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Johansson Wins Shot Put at World University Games – University of Nebraska

Nebraska track and field senior Axelina Johansson won the shot put gold medal at the FISU Summer World University Games in Bochum, Germany on Tuesday.  Johansson, representing Sweden, threw 60-6 1/2 (18.45m) to earn the top spot on the podium. Johansson is a two-time NCAA champion in the shot put and six-time All-American, as well […]

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Nebraska track and field senior Axelina Johansson won the shot put gold medal at the FISU Summer World University Games in Bochum, Germany on Tuesday. 

Johansson, representing Sweden, threw 60-6 1/2 (18.45m) to earn the top spot on the podium. Johansson is a two-time NCAA champion in the shot put and six-time All-American, as well as the Nebraska school record holder in the event. She placed 10th at the Olympics last summer. 

Husker junior Miné De Klerk, representing South Africa, finished in fourth place with a mark of 56-10 1/4 (17.33m). De Klerk is a two-time All-American in the shot put and also competed at the Olympics last year. 

 



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A Beacon for Master Water Polo

Naples confirms itself as the capital of master water polo, having hosted the Italian championships in the welcoming setting of the FIN Federal Center at the Scandone pool. The Neapolitan teams, the pride of Maurizio Marassi, who is not only the coach of the M60 and M65 Nuoto 2000 Napoli teams but […]

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Naples confirms itself as the capital of master water polo, having hosted the Italian championships in the welcoming setting of the FIN Federal Center at the Scandone pool. The Neapolitan teams, the pride of Maurizio Marassi, who is not only the coach of the M60 and M65 Nuoto 2000 Napoli teams but also the true driving force of the master movement in the Neapolitan city, triumphed. The field proved him right: the M65 team, coached and captained by him, dominated the tournament, winning the Italian title after an almost perfect elimination round (three wins and a draw) and after defeating the strong opponents of Europa Sporting Roma, among whom Adrian Muntean, 70 years old and not feeling it, stood out, being named the best player of the tournament and top scorer.

This is the M65 team: Schenone, Muntean, Ionescu, Scebba, Severino, Marassi, Nardi, Rapallini, Mancusi, Cametti, Cims, De Gennaro, Marchese, and Galassi V.

No less significant is the journey of the M60 team, also forged by Marassi, which won a well-deserved bronze medal. Although it failed to defend last year’s title, it decisively beat Torino 81 (later champions in the final) and overcame the tough Europa Sporting, winner of the group, in the third-place final. M60 team: Frodà, Imperatrice R., Rossomandi, Sciaccaluga, La Torre, Crovetto, La Sala, Grillo E., Guarino, Fonzi, Esposito R., Savasi, Falanga, and Margarita.

Alongside Maurizio Marassi, the silent but decisive work of Renato Galassi, coach of the M55 team and tireless organizer of the entire master group throughout the year, is no less important. Galassi is the logistical and relational pillar of the movement: he schedules training, manages communications, handles registrations and memberships, and oversees the integration of new athletes. Under his guidance, the M55 team won a prestigious bronze, improving on last year’s fourth place and demonstrating cohesion, sportsmanship, and ambition. M55 team: Leone, Licastro, Scivicco, Silvestri, Giovannini, Esposito P.M., Carbone, Bottiglieri, Avegno, D’Alò, Rosiello, De Vito, Galassi, and Princigalli.

Marassi and Galassi form a winning, complementary, and synergistic tandem: one is the technical-tactical architect, the other the organizational and motivational director. Their work has transformed Naples into a reference model for Italian master water polo, capable of combining victories, passion, and sportsmanship.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Took The Dead Hang Challenge, Here’s Why Everyone From Athletes To Desk Workers Should Also Dead Hang Daily

When actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu posts a workout, people watch. When she attempts a 90-second dead hang challenge, people take notes. No gimmicks… just raw upper-body strength, mental discipline, and the humble power of gravity. This is about longevity, joint health, and the primal satisfaction of holding on when everything tells you to let go. […]

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When actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu posts a workout, people watch. When she attempts a 90-second dead hang challenge, people take notes. No gimmicks… just raw upper-body strength, mental discipline, and the humble power of gravity. This is about longevity, joint health, and the primal satisfaction of holding on when everything tells you to let go.

