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Getty Images Duke superstar Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, declared for the draft on Monday. Flagg leaves college basketball as one of the best one-and-done players of the modern era. One of the key stay-or-go decisions Duke would be monitoring this offseason was guard Caleb Foster. The […]

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Duke superstar Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, declared for the draft on Monday. Flagg leaves college basketball as one of the best one-and-done players of the modern era.

One of the key stay-or-go decisions Duke would be monitoring this offseason was guard Caleb Foster. The former four-star recruit from the 2023 recruiting cycle entered the 2024-25 season as a starter before being replaced by Sion James in the starting lineup.

Foster announced last week that he will be returning to school for the upcoming 2025-26 season. 

This news comes just days after star freshman Kon Knueppel officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. Knueppel was the first Blue Devils player to announce his draft decision. Days after Knueppel announced his intention to enter the draft, star guard Tyrese Proctor also declared for the NBA Draft.

Duke has yet to make an addition via the transfer portal, but that is expected to change shortly. All eyes now turn to Khaman Maluach to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft before the April 26 deadline.

Heading into Year 4 of the Jon Scheyer era, Duke faces plenty of questions. With Flagg, Knueppel, and Maluach all likely heading to the NBA, the Blue Devils could be looking at a major overhaul of their starting lineup again. James has exhausted his eligibility, and Proctor will be turning pro.

What’s next for Duke after Final Four loss? Three massive storylines for Jon Scheyer’s busy offseason

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What's next for Duke after Final Four loss? Three massive storylines for Jon Scheyer's busy offseason

The other name who will have to decide their future with the program is Isaiah Evans. Evans, a former five-star recruit who primarily came off the bench, averaged 7.0 points.

CBS Sports is tracking the status of the Duke roster and recruiting class in real time. Here’s where every current Duke player and commit currently stand.

Duke players returning for the 2025-26 season

Caleb Foster | G | Soph.

GP: 38 | PPG: 4.9 | RPG: 1.7 | APG: 1.4

Foster was a starter entering last season but was replaced in the lineup by James. The former highly touted recruit from the 2023 recruiting cycle averaged just 14 minutes per game after playing over 25 minutes as a freshman. Foster will be returning to Duke for his junior year.

Duke players yet to announce future plans 

Maliq Brown | F | Jr. 

GP: 26 | PPG: 2.5 | RPG: 3.7 | APG: 1.5

His stats don’t justify how valuable Brown was this past season. Brown was limited to just 26 games due to a shoulder injury but was one of Duke’s best defenders when he saw the court. Brown was a key addition to Duke’s portal class last spring.

Isaiah Evans | G/F | Fr.

GP: 36 | PPG: 6.8 | RPG: 1.1 | APG: 0.5

Evans has been compared to former standout forward Brandon Ingram. The former star recruit from the 2024 recruiting cycle saw the floor sparingly in his freshman season and averaged just 13.7 minutes. Evans could return to Duke, declare the NBA Draft as a potential late first-round pick, or explore his options in the transfer portal.

Ranking the best one-and-done college basketball players of the modern era

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Ranking the best one-and-done college basketball players of the modern era

Khaman Maluach | C | Fr. 

GP: 39 | PPG: 8.6 | RPG: 6.6 | APG: 0.5

Maluach should be a lottery pick when it’s all said and done. He is a fantastic finisher around the rim, and his size makes him tough to score on down low. He has one of the highest ceilings of any player in the 2025 NBA Draft class.

Patrick Ngongba II | C | Fr.

GP: 30 | PPG: 3.9 | RPG: 2.7 | APG: 0.8

The former four-star recruit averaged 10.6 minutes per game and made 30 appearances for the Blue Devils. If Ngongba returns to Duke, his role should grow significantly in Year 2.

Darren Harris | G/F | Fr. 

GP: 21 | PPG: 2.0 | RPG: 1.1 | APG: 0.3

Harris was another member of Duke’s star-studded 2024 recruiting class. Harris logged just 21 appearances this past season. He is a candidate for a larger role in the second season of his college career.

