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Wake Forest Baseball Welcomes Eric Niesen as New Pitching Coach

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest baseball head coach Tom Walter announced the addition of Eric Niesen to the program as an assistant coach working directly with the pitching staff. 
 
A former standout pitcher for the Deacs and one of the most respected minds in professional baseball development, Niesen returns to Winston-Salem after a successful run with the Houston Astros, where he most recently served as the organization’s Director of Pitching.
 
During his tenure, he played a key role in crafting and implementing the Astros’ pitching philosophy across all levels of the minor leagues, and was part of the 2022 World Series Championship and 2024 Triple-A National Title with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
 
Niesen helped develop MLB talent such as Hunter Brown, Spencer Arrighetti, Colton Gordon, and Ryan Gusto, and contributed to the Astros’ building of a farm system that has produced over 57% of their current Major League roster, ranking among the top three in all of baseball for homegrown players. From 2022 to 2025, 13 minor league pitchers were called up to the Astros. 
 
Under the guidance of Niesen, Houston’s minor league pitching staffs rank among the top ten in strikeout percentage for three consecutive seasons (2022–2024).

Prior to the Astros, Niesen served as the Pitching Coach at Georgetown University, where he led the program to multiple milestones, including a school-record four MLB Draft picks in a single year and significant improvements in ERA and strikeout metrics.
 
In 2019, the Georgetown pitching staff broke the program record for strikeouts in a season (488) and strikeouts per nine innings (9.12). The Hoyas led the BIG EAST  in total strikeouts and three pitchers finished in the top five in the conference in strikeouts. GU ranked 44th in the country at the end of the regular season in strikeouts per nine innings.
 
In his first season with the Hoyas in 2018, the pitching staff improved its team ERA in BIG EAST play by nearly two full runs to 4.58. Two pitchers set single-season individual records as Brent Killam recorded 97 strikeouts and Jimmy Swad registered 12 saves. Georgetown pitchers twice earned BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week honors and three Hoya pitchers were selected to All-BIG EAST teams. The Blue & Gray qualified for the BIG EAST Championship for just the second time since 1986.
 
Niesen is no stranger to Wake Forest, having earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2017 while serving as a Student Assistant Coach on the 2017 team that reached the NCAA Super Regionals. 
 
Before beginning his coaching career, Niesen enjoyed a seven-year professional playing career after being selected in the third round of the 2007 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He advanced to Double-A with the Mets and was later invited to Major League Spring Training with both the Mets and Seattle Mariners, and pitched at the Triple-A level with the Boston Red Sox during their 2013 World Series championship season. 
 
Niesen also competed internationally in Venezuela and Puerto Rico, pitching in the Venezuelan Winter League Championship for Caribes and pitching in the prestigious Caribbean World Series.
 
As a player for the Demon Deacons, Niesen was a 2007 MLB Draft 3rd-round pick by the New York Mets following a standout collegiate career for the Demon Deacons.

Over his three years in a Wake uniform, Niesen combined to go 14-9, including a 6-5 record with a 3.00 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 84 innings in his final season. 
 
What They’re Saying:

  • Head Baseball Coach Tom Walter:
    • “Eric Niesen is one of the most respected pitching minds at any level of baseball and we are fortunate to have him. His ascent through the Astros organization the last five years is nothing short of remarkable and speaks to who he is and his ability to identify and develop talent. We are thrilled that Eric, his wife Tina and their children Gideon, Casey Rae and Grady are part of the Deacon family.”
  • Pitching Coach Eric Niesen:
    • “I’m incredibly thankful to Coach Walter for the opportunity to return to Wake Forest. There’s something truly special about wearing the Old Gold & Black. With the unmatched resources of the pitching lab and the program’s continued investment, everything is in place for success. I’m excited to get to work and help keep building one of the top pitching staffs in college baseball.”
  • Matt Hobbs, Arkansas Pitching Coach (former Wake Forest Pitching Coach):
    • “Eric is one of the best pitching minds out there and Wake Forest is certainly lucky to have him lead the development of their pitching staff.”

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Deacon Sports Xtra: Tina Readling Reflects on Journey Back into Coaching and Joining Demon Deacons Volleyball

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When Tina Readling looks back on the path that led her to Wake Forest, it’s not a straight line — and it’s not one she believes was rushed or accidental.