The dead hang isn’t a flashy CrossFit move or a circus trick. It’s old-school, minimalist, brutally honest. You either hang, or you fall. And in those 90 seconds (or more), you learn a lot about your body and your mind.

What Exactly Is A Dead Hang?

At its core, a dead hang is just that: you, suspended from a bar, hanging motionless. Palms over the bar (overhand grip), arms extended, shoulders relaxed but alert. Feet off the floor. Core engaged. Gravity doing its job.

And yet, it’s far more than it appears. Dead hangs target your forearms, shoulders, lats, upper back, wrists, and core. They decompress your spine, improve grip strength, stretch tight fascia, and build a kind of calm, functional strength that machines and reps often miss.

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Dead hangs exercise your forearms, shoulders, lats, upper back, wrists, and core at the same time (Getty Images)

How To Do Them Right

You’ll Need:

  • A pull-up bar, monkey bars, or gymnastics rings.
  • A bench or box to step up onto. Do not jump.
  • Optional: wrist straps or chalk if grip is a limiting factor.

Instructions:

  • Step up to the bar. Grip it overhand, shoulder-width apart.
  • Lift your feet. Let your body fully extend. Arms straight.
  • Stay still. Breathe deep. Don’t clench. Don’t cheat.
  • Hold for 10–30 seconds to start. Your goal is 60-90 seconds over time.
  • Step down safely. Shake it out. Repeat up to 3 sets.

Tip: Focus on nasal breathing during your hang. It slows your heart rate and builds mental endurance.

Modifications

  • Beginner: Start with feet gently touching a box to reduce load.
  • Intermediate: Add shoulder shrugs at the bottom of your hang to engage traps.
  • Advanced: Try hanging with one arm. Or add weight with a dip belt.

Variations of Dead Hangs

Dead hangs can be altered to suit various fitness levels and goals:

  • Overhand Grip Dead Hang: Involves gripping the bar with the palms facing away, focusing on forearm and grip strength.
  • Neutral Grip Dead Hang: By using rings or a specially designed bar, the palms face each other, typically easier on the wrists and shoulders.
  • With Movement: Adding slight movements, such as shoulder shrugs or leg raises, can increase the difficulty and strengthen additional muscle groups.

What Happens To Your Body When You Hang Daily?

This is where things get interesting. Daily dead hangs (or even 3–4x per week) can produce surprisingly far-reaching benefits:

1. Your Posture Improves

That forward hunch from your laptop? Dead hangs realign your spine and retrain your scapula. You start standing taller and moving better.

2. Your Grip Becomes Bionic

Whether you’re opening jars, deadlifting, or rock climbing, grip strength is your gateway drug to total-body strength.

3. Your Back and Shoulders Stretch Out

Feel like your spine is compressed into an accordion? Dead hangs create a natural decompression, which can relieve back stiffness and shoulder pain.

4. Your Core Fires Up

Yes, your abs work during a hang… especially if you maintain good pelvic alignment. It’s like planking, but vertical.

5. Your Nervous System Calms Down

The hang position triggers parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) activation, especially when paired with controlled breathing. That means Less stress. Better sleep. Sharper focus.

Why Dead Hangs Are a Smart Move for Ageing Athletes

If you’re over 40, or coming back from an injury, the dead hang is your friend. It allows you to load the joints passively, build tendon strength, and train core stability without impact. Even more compelling? Research shows that grip strength in your 40s and 50s correlates with mobility, cognition, and independence in old age. So yes, hanging around literally adds years to your life.

How long should you be able to dead hang?

Age Group Target Time
21–35 45-120 seconds
36–45 30-90 seconds
46–60 15-60 seconds
60+ 10-30 seconds

By experience:

Level Hang Duration
Beginner 10-30 sec, 1-2 sets
Intermediate 30-45 sec, 2-3 sets
Advanced 60+ sec, 2-4 sets

So go ahead. Grab the bar, hang tight, transform.

