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Volleyball | 7/15/2025 1:15:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (July 15, 2025) – After a record-breaking season in 2024, the Texas Woman’s volleyball team aims to continue to elevate, as they look ahead to the first serve of the 2025 season.

The Pioneers are just 52 days away from their first match of the 2025 season, and TWU announced their full 2025 schedule on Tuesday.

“I’m excited about this season, as we try and build off of last year’s successes,” TWU Volleyball Head Coach Jessica Ransom said. “We have experienced returners and several new faces that will help elevate our gym. Preseason brings us different teams and competition than we’re used to seeing by traveling out west, and we also have some great home matches that will help prepare us for conference. Overall, I’m very excited to see what this team can do.”

TWU will open their season in California at the Azusa Pacific and Concordia University Irvine Tournament for nonconference action on Sept. 5 and 6. Across the two days, the Pioneers will play Azusa Pacific, Regis, Vanguard and Concordia Irvine. It will mark the first meeting in program history against Azusa Pacific, Vanguard and Concordia Irvine.

Following their start on the road, TWU returns home to host their annual Denton Volleyfest on Sept. 12 and 13. During the home tournament, the Pioneers will face UT Tyler in a nonconference match-up on Friday, Sept. 12. Then, TWU will meet Arkansas Tech and Arkansas Monticello on Saturday, Sept. 13. Currently, the Pioneers are tied in the all-time record against Arkansas Tech, 3-3, but they are 7-1 all-time against Arkansas Monticello.

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Pioneers will travel to Edmond, Okla. to face Central Oklahoma in a nonconference meeting.

Then, TWU will return home for a four-game home stand. They will open the home stand with nonconference games, as they host St. Mary’s and Dallas Baptist in the Conference Crossover on Sept. 18 and 20. The Pioneers officially open Lone Star Conference action in Kitty Magee Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 23 against Texas A&M – Kingsville. They will wrap-up their four-game home stand in an LSC meeting with Dallas Baptist on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The Pioneers open the month of October by traveling to Eastern New Mexico on Friday, Oct. 3. Then, they meet West Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Canyon, Texas.

After the road trip, TWU comes back home to KMA for back-to-back LSC games on Oct. 10 and 11. The Pioneers will play Sul Ross State on Oct. 10 and Western New Mexico on Saturday. TWU is undefeated against SRSU and WNMU at home.

On Oct. 17 and 18, TWU will go on the road to meet St. Edward’s on Friday and St. Mary’s on Saturday. Against St. Edward’s and St. Mary’s, the Pioneers are 3-1 in LSC action.

For the next three matches, the Pioneers return to KMA for three straight LSC matches. They will play Angelo State on Friday, Oct. 24. Then, TWU will face UT Permian Basin on Saturday, Oct. 25. Finally, the home stand will conclude with a meeting against Texas A&M International.

On Halloween night, TWU will face Lubbock Christian on the road. TWU is 3-0 against LCU in their last three meetings. Then, they will play Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, Texas on Nov. 1.

After being on the road to start November, the Pioneers will play their final two home matches of the regular season on Nov. 6 and 7 against Oklahoma Christian and Cameron. TWU is 4-1 all-time against OC and 10-0 in their last 10 meetings against Cameron.

TWU will close out the regular season on the road, as they meet UT Tyler on Nov. 14 and UT Dallas on Nov. 15.

The LSC tournament will commence on Nov. 20 – 22 at the No. 1 seed. Then, the NCAA National Tournament will begin on Dec. 4.

After returning to the national tournament in 2024 for the first time since 2015, the Pioneers look to continue to build upon the momentum heading into the 2025 season.

Make plans to support the Pioneers this season.

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SAN DIEGO — The University of San Diego volleyball is representing USA.

The team is in Berlin, Germany right now competing in the World University Games. It’s like the Olympics for universities to compete in.

“Being able to represent something bigger than ourselves, not only USD, but USA. So yeah, super awesome,” Toreros setter Kylie Munday said.

The World University Games is put on by the International University Sports Federation. The summer games see countries compete in 18 sports, one being volleyball. USD was invited to compete.