After stepping away from full-time coaching to take an operations role at Penn State, Readling was clear with herself and with those around her that the move was never meant to be permanent. She wanted to return to the gym. She wanted to coach again. She just didn’t know exactly when.

“I wasn’t trying to make a career out of an operations job,” Readling said. “It was a blessing, but I knew it wasn’t me long-term.”

That clarity mattered when timing intervened. Just as Readling felt ready to pursue coaching opportunities again, circumstances shifted. Penn State head coach and national champion Katie Schumacher-Cawley announced her breast cancer diagnosis in October, and Readling felt an unmistakable pull to stay.

“I really can’t explain it,” she said. “I just felt like God had something else for me. When Coach Katie shared what she was going through, it became very clear that I was supposed to be there that extra season.”

Readling stayed, supporting the program through a demanding year that culminated in a national championship — an experience she still describes as uniquely meaningful, not just professionally, but personally.

“It was meant to be,” she said. “There are no words to describe it.”

Only after that season did Readling reopen the door to what came next. When she did, she wasn’t targeting a location or a conference. She was looking for the right fit culturally, professionally and personally.

That search led her to Wake Forest and to first-year head coach Jeff Hulsmeyer, even though the two had never worked together.

“I didn’t know Jeff at all,” Readling admitted. “But when I heard he got the job, I thought, ‘That says a lot.’ He’s been around successful programs for a long time and he knows what he’s doing.”

What followed was a chorus of trusted voices encouraging her to look more closely — former coaches, colleagues across the volleyball world and longtime friends who knew both Readling and Hulsmeyer well.

“In this business, it’s hard for a head coach to hire someone they don’t know,” Readling said. “So the fact that so many people made calls on my behalf mattered.”

Her campus visit didn’t answer every question, but it confirmed something deeper.

“I just knew this was a place I was supposed to be,” she said.

Two days later, another piece of the puzzle fell into place. Readling learned that her mother-in-law, who lives in the area, had been diagnosed with leukemia. Being closer to family suddenly carried even more weight.

“All things work together for good,” she said. “That part became very real, very quickly.”

Readling joined a staff that emphasized experience and continuity — an intentional choice for a program emerging from transition. Wake Forest entered the 2025 season following a difficult 2024 campaign that ended with an eight-match losing streak and a 5–15 ACC record. Demon Deacons Volleyball was in need of a reset, and Hulsmeyer built a staff ready to facilitate that change. 

Year one showed signs of stabilization. Wake Forest finished with 15 overall wins and nine in the ACC – the latter being its most since the 2010 season. The team proved competitive at home and more consistent week to week.

For Readling, those results were never meant to be an endpoint.

“Being able to make it to the NCAA tournament would be great,” she said. “But that’s not enough for us.”

That mindset aligns with Hulsmeyer’s resume — built across the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 — and with Readling’s own experience inside programs that understand what sustained success actually requires.

“He knows what it takes to get there,” Readling said of Hulsmeyer. “And not just get there once.”

Equally important was retaining Director of Volleyball Operations Drew Langston, whose presence smoothed the early transition.

“We’re not spending time figuring out how things work,” Readling said. “Drew has it dialed in. That matters more than people realize.”

Recruiting, too, has been approached with patience rather than urgency. Readling views growth as something built deliberately over time. She’s been immersed in volleyball at nearly every level: collegiate coaching, youth and club development, USA Volleyball leadership, and conference governance. The sport’s growth, particularly on the women’s side, is something she believes Wake Forest is positioned to capitalize on.

“This is a great product,” she said. “The campus, the facilities, the academics — all of it matters.”

For Readling, returning to the gym has been both energizing and grounding. She speaks with enthusiasm about film sessions, practice planning, recruiting trips and the day-to-day rhythm of coaching — work she missed while in operations.

“I love being back in it,” she said. “I love the conversations, the teaching, the challenge.”

She also understands that building something meaningful doesn’t happen overnight, especially in a changing college athletics landscape. 

“We have a vision for what we want this program to be,” Readling said. “It’s a journey, but it’s also about getting better. Every year.”