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Keydets named to SoCon Spring All-Academic Team, Honor Roll

Story Links SPARTANBURG, S.C. – VMI was well-represented by the Southern Conference Wednesday as the league announced its Spring 2025 All-Academic Team and 2024-25 Academic Honor Roll. SoCon Press Release   In order to achieve SoCon All-Academic honors, an athlete must hold a 3.20 cumulative GPA, be a sophomore or above in […]

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – VMI was well-represented by the Southern Conference Wednesday as the league announced its Spring 2025 All-Academic Team and 2024-25 Academic Honor Roll.

SoCon Press Release

 

In order to achieve SoCon All-Academic honors, an athlete must hold a 3.20 cumulative GPA, be a sophomore or above in class standing and participate in at least 50 percent of the team’s contests.

 

The Academic Honor Roll recognizes the student-athletes who attained a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher for the 2024-25 academic year but does not require an athletic participation level.

 

A total of 2,734 student-athletes across the league were named to the Honor Roll, a new record number since the program began in 1989. In addition, a total of 288 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA and 846 received the Commissioner’s Medal given to those who attain a 3.80 GPA or higher during the academic year.

 

A total of 180 VMI cadet-athletes were named to the 2024-25 Academic Honor Roll led by the lacrosse and women’s soccer teams with 23 entries apiece.

 

VMI registered 24 cadet-athletes on the Spring 2025 SoCon All-Academic Team led by Indoor Track and Field with 10 team members listed.

 

Five Keydets achieved a perfect 4.0 for the 2024-25 academic year including Dayton Bagwell and James Boynewicz from lacrosse, Cameron Jones from women’s soccer, Jack Joyce (football) and Samantha Layton from cross country/track and field.

 

A total of 36 VMI cadet-athletes earned the SoCon Commissioner’s Medal for achieving at least a 3.80 GPA for the 2024-25 academic year.

 

A full listing of VMI’s cadet-athletes named to either the Spring 2025 SoCon All-Academic Team or SoCon Academic Honor Roll is found below.

 

 

VMI Cadet-Athletes named to Spring 2025 SoCon All-Academic Team (24):


























Marcus Van Alstine VMI Junior Mechanicsville, VA Baseball International Studies
Caden Plummer VMI Senior Mechanicsville, VA Baseball Civil Engineering
Ryan Peterson VMI Senior VA Beach, VA Baseball International Studies
Kevin Shank VMI Sophomore Mt. Holy Springs, PA Indoor Track & Field Mechanical Engineering
Jack Webb VMI Sophomore Fort Wayne, IN Indoor Track & Field History/International Studies
Colin Crenshaw VMI Sophomore Richmond, VA Indoor Track & Field Chemisty
Patrick Kiernan VMI Senior Fairfax, VA Indoor Track & Field History
Hunter Davis VMI Senior Chesapeake, VA Indoor Track & Field English
Gretal Shank VMI Senior Mt. Holy Springs, PA Indoor Track & Field English
Caroline Fiorillo VMI Senior St. Petersburg, FL Indoor Track & Field Psychology
Jillian Sisk VMI Sophomore Henrico, VA Indoor Track & Field Civil Engineering
Evelyn Anderson VMI Sophomore Locust Grove, VA Indoor Track & Field International Studies
Reece Guillet VMI Sophomore Old Lyme, CT Mixed Rifle International Studies
Kevin Shank VMI Sophomore Mt. Holy Springs, PA Outdoor Track & Field Mechanical Engineering
Colin Crenshaw VMI Sophomore Richmond, VA Outdoor Track & Field Chemisty
Zachary Denton VMI Sophomore Arlington, VA Outdoor Track & Field Psychology
Hunter Davis VMI Senior Chesapeake, VA Outdoor Track & Field English
Gretal Shank VMI Senior Mt. Holy Springs, PA Outdoor Track & Field English
Caroline Fiorillo VMI Senior St. Petersburg, FL Outdoor Track & Field Psychology
Jillian Sisk VMI Sophomore Henrico, VA Outdoor Track & Field Civil Engineering
Evelyn Anderson VMI Sophomore Locust Grove, VA Outdoor Track & Field International Studies
Patrick Jordon VMI Sophomore Providence Forge, VA Wrestling Civil Engineering
Darian Tweedell VMI Sophomore Dulles, VA Women’s Rifle International Studies

 

 

 

VMI Cadet-Athletes named to 2024-25 SoCon Academic Honor Roll (180):
























































































































































































