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Pitching Probables
GWI: JR Ritchie (2-0, 3.21 ERA)
After yet another win last night, the Stripers look to keep the momentum going and have JR Ritchie on the mound tonight against the Memphis Redbirds. JR has faced the Redbirds previously (July 26th) and pitched well (5.1IP 3H 1R 0ER 1BB 2K). JR is also coming off of one his best starts of the season back on August 14th, when he pitched six shutout innings (6IP 2H 0R 1BB 6K).
Offensively, the big bats were out yesterday as Carlos Rodríguez, and Eddys Leonard (2) both homered. The extra-base hits didn’t stop there as Conor Capel, and David McCabe added doubles themselves.
(60-55) Pensacola Blue Wahoos @ (48-65) Columbus Clingstones – 7:05 PM ET
Pitching Probables
PEN: Dax Fulton (5-9, 5.03 ERA)
COL: Drue Hackenberg (2-6, 7.71 ERA)
Columbus dropped a heartbreaker, surrendering three runs in the eighth last night, handing them the loss. Today they turn to Drue Hackenberg to try and right the ship. Drue is coming off of a decent start last time out (5.1IP 6H 3R 2ER 2BB 1K) against the Biloxi Shuckers. Drue last faced the Blue Wahoos back on April 16th (5.2IP 2H 3R 2ER 5BB 3K). He faces Dax Fulton who is coming off of one of his rockiest starts of the season (5IP 5H 5ER 5BB 6K), and last faced the Clingstones on July 13th (3.2IP 6H 4ER 3BB 7K).
It was the Patrick Clohisy show last night, as it has been most nights since his promotion to Columbus. The outfielder went 2-for-4 with a homer and totaled five bases.
(50-63) Rome Emperors 1, (48-65) Asheville Tourists 1 – SUSPENDED/3, 5:05 PM ET
ROM: Adam Maier (4-11, 5.79 ERA)
ASH: Andrew Taylor (2-3, 3.42 ERA)
Rome and Asheville will continue their game from yesterday that was suspended due to a thunderstorm. Rome scored in the first inning after Alex Lodise scored on a single by Isaiah Drake.
(50-63) Rome Emperors @ (48-65) Asheville Tourists – Game 2, TBD
ROM: Herick Hernandez (2-6, 3.87 ERA)
ASH: Derek True (2-6, 6.42 ERA)
Herick Hernandez is scheduled to start game 2 of the double header. He’s coming off of one of the most Herick Hernandez like starts, back on Augusta 14th, when he allowed just one hit over four innings of work, struck out five, but also walked six. His last start against the Tourists came back on May 27th (4IP 2H 2ER 4BB 5K). He faces Derek True who is coming off of one of his worst starts this season (4IP 10H 7ER 1BB 2K). Derek has faced the Emperors twice this season (twice in a five day span) where he pitched relatively well against them.
(54-60) Columbia Fireflies @(61-51) Augusta GreenJackets – 7:05 PM ET
COL: Jose Gutierrez (0-4, 6.04 ERA)
AUG: Kendy Richard (0-0, 0.66 ERA)
After seeing their winning streak end, the GreenJackets have now dropped two straight and a lot has to do with who they have faced. After facing two of the most impressive arms in Low-A, they face off against Jose Gutierrez tonight. Derek last faced the GreenJackets back on July 5th – lasting just 2.2 innings (2.2IP 7H 4ER 3BB 0K). After being held to just three hits, look for the GreenJackets to be aggressive and try and get back into the win column. They have Kendy Richard on the mound who has been fantastic all season in a Braves jersey (whether it be in the FCL, or in Augusta). He finally gave up an earned run his last start, but has been great for the GreenJackets since his promotion.
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How to watch Nebraska volleyball’s Sweet 16 match vs. Kansas
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NCAA Volleyball Regional Schedule Set
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The fourth-seeded Indiana volleyball team (25-7, 14-6 B1G) will play in the Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history. The NCAA announced start times and dates for next week’s regional semifinals on Sunday (Dec. 7) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play top-seeded Texas at Gregory Gymnasium on Friday (Dec. 12) afternoon at Noon ET on ESPN.
Following the greatest regular season in program history, IU was awarded a top-16 national seed and the chance to host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers made quick work of their first two matchups, sweeping Toledo and fifth-seeded Colorado in Bloomington to advance to the Sweet 16.
IU is one of five Big Ten programs remaining in the NCAA Tournament. Of the 16 schools left in the big dance, IU is one of two teams (Cal Poly) that didn’t make the big dance last year. The Hoosiers have already set a single-season program record for wins (25) and will attempt to advance to the regional final for the first time in program history.
The other matchup in the Austin Regional will pit second-seeded Stanford and third-seeded Wisconsin against each other. Their match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of IU’s. The winners of both regional semifinals will meet on Sunday (Dec. 14) afternoon for a spot in the national semifinals in Kansas City.
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Louisville volleyball NCAA Tournament bracket, Texas A&M vs UofL game
Dec. 6, 2025Updated Dec. 7, 2025, 6:08 a.m. ET
After defeating Marquette 3-2 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday night, No. 2 Louisville will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, and take on No. 3 Texas A&M in the Sweet 16 at 7 p.m. Friday.