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Former Alabama Volleyball Standout Alyiah Wells Rejoins Crimson Tide as Assistant Coach

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama standout player Alyiah Wells has rejoined the Crimson Tide as its newest assistant coach, it was announced Monday by head coach Rashinda Reed.

“It’s an honor and a blessing to return to Tuscaloosa, where I committed to at just 15 years old,” Wells said. “I spent five years helping to grow this program on the court and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to do so from the sidelines alongside the same staff who believed in me from the very beginning.

“I’m incredibly thankful for Coach Reed’s mentorship over the past four years. She pours her heart and soul into developing this program and its players every day, on and off the court, even long after they leave the Capstone. During my time playing for her, we always discussed building a program people would be proud to be a part of, creating a winning culture and leaving a legacy. Now, I’m even more excited to bring my loyalty and passion for Alabama into a new role.”

Wells played at Alabama from 2019-23, accumulating 987 career kills over 117 matches played with the Tide. She was an SEC All-Freshman team selection in 2019 and finished her career with a .312 hitting percentage and 411 blocks. Following her graduation, she played professionally in Europe with the Elite Féminine league in Sens, France for Sens Volley 89 in 2024-2025 and the Hungarian first division for MÁV Elore Foxconn in Székesfehérvár, Hungary serving as team captain 2025.

“Thank you to Coach Reed, Greg Byrne and the entire compliance and administrative staff who watched me grow from an 18-year-old student-athlete into someone ready for this opportunity,” Wells said. “I’m proud to be home with my family after my professional career in Europe.

“Thank you to my parents and grandparents for your endless support of a little girl chasing her dream of becoming a professional athlete and always putting me in the best position to be successful. I would not be here without my village! I can’t wait to get to work and be back in Foster Auditorium this fall. Bama has always had my heart. Roll Tide!”

  • Memphis, Tenn. native

  • 2018-19 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year at Briarcrest Christian School

  • 2019 SEC All-Freshman Team

  • Finished her Alabama career (2019-23) with 987 kills, a .312 hitting percentage and 411 blocks over 117 matches played

  • Played professionally in Europe for the Elite Féminine league in Sens, France for Sens Volley 89 in 2024-2025 and the Hungarian first division for MÁV Elore Foxconn in Székesfehérvár, Hungary serving as team captain 2025



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Rising Phoenix: This Week In Elon Athletics

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ELON – The Elon women’s tennis team is set to begin its spring season at Charlotte this Friday. The Phoenix is coming off of the 2025 CAA Championship win over William & Mary at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center last spring. 

Each Monday, Rising Phoenix will preview the week ahead in Elon athletics. Here is a look at each Elon team competing this week.

Men’s Basketball

After trailing the entire contest against Campbell on Saturday night, the Phoenix prevailed, going on a 10-0 run to defeat the Camels, 83-82. Kacper Klaczek and Chandler Cuthrell paced the team with 20 points each, followed by Randall Pettus II and Ja’Juan Carr, who scored 17 apiece. Pettus II scored the go-ahead layup to secure the victory. The Phoenix will spend the week on the road, facing Northeastern in Boston on Thursday at 7 p.m. and Hofstra in Hempstead on Saturday at noon.

Women’s Tennis

For the first time this spring, the Elon women’s tennis team will take the court, facing off against Charlotte on the road Friday. The Phoenix returns with junior Simone Bergeron, the 2025 CAA Player of the Year, 2025 CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player and member of the All-CAA First Team in both singles and doubles. Also returning is Bergeron’s doubles partner junior Mariana Reding, seniors Helen Sarikulaya and Madison Cordisco and sophomore Lisa Kranec. Elon welcomed three newcomers this offseason in Cornelia Kack, Nathalie Marinovitch and Alexis Nyborg.

Men’s Tennis

The Elon men’s tennis team earned its first victory of the 2026 season against St. Joseph’s on Saturday, 6-1. Elon secured the doubles point via victories from Rafael Ymer and Jack Curtis on Court 2 and Veljko Krstic and Nikola Parichkov on Court 1. Krstic, Ymer and Parichkov, as well as Charles Pilet and Oskar Antinheimo, also earned their first singles victories of the season. Elon heads to Durham to face No. 17 Duke on Friday at 5 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

The road slate continues for the Elon women’s basketball team, who will face UNCW on Friday at 7 p.m. and College of Charleston on Sunday at 1 p.m. Against Campbell last week, Ashanti Fox scored a career-high 14 points with a career-high and team best four steals. LaNae’ Corbett led the team with 17 points and one block.