Samuel Bennett VMI Baseball Biology
Seth Buchanan VMI Baseball Computer Science
James Douthat VMI Baseball Economics & Business
Nathan Hawley VMI Baseball Civil Engineering
Kennen Lewis VMI Baseball Economics & Business
Ryan Peterson VMI Baseball International Studies
Caden Plummer VMI Baseball Civil Engineering
Owen Riley VMI Baseball Civil Engineering
William Slater VMI Baseball History
Boston Torres VMI Baseball Economics & Business
Marcus Van Alstine VMI Baseball International Studies
Rickey Bradley, Jr. VMI Men’s Basketball Economics & Business
TJ Johnson VMI Men’s Basketball Economics & Business
Cooper Sisco VMI Men’s Basketball Economics & Business
Bryce Burnett VMI Football Economics & Business
Camden Clinton VMI Football Civil Engineering
Joseph Comello VMI Football Economics & Business
John Covert VMI Football Economics & Business
Kouri Crump VMI Football Biology
Robert Dunn VMI Football Civil Engineering
Owen Ham VMI Football Psychology
Jonathan Hunter Horton VMI Football Economics & Business
Tommy Inge VMI Football Civil Engineering
Jack Joyce VMI Football Mechanical Engineering
Thaddeus Krush VMI Football Economics & Business
Ryan McCarthy VMI Football Economics & Business
Omar Miller VMI Football Psychology
Jakari Nicely VMI Football Biology
Dylan Poley VMI Football International Studies
Steven Riveros VMI Football Civil Engineering
Luke Schalow VMI Football Economics & Business
Collin Shannon VMI Football Psychology
Cody Shelton VMI Football Economics & Business
Ben Shrewsbury VMI Football Economics & Business
Chandler Wilson VMI Football Economics & Business
Zion Woody VMI Football Economics & Business
Dayton Bagwell VMI Men’s Lacrosse International Studies
Sean Berzins VMI Men’s Lacrosse Biology
James Boynewicz VMI Men’s Lacrosse Biology
Sebastien Chicas VMI Men’s Lacrosse Biology
Zachary Connerty VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Charles Faul VMI Men’s Lacrosse Civil Engineering
Thomas Finta VMI Men’s Lacrosse Computer Science
Christopher Golini VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Charles Gormsen VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Erik Gottmann VMI Men’s Lacrosse Civil Engineering
Mason Gustafson VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Joshua Hallam VMI Men’s Lacrosse International Studies
Charles Hunt VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Damian Levin VMI Men’s Lacrosse Civil Engineering
Warner Lewis VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Jacob McClure VMI Men’s Lacrosse Electrical & Computer Engineering
Luca Minniti VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Simon Moore VMI Men’s Lacrosse Psychology
Luke Mryncza VMI Men’s Lacrosse Civil Engineering
Jack Myhre VMI Men’s Lacrosse Computer Science
Matthew Nichols VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Alexander Riley VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Scott Streff VMI Men’s Lacrosse International Studies
Miller Tatum VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Rex Wyrick VMI Men’s Lacrosse Economics & Business
Ty Yonas VMI Men’s Lacrosse Mechanical Engineering
Amari Benjamin VMI Men’s Soccer Economics & Business
Zacharia Bouchachia VMI Men’s Soccer Civil Engineering
Timofey Dovgalyuk VMI Men’s Soccer Economics & Business
Ian Joya VMI Men’s Soccer Economics & Business
Grant Martin VMI Men’s Soccer Electrical & Computer Engineering
Conor McGovern VMI Men’s Soccer Biology
Andrew Menges VMI Men’s Soccer Mechanical Engineering
Cole Mooney VMI Men’s Soccer Mechanical Engineering
Woongchan Oh VMI Men’s Soccer Civil Engineering
Viktor Petrusevski VMI Men’s Soccer International Studies
Conner Reid VMI Men’s Soccer Economics & Business
Santiago Rocha VMI Men’s Soccer Computer Science
Alexei Royar VMI Men’s Soccer International Studies
Colin Crenshaw VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field Chemisty
Peter Fiorillo VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field Psychology
James Gao VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field International Studies
Jackson Geisendaffer VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field English
Benjamin Hagerich VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field Computer Science
Patrick Kiernan VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field History
Patrick Lowry VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field International Studies
Kevin Shank VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field Mechanical Engineering
Brian Tavenner VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field International Studies
Jack Webb VMI Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field History/International Studies
Reece Guillet VMI Rifle International Studies
Alexander Pohlman VMI Rifle Civil Engineering
Wuyue Xie VMI Rifle / Women’s Rifle Applied Mathematics
Morgan Burd VMI Men’s Swimming Biology
Samuel Calder VMI Men’s Swimming Biology
Samuel Castle VMI Men’s Swimming Mechanical Engineering