“The opportunity was presented to our head coach Jen Petrie and she is a risk taker,” Toreros assistant coach John Dunn. “She is super competitive. She was like heck yeah, we are all in. No hesitation on her part. “

By competing at this event, they get to practice a month earlier than they normally would because of NCAA rules. Which also means they get to start practicing before all other NCAA teams.

“It’s a pretty big advantage,” Dunn said. “For us too, we have two transfers and three freshmen coming in so to have those five players be able to come in and learn the system we have here and be able to adapt to what we already do here is great.”

Teams in different countries play different styles than in America.

The team believes this will help them be able to adapt quickly in matches when the regular season rolls around.

“Being able to do that and take what we learn from it and taking that into our conference games, it’s a big deal,” Toreros outside hitter Nemo Beach.

This team is excited for the experience to compete internationally. They hope to win a medal but they are also ready to just take it in.

“I think this is a huge chance, a huge opportunity bigger than just college volleyball. So being able to play at the international level at my age at 20, that’s a huge experience not many people get to do,” Beach said.

AIS 3BB FIBRE3 advances its leadership in Thailand’s high-speed internet market, unveiling its H2 2025 strategy under the concept “BOOSTING YOUR BRIGHTER FUTURE” – connecting, enabling, and enriching fixed broadband customers.

The company is set to raise the industry benchmark with cutting-edge innovations and services tailored to digital lifestyles—focusing on speed, entertainment, security, and business opportunities. With a mission to serve over 5 million customers, AIS 3BB FIBRE3 also reinforces its commitment to supporting businesses, entrepreneurs, and both public and private sectors—driving strong, sustainable growth for Thailand’s digital economy.

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Under the concept “BOOSTING YOUR BRIGHTER FUTURE”, AIS 3BB FIBRE3 is driving its broadband business forward through three core strategies: Connect, Create Opportunity and Deliver Happiness.

AIS 3BB FIBRE3 delivers a complete home entertainment experience. Customers can enjoy every match of the English Premier League live via AIS PLAY and MONOMAX, alongside blockbuster movies, series, and top streaming apps—starting at just THB 199/month (special rate until 9 August 2025).

Beyond world-class sports content, AIS 3BB FIBRE3 continues to push the boundaries of broadband technology with the launch of Thailand’s first Router AI 2G, supporting speeds of up to 2Gbps via both Wi-Fi and LAN. Powered by Wi-Fi 7 Multi-RU and an intelligent AI chip, the router reduces interference and latency by over 50%, while accelerating performance for applications like live streaming, online gaming, and video conferencing. It supports up to 128 connected devices, ensuring smooth and seamless experiences for esports, the metaverse, and in-home NAS services—delivering a truly Ultra-Gigabit fixed broadband experience.

AIS 3BB FIBRE3 also reinforces its leadership in network technology with the launch of “PRO-EVENT SOLUTION,” a high-speed internet solution offering speeds up to 2Gbps—specifically designed to meet the demands of next-generation event experiences. This solution delivers direct, high-performance connectivity from the AIS and 3BB FIBRE networks to event venues, powered by cutting-edge technology that ensures maximum speed, stability, and strength. It is designed for use both indoors and outdoors, covering locations nationwide.

PRO-EVENT SOLUTION is ideal for professional event organizers of all types—including live streams, conferences, concerts, e-sports tournaments, trade shows, and large-scale festivals. The service includes end-to-end support from expert engineers, covering network design, on-site installation, and real-time operational management throughout the event, ensuring seamless execution without interruptions.

This innovative solution underscores AIS 3BB FIBRE3’s mission to empower Thai entrepreneurs by enhancing the potential of the event business with advanced communication technology. By offering full nationwide coverage, it aims to set a new standard for Thailand’s event industry in the digital era.

Yordchai Asawathongchai, Head of Commercial Broadband Business Unit, AIS

AIS 3BB FIBRE3 remains committed to setting new industry standards for fixed broadband industry through sustainable development—across technology, service, and customer experience—aiming to create a truly better future for every Thai household.

