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MVC Baseball Weekly Notebook (April 14)
PDF Release 2025 MVC BASEBALL QUICK LINKS — #MVCBaseball MVC Baseball Home Page | Standings | Composite Schedule | MVC StatisticsNCAA Statistics | National RankingsMVC Baseball Record Book | MVC Statistics Archive Player of the Week: Daniel Pacella, Illinois StatePitcher of the Week: Joe Ruzicka, Belmont Illinois State’s Daniel Pacella has been tabbed the MVC Player of […]
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Player of the Week: Daniel Pacella, Illinois State
Pitcher of the Week: Joe Ruzicka, Belmont
Illinois State’s Daniel Pacella has been tabbed the MVC Player of the Week. The honor marks the first of the season for Pacella and second for the Redbirds.
Pacella batted .529 and slugged 0.706 with three extra-base hits in four games while accounting for 12 total runs for the Redbirds. He notched three doubles, six RBI and scored six runs in a perfect 4-0 week for Illinois State while reaching base 12 total times.
Pacella’s week began by going 4-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs scored in Illinois State’s 14-4 blowout of Illinois. In game one of the three-game series with Evansville, Pacella reached twice while adding an RBI with two runs scored. On Saturday, the junior went 3-for-3 with a double, RBI, two walks and a run scored. In the series finale, Pacella extended his on-base streak to 26 games after getting drilled by a pitch while adding his fourth run of the weekend.
Belmont’s Joe Ruzicka has been named the MVC Pitcher of the Week. Ruzicka is the first Belmont Bruin to earn a Valley Pitcher of the Week nod this season.
Ruzicka improved to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in MVC play on the mound with a shutout of Bradley on Friday night. Ruzicka struck out eight batters, just one off of tying his career high in the category. The right-hander faced 25 batters and issued just two walks and one hit.
Ruzicka has thrown 14 scoreless innings in his last two starts with 17 strikeouts and just three hits. The junior leads the MVC in opponent batting average (.199), ranks fifth in ERA (3.65), sixth in innings pitched (44.1) and 10th in strikeouts (43).
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Murphy Finishes Sixth in Semifinal Heat of 1500 Meters at NCAA Championships Get Underway
Story Links EUGENE, Ore.—Villanova kicked off four days of competition at the 2025 NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships with national semifinal heats of the 1500 meters on Wednesday afternoon. Fifth year distance runner Liam Murphy (Millstone, N.J.) finished sixth in his heat and showed elite speed with a final lap […]
Murphy was an automatic qualifier for the semifinal round after two races at the NCAA East Preliminary in Jacksonville, Fla. two weeks ago. He raced in the first of two heats at Hayward Field on Wednesday and produced a closing 400 meters which shows why he has been on the cusp of a World Athletics Championship qualifying mark this season. Murphy’s final lap of 51.13 in his semifinal heat is just over three seconds faster than his bell lap of 54.18 at the Raleigh Relays earlier this year when he set the collegiate record of 3:33.02 in the 1500 meters.
By this point of the season any section of an event is going to be a strong one filled with competitors capable of winning a national title. That was true of the first heat in the 1500 meters, which featured nine runners (out of 12) who had run faster than 3:40 this season and five who were under 3:35 during their collegiate careers. The race went out slow for two-plus laps and the entire field came through the first seven meters in just over two minutes. Less than three-quarters of a second separated one through twelve in the ranks with both 800 meters left and at the bell.
It was almost as crowded at the finish line and Murphy was less than one-tenth of a second behind the runners who came in fourth and fifth in the race. Murphy wound up 18th overall in the semifinal round and will earn honorable mention All-America honors when those accolades are officially announced next week.
Murphy set the collegiate record of 3:33.02 at the Raleigh Relays on March 27 and is a qualifier for the USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene from July 31-August 3. The top athletes coming out of that meet will be selected for the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo in September. Murphy’s PR and collegiate record is just two-hundredths of a second off the World Championship qualifying time of 3:33 flat.
Villanova continues competition at the NCAA Championships on Thursday night when senior women’s distance runner Sadie Sigfstead (Edmonton, Alta.) runs in the championship race of the 10000 meters. It is the second straight year that Sigfstead is running in this race. She came in 12th in her outdoor NCAA Championships debut last season and has run a PR of 32:39.54 this season.
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Bair Adds NCAA Record Holder To His Resume On Day One Of The Outdoor Championships
EUGENE, Ore. – Mississippi State track and field concluded the first day of the NCAA Outdoor Championships, with athletes competing in the decathlon, 800m and javelin. Peyton Bair was the first Bulldog to compete in the championships, kicking the day off in the decathlon. Bair broke the NCAA Decathlon 100m record in his first race […]
Peyton Bair was the first Bulldog to compete in the championships, kicking the day off in the decathlon.