Nathan Gilley VMI Men’s Swimming International Studies
Ethan Griffith VMI Men’s Swimming Economics & Business
Will Loftin VMI Men’s Swimming Economics & Business
Jack Mills VMI Men’s Swimming Mechanical Engineering
Aadil Pattada VMI Men’s Swimming Computer Science
Matthew Picard VMI Men’s Swimming Mechanical Engineering
Austin Reeder VMI Men’s Swimming Modern Languages & Cultures/International Studies
Zachary Richardson VMI Men’s Swimming History
Pedro Robertson VMI Men’s Swimming Civil Engineering
Grady Roman VMI Men’s Swimming International Studies
Hampton Wohlford VMI Men’s Swimming Mechanical Engineering/Psychology
Joshua Wolf VMI Men’s Swimming International Studies
Caleb Wolf VMI Men’s Swimming History
Hunter Davis VMI Men’s Track & Field English
Zachary Denton VMI Men’s Track & Field Psychology
Thomas Gannon VMI Men’s Track & Field International Studies
Christian Larvie VMI Men’s Track & Field English
Isaac Osouna VMI Men’s Track & Field Economics & Business
Tazewell Rae VMI Men’s Track & Field Civil Engineering
Cameron Thomas VMI Men’s Track & Field Economics & Business
Dimethus Thompson VMI Men’s Track & Field Electrical & Computer Engineering
Jesse Vaughn VMI Men’s Track & Field Psychology
Anthony Wilkerson VMI Men’s Track & Field Chemisty
Madeline  Albert-Day VMI Water Polo Civil Engineering
Sarah Fitzsimmons VMI Water Polo Computer Science
Taylor Hammond VMI Water Polo Computer Science
Sadie Smith VMI Water Polo International Studies
Sydney Smith VMI Water Polo Biology
Anthony Burke VMI Wrestling Economics & Business
Alexander Chirdo VMI Wrestling Computer Science
Raymond Cmil VMI Wrestling English
Elijah Cramer VMI Wrestling Biology
Samuel Dickey VMI Wrestling Civil Engineering
Dyson Dunham VMI Wrestling Civil Engineering
Joshua Evans VMI Wrestling International Studies
Luke Hart VMI Wrestling Civil Engineering
Patrick Jordon VMI Wrestling Civil Engineering
Evan Mason VMI Wrestling Mechanical Engineering
Waylon Rogers VMI Wrestling Civil Engineering
Wayne Rold VMI Wrestling Civil Engineering
Laura Canaday VMI Women’s Rifle Psychology
Alexis Gonzalez VMI Women’s Rifle History
Elizabeth Stann VMI Women’s Rifle English
Darian Tweedell VMI Women’s Rifle International Studies
Alexa Avery VMI Women’s Soccer Computer Science
Rachel Baez VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Paige Becker VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Isabella Bruzonic VMI Women’s Soccer Civil Engineering
Barrett Callejo VMI Women’s Soccer Biology
Sedona Dancu VMI Women’s Soccer Psychology
Audrey Davis VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Gianna De Cicco VMI Women’s Soccer Civil Engineering
Lauren Fyfe VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Yasmin Heinisch VMI Women’s Soccer Economics & Business
Cameron Jones VMI Women’s Soccer Psychology
Madeline Karsonovich VMI Women’s Soccer Mechanical Engineering
Katy Layman VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Caroline Marini VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Delilah Martindale VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Daniela Monastero VMI Women’s Soccer Psychology
Cameron Owens VMI Women’s Soccer Biology
Abigail Plageman VMI Women’s Soccer Biology
Katelyn Redlinger VMI Women’s Soccer Civil Engineering
Courtney Smith VMI Women’s Soccer Applied Mathematics
Whitney Tracy VMI Women’s Soccer Biology
Samantha Uschold VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Emily Ward VMI Women’s Soccer International Studies
Isabelle Haer VMI Women’s Swimming International Studies
Ollie Hobbs VMI Women’s Swimming Computer Science
Kimiya Sabahi-Miab VMI Women’s Swimming Computer Science
Noelle Tong VMI Women’s Swimming International Studies
Valerie Tonnu VMI Women’s Swimming Civil Engineering
Courtney Novotny VMI Women’s Swimming / Water Polo Biology
Meagan Riding VMI Women’s Swimming / Water Polo Biology
Makynna Smith VMI Women’s Swimming / Water Polo International Studies
Julia Ward VMI Women’s Swimming / Water Polo Electrical & Computer Engineering
Evelyn Anderson VMI Women’s Track & Field International Studies
Ruth Dickersheid VMI Women’s Track & Field Economics & Business
Naturale Faison VMI Women’s Track & Field Psychology
Julie Freitas VMI Women’s Track & Field International Studies
Semore Green VMI Women’s Track & Field Psychology
E’yana Watson-Basnight VMI Women’s Track & Field Computer Science
JeNiya White VMI Women’s Track & Field Economics & Business
Caroline Fiorillo VMI Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Psychology
Reagan Gilman VMI Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Biology
Zoffia Gonzalez VMI Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field International Studies
Olivia Hurd VMI Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Psychology
Samantha Layton VMI Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Civil Engineering
Gretal Shank VMI Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field English
Jillian Sisk VMI Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field Civil Engineering