Duke players not returning in 2025-26

Cooper Flagg (Declared for the NBA Draft)

GP: 37 | PPG: 19.2 | RPG: 7.5 | APG: 4.2

Flagg is officially off to the NBA. The biggest question mark surrounding Flagg coming into the season was his offense, and he continued to improve throughout the year. Flagg is a no-brainer No. 1 overall draft pick, and the team that wins the lottery next month should celebrate for weeks.

Kon Knueppel (Declared for the NBA Draft)

GP: 39 | PPG: 14.4 | RPG: 4.0 | APG: 2.7

Knueppel would be the best pro prospect on almost every team in the country … outside of the school he committed to play for. Knueppel is a potential top-10 pick, and his 3-point shooting is his biggest strength. Knueppel shot 40.6% from beyond the 3-point line. Knueppel officially declared for the NBA Draft.

Sion James (Out of eligibility)

GP: 39 | PPG: 8.6 | RPG: 4.2 | APG: 2.9

The former Tulane standout played just one season with Duke and certainly left his mark on the program. James connected on 41.3% of his 3-pointers and was one of the best on-ball defenders on the team.

Mason Gillis (Out of eligibility)

GP: 37 | PPG: 4.1 | RPG: 2.6 | APG: 0.8

Gillis transferred to Duke last offseason after spending the first four seasons of his career at Purdue. Gillis joined elite company as one of just a handful of college basketball players to reach the Final Four with two different programs.

Tyrese Proctor (Declared for the NBA Draft)

GP: 38 | PPG: 12.4 | RPG: 3.0 | APG: 2.2

Proctor had one the most intriguing stay-or-go decisions and elected to enter the NBA draft. Proctor is likely a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Duke’s incoming recruiting class

Duke’s 2025 recruiting class is loaded. The Blue Devils finished with the top-ranked recruiting class last cycle, and this upcoming class is also ranked No. 1 overall by 247Sports. The headliner of this class is five-star forward Cameron Boozer, the son of Duke and NBA legend Carlos Boozer. Cameron’s brother, Cayden Boozer, is also a member of this upcoming recruiting class.

No. 3 Cameron Boozer

Boozer is a projected top-three pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and is one of the most accomplished players in high school basketball. Not many programs have the luxury of replacing the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft with another stud forward with future NBA Draft pedigree of their own, but the Blue Devils are on that shortlist.

No. 15 Nikolas Khamenia

The five-star forward out of Studio City, Calif., was a McDonald’s All-American selection. He committed to Duke over UCLA, Arizona, North Carolina and Gonzaga, among others.

No. 24 Cayden Boozer

The brother of Cameron Boozer is a fantastic prospect in his own right. Boozer, the No. 24 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class by 247Sports, committed to Duke over Miami. Boozer should provide Duke with valuable guard depth next season.

Duke recruits no longer committed

No. 14 Shelton Henderson

The five-star forward out of Bellaire, Texas, has great size for the forward position with a 6-10 wingspan. It was reported on Thursday that Henderson will be seeking his release from his NLI.

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NHL Playoffs 2025: Stanley Cup schedule, bracket, scores, as Golden Knights beat Oilers with buzzer-beater

The second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs provided another night of entertaining hockey as the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights took another step toward the conference finals. The Hurricanes blanked the Washington Capitals in Game 3, and the Golden Knights needed last-second heroics from Reilly Smith. In Raleigh, Frederik Andersen slammed the […]

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The second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs provided another night of entertaining hockey as the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights took another step toward the conference finals. The Hurricanes blanked the Washington Capitals in Game 3, and the Golden Knights needed last-second heroics from Reilly Smith.

In Raleigh, Frederik Andersen slammed the door shut on the Capitals’ offense for 60 minutes. Andersen stopped all 21 shots he faced for a 4-0 shutout win. He was excellent, and Carolina’s offense got contributions from up and down the lineup.

Andrei Svechnikov got the scoring started with a beautiful individual effort in the second period, and Jack Roslovic recorded two points in the win. On the Washington side, Logan Thompson struggled in net, allowing four goals on just 28 shots against. He’ll need a bounce back in Game 4 to even the series at two games apiece.

NHL Playoffs 2025: Reilly Smith’s buzzer-beater vs. Oilers headlines 3 Stars of the Night

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NHL Playoffs 2025: Reilly Smith's buzzer-beater vs. Oilers headlines 3 Stars of the Night

On the other side of the continent, in Edmonton, the Golden Knights and Oilers looked like they were destined for overtime when Connor McDavid tied the score at 3 with just over three minutes left. Smith had other ideas.

