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That Makes Six – LMU Captures WCC Beach Volleyball Tournament Title

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. – No. 1 seed LMU defeated Santa Clara 3-0 to claim its sixth-straight West Coast Conference Beach Volleyball Tournament title at Ocean Park Beach. Ranked No. 4 nationally, the Lions were a perfect 3-0 over the two-day tournament and are 35-6 overall.
 
By securing the tournament title, the Lions earned an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship. The selection show will be held on Sunday, April 27, at 10 a.m. PT on NCAA.com. The tournament will be held May 2-4 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
 
The championship dual was played in stages as the fours and fives got things started. LMU won both in straight sets as Isabelle Reffel and Magdalena Rabitsch won the fours 21-7, 21-10 and Tanon Rosenthal and Gi Poletti Corrales came out on top in the fives match 21-13, 21-19.
 
The rest of the matches then began and the Lions were in control from the start on courts one and three. Abbey Thorup and Lisa Luini took their first set on court three 21-11 and then won 21-13 in the second set to claim their match and the decisive third-point for LMU. Chloe Hooker and Vilhelmiina Prihti won their first set on court one 21-12 and were leading 17-11 when the dual ended.
 
March 12: No. 1 LMU def. No. 4 Santa Clara 3-0 (4, 5, 3)

  1. Holland Jackson/Noelle Niederman (SCU) vs. Chloe Hooker/Vilhelmiina Prihti (LMU) – Unfinished

  2. Sadie Snipes/Sammy Wood (SCU) vs. Michelle Shaffer/Anna Pelloia (LMU) – Unfinished

  3. Abbey Thorup/Lisa Luini (LMU) def. Alexandra Urbina/Ciara Cantlen (SCU) 21-11, 21-13

  4. Isabelle Reffel/Magdalena Rabitsch (LMU) def. Kawena Chillingworth/Teagan Wilson (SCU) 21-7, 21-10

  5. Tanon Rosenthal/Gi Poletti Corrales (LMU) def. Callie Loughran/Ava Stoddard (SCU) 21-13, 21-19

Match 11: No. 4 Santa Clara def. No. 2 Pepperdine 3-2 (5, 2, 1, 3, 4)
No. 4 seed Santa Clara won for the third time today, defeating No. 2 seed Pepperdine 3-2 to advance to the WCC Beach Volleyball Tournament championship.
 
The Broncos started strong with a dominant win on court 5 as Callie Loughran and Ava Stoffard won 21-12, 21-8. The Waves battled back, briefly taking the lead in the dual as Emma Eden and Ellen Foti won 21-15, 21-14 on court 2 and Kate Clermont and McKenna Thomas handled court 1 21-16, 21-16.
 
Alexandra Urbina and Ciara Cantlen of Santa Clara took care of business on court 3, winning 21-16, 21-16, leaving the match to be decided by the outcome of court 4. Kawena Chillingworth and Teagan Wilson won the first set 21-14 but trailed for much of the second. Down 17-14, Chillingworth and Wilson went on a 7-1 run to close it out and give the Broncos the dual win.
 
Santa Clara will face No. 1 seed LMU for the championship at 2:30 p.m. PT on ESPNU.

  1. Kate Clermont/McKenna Thomas (PEP) def. Holland Jackson/Noelle Niederman (SCU) 21-16, 21-15

  2. Emma Eden/Ella Foti (PEP) def. Sadie Snipes/Sammy Wood (SCU) 21-15, 21-14

  3. Alexandra Urbina/Ciara Cantlen (SCU) def. Madison Oriskovich/Bella Avelar (PEP) 21-16, 21-16

  4. Kawena Chillingworth/Teagan Wilson (SCU) def. Marley Johnson/Emi Erickson (PEP) 21-14, 21-18

  5. Callie Loughran/Ava Stoddard (SCU) def. Deanie Woodruff/Kenzi McSpadden (PEP) 21-12, 21-8

Match 10: No. 4 Santa Clara def. No. 3 Saint Mary’s 3-1 (Order of finish: 4, 3, 5, 2)
No. 4 seed Santa Clara kept its championship hopes alive, defeating No. 3 seed Saint Mary’s in a tightly contested match 3-1.
 
The Gaels took an early lead as Hannah Glick and Sedona Sherman won 21-16, 21-18 on court 4. The Broncos tied things up with a two-set win of their own on court 3 as Alexandra Urbina and Ciara Cantlen won 21-19, 24-22.
 
