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Charlotte Knights 7, Round Rock Express 4 (Statcast Box)
Charlotte went with an opener for Sunday’s series finale, and it paid off in defeating the Express, 7-4. Chris Rodriguez had the first two innings and wasn’t too bad, with two hits and two walks, but Wikelman González was the most efficient of the day, with two no-hit innings and four strikeouts.

The Knights offense was also on its game, and put up nine hits while going 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position, even while leaving seven on base as a team. Corey Julks and Jacob Amaya each put up two-hit games, but it was Zach DeLoach, Andrew Vaughn, and Colson Montgomery with extra-base hits. Vaughn doubled in the fourth for two RBIs, and Corey Julks was the only other Knight with two runs driven in.

Adisyn Coffey had a rough time in the ninth, but overall the pitching made it work by only giving up six hits (including one homer) and struck out 10 — but still walked way too many batters (nine). In the end, James Karinchak saved the day for Charlotte, escaping a bases-loaded jam to end the game.

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Who was the MVP for the Knights?

Brooks Baldwin: 1-for-4, R, BB, K
Colson Montgomery: 1-for-5, 2B, R, RBI, 3 K
Andrew Vaughn: 2-for-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI, K
Kyle Teel: 1-for-2, R, RBI, 2 BB
Corey Julks: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, K
Zach DeLoach: 1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, 2 K
Jacob Amaya: 2-for-4, R, K
Chris Rodriguez: 2 IP, 2 BB
Wikelman González: 2 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 4 K, W

1%

Brooks Baldwin: 1-for-4, R, BB, K

(2 votes)
6%

Colson Montgomery: 1-for-5, 2B, R, RBI, 3 K

(9 votes)
41%

Andrew Vaughn: 2-for-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI, K

(57 votes)
13%

Kyle Teel: 1-for-2, R, RBI, 2 BB

(19 votes)
9%

Corey Julks: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, K

(13 votes)
1%

Zach DeLoach: 1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, 2 K

(2 votes)
0%

Jacob Amaya: 2-for-4, R, K

(0 votes)
0%

Chris Rodriguez: 2 IP, 2 BB

(0 votes)
25%

Wikelman González: 2 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 4 K, W

(35 votes)

137 votes total

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Who was the Cold Cat for the Knights?

64%

Nick Nastrini: 2 IP, 3 H, HR, 3 ER, 3 K

(63 votes)
14%

Adisyn Coffey: 1 2/3 IP, H, ER, 3 BB, K, H

(14 votes)
13%

Korey Lee: 0-for-3, R, BB, K

(13 votes)
7%

Dominic Fletcher: 0-for-3, BB

(7 votes)

97 votes total

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Birmingham Barons 6, Pensacola Blue Wahoos 2
The Barons (25-18) closed out the series strong against the Blue Wahoos (23-22) and completed a six-game sweep with their 6-2 win. Riley Gowens made his ninth start of the year and gave up two earned runs in five innings, with three walks and five strikeouts while earning his fifth win (5-0).

Birmingham in the top of the third on a Jacob Burke solo bomb, but Pensacola fought back to take a one-run lead in the fourth. The Barons offense took over and provided run support for the bullpen — who only gave up three more hits the rest of the game — with a five-run rally over the next four innings. Burke, Jacob Gonzalez, and Adam Hackenberg each put up two hits, including one homer apiece, and bolstered the offense to take the victory.

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Who was the MVP for the Barons?

Jacob Gonzalez: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI
Adam Hackenberg: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI
Jacob Burke: 2-for-4, HR, R, RBI, K, E
Caden Connor: 1-for-4, RBI
Rikku Nishida: 1-for-5, RBI, K
Riley Gowens: 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W
Max Roberts: 1 IP, H, K, H
Tyler Davis: 1 IP, H, 2 BB, K
Garrett Schoenle: 1 IP, H, 2 K

67%

Jacob Gonzalez: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI

(70 votes)
9%

Adam Hackenberg: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, RBI

(10 votes)
0%

Jacob Burke: 2-for-4, HR, R, RBI, K, E

(1 vote)
0%

Caden Connor: 1-for-4, RBI

(1 vote)
0%

Rikku Nishida: 1-for-5, RBI, K

(1 vote)
18%

Riley Gowens: 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, W

(19 votes)
0%

Max Roberts: 1 IP, H, K, H

(1 vote)
0%

Tyler Davis: 1 IP, H, 2 BB, K

(0 votes)
0%

Garrett Schoenle: 1 IP, H, 2 K

(0 votes)

103 votes total

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Who was the Cold Cat for the Barons?

