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More Late Runs In Game Three Sees Marist Beat The Mount
Ty Fredo ground out scored Sam Grube from third to put the first Mount run on the board. The Red Foxes extended the lead once again in the fourth and the fifth only to be spoiled by Mateo Zeppieri’s hot bat sending an opposite field two-run home run over the left field wall to cut […]

Ty Fredo ground out scored Sam Grube from third to put the first Mount run on the board.
The Red Foxes extended the lead once again in the fourth and the fifth only to be spoiled by Mateo Zeppieri’s hot bat sending an opposite field two-run home run over the left field wall to cut the deficit to one once again. A combination of opportune Marist hits and unfortunate errors by the Mountaineer defense led to four Red Fox runs coming across the plate in the top of the ninth creating a run cushion to high to be defeated in the bottom of the inning.
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Marist 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 8 12 1
Mount St. Mary’s 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 6 3
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The Mountaineers return to E.T. Straw Family Stadium on Tuesday, April 22 to face off against George Mason at 3:00 p.m.
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Track Hires Roger An As Assistant Coach
Story Links Eastern Illinois director of track & field James Gildon has announced the hiring of Roger An as an assistant coach with the Panthers team. An comes to EIU after coaching the last four years at Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland. He will serve as EIU’s sprints and hurdles […]

Eastern Illinois director of track & field James Gildon has announced the hiring of Roger An as an assistant coach with the Panthers team.
An comes to EIU after coaching the last four years at Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland. He will serve as EIU’s sprints and hurdles coach.
During four seasons coaching at Mount St. Mary’s An coached 36 All-Conference performers with 14 ECAC All-Region performers.
His athletes have continued to have success on the international level ranking in the United Kingdom national rankings along with athletes that competed at both the Pan American Games and Canadian Olympic Trials.
Prior to his time at Mount St. Mary’s, An coached one season at Amherst College preceded by two years at Lake Superior State as an assistant track coach.
An holds a bachelor’s degree from The College of Wooster and a master’s degree from Southern Nazarene University.
He has had additional coaching and athletic department experiences at The College of Wooster, Southern Nazarene University, the North Coast Athletic Conference and Putnam City High School in Oklahoma.
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2025 Fall Preview: Branson Volleyball
By Chris Parker Branson volleyball was a young team with just one senior last season, but that didn’t stop the Pirates from posting a winning record at 15-9-4. “With having a younger team last year, these girls realized they can compete with anyone,” Branson head coach Francie McBride said. “We lost some close matches last […]

By Chris Parker
Branson volleyball was a young team with just one senior last season, but that didn’t stop the Pirates from posting a winning record at 15-9-4.
“With having a younger team last year, these girls realized they can compete with anyone,” Branson head coach Francie McBride said. “We lost some close matches last year which has fueled their desire to be even more competitive this year.”
A wealth of experience including three all-conference players return this season.
Emma Skoglund, a William Penn commit, returns for her senior season. She led Branson in kills (273) and blocks (38) last season.
“Emma is a very driven player with a stellar work ethic,” McBride said. “She has put in countless hours in the off-season to be physically stronger and a better all-around volleyball player. Her commitment is unmatched, and she will be a steadfast leader for us this season. Emma can hit anywhere on the court and has a high volleyball IQ.”
Gigi McAdara earned second-team all-conference honors as a junior. She was second to Skoglund in both kills (217) and blocks (30) last season.
“Gigi has improved tremendously over the past few years,” McBride said. “She has great court awareness and uses her length to her advantage on offense. She is a versatile front-row player and has played all three positions the past two years and brings great experience.”
Kayden Butrum is the final returning all-conference player. The senior was named all-conference honorable mention after she led Branson in both digs (415) and serve receptions (411).
“Kayden is an excellent leader on and off the floor,” McBride said. “She spurs on our defense with her communication, high-level energy, and commitment and brings four-years of varsity experience.”
The final two returning seniors are Remington Holmes and Sarah Cox. Holmes is a team captain and a two-year letter winner. Cox is a utility player who brings energy, positivity and initiative to the program.
Juniors Erinn Swofford (setter), Joree McBride (OH/DS) and Bella Harmon also return. Swofford led the team in assists with 725 as a sophomore. McBride looks to be 100 percent healthy entering the season after fully recovering from a knee injury.
Several sophomores will look to find varsity time.
“We have a very athletic sophomore group this season who are expected to make an impact at the varsity level,” McBride said.
The roster is a close-knit one that has experience playing together.
“Our biggest strength is that these girls genuinely love playing the game of volleyball and they love playing it together and they want to see our program be successful,” Coach McBride said. “With how tight-knit they are I believe we are going to do big things and have lots of fun along the way.”
Branson travels to West Plains for a jamboree on Aug. 26. The jamboree will take place outside on the football field with Glendale and the host Zizzers. The Pirates open the regular season on Aug. 28 at Harrison (Ark.) before hosting their home invitational on Aug. 30.
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Cross Country releases schedule for 2025 season
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee has released its 2025 cross country schedule, featuring four regular season meets before hosting the Conference USA Championship in Huntsville, Alabama. The Blue Raiders, who finished as runner-up on both the men’s and women’s sides at last year’s CUSA Championships, return with eyes on the title in a season that […]

