OXFORD, Miss. – Head coach Bre Henry and the Ole Miss volleyball program have unveiled the program’s full 2025 schedule, with action set to begin in August.
 
The regular season begins with a trip to Atlanta, Ga., where the Rebels will open against Arkansas State on Aug. 29. It begins a three-match swing, where the Rebels will also face hosts Georgia Tech on Aug. 30 and Wofford on Aug. 31.
 
From there, the Rebels head west, travelling to Brookings, S.D., to compete in the Jackrabbit Invitational. The Rebels will face South Dakota State on Sep. 5 and Wyoming on Sep. 6. Ole Miss returns to action to battle another ACC foe, facing Miami in Coral Gables, Fla., in the ‘Showdown at the Net’.
 
The home slate gets going on Friday, Sep. 12, as Ole Miss welcomes Louisiana to the Gillom Athletics Performance Center. It’s the first of two non-conference home matches, as the Rebels welcome Memphis on Sep. 16.
 
The final non-conference weekend ends in similar fashion to 2024, as the Rebels travel to the Lone Star State for a tournament. Ole Miss faces Incarnate Word and Texas Tech on Sep. 19 in Lubbock, Texas, before concluding against UAlbany on Sep. 20.
 
Conference play begins with a road trip to Arkansas on Sep. 26, before heading to Oklahoma for the first time since they joined the SEC, on Sep. 28. The Rebels will return home the next weekend, welcoming Kentucky and Auburn on Oct. 3 and Oct. 5, respectively.

October continues with a trip to Mississippi State on Oct. 10, before returning back home on Oct. 12 to host Tennessee. The following weekend, the Rebels head to Missouri on Oct. 17 before making their first trip to Vanderbilt since 1979 on Oct. 19.

Late October features a visit to Oxford by Texas on Oct. 24 and Texas A&M on Oct. 26. The month concludes with Alabama making a trip to Oxford on Oct. 31, before the Rebels head to LSU on Nov. 2.

The regular season concludes with a road trip to Georgia on Nov. 7 and South Carolina on Nov. 9. Ole Miss returns home for the regular season finale against Florida on Nov. 14, before heading to Savannah, Ga., for the return of the SEC Tournament from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25.

 

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IRVINE, Calif. – Dylan Fox is one of the newest members of the alumni base at Concordia University Irvine after a memorable final season as a First Team All-American long jumper.

The track and field star capped off his illustrious career with one more academic honor on Wednesday, becoming the first CUI student-athlete to be voted the PacWest Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

While he was honing his craft and becoming a 3-time PacWest Conference Champion and 3-Time All-American in the long jump, he was also preparing himself for his career. 

A business administration major at CUI with an emphasis on data analytics, Fox finished with an impressive 3.91 GPA while soaring to new heights on the track. The local Irvine, Calif. native also minored in computer science and gained valuable experience through three different internships these past few years. He even freelanced in web development and business process optimization.

His most recent internship was with a medical equipment manufacturer during this past spring semester.  In a span of about four months, he stepped right in using data analytics and automation, and presented to the company’s CEO and stakeholders on the Executive team with examples of how to use technology in various new ways moving forward. He really enjoyed the experience and is pursuing a full-time opportunity with the company.

After being voted the PacWest Men’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year earlier this month for the second time in his college career, Fox was eligible along with the other sport-specific male winners for this prestigious honor.

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Point Loma men’s tennis player Alexander Leischner was the 2023 male recipient of this award and was among the other PacWest student-athletes nominated this time along with Fox.

To see the full list – CLICK HERE to read the full PacWest Conference release on Fox

MAYVILLE, Wis. (WKOW) — A unique outdoor volleyball event is set to take place at the Mayville High School football field on Aug. 26. This groundbreaking match will feature teams from Mayville, Horicon, and Waupun playing on a hardwood floor under the lights, a first for Wisconsin.

Brian Thom, a volleyball coach at Mayville and chairperson for the event, said, “It happened in Iowa a couple of years ago and it was spectacular.”

The event, dubbed the “Battle of the Marsh,” has an expected attendance of 800 to 1,000 people.

The action is set to start at 5:30 p.m. 

General admission tickets are priced at $12, while seniors and children 10 and under can enter for $6. Mayville students will enjoy free entry.

