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Freshman Class Gets Started at Cedarville, Likely Another Record

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College students will be converging on college campuses across the country in the coming days. At Cedarville University, where a projected 1,175 freshmen will move into their residence halls beginning Friday, August 15, enrollment trends appear to be favorable for another record enrollment. 

With the arrival of the new students — and upper classmen later in the weekend — the energy on campus is unmistakable.  

Students helping freshmen move into the residence halls during Getting Started Weekend.During Cedarville’s traditional Getting Started Weekend, new students will move into residence halls, attend workshops, take placement exams, explore student activities and gather for worship — all while forming the friendships and rhythms that will shape their college years. Parents, too, will share in the experience through dedicated workshops and worship moments designed to help them support their students with confidence and hope. 

Among those stepping into this new chapter are twins Julie and Ari Tompkins — two standout athletes from Mogadore, Ohio, whose journey to Cedarville is defined by faith, family and fierce competition. For them, the start of college isn’t just a new season — it’s the continuation of a lifelong bond and a calling to grow in both their sport and their spiritual walk. The sisters chose to room together for their freshman year, bringing their lifelong bond into their shared dorm as they prepare to compete on the university’s nationally ranked track and field team. 

The twins are no strangers to high achievement. Throughout high school, they excelled in track and field, basketball and cross country, earning multiple state championship appearances. In track, their shared passion culminated in back-to-back state runner-up finishes in the 1,600-meter relay — a feat made even more meaningful by their bond. 

“We’ve been called ultimate competitors,” said Ari, “but we’re also each other’s biggest supporters. Every race, every practice — we push each other to be better.” 

That competitive drive was honed early. Raised in a sports-loving family, the twins learned the value of hard work from their father, a former wrestler. “We always had to do something every season,” said Julie, “and we grew up going head-to-head in everything.” 

Julie and Ari Tompkins signing to run track at Cedarville University.Though their high school careers were filled with accolades, the journey wasn’t without challenges. Injuries sidelined them at different times, and the heartbreak of losing a state title by 0.01 seconds tested their resolve. But they credit those moments — and their faith — for shaping their perspective. 

“We struggled with the idea that our sport defined us,” said Julie, “but getting second helped us realize that God sees us the same whether we win or lose. That was a powerful lesson.” 

Their spiritual growth became a foundation for everything else, especially as they considered where to attend college. Though they initially considered separate paths, the idea of splitting up proved too difficult. 

“We’ve done everything together,” said Julie. “Even if we’d gone to different schools, it would’ve felt like something was missing.” 

Their decision to come to Cedarville was fueled by assistant track and field coach Max Kittle, the track team and the feeling of home on campus. “On our second visit, we practiced with the team and went to chapel,” said Ari. “It just felt like home.” 

Now first-year students and teammates on the Yellow Jackets’ track and field team, the Tompkins sisters are ready for the next level — both in sports and in life. Julie is majoring in exercise science with hopes of becoming a physical therapist for a professional sports team. Ari is studying criminal justice and plans to become a firefighter, EMT or FBI agent. 

“Getting Started is a special time for incoming Yellow Jackets,” said Lianna Peters, Getting Started director. “We want new students to be excited to participate in all that Cedarville has to offer.” 

Returning student leaders remember the impact of the week vividly. 

“I remember the nerves and excitement as I moved 13 hours from home and saw Sting leaders lining the road,” said Eli Nord, another Getting Started director. “That weekend helped me find my footing.” 

“Through my first weekend on campus, I was able to settle into my dorm and classes, meet some of my closest friends and get plugged into the community,” said Katey Decker, another Getting Started Director. 

Julie and Ari are hopeful for what’s ahead — spiritually, academically,and athletically. Julie’s goals include earning straight As, growing in her faith and helping the track team reach Nationals. Ari is focused on building a strong community, preparing for EMT certification and competing at a high level. 

And though their futures may one day lead them in different directions, for now, they’re exactly where they belong: side by side, at the starting line of something new. 

Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences, and professional fields. With 6,384 students, it ranks among Ohio’s largest private universities and is recognized by The Wall Street Journal as being among the nation’s top three evangelical universities. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics, and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at cedarville.edu.  



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NCAA Volleyball Regional Schedule Set

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The fourth-seeded Indiana volleyball team (25-7, 14-6 B1G) will play in the Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history. The NCAA announced start times and dates for next week’s regional semifinals on Sunday (Dec. 7) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play top-seeded Texas at Gregory Gymnasium on Friday (Dec. 12) afternoon at Noon ET on ESPN.

 

Following the greatest regular season in program history, IU was awarded a top-16 national seed and the chance to host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers made quick work of their first two matchups, sweeping Toledo and fifth-seeded Colorado in Bloomington to advance to the Sweet 16.

