World Championships: U.S. Routs Argentina for Women’s Water Polo Group Title

The U.S. routed Argentina, 26-3, on the third day of women’s water polo play at the 2025 World Championships to earn the Group A title on Tuesday. That allows the U.S. to skip the crossover round and head straight to the quarterfinals on Saturday.

Australia romped past Oceania rival New Zealand, 15-6, to win Group A. Spain polished off the Group D title with a 16-7 win over Great Britain, while Hungary’s 22-6 victory over Croatia earns it the Group C title.

Ava Stryker led the U.S. with six goals. Jovana Sekulic scored four times. Emma Lineback supplied two goals and three assists. Isabel Williams made seven saves in her first game of the tournament.

It was the first in a day of blowouts, the closest game a six-goal affair between Netherlands and China. The Chinese fought valiantly, falling 13-7 despite nine saves from Yineng Shen and three goals from Siya Yan. Sabrina van der Sloot led the Netherlands with four goals. Simone van de Kraats contributed a goal and four assists. Lieke Rogge (goal, three assists) and Kitty-Lynn Joustra (two goals, two assists) were also central for the Dutch.

Spain built a six-goal halftime lead to top Great Britain, 16-7. Bea Ortiz led the way with two goals and four assists. Elena Ruiz tallied a hat trick.

Alice Williams continued a stellar tournament with three goals and three assists to fuel Australia’s 15-6 win over New Zealand. Danijela Jackovich and Sienna Hearn each tossed home hat tricks. Bronte Halligan paired two goals with four assists, and Charlize Andrews notched two and three.

Hungary rendered Croatia winless in the group stage with a 22-6 decision powered by nine first-quarter goals. Krisztina Garda was 4-for-4 shooting. Rita Keszthelyi tallied four goals and four assists. Luca Torma was unbeatable in goal with 17 saves.

Greece overpowered Japan, 25-15, thanks to seven goals from Maria Myriokefalitaki. Stefania Santa had three goals and four assists, Vasiliki Plevritou three and three. Foteini Tricha scored four goals, and Ioanna Stamatopoulou stopped 13 shots.

All 12 Italians in the lineup scored in a 32-5 win over Singapore. Agnes Cocchiere led the way with six markers. Chiara Ranalli tossed in five goals and four assists. Sofia Giustini paired three goals with five assists, and Dafne Bettini dished five assists.

France needed three goals and two assists from Ema Vernoux to outlast a game South Africa side, 13-6. Erica Hardy and Valentine Heurtaux also scored hat trick.

The second- and third-placed teams in each group will play in Thursday’s crossover round. Italy takes on China. The Netherlands will play New Zealand. France and Greece square off, as do Japan and Great Britain. Winners reach the quarterfinals. Losers head to the 9-12 placement bracket.

AUSTIN, Texas – Shelby Frank was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America team Tuesday afternoon, the organization announced. Frank was named to the Third Team.

The full list of honorees can be found HERE.

Frank won the hammer and discus at the Big 12 outdoor meet and went on to set new personal bests in the hammer and discus at the NCAA Championships. Frank placed second in the hammer and third in the discus. Overall, the North Dakota native scored 14 of Tech’s 22 points at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Frank completed the semester boasting a 4.0 GPA towards her graduate certificate in Health and Human Sciences in Education and Training.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Longhorns Jared Spencer, Jalin Flores, Rylan Galvan and Grayson Saunier were taken on the second and final day of the 2025 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Monday.

They joined Competitive Balance Round B selection Max Belyeu (Rockies), as the Longhorns have had at least five players picked in four of the last five years.

Spencer and Flores both heard their names called in the 11^th round. Spencer was chosen 322^nd overall by the Toronto Blue Jays and Flores was drafted 330^th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Meanwhile, Galvan was nabbed in the 13^th round (No. 376 overall) by the Chicago White Sox and Saunier was selected in the 17^th round (No. 516) by the Houston Astros.

A hard-throwing left-hander, Spencer made his presence felt in his lone year as a Longhorn.