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee has released its 2025 cross country schedule, featuring four regular season meets before hosting the Conference USA Championship in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Blue Raiders, who finished as runner-up on both the men’s and women’s sides at last year’s CUSA Championships, return with eyes on the title in a season that includes multiple previews of the championship course.
Middle Tennessee opens the season on Aug. 30 at the Memphis Twilight, marking the program’s ninth consecutive appearance at the meet.
On Sept. 12, the Blue Raiders will head to Huntsville, Ala., for the Southern Showcase — a key opportunity to race on the championship course.
The team will then compete in the Louisville Classic on Oct. 4, followed by a trip to College Station, Texas, for the Arturo Barrios Invitational on Oct. 17, hosted by Texas A&M.
The Conference USA Championship will be held on Nov. 1 in Huntsville, with MTSU serving as host.
NCAA Regionals will follow two weeks later, also in Huntsville, marking the Blue Raiders’ third visit to the course this season. The NCAA National Championship will take place in Columbia, Mo., hosted by the University of Missouri.
Keeping up with the Blue Raiders
Keep up with Blue Raider cross country and track and field on Facebook (Middle Tennessee Blue Raider XC/Track & Field), Twitter (@MT_TrackField), and Instagram (@mt_trackfield).
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Volleyball Picked to Finish 13th in NSIC; Local Freshmen on Track Team
BSU women’s volleyball was picked to finish 13th in the 2025 NSIC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, and sophomore middle blocker Ava Athman was tabbed as the Beavers’ Preseason Player to Watch for the year. It will be Bemidji State’s first season under new head coach Erika Bute, who spent last year as an assistant for the […]

BSU women’s volleyball was picked to finish 13th in the 2025 NSIC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, and sophomore middle blocker Ava Athman was tabbed as the Beavers’ Preseason Player to Watch for the year.
It will be Bemidji State’s first season under new head coach Erika Bute, who spent last year as an assistant for the Beavs.
BSU women’s track and field will have 10 freshmen as part of this year’s incoming class, and two of them are from area schools. One is Naila Mikhael, a cross country and long distance track athlete from Staples-Motley who finished 11th in the 1600 meter at the Section 6A meet.
The other is Clearbrook-Gonvick’s Allison LaVine, who is a multi-event athlete and throws disc. In the latter event, she’s the reigning back-to-back Class A state champ.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Unveil Fan-First Mobile App Powered by WMT, Ticketmaster and LAVA – University of Cincinnati Athletics
CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Athletics, in partnership with WMT, Ticketmaster and LAVA, today announced the launch of a new mobile app designed to unify the fan experience across ticketing, content, loyalty, and in-venue engagement, all in one connected platform. Cincinnati is the first college athletics program to integrate LAVA, the real-time engagement platform used by more […]

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Athletics, in partnership with WMT, Ticketmaster and LAVA, today announced the launch of a new mobile app designed to unify the fan experience across ticketing, content, loyalty, and in-venue engagement, all in one connected platform.
Cincinnati is the first college athletics program to integrate LAVA, the real-time engagement platform used by more than 50 professional sports teams, across the NFL, NBA, NHL and beyond. This technology allows the app to respond dynamically to fan behavior, delivering personalized offers, exclusive content, and engagement-based rewards.
With Ticketmaster integrated directly into the platform, fans can also manage tickets, enter venues with ease, and access benefits like 10 percent off concessions for season ticket members via LAVA. More information will be e-mailed to season ticket members on how to access discounts through LAVA in the coming days.
“This upgraded mobile app and our partnerships with Ticketmaster and LAVA, as well as Fan Compass, are all about putting our fans first,” said Anthony DiFino, Cincinnati’s Deputy AD for External/Chief Revenue Officer. “From easier ticketing and fan contests to personalized content and exclusive game-day perks like discounted concessions, we’re committed to delivering a best-in-class fan experience every time you engage with Bearcats Athletics.”
The launch follows the recent redesign of GoBearcats.com, which debuted July 1 in partnership with WMT. Together, the website and app represent a full-scale upgrade to Cincinnati’s digital ecosystem, providing fans with a modern, interactive platform to stay engaged every day of the year.
“This project was about delivering a fully connected fan experience,” said Andres Focil, CEO of WMT. “By integrating content, ticketing, and loyalty into one seamless experience, we’ve helped Cincinnati deliver on its vision for next-generation fan engagement. They are setting a new standard for what’s possible in college athletics.”
The Cincinnati Bearcats app is available now in the App Store and Google Play. Search “Cincinnati Bearcats” to download.
WIN PRIZES THROUGH FAN COMPASS
The app will also feature contests through Fan Compass, UC’s official technology partner, giving all UC fans the chance to engage with the Bearcats, gain rewards and win prizes. This platform offers interactive experiences—from trivia and sweepstakes to unique features like Predict-It, where fans can guess the outcome of key moments.
Fans can explore contests at GoBearcats.com/Fan-Contests.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY
Led by All-Big 12 First Team Cincinnati natives Dontay Corleone and Joe Royer, the Cincinnati football team is poised for success under third-year head coach Scott Satterfield. The Bearcats will play seven games inside Historic Nippert Stadium. Season and single-game tickets are available for the fast-approaching season and can be purchased here.
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Brandon Johnson – Track and Field Coach
Brandon ‘Bones’ Johnson joined the CU track and field staff in 2017. Johnson competed for CU, finishing at a Big-12 finalist in the 400 hurdles and 4×400 in 2004 as well as third in the 2006 4×400 Big-12 Championships. He is fourth all-time in CU indoor long jump (23-10.75), 10th in the outdoor high jump […]

Johnson competed for CU, finishing at a Big-12 finalist in the 400 hurdles and 4×400 in 2004 as well as third in the 2006 4×400 Big-12 Championships. He is fourth all-time in CU indoor long jump (23-10.75), 10th in the outdoor high jump (6-8.75). He is also sixth in the outdoor long jump (24-00.25) and a member of the fifth-fastest 4×400 squad in 2006.
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