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Cal State Monterey Bay outfielder scales fence to rob home run

A California State University, Monterey Bay baseball player just put the program on the map with a highlight reel catch to rob a home run. Outfielder KW Quilici did his best Spider-Man impression by scaling the fence to rob a no doubt home run. The catch has since gone viral, being featured on ESPN’s Top […]

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Cal State Monterey Bay outfielder scales fence to rob home run

A California State University, Monterey Bay baseball player just put the program on the map with a highlight reel catch to rob a home run. Outfielder KW Quilici did his best Spider-Man impression by scaling the fence to rob a no doubt home run. The catch has since gone viral, being featured on ESPN’s Top 10 plays and being reposted by the official Major League Baseball page.

A California State University, Monterey Bay baseball player just put the program on the map with a highlight reel catch to rob a home run.

Outfielder KW Quilici did his best Spider-Man impression by scaling the fence to rob a no doubt home run.

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The catch has since gone viral, being featured on ESPN’s Top 10 plays and being reposted by the official Major League Baseball page.

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ACC Announces Week Seven Outdoor Track and Field Performers of the Week

Story Links CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Six Atlantic Coast Conference student-athletes were named ACC Outdoor Track & Field Performers of the Week for the seventh week of the 2025 outdoor track & field season. California earned two weekly honors, while Florida State, Louisville, North Carolina and NC State each had one honoree. […]

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Six Atlantic Coast Conference student-athletes were named ACC Outdoor Track & Field Performers of the Week for the seventh week of the 2025 outdoor track & field season. California earned two weekly honors, while Florida State, Louisville, North Carolina and NC State each had one honoree.
 
North Carolina’s Ethan Strand ran the second-fastest 1,500-meter in collegiate history on his way to being named the ACC Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week. Strand, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, clocked a 3:33.22 in his historic performance in which he broke both the ACC and North Carolina records, falling just two-tenths of a second shy of matching the collegiate record. Strand was also named the USTFCCCA Co-National Athlete of the Week for his performance.
 
NC State’s Grace Hartman continued her standout season in the 5,000-meter run tp be named the ACC Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week. The junior from Oakwood, Ohio, posted the fourth-fastest time in NCAA history and set the NC State and ACC records in the event after crossing the finish line in 14:58.11. Hartman now holds the NC State record in the 5,000-meter run in both the indoor and outdoor seasons.
 
Cal’s Mykolas Alekna posted the top qualifying mark in the country in the discus throw to be named the ACC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week. Alekna, who set the world record earlier this year, posted a 71.29-meter (233-10) throw at the Big Meet between Stanford and Cal. The Vilnius, Lithuania, product remains undefeated on the season after outthrowing the field by 37 feet, 9 inches.
 
Louisville’s Synclair Savage won the long jump at the Jim Green Invitational on her way to earning ACC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week honors. Her wind-legal final mark of 6.46-meters (21-2.5) would rank her second in the ACC if it wasn’t for her previous mark of 6.61-meters, which was set on April 25 at the Jim Freeman/Clark Wood Invitational. This season, Savage ranks second in the ACC and eighth nationally in the event.
 
Florida State’s Micahi Danzy was named the ACC Men’s Outdoor Freshman of the Week after an outstanding 400-meter showing at the East Coast Relays. Danzy crossed the line with a winning time of 45.00 seconds, which leads the ACC and ranks eighth nationally for the season. Danzy, who also plays football for the Seminoles, leads all freshmen throughout the country in the event.
 
Cal’s Valentina Savva was named the ACC Women’s Outdoor Freshman of the Week for the third time this season with a mark of 69.03 meters (226-5) in the hammer throw. The mark would rank fifth in the country, just behind her own 69.20-meter throw at the Mt. SAC Relays on April 18. The Larnaca, Cyprus, native remains the top freshman in the nation by nearly three meters.
 
ACC Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Mar. 25 – Johnny Goode, California
Apr. 1 – Gary Martin, Virginia
Apr. 8 – Lex Young, Stanford
Apr. 15 – Alex Sherman, Virginia
Apr. 22 – Geoffrey Kirwa, Louisville
Apr. 29 – Micahi Danzy, Florida State
May 6 – Ethan Strand, North Carolina
 
ACC Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week

Mar. 25 – Alyssa Robinson, Miami & Iaunia Pointer, Syracuse

Apr. 1 – Margot Appleton, Virginia & Grace Hartman, NC State
Apr. 8 – Zofia Dudek, Stanford
Apr. 15 – Lauren Tolbert, Duke
Apr. 22 – Sophia Kennedy, Stanford
Apr. 29 – Tyra Wilson, Florida State
May 6 – Grace Hartman, NC State
 