Following three seasons at Indiana State, the 6-foot-3, 210-pound hurler totaled a 4-1 mark and a 3.27 ERA across 10 starts in burnt orange. Spencer tallied 66 strikeouts over 52 1/3 innings, holding opposing batters to a .215 average.

The Centreville, Mich., native missed the final six weeks of the season after suffering a shoulder injury.

One of the greatest power hitters to step foot on the Forty Acres, Flores mounted a .270 average with 35 home runs and 133 RBI in three years at Texas.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound infielder slugged the fifth-most homers in program history, including a co-team-best 18 blasts as part of an All-American caliber campaign in 2024.

As a sophomore, Flores paced the Longhorns in doubles (22), RBI (56) and hit by pitches (10), while also tying for the club lead in total bases (158) and multi-hit games (26).

A 6-foot, 215-pound catcher, Galvan flexed his prowess at the plate to cap off his collegiate career.

During a banner season, the Third Team All-American posted a .296/.452/.613 slash line and led Texas in seven offensive categories, highlighted by his 1.065 OPS.

Galvan — who also garnered All-SEC First Team accolades — smacked a team-best 15 home runs, which marked the most by a Texas backstop since Chris Abbe in 1992.

Over his 143-game career, Galvan batted .279 with 27 home runs and 103 RBI.

After two years at Ole Miss, Saunier emerged as a go-to reliever in his first campaign in Austin.

The 6-foot-4, 222-pound right-hander notched a 2-0 record with a 3.86 ERA and one save across 12 appearances.

In SEC play, Saunier registered a 0.99 WHIP and held opposing hitters to a .188 average.

FloSports and the Northwest Conference have entered into an exclusive five-year media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025, bringing all nine colleges and universities to the FloCollege platform.

Through the agreement, FloSports will provide a global platform to live stream over 800 regular-season and postseason events annually. The partnership further reinforces FloSports commitment to Division III athletics – adding a ninth conference to the portfolio, bringing the total to 18 conferences across all NCAA levels in the fall.  

“Partnering with FloSports marks an exciting step forward for the Northwest Conference as we expand our reach and elevate the visibility of our student-athletes,” said NWC Commissioner Shana Levine. “This collaboration allows us to share compelling stories that reflect our core values of academic centrality, unity, and competitive excellence – while ensuring the NWC is well-prepared for the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.”

FloCollege will deliver live and on-demand coverage for the NWC full sports calendar across 12 different sports. Beyond live competition, FloSports will also invest in original content and storytelling initiatives online and across social media aimed at elevating the profile of NWC student-athletes and institutions. The NWC joins several of its regular non-conference opponents in partnering with FloSports, the industry leader and primary media rights partner for Division III conferences.

Michael Levy, FloSports SVP of Global Rights & Acquisition, added, “The NWC represents a diverse grouping of institutions in the Pacific Northwest that will benefit from exposure on a national platform like FloCollege. We’re excited to elevate exposure for these schools and their athletes, while investing in their ability to produce high-quality events.”

FloSports’ investment in college sports goes to support rights fees, production, content, product technology, and marketing. The direct investment helps member institutions elevate the student-athlete experience, program visibility, and viewer experience across all sports. 

FloCollege is available via web, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. The FloSports app will be pre-installed on most top-selling Smart TVs in the U.S. this year, making it easier than ever for fans to watch. Subscription options include both monthly and annual plans, with special pricing available to users with a .edu email address. For more information, visit www.FloCollege.com.

About FloSports

Founded in 2006, FloSports is a global sports media company delivering live and on-demand event coverage, award winning original content, always-on social experiences, and comprehensive sports data solutions to passionate and underserved sports fans. Its portfolio covers more than 25 different sports categories and includes the top destinations for avid fans seeking unmatched coverage for the sports they love: motorsports (FloRacing), hockey (FloHockey), wrestling (FloWrestling), Jiu-Jitsu (FloGrappling), Track & Field (FloTrack and MileSplit), cheer (FloCheer and Varsity), a variety of NCAA sports (FloCollege), and more. Strategic partnerships with NASCAR, USA Wrestling, High Limit Racing, Varsity Spirit, the American Hockey League (AHL), Wanda Diamond League, Tour de France, 18 NCAA Conferences, and others, fuel more than 40,000 live events streamed annually across the globe and accessed via monthly or annual subscriptions. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

Benefits of FloSports 

 

●      It is increasingly critical for NCAA programs to provide their athletes and fans professional media support to remain competitive, and FloSports enables these programs to achieve that goal. 