With the clock was winding down in regulation, Smith picked up a loose puck in the high slot and made a brilliant play. He pump-faked a pair of Oilers, patiently walked around Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner and banked home the winning goal off Leon Draisaitl’s stick with 0.4 seconds left.

Sunday’s slate of games has a tough act to follow, but the matchups are primed for more fireworks. First, the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars will play a pivotal Game 3, and then the Toronto Maple Leafs will try to push the Florida Panthers to the brink of elimination.

For the complete schedule and results for every matchup, follow along right here at CBS Sports.

Round 2

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers

Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4 | Recap
Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3 | Recap
Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 4: Sunday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | at FLA | TBS/truTV/Max
Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. | at TOR | ESPN
*Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max
*Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at TOR | TNT/Max

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes

Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1 | Recap
Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0 | Recap
Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | at CAR | TNT/truTV/Max
Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 7 p.m. | at WSH | TNT/truTV/Max
*Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at CAR | TBD
*Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WSH | ESPN

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars

Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2 | Recap
Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0 | Recap
Game 3: Sunday, May 11 | 4:30 p.m. | at DAL | TBS/truTV/Max
Game 4: Tuesday, May 13 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN
Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 9:30 p.m. | at Jets | TNT/truTV/Max
*Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at DAL | TBD
*Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WPG | ESPN

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 9:30 p.m. | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 9:30 p.m. | at VGK | ESPN
*Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
*Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at VGK | TNT/Max

Round 1

Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2 | Recap
Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0 | Recap
Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2  | Recap

Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2 | Recap
Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0 | Recap
Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2 | Recap
Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3 | Recap

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens

Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1 | Recap
Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3 | Recap
Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2 | Recap
Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1 | Recap

Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1 | Recap
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1 | Recap
Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2 | Recap
Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT) | Recap

Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3 | Recap
Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1 | Recap
Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2 | Recap
Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1 | Recap
Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3 | Recap
Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2 | Recap
Game 7: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT) | Recap

(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1 | Recap
Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0 | Recap
Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2 | Recap
Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4 | Recap
Game 7: Stars 4, Avalanche 2 | Recap

Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2 | Recap
Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 | Recap

(2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5 | Recap
Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2 | Recap
Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4 | Recap
Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1 | Recap
Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4 | Recap 





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Baseball bows out of MIAC Playoffs to Bethel in second elimination game of day

Story Links Box Score 2025 MIAC Baseball Playoffs COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – In its second elimination game of the day, the fourth-seeded St. Olaf College baseball team bowed out of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference […]

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COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – In its second elimination game of the day, the fourth-seeded St. Olaf College baseball team bowed out of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Baseball Playoffs with a 5-2 loss to second-seeded Bethel University on Friday evening at Becker Park.

After eliminating third-seeded Saint John’s University earlier in the day, St. Olaf (23-16) led 2-0 in the sixth thanks to home runs from junior Mason Buck and sophomore Kanen Kreafle, but Bethel (30-12) rallied with two in the sixth and three in the eighth to claim the come-from-behind win. With the win, the Royals will need to defeat nationally-ranked and top-seeded Gustavus Adolphus College twice on Saturday to secure the title.

The loss brought an end to the careers of St. Olaf’s senior class, which helped the Oles to back-to-back MIAC Playoff appearances in the last two seasons and a 2024 MIAC regular-season title.

Buck and Kreafle accounted for all four of St. Olaf’s hits in the loss. Buck was 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run, while Kreafle was 2-for-3 with his first collegiate home run.

In the longest start of his collegiate career, sophomore Nick Levasseur held Bethel to two runs on six hits with five walks and four strikeouts over 5.2 innings in a no-decision. Levasseur induced three double plays to help keep the Royals scoreless until the sixth.

In a scoreless game, Kreafle led off the top of the third with an opposite-field solo home run before Buck started the top of the fourth with a solo shot for his third homer of the season. Levasseur got out of a bases-loaded, two-out jam in the bottom of the fourth with a swinging strikeout.

Bethel tied the game in the sixth on a sacrifice fly followed by a two-out single to chase Levasseur, but sophomore Joey Haas got the Oles out of the inning with a strikeout to keep the game tied. The game remained tied until Isaac Call hit a two-run home run two batters into what turned into a three-run bottom of the eighth for the Royals.