In case of rain, the event has a planned rain date of Aug. 27. The floor will be assembled for the outdoor volleyball match to ensure an authentic indoor experience.

Thom said, “It’s going to be pretty cool.”

This WIAA-sanctioned volleyball match offers a rare opportunity for spectators to witness an innovative sports experience.

Australia has taken a momentous step in its bid to become the world leader in athlete wellbeing, today launching new recommendations to support athletes from preconception through to parenthood.  

 The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) and the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) developed the world-leading AIS Best Practice Recommendations to Support Elite Athletes from Preconception to Parenthood. 

“The more mums and aspiring mums we see thriving in sport, the better,” Minister for Sport, The Hon Anika Wells MP said.  

“Athlete mums are among our best athletes, just look at marathon mum Jess Stenson or world record holder Vanessa Low, both of whom actually achieved greatness as parents. 

“There shouldn’t have to be a choice between motherhood and athletic success and in fact, the qualities developed through being a mum, including resilience, are ideal for elite competition. 

“The Albanese Government wants our athletes to be treated as individuals and supported with tailored programs that can drive them to 2032 success.”

AIS Female Performance Health Initiative Project Lead Dr Rachel Harris said the recommendations will help more women thrive. 

“No athlete should have to choose between a career in sport and being a parent, but unfortunately that’s the reality for a growing number of female athletes,” Dr Harris said. 

“Many athletes are reaching their late 20s, early 30s and are wanting to start a family, however a lack of support is leading them to early retirement. 

“These evidence-based recommendations will help sports retain great athletes who have the potential to perform for another 10-15 years.” 

The recommendations underpin Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy: Win Well in which 62 sports and organisations have pledged to prioritise athlete wellbeing. 

Olympic Water Polo player and mum Keesja Gofers also returned to training eight weeks postpartum before making history in Paris. 

“I had people who advocated for me within my sporting organisation and I am very grateful for the support I received,” Gofers said of Water Polo Australia. 

Both Wood and Gofers were among more than 60 athletes, coaches, high performance support staff and medical professionals who helped shape the recommendations. 

CQUniversity Associate Professor Melanie Hayman highlighted that even sports with small budgets can make a real impact. 

“Some of these recommendations can be implemented with little to no resources such as offering flexible training options, protecting categorisation or modifying uniforms,” Associate Professor Hayman said. 

“While sports with bigger budgets can consider covering medical bills, contract extensions or childcare.” 

Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander MP, said the return to sport for postpartum and parenting athletes was critical.  

“The Queensland Academy of Sport has taken a strong lead in championing female athlete research, and this research is a clear example of its commitment to driving progress in this important space,” Mr Mander said.  

“With more female athletes returning to elite sport after childbirth, the QAS has played a critical role in supporting their successful return. 

“To do this well, they’ve focused on understanding the real barriers and enablers so we can strengthen policies, systems and support where it matters most. 

“We are incredibly proud of these recommendations and look forward to supporting our athletes in continuing to thrive as we continue on our journey to 2032 and making it our most successful Games yet.” 

Gofers agreed that this will change the future of women’s sport for the better. 

“Women that choose to be mum athletes are determined and resilient, which is exactly the type of athlete coaches want to achieve those one percenters,” Gofers said.

The AIS Best Practice Recommendations to Support Elite Athletes from Preconception to Parenthood can be downloaded here. 

HUNTSVILLE | The College Sports Communicators announced its Academic All-District honorees for the 2024-25 cross country and track & field seasons, and UAH was represented by eight student-athletes with four from women’s team and four from the men’s team.
 

UAH women’s cross country and track & field CSC Academic All-District honorees include Abby Weist, Raegan Miller, Jadlyn Debardlabon, and Hailey Smith. 

The Chargers men’s squad featured Sam Wilhelm, Nathan Knox, Conner Patterson, and Corey Adamski as CSC Academic All-District. This is Wilhelm’s third straight appearance on the All-District list and the second straight for Knox.

 

In order to qualify for Academic All-District, student-athletes must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA as well as holding either a top-25 finish in regional competition in Cross Country, or a top-50 mark in-region for track & field. 

The 2025 Academic All-District® Men’s Track & Field teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track, in the field, and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes men’s track & field honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

 

The Division II and III CSC Academic All-America programs are partially financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2024-25 Divisions II and III Academic All-America programs.