Bair broke the NCAA Decathlon 100m record in his first race of the day, earning a personal best of 10.25. He also broke the meet record, which he set at last year’s championships.
He has maintained the lead throughout the day, after earning a wind-legal long jump personal best of 7.28m. He also matched his high jump personal best with a 2.01m clearance.
Bair finished the day in the 400m, running another personal best of 46.00. He leads the field by 287 points, closing out day one with 4,479 points next to his name. He will resume competition in the 110m hurdles decathlon tomorrow morning.
Sam Navarro made his NCAA debut in a big way, running a massive personal best of 1:45.32 for the fastest time qualifying spot in the 800m final. This performance makes Navarro’s third consecutive personal best performance in as many meets, dropping over a second off his East First Rounds time. Navarro will compete in the 800m final on Friday evening.
Rémi Rougetet and Tuomas Närhi continued competition in the javelin, with Rougetet earning second-team All-American honors.
The women will begin competition tomorrow afternoon, beginning with Marie Rougetet in the hammer. She enters the field seeded 17th nationally and will be the final thrower in the first section.
Nelly Jemeli will touch the track later that afternoon in the 3000m steeplechase, with Jessicka Woods closing out the day in the 400m hurdles, both being semifinals.
For more information on the Mississippi State track and field program, visit HailState.com and follow “HailStateTF” on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
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Johnson Places 22nd in 400 Hurdles at NCAAs
Story Links PHOTO GALLERY EVENT RESULTS (PDF) EUGENE, Ore. – Graduate student Marcus Johnson was 22nd overall in the first round of the 400 hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday evening at Hayward Field. In the process, he […]
EUGENE, Ore. – Graduate student Marcus Johnson was 22nd overall in the first round of the 400 hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday evening at Hayward Field. In the process, he concluded his prolific career at Binghamton and will earn honorable mention All-America honors when the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association (USTFCCCA) makes their official announcement following the four-day meet.
Running in the second of three eight-runner heats, Johnson was seventh with a time of 52.27. The top two finishers in each heat – plus the next three fastest times, advanced to Friday’s final round.
The USTFCCCA will make its All-America announcement on Monday. Places 1-8 in each individual event earn first-team accolades while finishers 9-16 receive second-team status. Places 17-24, meanwhile, earn honorable mention distinction.
Johnson is the first Binghamton men’s track & field athlete to qualify for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships since Dan Schaffer in the 5,000 during the 2022 season. He is also the team’s fifth NCAA Division I outdoor qualifier all time, joining Schaffer, pole vaulter Rory Quiller (2006-08) as well as middle distance runners Erik van Ingen (2010-12) and Jesse Garn (2015-16).
For his career, Johnson is a five-time America East champion and two-time NCAA East Region qualifier. At last month’s conference outdoor meet, he was named the Most Outstanding Men’s Track Athlete.
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Park Center Boys Volleyball Loses State Tournament Opener
4:16 PM | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 The Park Center boys volleyball team qualified for the first MSHSL sanctioned state tournament. The Pirates are the eighth seed for the tournament and though they were competitive in the first two sets, they lost to top seed Eden Prairie 25-19, 25-18, 25-14 in the quarterfinal round. Park […]
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The Park Center boys volleyball team qualified for the first MSHSL sanctioned state tournament.
The Pirates are the eighth seed for the tournament and though they were competitive in the first two sets, they lost to top seed Eden Prairie 25-19, 25-18, 25-14 in the quarterfinal round.
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Faces of Coronado Recreation Services: Tiara Gonzales
Meet Tiara Gonzales, a Recreation Specialist who has quickly become a valued and versatile member of the Parks & Beaches Division since joining the team in March 2025. Born and raised in San Diego, Tiara brings both local roots and fresh perspective to her role. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego […]
Meet Tiara Gonzales, a Recreation Specialist who has quickly become a valued and versatile member of the Parks & Beaches Division since joining the team in March 2025.
Born and raised in San Diego, Tiara brings both local roots and fresh perspective to her role. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego and currently pursuing her master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University, Tiara’s educational background is matched by her passion for community engagement and event planning.
Her positive attitude, flexibility, and eagerness to adapt to the many moving parts of her position have made her a standout addition to the division. Whether she’s checking on parks or stepping in to support colleagues, Tiara consistently approaches her work with enthusiasm and professionalism.
“I was drawn to Coronado because of the small community feel,” Tiara shares. “I love being part of special days and events that spark joy for the community.” From local celebrations to seasonal programs, she finds purpose in the details that create meaningful moments for residents and visitors alike.
Outside of work, Tiara stays active as a high school softball coach and enjoys time with her husband and their dog, Zeus. A fun fact? Her family runs a non-profit horse sanctuary, further reflecting her compassionate nature and commitment to giving back.