The rest of the matches went to three sets and Santa Clara took a 2-1 lead in the dual when Callie Loughran and Ava Stoddard won 25-23, 13-21, 15-11 on court 5. The match came down to court 2, where Sadie Snipes and Sammy Wood pulled away in their third set to win 21-18, 20-22, 15-10.
 
The Broncos now face No. 2 seed Pepperdine. The winner will take on No. 1 seed LMU for the championship.

  1. Holland Jackson/Noelle Niederman (SCU) vs. Allie Cataldo/Hannah Couch (SMC) – Unfinished

  2. Sadie Snipes/Sammy Wood (SCU) def. Clarissa Klein/Chloe Swanson (SMC) 21-18, 20-22, 15-10

  3. Alexandra Urbina/Ciara Cantlen (SCU) def. Angelina Bour/Nya Crump (SMC) 21-19, 24-22

  4. Hannah Glick/Sedona Sherman (SMC) def. Kawena Chillingworth/Teagan Wilson (SCU) 21-16, 21-18

  5. Callie Loughran/Ava Stoddard (SCU) def. Grace Travis/Genevieve Bane (SMC) 25-23, 13-21, 15-11

Match 9: No. 1 LMU def. No. 2 Pepperdine 3-0 (Order of finish: 4, 5, 3)
No. 1 seed LMU beach volleyball continued its winning ways, defeating No. 2 seed Pepperdine 3-0 to advance to the championship dual of the WCC Beach Volleyball Tournament.
 
The Lions won on the strength of their pairs on courts 3, 4 and 5. Isabelle Reffel and Magdalena Rabitsch got the first win, taking court 4 21-12, 21-14. On court 5, Tanon Rosenthal and Gi Poletti Corrales won in dominant fashion by a score of 21-9, 21-10. Abbey Thorup and Lisa Luini closed things out with a 21-12, 21-14 victory against their court 3 counterparts from Pepperdine.

LMU will plan in the championship match at 1:30 p.m. PT. Pepperdine will play the winner of No. 4 Santa Clara and No. 3 Saint Mary’s at 12:15 p.m. for a chance to move on to the championship.

  1. Kate Clermont/McKenna Thomas (PEP) vs. Chloe Hooker/Vilhelmiina Prihti (LMU) – Unfinished

  2. Emma Eden/Ella Foti (PEP) vs. Michelle Shaffer/Anna Pelloia (LMU) – Unfinished

  3. Abbey Thorup/Lisa Luini (LMU) def. Madison Oriskovich/Bella Avelar (PEP) 21-15, 21-13

  4. Isabelle Reffel/Magdalena Rabitsch (LMU) def. Marley Johnson/Emi Erickson (PEP) 21-12, 21-14

  5. Tanon Rosenthal/Gi Poletti Corrales (LMU) def. Deanie Woodruff/Kenzi McSpadden (PEP) 21-9, 21-10

Match 8: No. 4 Santa Clara def. No. 5 San Francisco 3-0 (Order of finish: 2, 3, 4)
Santa Clara won the first dual of the day at the West Coast Conference Beach Volleyball Tournament, defeating San Francisco 3-0 as action wrapped up on courts 2, 3, and 4 almost simultaneously.

Sadie Snipes and Sammy Wood earned a close win on court 2 against Letizia Aquilino and Branson Lennon 22-20, 21-18. Action wrapped up moments later on court 3 as Alexandra Ubrina and Ciara Cantlen earned a convincing 21-10, 21-12 victory. Kawena Chillingworth and Teagan Wilson closed out the win for the Broncos with a 21-18, 21-14 win on court 4.

Santa Clara will take on No. 3 seed Saint Mary’s at 11 a.m. PT.

  1. McKenna Towne/Kaydence Stormes (USF) vs. Holland Jackson/Noelle Niederman (SCU) – Unfinished

  2. Sadie Snipes/Sammy Wood (SCU) def. Letizia Aquilino/Branson Lennon (USF) 22-20, 21-18

  3. Alexandra Urbina/Ciara Cantlen (SCU) def. Rylie Reeves/Burkleigh Smith (USF) 21-10, 21-12 

  4. Kawena Chillingworth/Teagan Wilson (SCU) def. Lucy Speier/Jacquelyn Strawn (USF) 21-18, 21-14

  5. Francesca Stanschus/Rainie Stevens (USF) vs. Callie Loughran/Ava Stoddard (SCU) – Unfinished

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Texas Outside Hitter Whitney Lauenstein Transfers To Penn State Women’s Volleyball

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Texas outside hitter Whitney Lauenstein announced her commitment to Penn State women’s volleyball out of the transfer portal on Wednesday. Lauenstein posted her decision to transfer to Happy Valley on her Instagram.

