NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt track and field’s Allyria McBride and Falon Spearman begin competition at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

After narrowly missing the NCAA Championships by one spot in 2024, both McBride and Spearman returned to the east regional track in 2025 and punched their tickets to Eugene.

Spearman kicks off competition for the Commodores  in the 100-meter hurdles semifinals at 7:08 p.m. CT. McBride will compete in the 400-meter hurdle semifinals at 8:14 p.m. The top three finishers from each of the three heats, plus the next three fastest times, will advance to Saturday’s event final.

Dore Notes
• Spearman is the first Vanderbilt student-athlete to advance to the NCAA Championships in the 100 hurdles since at least 2006
• In 2023, McBride became the program’s first true freshman All-American since Amanda Helberg accomplished the feat in 1997
• McBride holds school records in five events and is top 10 all-time at Vanderbilt in six other events
• She is ranked third all-time at Vanderbilt in the 400 hurdles behind first-team All-American Brooke Overholt and 1997 NCAA champion Ryan Tolbert
• Spearman first broke the program record in the 100 hurdles at the 2024 SEC Outdoor Championships and has reset the mark three times since
• Spearman also holds the school record in the 60-meter hurdles and is ranked top 10 all-time at Vandy in three other events

The meet will be broadcast on ESPN with live results available through Flash Results. Fans can also follow Vanderbilt track and field on X and Instagram at @VandyXCTrack for updates.

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel head volleyball coach, Dave Zelenock, has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season.
 
The Bulldogs will kick off their 2025 campaign on August 29 at the Charleston Southern tournament, competing against IU Indy, followed by a match against Loyola Maryland at 4 pm. The Bulldogs return on August 30 for a contest against Charleston Southern.
 
The Citadel hits the road on September 2, facing Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Ga. The Bulldogs will travel to TD Arena on September 8 to take on the College of Charleston.
 
Later in the month, the Bulldogs make the short trip to Charlotte, N.C., on September 12 to play in the Queens Fall Classic. The Citadel will play Queens at 12:30 PM and Asheville at 5 PM. The Bulldogs’ road trip concludes on September 13 with a match against Campbell.
 
The team will also participate in matches at Wofford and USC Upstate on September 20, facing Gardner-Webb at 11 am and USC Upstate at 6 pm.
 
The month concludes with the season’s first home match and the conference opener against Wofford on September 25, followed by Western Carolina on September 26.
 
The Bulldogs kick off the month on the road, facing Furman in Greenville, S.C., on October 3, followed by Mercer in Macon, Ga., on October 4. They head to Johnson City, Tenn., for a match against ETSU on October 9, and then to Greensboro, N.C., for a match against UNCG on October 10.
 
The team returns to Charleston for a home stand against Samford on October 17 and Chattanooga on October 18. Later in October, the Bulldogs will face Western Carolina in Cullowhee, N.C., on October 24, and Wofford in Spartanburg, S.C., on October 25. The month concludes with two additional home games: Mercer on October 30 and Furman on October 31.
 
November marks the final stretch of the regular season. The Bulldogs will host ETSU on November 7 and UNCG on November 8. The Citadel then wraps up its regular season on the road, facing Chattanooga on November 14 and Samford on November 15.
 
The 2025 Southern Conference Volleyball tournament will start on November 20 in Asheville, N.C.
 
For more information and score updates on The Citadel volleyball team, please visit CitadelSports.com or follow @CitadelVB on X and @CitadelVolleyball on Instagram.
 
 

The gun will go off on the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships meet at Hayward Field on the afternoon of June 11.

Gov. Mifflin got off to a great start on Tuesday in the PIAA Class 3A boys volleyball semifinals.

The Mustangs won the first set 25-20 against Cumberland Valley and were just two sets away from a trip to Penn State to play in the state championship match.

Then Cumberland Valley, the District 3 champion, found its stride and won the next three sets 25-11, 25-10, 25-23, to end the Mustangs’ season.

Cumberland Valley, 21-0, will play North Allegheny on Saturday at Rec Hall at Penn State for the championship.

Cumberland Valley was led by Hayden Ackley and Isaiah Sibbitt. Ackley had 25 digs and two assists, while Sibbitt had four digs and two aces.

Gov. Mifflin finishes the season 22-2 with its losses to Central York in the district semifinals and Cumberland Valley.

North Allegheny defeated Central York 26-24, 16-25, 25-21, 21-25, 15-12 on Tuesday in the other semifinal.

Originally Published: June 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM EDT

NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brag House Holdings, Inc. ( TBH) (“Brag House” or the “Company”), the media-tech platform at the intersection of gaming, college sports, and Gen Z engagement, today announced that it plans to develop a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiative that is designed to help student-athletes of all backgrounds monetize their personal brand. The Company is exploring developing such initiatives through digital collectibles and blockchain-backed experiences.