ACC Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Mar. 25 – Devoux Deysel, Miami
Apr. 1 – Jeremiah Nubbe, Virginia
Apr. 8 – Mykolas Alekna, California
Apr. 15 – Christian Toro, Duke
Apr. 22 – Max Forte, Duke
Apr. 29 – Tyson Adams, NC State
May 6 – Mykolas Alekna, California
 
ACC Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Mar. 25 – Jayden Ulrich, Louisville
Apr. 1 – Lyndsey Reed, Virginia Tech
Apr. 8 – Alyssa Jones, Stanford
Apr. 15 – Jadin O’Brien, Notre Dame
Apr. 22 – Celia Rifaterra, Virginia
Apr. 29 – Shantae Foreman, Clemson
May 6 – Synclair Savage, Louisville
 
ACC Men’s Outdoor Freshman of the Week
Mar. 25 – Brandon Cheeks II, California
Apr. 1 – Micahi Danzy, Florida State
Apr. 8 – KJ Byrd, Louisville
Apr. 15 – Mark Cyr, Virginia
Apr. 22 – Geoffrey Kirwa, Louisville
Apr. 29 – Cameron Todd, Notre Dame
May 6 – Micahi Danzy, Florida State
 
ACC Women’s Outdoor Freshman of the Week
Mar. 25 – Maya Rollins, Virginia
Apr. 1 – Isabel Allori, Notre Dame
Apr. 8 – Valentina Savva, California
Apr. 15 – Shanque Williams, Clemson
Apr. 22 – Valentina Savva, California
Apr. 29 – Aniyah Kitt, Clemson
May 6 – Valentina Savva, California
 





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Grand Canyon Cuts Men’s Volleyball – What Happens To The Money? Others Are Preparing For Similar Moves

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With the news that Grand Canyon University is cutting its men’s volleyball program after this season, it’s time to take a closer look at the financial landscape of Division I men’s volleyball while also keeping an eye on the future of cuts.

While GCU is a private institution and exact numbers are hard to come by, several sitting head coaches estimate the Lopes’ budget was at least $1 million.

Let’s be clear: this isn’t a program that was scraping by competitively. GCU has reached the NCAA Tournament twice in the past three years, including a Final Four run that left them just one game away from a national title. And this is a program that hasn’t even turned 18 years old yet.

In its official statement, the university cited the “evolving college athletics landscape” as the reason for the cut. The release also noted, “Men’s volleyball is currently sponsored by 27 of more than 360 Division I institutions and no current members of the Mountain West Conference.”

That number is a bit misleading. Because D1 and D2 men’s volleyball are essentially combined into a single championship, the actual number of programs is more than 60. But “27” sounds better when you are trying to make a case for cutting a program—especially when you’re positioning and preparing your school to join the Mountain West, which doesn’t sponsor men’s volleyball.

Still, that doesn’t make men’s volleyball a necessary casualty. GCU currently competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF), a conference home for many Olympic sports like water polo, gymnastics, and men’s volleyball.

So let’s take a look at some numbers…

Here’s a snapshot of annual men’s volleyball budgets at comparable Division I programs:

  • Ball State: $688,000
  • UC Irvine: $683,000
  • CSUN: $627,000
  • UCSB: $895,000
  • Long Beach State: $1,870,000

It’s a wide range, but it helps contextualize the potential savings. In its statement, GCU said it would “focus on supporting its remaining 20 athletic programs at the highest levels in their respective conferences.” (Yes—plural. GCU knows not all its sports will be in the Mountain West; swimming and diving, for example, will remain in the MPSF.)

Let’s drill down the budget further. At CSUN, the $627,000 annual cost includes:

  • Staffing: ~$274,000
  • Student Aid: ~$167,000
  • Ticket Sales Revenue: ~$9,000
  • Donations: ~$18,000

That’s about one-third of the budget for staffing—consistent with other D1 programs. And while GCU has slightly higher attendance (averaging about 300 more fans per match than CSUN), most matches don’t crack 1,000 fans. The ticket sales don’t make up the operating losses.

So does GCU now free up $1 million? Not exactly.

In most cases, staffing expenses revert to the university, and the remaining funds get redistributed within athletics. I’ve seen this firsthand when a program I worked with was cut—some funds stayed in athletics, some didn’t. So, only part of that $1 million may directly support the other 20 varsity sports.

One source close to the situation at GCU put it bluntly: “The money’ savings’ is going to expenses and rising costs of funding a competitive Division I program.”

And those costs are going up. Transitioning from the WAC to the Mountain West comes with an uptick in operational demands—not to mention upcoming house settlement costs and revenue-sharing changes. Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said all schools are opting into those changes. Don’t expect GCU to be the lone exception.