This will be the Cardinals’ seventh consecutive regional appearance but first with Dan Meske as head coach.
Here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the match from home:
No. 2 seed Louisville versus No. 3 seed Texas A&M will be broadcast live on ESPN or ESPN2.
Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN2 via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.
Those without cable can access ESPN2 via streaming services, with Fubo offering a free trial.
Buy Louisville volleyball tickets here
After defeating Marquette, UofL will play Texas A&M in the Lincoln, Nebraska, Regional Friday at 7 pm. Here’s a look at the tournament schedule:
- First and second rounds: Dec. 4-6
- Regionals: Dec. 11-14
- Semifinals: Dec. 18 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
- Championship: Dec. 21 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
Click here to view the complete bracket.
- Aug. 29: Louisville 3, Auburn 0
- Aug. 31: Louisville 3, Morehead State 0
- Sept. 1: Louisville 3, St. John’s 0
- Sept. 7: Louisville 3, Illinois 1
- Sept. 10: Texas 3, Louisville 2
- Sept. 12: Louisville 3, Creighton 1
- Sept. 13: Louisville 3, UNI 1
- Sept. 14: Louisville 3, Rice 1
- Sept. 18: Kentucky 3, Louisville 2
- Sept. 22: Louisville 3, Western Kentucky 0
- Sept. 26: Louisville 3, Boston College 0
- Sept. 28: Louisville 3, Syracuse 0
- Oct. 3: Louisville 3, California 0
- Oct. 5: Louisville 3, Stanford 1
- Oct. 10: Louisville 3, Virginia Tech 0
- Oct. 12: Louisville 3, Virginia 1
- Oct. 17: SMU 3, Louisville 2
- Oct. 19: Pitt 3, Louisville 2
- Oct. 24: Louisville 3, Duke 0
- Oct. 26: Louisville 3, North Carolina 1
- Oct. 29: Louisville 3, Notre Dame 0
- Nov. 1: Louisville 3, Notre Dame 0
- Nov. 7: Louisville 3, N.C. State 0
- Nov. 9: Louisville 3, Wake Forest 1
- Nov. 13: Louisville 3, Florida State 1
- Nov. 16: Louisville 3, Miami 2
- Nov. 21: Louisville 3, Georgia Tech 1
- Nov. 23: Louisville 3, Clemson 0
- Nov. 26: Pitt 3, Louisville 0
- Nov. 29: Stanford 3, Louisville 2
- Dec. 5: Louisville 3, Loyola Chicago 0 (NCAA Tournament First Round)
- Dec. 6: Louisville 3, Marquette 2 (NCAA Tournament Second Round)
- Dec. 11: Louisville vs. Texas A&M (NCAA Tournament Regional Round)
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The Omaha World-Herald’s Nebraska All-Class volleyball teams
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Men’s T&F Opens Season at Diplomat Open
Lancaster, PA (December 6, 2025) – The DeSales University men’s track & field team opened the 2025-26 indoor T&F season competing at the Diplomat Open at Franklin & Marshall College on Friday.
The Bulldogs posted 10 MAC qualfying times/marks in the meet.
Among the qualifying times were junior Bryce Guthier taking second in the 400-meters with a time of 52.08. It is the fifth fastest time in indoor history. Senior Davis Trump also qualified in the 5K with a time of 16:20.32.
In the field events, DSU posted eight qualfying marks. Junior Weston Simak qualified for the MAC Championships in both the long jump (6.52m) and triple jump (13.72m). His triple jump mark was the second best in team history. First-year Luke Heimann also qualfied in the triple jump (11.86m).
Junior Jonathan Castronovo took home first place in the long jump with a mark of 6.58m, the second best long jump in team history.
First-year John Amoretti qualified in the shot put (12.33m), seniors Jonathan Eudja and Giovanni Wellington qualified in the weight throw with marks of 14.85m and 14.23m. First-year Ryan Rodriguez also quallified in the weight throw (11.89m).
The Bulldogs won’t return to action till the New Year at the Blue and Grey Invitational on Jan. 17th.
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Women’s Track & Field Turns in Multiple High Marks to Begin Season at Cornell
RESULTS
ITHACA, N.Y. –
The Ithaca College women’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.
Lola Gitlin posted a time of 10:25.57 in the 3000-meter run to finish third overall.
Rachel Larson was a fourth place finisher with a time of 8.58 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. That time is currently No. 1 in Division III after the opening weekend of the season.
Aynisha McQuillar took fifth in the 200-meter dash in a time of 26.61 seconds. McQuillar also ran in the 60-meter dash and posted the 11th fastest time in DIII during the prelim with a performance of 7.78 seconds.
Lyla Powers was fifth in the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:21.75.
Lily Seyfert claimed fifth in the shot put with a heave of 12.78 meters, which is currently ninth in the nation.
Bree Boyle and Erin Eastwood each cleared 3.54 meters in the pole vault, which is tied for 11th on the Division III performance list.
Alexis Brown turned in a leap of 11.02 meters in the triple jump for the 17th best mark in the country.
Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.
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