 

●      FloSports provides multi-platform coverage of partner athletic programs through live and on-demand games as well as original content online and across social media platforms, elevating their profiles and increasing their reach across the globe. 

 

●      Funding challenges for DIII athletic departments often mean limited resources are available for sports broadcasts. By partnering with FloSports, institutions receive annual investments, enabling institutions to build their broadcast capabilities and make other investments in the student-athlete experience.

 

●      Flosports will bring consistency to Northwest Conference (NWC) viewers, allowing them to use the same platform to watch home, most away games, and conference tournaments. 

FAQ

Q.         What is FloSports?

A.     FloSports is a global sports media company delivering over 40,000 live events, award-winning original content, social experiences, and comprehensive sports data solutions to passionate and underserved sports communities interested in more than 25 different sports including motorsports, wrestling, grappling, hockey, cheer, track & field, NCAA athletics, and more.

Q.         Why are we partnering with FloSports? 

A.     FloSports provides a comprehensive media solution to the NWC with livestreaming, social and editorial content, along with marketing and promotional support. The NWC will join 15 other national conferences across DI, DII, DIII on the FloCollege platform. This partnership will build the profile of our programs and athletes.  Their commitment to quality, storytelling, and innovation aligns with our goals and those of the NWC. They are making a long-term investment in our programs, elevating visibility and production. 

Q.         Why is now the right time to partner with FloSports? 

A.     In the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics, this partnership will build on the strengths of the NWC, increase visibility of its programs, and ensure that the conference and its member institutions are well-positioned to deliver the best possible experience to our student-athletes and spectators for years to come. 

Q.        How much does a FloSports subscription cost? 

A.     There are two ways to subscribe to FloSports – monthly or annually. A monthly subscription costs $19.99/month, while an annual subscription costs $107.88 for the year – which breaks down to $8.99/month. Individuals with a NWC member institution’s .edu email address can sign up for a discounted subscription price of $9.99/month or an annual subscription of $71.88 per year – which breaks down to $5.99/month. The subscription also provides access to the entire FloSports library of 40,000 events across 25 different sports. 

Q.         Will games and highlights be available for non-subscribers?

A.     There will be highlights and original content available for free across the FloCollege social media channels. Full games will be available 24-Hours after airing. 

Q.         What changes can I expect to see as a result of the partnership with FloSports?

A.     The agreement enables improved broadcast as standards improve over the term of the agreement. Ultimately, this agreement will enable NWC schools to invest in campus-specific needs to enhance the student-athlete experience. 

 

Three Tigers Named PVCA All-State Volleyball Players

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Michigan Cross Country and Track & Field’s Emily Paupore has been named Academic All-America Second Team by College Sports Communicators (CSC) Tuesday.
 
Paupore earned an 11^th-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2025 NCAA I Outdoor Track & Field Championships in June to claim her first All-America title in competition as a second-teamer.
 
The national performance was preceded by three Mid-American Conference Championships between the outdoor (steeplechase, 5,000m) and indoor (5000m) seasons and an all-region performance in NCAA Cross Country during academic year 2024-25.
 
A fifth-year senior from Negaunee, Mich., Paupore graduated with a bachelor’s in education (Pre-K through 6^th) with a 3.91 grade-point average. She is one of 45 NCAA I student-athletes to be named to one of CSC’s three Academic All-America teams, ranking in the top 20 of the group by GPA.
 
Paupore is the second in program history to earn Academic All-America status from CSC, Kary Tomaw’s 1997 third-team nod standing as the first. Last year, CMU Wrestling’s Alex Cramer ended a five-year drought for the Chippewas as a whole in the category—CMU Women’s Basketball’s Reyna Frost was the previous (2019).