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So what’s next for Grand Canyon and other schools considering cuts?

It’s no secret in the industry that GCU may join the Mountain West a year earlier than initially announced. They were originally slated to join the West Coast Conference this summer before announcing a future move to the Mountain West in 2026. But with the WAC reportedly declining to take them back for a “gap year,” expect an updated timeline soon.

As for the volleyball program, it’s hard to mount a strong comeback campaign without deep-pocketed donors. With just 17 years of history, GCU men’s volleyball doesn’t have an established alumni base in a position to fundraise or launch a reinstatement effort.

This is the new normal in college athletics. One athletic director told me, “We are lining up items right now to protect ourselves from the impending pushback or lawsuits when we announce upcoming cuts. It’s not if, it’s when.”

It’s happening—and it’s becoming increasingly business-driven.

If programs aren’t being outright cut, look for micro-cuts elsewhere. Don’t be surprised if non-conference schedules start shrinking across non-revenue sports. Take softball, for instance: 56 games are allowed, but only 20–30 are conference games. That leaves around 30 non-conference games. Internally, some schools may begin capping that number significantly on both the men’s and women’s sides to manage costs.

Change is coming—and in many places, it’s already here.



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Mother, Son to Earn Graduate Degrees at TCU Spring 2025 Commencement

Mother’s Day is upon us. Commencement weekend is upon us. TCU’s first-ever graduate-only ceremony is upon us. And for one TCU family, it’s all setting the perfect scene. On May 9, Kyle Fields ’23 will graduate with his Master of Liberal Arts degree as his mother, Brandi Fields, earns her Executive MBA.   “Sharing this […]

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Mother’s Day is upon us. Commencement weekend is upon us. TCU’s first-ever graduate-only
ceremony is upon us. And for one TCU family, it’s all setting the perfect scene.

On May 9, Kyle Fields ’23 will graduate with his Master of Liberal Arts degree as
his mother, Brandi Fields, earns her Executive MBA.  

“Sharing this moment with my son is something I never imagined,” Brandi said. “We’ve
supported each other through late nights and strict deadlines. To walk the stage together,
especially on Mother’s Day weekend, is an incredible and meaningful moment for our
family.”

Before entering the AddRan College of Liberal Arts for his graduate education, Kyle
earned his undergraduate degree in communication studies from the Bob Schieffer College
of Communication. Throughout his time at TCU, Kyle worked as an equipment manager
for TCU Athletics. His work with the TCU Women’s Beach Volleyball team took an exhilarating
turn this year, as the team won its first-ever national championship this month.

“My responsibilities involve all of their equipment and apparel needs. I do the ordering,
budgeting, forecasting for anything the teams need. I also manage their inventory,
practice and game day set up, laundry and apparel maintenance and working with different
vendors,” he said.

“It was a demanding role with lots of moving parts, but seeing the team win a national
championship made it all worth it – an unforgettable way to finish my college career.”

Despite long days working as a graduate assistant for equipment services, Kyle remained
committed to his academic goals.

“There were days I’d put in 12 hours at work and still have to focus on assignments,”
he said. “The flexibility of the MLA program, especially being online, really helped
me stay on track and keep pushing forward.”

Looking ahead, Kyle has his eye set on bigger things.

“Sports have always been a big part of my life,” he said. “After graduation, I want
to continue to work in the sports industry. The ultimate goal is to work for Nike.”

TCU Board of Trustees member Elliott Hill ’86 has a similar story, starting as a student on the TCU Athletics staff and eventually
rising to his current role as president and CEO of Nike.

On a journey of her own, the path Kyle’s mom, Brandi, took to TCU Neeley was anything
but conventional.

“Returning to the classroom after so many years was a challenge,” she said. “But learning
alongside experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds made it incredibly rewarding.
The insights I gained from both professors and peers were invaluable.”

Now, both bleeding purple and ready to be proud Horned Frog alumni, mother and son
agree that sharing the commencement weekend will be a spirited ending to their time
at TCU.

Read more from TCU Neeley about Brandi Fields and from the AddRan College of Liberal Arts about Kyle Fields.

Learn the details of spring 2025 commencement, and read more about the weekend, the graduate ceremony and the honorary doctorate being awarded
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Golden Bears Honored At Academic Luncheon

Catharyn Hayne / KLC fotos Multiple Cal student-athletes were honored at the Athletic Study Center’s annual Academic Honors Luncheon. News5/6/2025 1:34 PM | By: Cal Athletics Annual Event Acknowledges Multiple Student-Athlete Accomplishments BERKELEY – California’s Athletic Study Center hosted its annual Academic Honors Luncheon on Wednesday at the […]

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Multiple Cal student-athletes were honored at the Athletic Study Center’s annual Academic Honors Luncheon.