 



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Colorado College hockey notebook: Tigers celebrate seniors, award winners, Mayotte adds to coaching staff | Sports

Tigers celebrate season at team banquet Time has long since turned the page on the 2024-2025 season, but Colorado College hockey revisited the past year for a final time on Friday night.  CC held its annual team banquet at the Carter Payne Center to celebrate the senior class and hand out individual awards.  Junior top-line […]

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Time has long since turned the page on the 2024-2025 season, but Colorado College hockey revisited the past year for a final time on Friday night. 

CC held its annual team banquet at the Carter Payne Center to celebrate the senior class and hand out individual awards. 

Junior top-line center Noah Laba was named the Tigers’ Thayer Tutt MVP while junior goaltender Kaidan Mbereko won the Steve Ebert award, which recognizes dedication, desire, ability and sportsmanship.

Laba was tied for second in scoring with 26 points on 10 goals (also tied for the team lead) and 16 assists despite battling injuries which sidelined him for eight games. 

Laba, a New York Rangers draft pick, signed a pro deal with the NHL team earlier this offseason.

Mbereko played 31 of 37 games between the pipes for CC. He recorded a .905 saves percentage and a 2.65 goals against average. Mbereko has announced his intent to return to the Tigers for his senior season.

Freshman winger Owen Beckner won the Bob Johnson award as the Tigers’ top freshman. Beckner posted a team-high 27 points on 20 assists and seven goals. As CC’s scoring leader,  the Ottawa Senators draft pick also took home the M.B. Hopper award. Beckner is the first freshman since current Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin to lead the Tigers in scoring.  

Other award winners 

Henry Wilder, senior, G, Scott Winkler award – humility optimism and support 

Ty Gallagher, grad student, D, Tony Frasca award – best postseason

Brady Cleveland (outgoing transfer), sophomore, D, Dave Peterson award – most improved player 

Zaccharya Wisdom (outgoing transfer), sophomore, F, Rodman award – sportsmanship 

Tommy Middleton, senior, F, Paul Markovich award – top student-athlete


Pooley and Murray join Tigers 

On Friday, CC coach Kris Mayotte announced the addition of two new coaches to his staff. 

Paul Pooley, who spent the past 20 seasons at Notre Dame, will join CC this fall as the Tigers associate head coach and Jordy Murray, who has been an assistant at Michigan Tech since 2022, will serve in the same role in Colorado Springs. 

Pooley and Murray replace former associate head coach Peter Mannino, who parted ways with the team earlier in the offseason, and assistant coach Andrew Oglevie who joined the Notre Dame on May 1. 

“Our search for a candidate to strengthen our championship culture prioritized qualities beyond just technical expertise,” Mayotte said in a release. “He brings not only a championship pedigree and an unwavering commitment to player growth but also a profound dedication to fostering meaningful connections. While I am eager to work with Paul, the greatest beneficiaries will be our players.

“In hiring Jordy, we’re adding a rising star whose vision aligns with the future of this program. Jordy has showcased an innate ability to identify talent, nurture skill, and forge relationships—the cornerstones of elite recruiting and player development.”



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Missouri Baseball: Mizzou Beats Texas A&M 9-6 in College Station for first SEC Win

For the first time since the regular season finale in 2024 at Mississippi State, the Missouri Tigers were able to breakthrough to win an SEC baseball game. It happened last night in College Station with a 9-6 victory over Texas A&M as Mizzou (14-35, 1-24 SEC) finally got into the win column in conference play. […]

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For the first time since the regular season finale in 2024 at Mississippi State, the Missouri Tigers were able to breakthrough to win an SEC baseball game.

It happened last night in College Station with a 9-6 victory over Texas A&M as Mizzou (14-35, 1-24 SEC) finally got into the win column in conference play.

The win snapped a program record 12-game losing streak and the Tigers accomplished it in comeback fashion.

As usual, the pitching issues continued as Mizzou trailed 6-1 through three innings after two home runs by Jace LaViolette, the D1 Baseball SEC Preseason Player of the Year.

However, Missouri responded with eight unanswered runs. In the top of the 5th inning, Jackson Lovich’s 10th home run of the season cut the Aggies lead to 5-3.