Track & Field

The Elon University track & field team will compete for the first time in 2026 on Saturday at the Mondo College Invitational in Winston-Salem. At the Liberty Kickoff, Jasmine Young took home first place in the 5,000 and Winter Oaster also placed first in the mile. In Boston for the Sharon Colyear-Danville Opener, Sarah Petitjean ran a personal-best 9:49.97 in the 3,000 while Hannah Weber ran a personal-best 16:29.00 in the 5,000.

 

‘Rising Phoenix’ is a student-led initiative to cover Elon Athletics. Through innovative content creation and storytelling, Elon University students will have the opportunity to highlight the moments, people and events that make an impact, leveraging the athletic department’s various web and social media platforms for distribution. Follow Rising Phoenix on X (@EURisingPhoenix) and Instagram (@elonrisingphoenix). Interested in joining this initiative as a content creator (video, graphics, writing, storytelling, or more)? Contact Sydney Spencer at sspencer9@elon.edu.

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What to know about the 2026 NCAA Convention

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The 2026 NCAA Convention begins Tuesday in the Washington, D.C., area, where all three divisions will gather for the annual event, which includes education sessions on important topics, action on legislative proposals and celebrations to honor the achievements of many people in college athletics. 

The event runs through Friday. Roughly 3,000 attendees from member schools and conferences across the country are expected to attend. Below is a snapshot of the event. View the full schedule here.

New championships

All three divisions will vote on recommendations to make stunt and acrobatics and tumbling NCAA championship sports. If the measures are approved, the two sports will host their first championships in spring 2027. They would also join the following sports to earn NCAA championship status through the Emerging Sports for Women program: rowing (1996), ice hockey (2000), water polo (2000), bowling (2003), beach volleyball (2015) and wrestling (2025).

Additionally, Divisions II and III will vote on proposals at their business sessions to create division-specific championships for women’s bowling (Division II) and women’s wrestling (Division III). If approved, both division-specific championships first would be held in 2028. 

Division I

Division I will hold a full membership vote on a proposal that would add three units each to the men’s and women’s basketball distribution funds: one unit for each team competing in the respective championship games and an additional unit for each national champion. If approved, teams competing in championship games during the 2026 tournaments will begin earning distributions that will be paid out to conference offices starting in 2027.

The Division I Cabinet is expected to consider a proposal to allow additional commercial logos on uniforms, apparel and equipment — except during NCAA Championships. The measure would become effective in August. The Cabinet also will consider proposals to create National Collegiate Championships for women’s stunt and women’s acrobatics and tumbling and may introduce women’s flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program. Additionally, the Cabinet will review proposals from oversight committees in several sports — men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, wrestling and men’s ice hockey — to adjust notification-of-transfer windows in those sports.

The Division I Board of Directors will receive an update on the Decision-Making Working Group’s recommendation to decentralize certain regulatory areas of NCAA rules and will consider a proposal that requires a supermajority to approve changes to Division I membership requirements, effectively preventing the autonomy conferences from unilaterally acting without the support of at least one other voting member of the Cabinet or board.

Division II

Division II’s Convention week will include key committee meetings, impactful education sessions and its business session. 

The business session Friday will include 17 proposals, with 11 membership-sponsored proposals and a resolution specific to the Division II Football Championship date formula. The Division II Official Notice and Question and Answer Guide provide details on all the proposals. In addition, the winner of the 2026 Division II Award of Excellence will be announced during the business session. The finalists were revealed last week. 

The Division II Executive Board, Management Council and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will also meet individually and collectively during the week. 

Division II will hold division-specific education sessions on topics covering business models and enrollment strategies, the future of Division II championships, strengthening the Division II academic and compliance framework, and the impact of Division I decisions on the Division II landscape. 