This initiative builds on Brag House’s creation of a new digital sports medium through its strategic partnership with Learfield, which partnership provides the Company with the opportunity to deliver interactive events and branded campus experiences across more than 200 NCAA college campuses, most of which are Division 1. While the NCAA’s 2021 ruling enabled student-athletes to profit from their NIL rights, the Company believes that the vast majority of the active NCAA athletes do not receive meaningful NIL compensation.

“We’ve created a new lane where college gaming and school spirit intersect,” said Lavell Juan Malloy II, CEO and Co-Founder of Brag House. “As a former student-athlete, I deeply understand the value of building a personal brand, but also how few athletes truly get to benefit. Brag House was built on the idea of inclusivity, and we believe it’s time to level the playing field.”

A New Kind of NIL Model

The Company’s NIL initiative would aim to empower student-athletes to connect directly with fans and generate new revenue. One route the Company is considering is to offer authenticated digital collectibles and unique fan experiences. Through this, student-athletes could create and share digital assets like signature highlight reels, exclusive game-day access passes, and personalized memorabilia. They will benefit by retaining a majority of the earnings from initial sales and receiving a share of revenue from any future fan-to-fan resales.

Brag House’s aim would be to simplify the creation process of digital collectibles and blockchain-backed experiences through a no-code interface, while incorporating compliance tools tailored to NCAA, state, and school guidelines to ensure ease of adoption.

Considerations for implementation include utilizing a smart contract infrastructure and blockchain technology to deliver transparency, efficiency, and secure payments directly to student e-wallets.

Brag House may further consider implementing its NIL platform using a treasury strategy such as one built on Ethereum. This approach could support athlete education, loyalty rewards, and long-term platform sustainability through yield-generating digital assets. It should be noted, that Brag House recognizes that there are alternative blockchains that may offer lower fees and faster transactions. Ultimately, Brag House will focus on maturity, security, and post–Proof-of-Stake sustainability given the need for trust and transparency in student-athlete programs.

Regardless, this initiative would ultimately use secure digital ledger technology to ensure transparency, efficiency, and direct payments straight to student wallets, which means a clear, streamlined process for athletes to share their unique moments and experiences with fans.

Potential Significant Market Tailwinds

Brag House’s expansion comes at a time of rapid growth in both the NIL and digital ownership markets. According to Opendorse, the NIL market reached approximately $917 million in 2022 and is projected to surpass $1.5 billion by 2027. Simultaneously, global NFT trading volume exceeded $24 billion in 2023, with sports collectibles and creator-driven assets representing a fast-growing segment.

With over 20 million college students and half a million NCAA athletes in the U.S., the opportunity to connect student-athletes directly with fans through verified, blockchain-backed assets could be significant. By enabling personalized fan experiences and recurring royalty income, Brag House’s platform aligns with Gen Z’s appetite for authenticity, access, and digital innovation.

“This isn’t about chasing trends,” said Malloy. “It’s about responding to real demand and undeniable data. Our platform already fuels and encourages engagement across Gen Z campuses, and this initiative ensures student-athletes are empowered to share in the value they help create.”

Next Steps: Empowering the Future of NIL

The NIL initiative is currently aimed to pilot with several activations for select campuses in late 2025. The Company expects to release additional updates and invite student-athlete collaborators as it advances its infrastructure and smart contract capabilities.

Brag House plans to continue delivering innovative NIL opportunities through its expanding slate of campus activations, including the Brag Gators Gauntlet Series and branded loyalty token integrations, all designed to empower Gen Z through authentic digital sports experiences.

About Brag House
Brag House is a leading media technology gaming platform dedicated to transforming casual college gaming into a vibrant, community-driven experience. By seamlessly merging gaming, social interaction, and cutting-edge technology, the Company provides an inclusive and engaging environment for casual gamers while enabling brands to authentically connect with the influential Gen Z demographic. For more information, visit www.braghouse.com.

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NEW ORLEANS– The women’s cross country and track and field programs combined to finish 11th overall in the 2024-25 Deb Vercauteren Division III Women’s Program of the Year final standings released by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Tuesday, June 10.
 
The USTFCCCA Program of the Year Award honors the institution that has achieved the most success in each academic year (spanning the cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field seasons) based on the institution’s finish at their respective Championships.
 

Wartburg finished 26th overall in the cross country championships, 36th overall at the indoor track & field championships and 10th overall at the outdoor track & field championships. This is the fourth-straight year the Orange and Black have been ranked in these standings.

The Knights have won the program of the year honor four times since the award was introduced during the 2008-09 season. 

 

In order to be eligible for the award, teams must qualify for each of the Championships. Scoring is based on the team’s finish at each Championship in cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field (i.e. 1st = 1 point, 2nd = 2 points … 31st = 31 points) with the lowest total score for all three championships combined determining the award winner. Ties among schools split points for positions taken.

Wartburg’s complete all-time program of the year standings

2009 1st

2010 4th

2011 not ranked

2012 1st

2013 1st

2014 1st

2015 8th

2016 not ranked

2017 not ranked

2018 10th

2019 not ranked

2020 not awarded

2021 not awarded

2022 5th

2023 5th

2024 5th

2025  11th