51%

William Bergolla: 0-for-5, K

(44 votes)
0%

DJ Gladney: 1-for-3, BB, K

(0 votes)
48%

The Blue Wahoos for getting swept in six games

(41 votes)

85 votes total

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Hudson Valley Renegades 5, Winston-Salem Dash 4
Two teams heading in opposite directions, the Dash (15-30) and Renegades (29-15), were nonetheless tied at two heading into the eighth. But Jake Peppers took the L after giving up three runs on three hits. Winston-Salem fought back, but fell short and lost the game, 5-4, surviving a superior opponent with a series split.

Tanner McDougal made his 10th start of the season, and gave up just two runs on four hits across his five innings. McDougal also only walked one (Winston-Salem as a whole only had four on the night) and struck out six — 60% of the team’s strikeouts. The bullpen was also solid until the eighth, but although the offense put up 11 hits, it went just 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position and couldn’t capitalize on its opportunities.

The offense was supported by two hits by two hits from Wes Kath and three from Luis Pineda, who also had two RBIs for the Dash. Jeral Pérez also ripped a double in the third and accounted for one of the four runs for Winston-Salem, but there wasn’t enough offense to overcome the pitching fiasco.

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Who was the MVP for the Dash?

1%

Jeral Pérez: 1-for-5, 3B, RBI

(1 vote)
2%

Wes Kath: 2-for-4, R, 2 K

(2 votes)
70%

Luis Pineda: 3-for-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI, K

(48 votes)
0%

Weston Eberly: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI

(0 votes)
0%

Terrell Tatum: 1-for-4, R, K

(0 votes)
22%

Tanner McDougal: 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 6 K

(15 votes)
2%

Frankeli Arias: 2 IP, 0 H, 4 K

(2 votes)

68 votes total

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Who was the Cold Cat for the Dash?

57%

Braden Montgomery: 0-for-5, K

(40 votes)
1%

Jordan Sprinkle: 1-for-3, BB, 2 K, SB, E

(1 vote)
41%

Jake Peppers: 1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, BB, L

(29 votes)

70 votes total

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Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 3, Columbia Fireflies 2
Lefthander Kaleb Sophy gave up a two-run blast in the top of the first inning, but he bounced back and the Cannon Ballers (25-20) didn’t allow another run for the rest of the game. Sophy made his second start of the season and had a weird line score where he didn’t strike out any batters but walked three; thankfully the defense was working well behind him to limit any further damage.

The Ballers posted seven hits as a team and finally woke up in the bottom of the sixth inning to capitalized on a hit-by-pitch and two walks, as Ronny Hernandez doubled to tie the game at two.

The bullpen was excellent the rest of the game and did not give up another hit. They also combined for five strikeouts, and their only three baserunners came from two walks and a hit batter. Kevin Davis (2 IP, 0 H, BB, K) earned the win, however, as Kanny loaded the bases in the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on a base hit from Mikey Kane.

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Who was the MVP for the Ballers?

51%

Ronny Hernandez: 1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB

(30 votes)
32%

Mikey Kane: 2-for-4, RBI

(19 votes)
0%

Calvin Harris: 1-for-4, R, K

(0 votes)
1%

Carlton Perkins: 1 2/3 IP, BB, 3 K, WP

(1 vote)
8%

Kevin Davis: 2 IP, BB, K, HBP, W

(5 votes)
5%

Hale Sims: 1 IP, 0 H, K, S

(3 votes)

58 votes total

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Poll

Who was the Cold Cat for the Ballers?

82%

Nate Archer: 0-for-4, 2 K

(42 votes)
0%

Arnold Prado: 1-for-4, K

(0 votes)
1%

Abraham Nunez: 1-for-4, 2 K

(1 vote)
15%

Kaleb Sophy: 4 1/3 IP, 2 H, HR, 2 ER, 3 BB

(8 votes)

51 votes total

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Former Illini basketball sharpshooter Luke Goode engaged to Illinois volleyball star Kayla Burbage

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January 2, 2026

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Love is in the air for two of Champaign’s top athletes in recent years. Former Illini men’s basketball wing Luke Goode popped the question to Illinois volleyball middle blocker Kayla Burbage, the couple shared via Instagram on Wednesday.

“Proverbs 18:22: ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord,’” Goode wrote. “Going into the New Years as future Mr. and Mrs. Goode!”

Goode spent the first three years of his college career in Champaign, graduating from the Gies School of Business in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. After his sophomore season was cut short due to a foot injury, Goode bounced back as a junior, playing in all 38 games for the 2024 Elite Eight team. That season, the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter averaged 5.7 points and shot 38.9% from three on just over four attempts per game.

Last season, Goode spent his final year of eligibility playing for his home state Indiana Hoosiers before turning pro. He is currently suiting up for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League. In 11 games so far as a rookie, Goode is putting up 7.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in just above 20 minutes per game.

Burbage just finished up her final season of college volleyball. After spending her freshman campaign at Missouri, Burbage decided to make the move to Champaign. As a sophomore and junior, Burbage played in every match on Illinois’ schedule: 60 total. A shoulder injury sidelined the 6-foot-4 North Carolina native for her senior season, but she returned for a graduate year in 2025. In her final season at Huff Hall, Burbage ranked second in total blocks (82.0) for the Illini and had the fifth-most kills on the team (98).