We’re lucky to have Tiara on our team. Her dedication, upbeat energy, and community-centered spirit continue to make a positive impact every day. Thank you, Tiara, for all that you do!
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Every DI track and field record broken in 2025
Share After 20-plus collegiate records fell in 2023 and 25-plus records in 2024, the 2025 track and field season figures to continue the record-shattering performances. Here’s a list of every collegiate record broken during the 2024-25 DI track and field season. Women’s outdoor records DATE EVENT ATHLETE SCHOOL MARK 2/22/25 60 meterhurdles Inara Ukawuba California […]
After 20-plus collegiate records fell in 2023 and 25-plus records in 2024, the 2025 track and field season figures to continue the record-shattering performances. Here’s a list of every collegiate record broken during the 2024-25 DI track and field season.
Women’s outdoor records
| DATE | EVENT | ATHLETE | SCHOOL | MARK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/25 | 60 meter hurdles |
Inara Ukawuba | California | 8.46s | |
| 3/29/25 | 4×800 meter relay |
Liam Anna Podojil Ainsley Erzen Sanu Jallow Analisse Batista |
Arkansas | 8:16.12 | WATCH |
| 3/29/25 | Pole vault | Brynn King | Roberts Wesleyan | 4.75m | WATCH |
| 4/18/25 | 3000 meter steeplechase |
Doris Lemngole | Alabama | 9:10.13 | |
| 4/25/25 | 300 meter hurdles |
Saira Prince | Arkansas | 39.63s | WATCH |
| 4/26/25 | Mile | Şilan Ayyildiz | Oregon | 4:25.50 | |
| 5/3/25 | Pole vault | Amanda Moll | Washington | 4.76m | WATCH |
| 5/19/25 | Pole vault | Amanda Moll | Washington | 4.78m | WATCH |
Men’s outdoor records
| DATE | EVENT | ATHLETE | SCHOOL | MARK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15/25 | Weight throw | Ryan Johnson | Iowa | 24.59m | |
| 2/22/25 | 60 meters | Chase Williams | California | 6.86s | |
| 3/27/25 | 1500 meters | Liam Murphy | Villanova | 3:33.02 | WATCH |
| 3/29/25 | 10,000 meters | Ishmael Kipkurui | New Mexico | 26:50.21 | WATCH |
| 4/13/25 | Discus | Mykolas Alekna | California | 75.56m^ | WATCH |
| 4/18/25 | 5,000 meters | Habtom Samuel | New Mexico | 13:05.87 | WATCH |
| 6/11/25 | Decathlon 100 meters |
Peyton Bair | Mississippi State | 10.25 | WATCH |
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Women’s indoor records
| DATE | EVENT | ATHLETE | SCHOOL | MARK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/24 | 5000 meters | Doris Lemngole | Alabama | 14:52.57 | WATCH |
| 2/14/25 | Distance Medley Relay (DMR) |
Carmen Alder, Meghan Hunter, Tessa Buswell, Riley Chamberlain |
BYU | 10:37.58* | WATCH |
| 2/15/25 | Mile | Şilan Ayyildiz | Oregon | 4:23.46 | WATCH |
| 2/15/25 | Pole Vault | Amanda Moll | Washington | 4.88m | WATCH |
| 2/21/25 | Distance Medley Relay (DMR) |
Julia Nielsen, Moriah Oliveira, Mia Barnett, Silan Ayyildiz |
Oregon | 10:42.05 | WATCH |
| 2/28/25 | Pole Vault | Amanda Moll | Washington | 4.91m | WATCH |
| 3/15/25 | 400 meters | Isabella Whittaker | Arkansas | 49.24s | WATCH |
*All-conditions best (ran on oversized track)
Men’s indoor records
| DATE | EVENT | ATHLETE | SCHOOL | MARK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/24 | 3000 meters | Ethan Strand | North Carolina | 7:30.15 | WATCH |
| 1/18/25 | 600 yards | Jenoah McKiver | Florida | 1:05.75* | WATCH |
| 1/18/25 | 1000 meters | Tinoda Matsatsa | Georgetown | 2:16.84 | WATCH |
| 2/1/25 | Mile | Ethan Strand | North Carolina | 3:48.32 | WATCH |
| 2/1/25 | 1500m | Ethan Strand | North Carolina | 3:33.41 | WATCH |
| 2/8/25 | 1500m | Gary Martin | Virginia | 3:33.41 | WATCH |
| 2/14/25 | Distance Medley Relay (DMR) |
Ronan McMahon-Staggs, Bodi Ligons, Kyle Reinheimer, Nathan Green |
Washington | 9:14.10^ | WATCH |
| 2/21/25 | Distance Medley Relay (DMR) |
Wes Porter, Alex Sherman, Conor Murphy, Gary Martin |
Virginia | 9:14.19 | WATCH |
*World indoor best
^ World record
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