In the top of the 9th, trailing 6-3, Mizzou scored six runs led by Jackson Lovich, Kaden Peer, and Chris Patterson.

The Aggies went quietly in the bottom of the 9th as Xavier Lovett worked a 1-2-3 inning which featured a diving catch by Cayden Nicoletto.

Not only was this Mizzou’s first SEC win of the season, but it marked the Tigers’ second consecutive win in College Station dating back to 2023.

As for Texas A&M, it is a damaging loss for their NCAA Tournament hopes — who fell to 10-15 in conference play. That’s hard to believe as the Aggies came into this season as the preseason favorites to win the SEC.

Mizzou will look to play spoiler later on this afternoon as the Tigers search for their first SEC series win since sweeping Florida from April 5th-7th of last season.

Game 2 of this series is set for 2:00 p.m. CST as Sam Horn in scheduled to get the start on SEC Network Plus.





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UW-Whitewater Victorious In NCAA Men’s Tennis First Round, Falls In Second Round

Michael McLoone Men’s Tennis 5/10/2025 10:03:14 PM Story Links WHITEWATER, Wis.–University of Wisconsin-Whitewater emerged with a 4-0 victory over Luther College (Iowa) in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Championship on May 9, but fell […]

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WHITEWATER, Wis.–University of Wisconsin-Whitewater emerged with a 4-0 victory over Luther College (Iowa) in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Championship on May 9, but fell to Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) 4-2 in the second round at Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex on May 10.

 

The Warhawks were making their 15th NCAA appearance – and fourth straight – and completed the 2024-25 campaign with a 17-6 record. UW-Whitewater won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship for the second consecutive year.

 

First Round

UW-Whitewater 4, Luther (IA) 0

Singles:

No. 1–Theo Billson (WW) def. Luke Westholder (LUTH) 6-2, 6-1

No. 2–Reuben Giorgio (WW) vs. Joao Benvenutti (LUTH) 3-6, 6-2, 0-0 (did not finish)

No. 3–Tyler Nelson (WW) vs. Abbay Chhabra (LUTH) 4-6, 5-4 (did not finish)

No. 4–Drew Van Fossen (WW) def. Juan Hernandez Herrera (LUTH) 7-6 (4), 6-1

No. 5–Giovanni Vitali (WW) def. Eli Young (LUTH) 6-3, 6-2

No. 6–Charles Morgan (WW) vs. Rhys Biro-Moore (LUTH) 7-5, 4-0 (did not finish)

 

Doubles:

No. 1–Billson/Giorgio (WW) def. Young/Westholder (LUTH) 6-2

No. 2–Chhabra/Benvenutti (LUTH) def. Nelson/Payton Adkisson (WW) 6-2

No. 3–Van Fossen/Will Ulrich (WW) def. Hernandez Herrera/Ricky Portilla (LUTH) 7-6 (4)

 

Second Round

Gustavus Adolphus (MN) 4, UW-Whitewater 2

Singles:

No. 1–Gage Gohl (GAC) def. Theo Billson (WW) 6-2, 6-2

No. 2–Reuben Giorgio (WW) vs. Marco Siviero (GAC) 7-5, 1-6, 1-1 (did not finish)

No. 3–Dominik Knutson (GAC) def. Tyler Nelson (WW) 6-1, 6-1

No. 4–Drew Van Fossen (WW) def. Josh Christensen (GAC) 6-3, 6-4

No. 5–Tyler Haddorff (GAC) def. Giovanni Vitali (WW) 6-4, 6-4

No. 6–Luke Firdinger (GAC) def. Charles Morgan (WW) 7-6 (2), 6-3

 

Doubles:

No. 1–Billson/Giorgio (WW) def. Gohl/Haddorff (GAC) 6-4

No. 2–Knutson/Siviero (GAC) def. Nelson/Payton Adkisson (WW) 6-3

No. 3–Van Fossen/Will Ulrich (WW) def. Christensen/Taona Mhwandagara (GAC) 6-4

 

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Men’s Lacrosse Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals – Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- No. 7 Penn State men’s lacrosse earned a gritty 13-11 win over no. 15 Colgate in the NCAA First Round and advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals. A back-and-forth contest was rounded out by a 3-0 Nittany Lions run over the last few minutes of the game to seal their win. Penn State […]

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- No. 7 Penn State men’s lacrosse earned a gritty 13-11 win over no. 15 Colgate in the NCAA First Round and advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals. A back-and-forth contest was rounded out by a 3-0 Nittany Lions run over the last few minutes of the game to seal their win. Penn State improves to 11-4 overall while Colgate ends its season with a 10-8 record. The Nittany Lions advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the third time in program history. The team will take on the winner of the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame which will be played on Sunday, May 11 at noon.