Additionally, Eric Gaynor from Bentley will be recognized at a reception Thursday as the 2025 Dr. Dave Pariser Faculty Mentor Award recipient. Also at the reception, Division II will celebrate 20 years of Division II faculty athletics representative institutes, which provide professional development and education.

Division III

Division III will vote on legislative proposals and continue its divisional analysis. The NCAA’s largest division will focus on the betterment of student-athletes and its schools and conference offices.

Key legislative proposals for Friday’s business session include establishing a Division III women’s wrestling championship, redefining how a season of eligibility is used, permitting multiple automatic qualifiers for conferences and requiring use of the Transfer Portal. Dive deeper into the proposals.

The Presidents and Management Councils and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee all will gather. During those meetings — as well as the Presidents and Chancellors Forum and the Issues Forum — delegates will engage in initial discussions of the Division III analysis the Presidents Council is undertaking.

The Division III educational sessions include “Connecting With Generation Z,” “Building Campuswide Relationships for Athletic Success” and “How Technology Can Help an Athletics Department.”

The annual Special Olympics event will occur Wednesday afternoon, and the Division III LGBTQ of the Year Award celebration will be held that evening. This celebration recognizes those in college athletics for their service and leadership. Division III delegates are encouraged to attend these events.

For more information, visit the Division III Convention resources page.

Awards

Several student-athletes, coaches and administrators will be celebrated during the Convention for their success on and off the field, as well as their positive contributions to college sports and society. 

The NCAA Honors Presentation will be livestreamed from 5-6:30 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday. The following award winners will be recognized during the event, which will also include the State of College Sports address from NCAA President Charlie Baker. (Livestream)

  • Theodore Roosevelt Award: Dikembe Mutombo, Georgetown men’s basketball.

  • NCAA Woman of the Year: Sam Schott, The University of Texas at Tyler softball.

  • Silver Anniversary Awards: Nick Ackerman, Simpson men’s wrestling; Drew Brees Purdue football; Tamika Catchings, Tennessee women’s basketball; and Dr. Lauren Witmer, Millersville women’s tennis. 

  • Gerald R. Ford Award: Charlene Curtis, Radford women’s basketball.

  • Pat Summitt Award: Nikki Franke, Temple fencing.

  • Inspiration Award: Francesca Loiseau, Marymount (Virginia) women’s tennis.

  • Award of Valor: Alex Guerra, Radford baseball. 

  • Impact Award: Ella Brissett, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s tennis; Mia Levy, Yale rowing; Brayden Long, Slippery Rock football; Aino Martikainen, Franklin Pierce women’s soccer; Micaylon Moore, Nebraska men’s indoor and outdoor track and field; and Matt Wrather, John Carroll football. 

Featured Association-wide sessions (all times Eastern)

The Power of Partnership: Leveraging Team IMPACT To Transform the Student-Athlete Experience (2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday): This panel will highlight how NCAA member schools are partnering with Team IMPACT to create life-changing experiences for children facing serious illness and disability while enhancing student-athlete development. Panelists will share best practices, outcomes and stories that demonstrate the profound influence on community engagement and the leadership development of student-athletes. (Livestream)

Sports Betting (10-11 a.m. Wednesday): This session will educate attendees about prevention and harm-reduction strategies related to gambling and sports betting in collegiate athletics, including educational and mental health resources available for member schools. Experts will also discuss integrity trends and social media abuse research and monitoring techniques. (Livestream)



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Week Ahead: Monday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 18

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By Jim Fenton

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Here’s a look at the week ahead (Jan. 12-18) for the Bridgewater State University athletics teams:

WEDNESDAY

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, at Anna Maria College, 5:00 PM: The Bears travel to Paxton, Mass., for a game against the AMCATS.

Anna Maria is a new member of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference after moving from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

The AMCATS are 4-7 overall and dropped their lone conference game to Salem State, 71-67.

BSU, after a 1-9 start in non-conference games, are 2-0 in the MASCAC with wins over Fitchburg State and Salem State.

MEN’S BASKETBALL, at Anna Maria College, 7:00 PM: BSU takes on a MASCAC newcomer on the road.