The Boaz High School Lady Pirates volleyball team is gearing up for what could be a very successful season as they finish their first week of summer play. The Pirates took part in their first summer play date last week with four matches against White Plains, Scottsboro, Randolph and Buckhorn where they won three of four in two sets.

The Pirates returned on Friday for another round of games, this time including area rival Sardis along with Geraldine, Sand Rock and Glencoe where they again came out on top in all of their games.

“We were able to reflect on what we needed to be able to do to beat more competitive teams,” Pirates head coach Shyna Cahill said. “We got back in the gym the next day and started working on what we needed. Randolph and White Plains are teams we wouldn’t normally play but that’s what I like about play dates you get to see a lot of new teams. We did get to play Sardis though, who I expect will be our big area matchup this season.”

Last season the Pirates were able to win their area but ultimately fell in the regionals, but the bulk of that team is back on the court this year as the Pirates come into the 2025 season with a big roster of upperclassmen. Of their fifteen players six of them are seniors, joined by seven juniors and two sophomores.

Senior Emma Hawkins and junior Breanna Gentry are back as middle hitters, backed up by junior Caroline Cofield on the right side. At setter are senior Emma Jones and junior Caroline Aaron, a transfer from Albertville.

“I feel like if I talk about one I have to talk about all fifteen because even though we have so many on the roster they all have skills and strengths worth mentioning,” Cahill said. “I think the biggest thing is that everyone is just all in for this team right now and that’s going to get us where we need to be by the time the season starts, and definitely by the time it finishes.”

The Pirates currently have two more summer play dates on the schedule with one taking place at Gadsden State College today and another at Geraldine High School on Thursday. They will need to get in all the practice they can before the season kicks off on August 21 with two tough matchups against Guntersville and Hayden.

They will go on the road for their next two game days starting with a tournament at Geraldine on August 23, followed by another tri-match with Oneonta and Fort Payne that following Tuesday. The Pirates will finally get started with area play on August 28, returning home to take on Sardis along with Albertville. In the meantime Cahill preaches to her squad that they want to come away from every match and practice having improved in some way.

“Every time we meet something has to be better than last time,” she said. “Whether it’s sending one less free ball or just making sure we’re utilizing our serve and receive. Whether it’s an individual goal or a team goal as long as one thing is going up we’re meeting the goal of the summer and when the season starts we’ll have perfected the things we were already good at and made the things we weren’t so good at even better.”

The Pirates will be in action at home on Thursday, August 21, starting off against the Guntersville Wildcats at 4 pm. They will resume later that night and square off with the Hayden Wildcats at 6 pm.

SINGAPORE — Open water competition at the World Swimming Championships went off Wednesday after two postponements because of water-quality problems at Sentosa, the island area on the coast.

Florian Wellbrock of Germany won the men’s 10-kilometer race in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 55.50 seconds. Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy was almost four seconds behind in second place and Kyle Lee of Australia was third in 2:00.10.30.

The women’s race was set for later in the afternoon after being postponed twice.

Wellbrock took gold in the Tokyo Olympics in the 10-kilometer race and was the bronze medalist there at 1,500 meters in the pool. This is his eighth gold in world championship events.

The open water swimming program had been initially scheduled to open on Tuesday.

Event organizers said water-quality samples taken on Tuesday afternoon showed “a significant improvement with levels of E. coli falling between the ranges of good and excellent” in regulations set by the governing body World Aquatics.

The Mayo Clinic says that “E. coli bacteria normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. Most types of E. coli are harmless or cause relatively brief diarrhea.”

It said a few strains can cause “severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.” Exposure is often from contaminated water that may contain human and animal waste.

The open water events in the Seine River in last year’s Paris Olympics were a constant cause of concern. The Tokyo Olympics also had problems in 2021 because of warm water in a shallow bay, and related pollution issues.

Water pollution was a major problem in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where pollution levels were often high on Copacabana Beach, the venue for distance swimming, and in Guanabara Bay, the venue for sailing.

Other open water races in Singapore are set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Water polo competition at the worlds is underway at an indoor venue.

The main event of the championships is eight days of swimming competition in the pool, which opens on July 27.

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