Annual Event Acknowledges Multiple Student-Athlete Accomplishments

BERKELEY – California’s Athletic Study Center hosted its annual Academic Honors Luncheon on Wednesday at the Field Club At California Memorial Stadium, honoring a variety of accomplishments by an impressive cross-section of Cal student-athletes.
 
Ari Manrique of the Cal women’s soccer team served as the luncheon’s guest student-athlete speaker and also won the Walter A. Haas Jr. Community Service Award, along with Elana Eisenberg (field hockey) and Mayze Bryant (football).

Below is the complete list of award-winners from the luncheon:

 

Neufeld Scholar-Athlete Awards

The Neufeld Scholar-Athlete Awards are given to the graduating male and female student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade-point averages. The award was established by Cal Hall of Famer William Neufeld Sr., in honor and memory of his son, William Jr., who ran track at Cal before his untimely death in a boating accident. 

Jake Gimbel Prize & Anna Espenschade Award
The Jake Gimbel Prize and Anna Espenschade Award were established in the 1930s and 1987, respectively, to recognize a graduating male and female student-athlete for successful integration of academic and athletic pursuits. The winners of these awards exemplify the true “Golden Bear” spirit.

Joseph McDonnell Kavanagh Award
This award recognizes a student-athlete who has holistically demonstrated poise, patience, and persistence in his or her journey at Cal. The University’s endearing phrase, Fiat Lux (“Let there be light,”) is appropriate for this award, because there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. 

Walter A. Haas Jr. Community Service Award
The Walter A. Haas Jr. Community Service Award was created to honor Walter A. Haas Jr. for his commitment and service to the University and larger community. This award is given annually to a student-athlete for his or her outstanding contribution to community service. 

JAMBAR Olympic Scholar-Athlete of the Year 

Jonathan & Judy Hoff Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The Jonathan and Judy Hoff Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recognizes a football student-athlete who has dedicated himself to a holistic approach toward academic, athletic and personal development by demonstrating consistent daily routines, persistent community outreach and collaborative leadership ability. 

Golden Bear Team Award (Highest Team GPA) 

Big C Most Improved Team GPA Award 

Golden Bear Achievement Award
The Golden Bear Achievement Awards are presented to the student-athlete with the highest GPA on his or her respective team. 

 



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Strong Showing for Bears at Vanderbilt’s Outdoor Track Meet

Story Links NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Central Arkansas track and field teams delivered strong performances at the Outdoor Music City Challenge on Friday, May 2, with multiple athletes notching top finishes and personal bests in a highly competitive field. Women’s Highlights Troynelle Miller sprinted to a first-place finish in the 100-meter invite […]

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Central Arkansas track and field teams delivered strong performances at the Outdoor Music City Challenge on Friday, May 2, with multiple athletes notching top finishes and personal bests in a highly competitive field.

Women’s Highlights

  • Troynelle Miller sprinted to a first-place finish in the 100-meter invite prelims with a time of 11.59 seconds, the fastest among all competitors.

  • Miller also anchored UCA’s 4×100-meter relay squad, which took second place in the collegiate final with a time of 45.77 seconds. She teamed up with Raghan Allen, Baleigh Cashion, and Brenae Allen.

  • In the 200 meters, Brenae Allen claimed 4th overall in 23.94 (+1.1), while Raghan Allen secured 6th in 24.09 (+0.4), and Miller clocked 24.43 (+0.7) for 12th place.

  • Alexis Frick represented UCA in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, finishing in 14th place at 11:50.32.

  • Sara Steimel and Sequoya Prentice competed in the 1,500 meters, placing 23rd (4:36.08) and 38th (4:49.64), respectively.

  • In the 5,000 metersMadeline Hill took home 7th with a time of 16:54.95, closely followed by Kayleigh Wagnonin 9th (16:56.49), both finishing under 17 minutes.

Men’s Highlights

  • The Bears dominated the 110-meter hurdles prelims, with Xavier Simpkins (14.22) and Jeremiah Boudreaux (14.23) winning their heats and advancing to the finals. Sloan Jones also advanced with a time of 14.55.

  • In the 100-meter dash invite prelimsKobe Gill won his heat and qualified with a solid 10.40 (+0.7).

  • Jack Dingman ran a competitive 1,500 meters, clocking 3:46.89, placing just outside the scoring positions in a deep field.

  • Pete Johnson delivered a strong showing in the 5,000 meters, finishing 10th overall with a time of 14:42.37.

The Central Arkansas squads showcased their depth across sprints, hurdles, middle distance, and long-distance events. With several athletes advancing to finals and clocking season-best marks, the Bears are gaining momentum heading into the final stretch of the outdoor season.



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