The teams played non-conference games the past two seasons with the Bears winning both. They opened the 2023-24 season with a 119-110 overtime win on the road and defeated Anna Maria, 89-64, in a game played at Wheaton College last season.

The AMCATS are 4-8 overall and 1-1 in the conference with a loss to Salem State and a win over the Mass. College of Liberal Arts.

BSU is 3-10 overall and is 1-1 in the MASCAC, defeating Fitchburg State and losing to Salem State.

FRIDAY

MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, at the Bates Invitational & Multi, 10:00 AM: Ryker King and Drew Alves will compete in the heptathlon at the two-day meet held at Bates College’s Merrill Gymnasium.

The University of New Hampshire finished first last season while Bates was second in the seven-team field.

SATURDAY

MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, at the Branwen Smith-King Invitational, 10:00 AM: The Bears will take part in the meet held at Tufts University.

Last season, BSU was third in the six-team field with Kevin McBirney winning the 1,000-meter run, breaking the school record with a time of 2:29.42.

MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, at the Bates Invitational & Multi, 10:00 AM: King and Alves will wrap up their two-day stay at the Bates College meet in Lewiston, Maine.

WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD, at the Branwen Smith-King Invitational, 10:00 AM: The Bears compete in the meet at Tufts University.

Kiara Abrantes led BSU by winning two events last season, setting a school record of 25.26 seconds in the 200 and placing first in the 60.

Serenity Sands was also first for BSU in the high jump, helping the Bears wind up third overall.

WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING, at home, Brandeis and Keene State, Noon: The Bears have their first competition since Dec. 6 when they host a tri-meet against the Judges and the Owls.

BSU lost to both Keene State, 166-133, and Brandeis, 165-121, in a tri-meet in New Hampshire last year.

MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING, at home, Brandeis and Keene State, Noon: The Bears return to the pool for the first time since hosting the BSU Invitational on Dec. 6.

In a tri-meet a year ago in New Hampshire, BSU split a pair, defeating Keene State, 145-112, and losing to Brandeis, 184-77.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, at home, Mass. College of Liberal Arts, Noon: The Bears close out January with four of five games at the Tinsley Center, beginning with a matchup with the Trailblazers.

The teams are meeting for the first time since Feb. 3, 2024.

WRESTLING, at home, Williams College, 12:30 PM: The Bears will host Senior Day at Kelly Gym as part of the final home match of the season.

BSU lost at home to Williams a year ago, 42-9.

Williams was No. 3 in the last New England Wrestling Association rankings.

MEN’S BASKETBALL, at home, Mass. College of Liberal Arts, 2:00 PM: After playing just two home games in the opening two months of the season, the Bears will be playing four of five games at the Tinsley Center to finish January.

BSU and Mass. College split two games last season, each winning at home.

The Trailblazers begin the week 3-8 with three straight losses and are 0-2 in the MASCAC.

SUNDAY

MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING, at Bentley University, 1:00 PM: The Bears will be in Waltham, Mass., to face the Division II Falcons.

Desmond Ng led BSU last season against the Falcons, winning the 100 breaststroke and placing second in the 200 freestyle. the Bears were defeated at home, 173-50.

WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING, at Bentley University, 1:00 PM: The Bears compete in the first of two straight road meets, traveling to Waltham, Mass., to take on the Division II Falcons.

BSU lost at home to Bentley, 189-99, a year ago.



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VOTE for the 2025 Las Cruces Sun-News Female Athlete of the Year

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Updated Jan. 11, 2026, 1:02 p.m. MT

This post has been updated to correct a duplicate nominee.

Voting is now open for the 2025 Las Cruces Sun-News Female Athlete of the Year award.

100 nominees have been chosen by the Sun-News across Las Cruces-area schools, including Las Cruces, Mayfield, Organ Mountain, Centennial, Mesilla Valley Christian, Gadsden, Santa Teresa, Chaparral and Hatch Valley. They have been chosen from volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, track and field, cross country, wrestling, golf and tennis teams from all nine of those schools.

The nominees represented themselves, their schools and their communities in the best possible way they could during their respective seasons. They each accomplished something notable and made their friends, family, coaches and loved ones proud. They were All-State players, All-District players, strong performers at state championships, or members of the Sun-News’ Super Teams.



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