BOWIE, MD – Bowie State standout thrower Yassine Kamara is set to make her second-straight appearance at the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, that will take place from Thursday, May 22 to Saturday, May 24 in Pueblo, Colo., at Colorado State University Pueblo’s Thunderbowl Stadium. 

Meet: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championship

When: Thursday, May. 22 – Saturday, May. 24

Location: Pueblo, Colo. (CSUP Thunderbowl)

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Also accompanying Bowie State from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference is Claflin University who leads the league with four student-athletes while Johnson C. Smith and Virginia State add two qualifiers each, respectively.

Kamara will compete in the women’s discus throw on Friday, May 23 at 2 p.m., and the women’s shot put on Saturday, May 24 at 1:15 p.m., both taking place at CSUP Thunderbowl Stadium.

Last Timeout

Kamara’s last outing was during the CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships where she captured the gold medal in the discus with a throw of 50.16 meters and secured the silver medal in the shot put with a mark of 13.09 meters at the Durham County Stadium in Durham, N.C., on May 3.

For the most up-to-date information on Bowie State Athletics and its 13 varsity sport teams, visit bsubulldogs.com.

(Red Oak) — Red Oak senior Nicole Bond took her time with her college decision, eventually making the call to play volleyball at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska.

“I kind of just decided to fully sign with them in March,” Bond said. “I looked at a lot of two-year colleges because that’s kind of where I wanted to go. I didn’t have a good feeling from most of the ones I went to, but then Northeast looked at my film and I decided to go on a visit there.”

Bond initially was attracted to their volleyball program, and the more she learned about Northeast, the more she realized it was her next stop.

“I really liked their campus and their facilities,” Bond said. “Just their program in general and their coach. There was a point where I had no idea where to go, so I kind of just looked up two-year colleges near me and they happened to pop up. It worked out in a great way.”

Bond had a big senior season for the Tigers in the back row, finishing the year with an average of 3.9 digs per set.

“I don’t think (Northeast) is too big, and everything is a walkable distance,” Bond said. “Their weight program is really good, which is important to me. Just the fitness and all that is involved with athletics. And then I also just liked the distance from Red Oak. I don’t feel like it’s super far, and their volleyball program was so good. And they have a really good program for my major, which is exercise science.”

Listen to much more with Bond on her college decision in the audio file below.

Television host and digital personality Treavor Scales is returning to ESPN as an anchor for SportsCenter, the network’s signature news and information program. He will begin work on Tuesday, May 20.

“Returning to ESPN to host SportsCenter is the latest scene in what feels like a dream sequence of a career — one that started in Remote Operations at ESPN as a Crewing Coordinator,” said Scales. “Being given the opportunity to, once again, play a role in what is the gold standard for sports news and highlights is truly an honor, and I’m ecstatic to join this incredibly talented team.”

Scales previously spent nearly a decade (2013-21) with ESPN in a variety of on-air and digital roles, including hosting SportsCenter on Snapchat, co-hosting The Wrap Up and The College Football Show, and contributing across the network’s digital platforms.

Since departing ESPN in 2021, Scales has served as a host with Bally Sports and FanDuel Sports Network, anchoring pre- and post-game coverage for the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks. He also spent the past two seasons as a reporter and sideline analyst for CW Sports’ college football broadcasts.

“Treavor brings an authentic creative energy that fits perfectly with where SportsCenter is headed,” said Mike Foss, ESPN Senior Vice President of Studio & Entertainment. “He’s got a great feel for storytelling, knows how to connect with fans, and understands how to thrive across multiple platforms. We’re excited to have him back in the lineup.”

Scales is a graduate of Harvard University, where he was a standout running back on the Crimson football team. He launched his broadcasting career through ESPN’s early digital verticals, helping to shape the tone and voice of sports content for a new generation of fans.

Scales will be based at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn.

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Media contact: Beatrix.Panitz@espn.com

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. –  Kasie Ugeh of B-CU and Micheal Walker of B-CU Track & Field has been named Wildcats of the Week for the week of May 2 – May 18, 2025. 

This past week, the Wildcats traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where they competed in the 2025 SWAC Championships. Kasie Ugeh finished second in the javelin with a mark of 40.08m. She also finished third in the discus with a mark of 42.70m.

Micheal Walker placed first in the javelin with a mark of 52.70. It marks his personal best of the season.

Each week, The Bethune-Cookman Office of Athletic Communications recognizes one male and one female student-athlete through the Wildcats of the Week award.