As a redshirt senior this past season, Lauenstein logged 33 kills, 11 digs, and 14 total blocks across 20 sets for the Longhorns.

Lauenstein began her NCAA journey with two seasons at Nebraska. As a sophomore, she led the Cornhuskers in total points, earning AVCA All-Region Team and Academic All-Big Ten honors.

After the 2022 season, the Waverly, Nebraska, native stepped away from the team to focus on her family. Lauenstein then transferred to Texas in December of 2023, where she spent the last two seasons.

Lauenstein now joins setter Alexis Stucky and middle blocker Ryla Jones as transfer players who have committed to the Nittany Lions this cycle.

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Texas A&M volleyball’s sweep of Kentucky attracts record viewership

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Texas A&M’s first-ever NCAA Championship win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday was one of the most-watched title games in college volleyball history.

The 2025 campaign has featured many first-time achievements for Jamie Morrison’s squad in just his third year as head coach in Bryan-College Station, Texas, including a victory in the No. 2-most-watched NCAA title game ever. Texas A&M’s match against Kentucky attracted a peak of 1.7 million viewers, as part of the most-consumed NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament in the history of the sport.

The Aggies have much to be proud of following their historic run on the court this season. Still, the Maroon and White faithful have also played their own crucial roles in supporting the program as it ventured to some of the most hostile road environments in volleyball. One of those rowdy atmospheres occurred in the Lincoln Regional, where Morrison’s squad dethroned No. 1 seed Nebraska in an instant classic that advanced the Aggies to their first-ever appearance in the Final Four.

Texas A&M’s outstanding season, capped off by a sweep of the Wildcats in the NCAA Championship, played a massive role in etching their name into the viewership history books.





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K-State Hires Jeremiah Johnson to Serve as Defensive Backs Coach

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MANHATTAN, Kan. – A 24-year coaching veteran who has 13 years of coordinator experience, Jeremiah Johnson has been hired as a defensive backs coach at Kansas State, head coach Collin Klein announced Wednesday.
 
Johnson comes to Manhattan after serving one season as the defensive coordinator at Coastal Carolina in addition to being the Chanticleers’ interim head coach for the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech, which will be played next Tuesday.
 
“When Coach Klein called about joining his staff, it was a no brainer,” said Johnson, who worked with Klein during the 2016 season at Northern Iowa. “Having the opportunity to help him execute his vision for this program is exciting, and I am humbled and honored to work alongside one of the best coaches, leaders and humans in this business. It’s an added bonus that I am able to return to my home state. Nicki, Lane, Drew and I are so grateful to Collin and Shalin for bringing us on their journey and making us a part of their Wildcat Family. Team Johnson is fired up to get to Manhattan and get to work. Go Cats!”
 
Johnson has also served as a defensive coordinator at Northern Iowa (2014-2021, 2023), Kent State (2022) and Louisiana Tech (2024).
 
“Jeremiah is one of the best teachers of the game of football I have been around,” said Klein. “He is a relentless recruiter and a program builder. I am very excited to have him on our staff.”
 
This season, Johnson has helped Coastal advance to its sixth-straight bowl game as the Chanticleers rank 16th nationally and second in the Sun Belt in fourth down defense (40.0%) and 31st in fumble recoveries (8). He has helped Xamarion Gordon to a No. 2 national ranking in fumble recoveries (3) and a No. 5 ranking in the conference in interceptions (3). Myles Woods also had three interceptions on the year, while Johnson has coached Ezekiel Durham-Campbell to a No. 7 ranking in the conference in sacks (0.46 per game).
 
The Johnson-led Louisiana Tech defense in 2024 ranked 12th nationally in total defense, surrendering only 308.4 yards per game. It was a 98-spot improvement over where the Bulldogs finished in 2023, while his unit also produced a 91-place improvement in scoring defense (21.0 points per game) as they finished at No. 26. Additionally, Johnson led La Tech to an 88-place bump in rushing defense (135.5 yards per game) to rank 44th.
 