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Hawkeyes Knock Down Nebraska – Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics

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January 2, 2026

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – No. 14 Iowa (12-2, 3-0) defeated No. 20 Nebraska (12-2, 1-2) on New Years Day inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 86-76.

Sophomore Chit-Chat Wright dominated the day for the Hawkeyes with a career-high 24 points, three assists, and two steals. Senior Hannah Stuelke followed with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists to notch her third double-double of the season.

The Huskers came out to a fast-paced 8-0 run to start the game. Stuelke got the scoring started for Iowa by getting to the line, sinking both free-throws. Three minutes into gameplay, the Hawkeyes began to capitalize on Nebraska miscues. Sophomore Ava Heiden led a 7-0 run for Iowa to bring the gap to 9-12 with 4:46 left in the quarter. The Huskers contained a narrow 21-18 lead headed into the second quarter.

Wright drained a three-pointer to start the second period, tying up the score for the first time on the day. The Hawkeyes went on to gain nine points on seven forced Husker turnovers in the half. Heiden led the quarter with eight points going 4-for-4 on field goals. A combined 26 points, shooting 66.7 percent in the quarter, left Iowa behind 44-45 at half.

The Hawkeyes came out of the locker room with an 8-2 run to put them in front. Iowa forced four Husker turnovers in the first three minutes of the third quarter, capitalizing five points off of them. Stuelke continued to be a difference maker for Iowa with seven points and two rebounds. This momentum pushed Iowa up 64-61 heading into the fourth.

In the final quarter, the Hawkeyes continued their defensive pursuit, forcing five more turnovers, adding to their total of 18 on the day. Senior Taylor McCabe hit a three-point basket at 4:32 to power Iowa to the end. The Hawkeyes pushed out a 15-6 run to secure a Hawkeye victory.

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Dallas Pulse set to make history in season opener at Comerica Center

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January 2, 2026

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North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team will officially launch its inaugural season on Saturday, Jan. 10.

DALLAS — For North Texas volleyball fans, Saturday’s season opener represents more than just a first serve, it’s the beginning of something the region has been waiting for.

The Dallas Pulse, the region’s first women’s professional volleyball team, will open its inaugural season Saturday, Jan. 10, hosting the Indiana franchise at Comerica Center in Frisco.

The matchup marks the first Major League Volleyball game played by a Dallas-based team and is a milestone moment for the metroplex.

The Pulse will play 14 home matches during the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, giving local fans a consistent opportunity to support a women’s pro team built in their own backyard.

Saturday, Jan. 10 – Indy
Thursday, Jan. 15 – San Diego
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Omaha
Sunday, Feb. 8 – Grand Rapids
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Indy
Sunday, Feb. 22 – Grand Rapids
Friday, Feb. 27 – Orlando
Friday, March 13 – Columbus
Sunday, March 15 – Atlanta
Saturday, March 21 – San Diego
Thursday, March 26 – Atlanta
Friday, April 17 – Columbus
Friday, May 1 – Omaha
Sunday, May 3 – Orlando

Leading the team into its first season is head coach Shannon Winzer, who was named to the role in September. The January debut places Dallas at the center of the league’s early growth as women’s professional volleyball continues to gain momentum nationwide.

The timing feels right for North Texas. The region has long been a volleyball hotbed, producing elite athletes through nationally recognized club programs, championship high school teams and top-tier collegiate programs. Until now, many of those players, and the fans who followed them, had no local professional team to rally behind.

Dallas Pulse leadership told WFAA that they hope to change that.

Season ticket deposits are currently open, and the Pulse holds the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft scheduled for Nov. 24, giving the team a chance to add a cornerstone player ahead of its debut season.

Major League Volleyball is also preparing for future growth, announcing plans to add expansion teams in Washington, D.C. and Northern California in 2027.

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Tritons Set for Preseason North American Challenge

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January 2, 2026

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — UC San Diego men’s volleyball will prepare for the upcoming season with four exhibitions this weekend as part of the North American Challenge. The event will be hosted by Long Beach State on Friday and Sunday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid.

The Tritons will play two Canadian sides, Alberta and Calagry. They will play each team once on both days of the challenge.

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Friday, Jan. 2

2 PM – vs Calgary

4:30 PM – vs Alberta

Sunday, Jan. 4

12:30 PM – vs Alberta

3 PM – vs Calgary

Live stats for all four matches will be available HERE. Fans interested in attending matches can purchase tickets through Long Beach State HERE.

UP NEXT
The Tritons open the 2026 season at home next Tuesday, Jan. 6. Jessup will visit LionTree Arena for a match that begins at 7 PM.

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world’s preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.