2024-25 Wildcats of the Week

May 12 – May 18

M: Micheal Walker, Track & Field

W: Kasie Ugeh, Track & Field

May 5 – May 11

M: Andrey Martinez, Baseball

W: Kendall Macauley, Softball

April 28 – May 4

M: Jose Fernandez, Baseball

April 21 – April 27

M: Edwin Sanchez, Baseball

W: Kasie Ugeh, Track & Field

April 13 – April 20

M: De’Quon King, Track & Field

W: Katie Robinson, Women’s Golf

April 7 – April 13

M: Shanard Walker, Track & Field

W: Alyssa Lopez, Softball

March 31 – April 6

M: Andrey Martinez, Baseball

W: Alyssa Lopez, Softball

March 24 – March 30

M: Joel Core, Baseball

W: Kasie Ugeh, Track & Field

M: (CO) Xavier Bogan, Track & Field

March 17 – March 23

M: Sytrevion Dyer, Track & Field

W: Kasie Ugeh, Track & Field

March 10 – March 16

M: Edwin Sanchez, Baseball

W: Zahara El-Zein, Tennis

March 3 – March 9

M: Nehemiah Armstrong, Track & Field

W: Zion Harvey, track & Field

February 22 – March 1

M: Armani Newton, Baseball

W: Shanai Owens, Softball

February 17 – February 23

M: Joel Core, Baseball

W: Lauren Johnson, Track & Field

February 10 – February 16

M: Joel Core, Baseball

W: Emma Bradley Tse, Softball

February 3 – February 9

M: De’Quon King, Track & Field

W: Molly Blackwood, Softball

January 27 – February 2

M: Xavier Bogan, Track & Field

W: Keona Burley, Women’s Tennis

January 20 – January 26

M: Victor Kibet, Track & Field

W: Valencia Butler, Track & Field

January 12 – January 19

M: Trey Thomas, Men’s Basketball

W: Asianae Nicholson, Women’s Basketball

January 6 – January 12

M: Xavier Bogan, Track & Field

W: Alyssa Wiliams, Track & Field

December 30 – January 5

M: Brayon Freeman, Men’s Basketball

W: Janessa Kelley, Women’s Basketball

December 16 – December 22

M: Reggie Ward Jr., Men’s Baskeball

W: Daimoni Dorsey, Women’s Basketball

December 9 – December 15

M: Daniel Rouzan, Men’s Basketball

W: Asianae Nicholson, Women’s Basketball

December 2 – December 8

M: Victor Kibet, Track & Field

W: Alyssa Williams, Track & Field

November 25 – December 1

M: Brayon Freeman, Men’s Basketball

W: Asianae Nicholson, Women’s Basketball

November 18 – November 24

M: Dennis Palmer, Football

W: Ktyal Price, Volleyball        `    

November 11 – November 17

M: Brayon Freeman, Men’s Basketball

W: Mecca Freeman, Volleyball

November 4 – November 10

M: Dallaz Corbitt, Football

W: Asianae Nicholson, Women’s Volleyball

October 28 – November 3

M: Joshua Thornhill, Football

W: Mecca Freeman, Volleyball

October 21 – October 27

M: Victor Kibet, Cross Country

W: Valencia Butler, Cross Country

October 14 – October 20

M: Dennis Palmer Jr., Football

W: Elizabeth Philips, Volleyball

October 7 – October 13

M: Victor Kibet, Cross Country

W: Elizabeth Phillips, Volleyball

September 30 – October 6

W: Ashlie Hobbs, Women’s Golf

W: Ktyal Price, Volleyball

September 16 – September 22

M: Victor Kibet, Cross Country

W: Valencia Butler, Cross Country

September 9 – September 15

M: Darnell Deas, Football

W: Jasmine Robinson, Volleyball

September 2 – September 9

M: Raymond Woodie III, Football

W: Elizabeth Phillips, Volleyball

August 26 – September 1

M: Dearis Thomas, Football

W: Niara Hightower, Volleyball

For all the latest Bethune-Cookman Athletics news, follow us on Twitter (@BCUathletics), Instagram (@BCUathletics) and www.bcuathletics.com. 

 

IRVING, Texas – The Big 12 Conference has selected Surprise Stadium, the spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, as the new host site for the Big 12 Baseball Championship beginning in 2026. Located in Surprise, Arizona, Surprise Stadium was recently ranked #1 in USA Today’s Best Spring Training Facility rankings.  

“We are excited to continue our partnership with REV Entertainment as the Big 12 Baseball Championship moves to a world-class venue in Arizona,” said Big 12 Chief Competition Officer Scott Draper. “Surprise Stadium is a premier facility that will create a great atmosphere and experience for our student-athletes and fans.”

The 10,714-seat venue offers lawn seating, air-conditioned suites and other premium seating areas. Surprise Stadium has hosted MLB spring training for two decades as well as the Arizona Fall League and an annual college baseball tournament that will be operated by REV Entertainment in partnership with the City of Surprise beginning in 2026.

The Big 12 Baseball Championship has been hosted at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas since 2022 in conjunction with REV Entertainment. The Big 12 will continue its partnership with REV Entertainment for the planning and operation of its baseball championship at Surprise Stadium.

“Bringing the Big 12 Baseball Championship to Surprise Stadium represents an exciting new chapter in our partnership with the Big 12 Conference and the City of Surprise,” said Jared Schrom, Senior Vice President of REV Entertainment. “We look forward to creating a new tradition in Arizona starting in 2026.” 

The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Championship will make its debut at Surprise Stadium with its 12-team field May 20-23.