Outside of a one-year hiatus in which he served the 2022 season as Kent State’s defensive coordinator, Johnson coached for 16 seasons at Northern Iowa, spending the 2007 through 2021 seasons – in addition to the 2023 campaign – in Cedar Falls. While at UNI, Johnson coached Panther defenders to a combined 32 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) First Team honors, five MVFC Defensive Players of the Year, one Buck Buchanan Award winner, 15 Associated Press FCS All-America honors and seven American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American accolades.
 
In 11 seasons as the UNI defensive coordinator, Johnson’s defenses ranked in the top 10 nationally in statistical categories 29 times, which included turnovers gained on six occasions (highest ranking of No. 2 in 2019 with 34), defensive touchdowns four times (highest ranking of No. 5 in 2016 and 2019 with 4) and scoring defense three times (best ranking of No. 6 at 15.3 points per game in the Spring of 2021). During his first run as defensive coordinator from 2014 through 2021, UNI ranked sixth in the FCS by allowing 19.9 points per game over a 99-game span. He was also named a finalist for the 2019 FootballScoop FCS Defensive Coordinator of the Year award.
 
The Panthers won four conference championships during Johnson’s time at UNI. Additionally, they made 10 FCS Playoff appearances and advanced past the first round in eight of 10 seasons, which included a semifinal showing in 2008 and quarterfinal appearances in 2015 and 2019.
 
Before being promoted to coordinator, Johnson coached the Northern Iowa defensive backs and served as the recruiting coordinator from 2009 through 2012. In 2007 and 2008, he was the video coordinator and assistant defensive backs coach.
 
Johnson went to UNI after working the 2003 through 2006 seasons at Loras College, serving on the same staff as former K-State head coach Chris Klieman. Johnson worked with the Duhawk defensive backs in 2003, 2004 and 2006, while he coached the wide receivers in 2005. Prior to his time at Loras, he was a graduate assistant and video coordinator at Wyoming in 2002.
 
A native of Scandia, Kansas, Johnson obtained his undergraduate degree in sports science from Kansas in 2000, while he earned a master’s degree in athletic administration from Loras in 2005.
 
Johnson and his five, Nicki, have a son, Lane, and a daughter, Drew.
 
THE JEREMIAH JOHNSON FILE
Hometown: Scandia, Kansas
College: Kansas – Bachelor’s degree in sports science (2000); Loras College – Master’s degree in athletic administration (2005)
Family: Wife: Nicki; Children: Lane, Drew
 
JEREMIAH JOHNSON’S COACHING CAREER
2002, Wyoming (Graduate Assistant/Video Coordinator)
2003-04, Loras College (Defensive Backs)
2005, Loras College (Wide Receivers)
2006, Loras College (Defensive Backs)
2007-08, Northern Iowa (Video Coordinator/Assistant Defensive Backs Coach)
2009-12, Northern Iowa (Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator)
2013-16, Northern Iowa (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)
2017-21, Northern Iowa (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs)
2022, Kent State (Defensive Coordinator)
2023, Northern Iowa (Defensive Coordinator)
2024, Louisiana Tech (Defensive Coordinator)
2025, Coastal Carolina (Defensive Coordinator/Interim Head Coach)
2026, K-State (Defensive Backs)

 



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Texas A&M Volleyball adds another productive player from the portal

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Winning championships is always the top goal for any athletic program. However, when you go deep into the postseason, especially in volleyball, it can interfere with the staff’s ability to recruit. That’s a good problem to have when you’re bringing home hardware, and Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison is already getting work done in the NCAA transfer portal.

Needing to reload a roster that’s losing nine seniors, including four All-Americans and two future professional players, Coach Morrison received some major news on Tuesday. It was announced that former Boise State middle blocker Eliza Sharp has committed to Texas A&M. This gives A&M another young talent to develop and brings some elite production.

Originally, Coach Morrison had a five-year plan to reach a national title, which meant he understood that the roster he had now would be a crucial part of turning the Aggie volleyball program into a national powerhouse. With him now ahead of schedule by two years, it gives him a significant advantage in recruiting and positions Texas A&M for a quick turnaround to make another championship run in the near future.

Below is key information on the third commit joining the 2026 Texas A&M volleyball team.

Eliza Sharp – Middle Blocker





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