Another outstanding performance for the freshman faceoff athlete Reid Gills, going 21-28 at the faceoff x, was a key component in the victory. Sophomore Liam Matthews guided the Penn State offense with four goals including two in the PSU 3-0 run down the stretch. Senior Ethan Long led the team in points, tallying one goal and three assists. Senior Matt Traynor produced his fifth hat trick of the season with three goals to go with a career best eight ground balls. Senior Jack Aimone was the final multi-goal scorer for PSU with two. Kyle Lehman, Will Costin and Will Peden rounded out the goal scorers with one apiece.

Defensively, senior Kevin Parnham was the key disruptor, causing four turnovers and scooping six ground balls. As a team, Penn State caused a program NCAA Tournament record 18 turnovers on the Raiders. Sophomore Brendan Leary (3), junior Ryan O’Connor (2), senior Jack Fracyon (2) and junior Jon King (2) all had multiple caused turnovers.

FIRST QUARTER – 2-0 Colgate

  • Colgate held Penn State scoreless for the entirety of the quarter.
  • The Raiders added two goals of their own after both teams were plagued by turnovers.

SECOND QUARTER – 5-5

  • Penn State notched the first goal of stanza but then the teams traded goals for the next few possessions. Traynor and Aimone had the two first goals.
  • The Nittany Lions notched back-to-back goals with five minutes remaining to knot the score at 4-4, both goals were unassisted off the sticks of Long and Aimone.
  • Colgate added one more goal in the quarter to recapture the lead but Penn State had the final word of the half, a bounce pass from Leary to find Matthews who shot it behind his back.

THIRD QUARTER – 10-8 Penn State

  • The Nittany Lions took their first lead of the game just over 30 seconds into the quarter, Matthews scored his second goal off a feed from Long.
  • Costin took a long shot from well beyond midfield on the Colgate 10-man ride in the clear to score his first career goal and put PSU up by two.
  • The Raiders went on a 3-0 scoring surge to retake the lead back at 8-7.
  • Penn State responded with a three-goal run of its own to grab the edge heading into the final stanza. Traynor collected a ground ball off a turnover to outwork the Colgate defense and find the back of the net to begin the stretch. Peden notched his goal off a helper from Hunter Aquino and Lehman also beat his defender to add his first goal of the day.

FOURTH QUARTER – 13-11 Penn State

  • Colgate began the final 15 minutes with another 3-0 scoring stretch, taking the lead once again at 11-10.
  • Penn State’s defensive efforts and grit at the faceoff x kept Colgate from scoring and gaining possessions over the remaining five minutes, allowing the offense to go on their final 3-0 run of the contest.
  • Matthews led the surge down the stretch with two goals in four minutes. Traynor put away the final goal on an empty net to seal the victory.

POSTGAME NOTES

  • Penn State advances to its third quarterfinal in program history. All three trips coming under the leadership of head coach Jeff Tambroni.
  • Gills has compiled 39 faceoffs over the last two games with 18 in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals and 21 in the NCAA First Round game.
  • The Nittany Lions set a new program record for caused turnovers in an NCAA Tournament game previously set at 12 against Yale in 2019. PSU totaled 18 on the day.
  • Matthews set a career high four goals with his third three-plus-goal performance of the season.
  • Traynor added his fifth hat trick of the season while collecting a new personal best eight ground balls.
  • Penn State dominated the ground ball game, outworking Colgate 52-24. PSU’s 52 comes up two shy of another program NCAA Tournament record of 54 ground balls in a single-game.

UP NEXT

The Nittany Lions will face the winner of the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame game that will be played on Sunday, May 11 at noon. The team will take on the winner in Annapolis, Md. on Sunday, May 18.

 

 



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