 

IU is one of five Big Ten programs remaining in the NCAA Tournament. Of the 16 schools left in the big dance, IU is one of two teams (Cal Poly) that didn’t make the big dance last year. The Hoosiers have already set a single-season program record for wins (25) and will attempt to advance to the regional final for the first time in program history.

 

The other matchup in the Austin Regional will pit second-seeded Stanford and third-seeded Wisconsin against each other. Their match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of IU’s. The winners of both regional semifinals will meet on Sunday (Dec. 14) afternoon for a spot in the national semifinals in Kansas City.



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Louisville volleyball NCAA Tournament bracket, Texas A&M vs UofL game

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Dec. 6, 2025Updated Dec. 7, 2025, 6:08 a.m. ET

After defeating Marquette 3-2 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday night, No. 2 Louisville will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, and take on No. 3 Texas A&M in the Sweet 16 at 7 p.m. Friday.

This will be the Cardinals’ seventh consecutive regional appearance but first with Dan Meske as head coach.

Here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the match from home:

No. 2 seed Louisville versus No. 3 seed Texas A&M will be broadcast live on ESPN or ESPN2.

Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN2 via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.

Those without cable can access ESPN2 via streaming services, with Fubo offering a free trial.

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After defeating Marquette, UofL will play Texas A&M in the Lincoln, Nebraska, Regional Friday at 7 pm. Here’s a look at the tournament schedule:

  • First and second rounds: Dec. 4-6
  • Regionals: Dec. 11-14
  • Semifinals: Dec. 18 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Championship: Dec. 21 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri



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Men’s T&F Opens Season at Diplomat Open

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Lancaster, PA (December 6, 2025) – The DeSales University men’s track & field team opened the 2025-26 indoor T&F season competing at the Diplomat Open at Franklin & Marshall College on Friday.

The Bulldogs posted 10 MAC qualfying times/marks in the meet.

Among the qualifying times were junior Bryce Guthier taking second in the 400-meters with a time of 52.08. It is the fifth fastest time in indoor history.  Senior Davis Trump also qualified in the 5K with a time of 16:20.32.

In the field events, DSU posted eight qualfying marks. Junior Weston Simak qualified for the MAC Championships in both the long jump (6.52m) and triple jump (13.72m). His triple jump mark was the second best in team history.  First-year Luke Heimann also qualfied in the triple jump (11.86m).

Junior Jonathan Castronovo took home first place in the long jump with a mark of 6.58m, the second best long jump in team history.

First-year John Amoretti qualified in the shot put (12.33m), seniors Jonathan Eudja and Giovanni Wellington qualified in the weight throw with marks of 14.85m and 14.23m. First-year Ryan Rodriguez also quallified in the weight throw (11.89m).

The Bulldogs won’t return to action till the New Year at the Blue and Grey Invitational on Jan. 17th.

 



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Women’s Track & Field Turns in Multiple High Marks to Begin Season at Cornell

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ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College women’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Lola Gitlin posted a time of 10:25.57 in the 3000-meter run to finish third overall.

Rachel Larson was a fourth place finisher with a time of 8.58 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. That time is currently No. 1 in Division III after the opening weekend of the season.

Aynisha McQuillar took fifth in the 200-meter dash in a time of 26.61 seconds. McQuillar also ran in the 60-meter dash and posted the 11th fastest time in DIII during the prelim with a performance of 7.78 seconds.

Lyla Powers was fifth in the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:21.75.

Lily Seyfert claimed fifth in the shot put with a heave of 12.78 meters, which is currently ninth in the nation.

Bree Boyle and Erin Eastwood each cleared 3.54 meters in the pole vault, which is tied for 11th on the Division III performance list.

Alexis Brown turned in a leap of 11.02 meters in the triple jump for the 17th best mark in the country.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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Men’s Track & Field Opens Indoor Season at Cornell Greg Page Relays

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RESULTS

ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College men’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Anik Vossschulte claimed third in the 200-meter dash in a time of 23.32 seconds, while Jacob Antilety was seventh at 23.71 seconds.

Matt Lokshin posted a time of 8.65 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles to place third in the event. Aidan Irwin took fourth in the high jump with a mark of 1.70 meters.

Quinten Lewis posted a mark of 13.73 meters in the triple jump to place fourth and Sebastien-Oliver Lacrete was sixth at 12.68 meters, while Evan Cherry secured fifth in the long jump with a leap of 6.84 meters.

IC’s 4×400-meter relay team of Damian Simmonds, Griffin Lupes, Noah McKibben and George Nilson placed sixth in 3:34.49.

Luke Ellor finished sixth in the shot put with a mark of 14.40 meters.

Three Bombers finished within the top eight in the 500-meter dash as Brad Kellogg was sixth in 1:09.73, Peter Tysiak followed in seventh with 1:10.74 and Matthew DeJulio was next at 1:11.59.

Kaiden Chandler and Luke Ferrer posted times of 4:41.29 and 4:53.44 in the mile to finish in seventh and eighth.

Raf Campanile was seventh in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.25 meters.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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