Hometown |
Clara Bal | Hofstra | RS | Sr. | Riom, France |
Erin Brothers | Towson | MB | Sr. | Grove City, Ohio |
Olivia Esposito | William & Mary | MB | Sr. | Carversville, Pa. |
Cameron Lanier | Elon | MB/RS | Jr. | Chapel Hill, N.C. |
Kali Moore | Stony Brook | OH | Sr. | Brooklyn, N.Y. |
Tyne Ross | North Carolina A&T | OH | So. | Cameron, N.C. |
Nicole Smith | William & Mary | OH | Sr. | Peachtree City, Ga. |
Izadora Stedile | Hofstra | OH | Sr. | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil |
Sydney Stewart | Towson | DS/L | Sr. | Elizabethtown, Pa. |
Gwen Wolkow | Campbell | OH | Sr. | Downers Grove, Ill. |
Honorable Mentions: Caroline Berlekamp, MB, Elon; Deanna Dollar, OH, Charleston; Maddie Lambers, MB, Campbell; Valentina Meirelles, OH, Northeastern; Leonor Polezzi, S, North Carolina A&T; Catherine Rucker, MB, Elon
2025 CAA VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON POLL
Team (1st Place Votes) | Points |
Charleston (5) | 92 |
Hofstra (4) | 90 |
Towson (1) | 88 |
North Carolina A&T (1) | 68 |
Stony Brook | 62 |
William & Mary | 55 |
Northeastern | 47 |
Elon | 34 |
UNCW | 30 |
Campbell | 29 |
Hampton | 10 |
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