 

 



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CUNYAC Announces 2024-25 Winter/Spring Sports Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll

Story Links CUNYAC – NEW YORK – The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) has announced its Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll for the 2025 Spring semester, handing out 445 citations for academic excellence.   The CUNYAC Winter/Spring Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll is constructed with student-athletes across eight member campuses who participate in a […]

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CUNYAC – NEW YORK – The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) has announced its Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll for the 2025 Spring semester, handing out 445 citations for academic excellence.
 
The CUNYAC Winter/Spring Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll is constructed with student-athletes across eight member campuses who participate in a varsity-level sport and own a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale.

The list includes sports that conducted their championship in the winter or spring (men’s tennis, men’s & women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field, men’s volleyball, baseball, and softball) as well as varsity athletes competing in non-CUNYAC sports.

 

Hunter produced a conference-leading 104 honorees among the eight institutions, followed by Baruch (81) and John Jay (80).

 

16 student-athletes have compiled a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA to date.

For the complete 2025 Winter/Spring Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, please click here.





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Minor league baseball roundup

Minor league baseball roundup: Hightower heating up Published 11:41 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025 From staff reports Minor league update … San Diego Padres prospect Cobb Hightower (East Rowan), a third-round pick last summer, has been on a roll in the last week. Hightower went 11-for-20 in a four-game stretch, with a trio of three-hit […]

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Minor league baseball roundup: Hightower heating up

Published 11:41 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025

From staff reports

Minor league update …

San Diego Padres prospect Cobb Hightower (East Rowan), a third-round pick last summer, has been on a roll in the last week.

Hightower went 11-for-20 in a four-game stretch, with a trio of three-hit games, to boost his batting average from .210 to .240.

Hightower has scored 29 runs in 39 games and has driven in 21.

His OBP is a solid .368 and his contact rate is fine — 28 walks and 31 strikeouts.

He’s been more aggressive at the plate lately, getting more hits and taking fewer walks. His base-running also has picked up, as he’s 7-for-7 on steals.

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Business as usual for Springfield relief pitcher Austin Love, although Love (West Rowan, UNC) did take his first loss of the season recently.

Love is 5-1 with two saves. He has a 2.25 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 36 innings.

Love was a third-round pick by St. Louis out of UNC in 2021.

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Vance Honeycutt, a 2024 first-round pick by Baltimore, has been sidelined by a left ankle injury.

That may not be a terrible thing, as it gives Honeycutt (Salisbury, UNC) a break and a chance to reset.

Arguably the best player in UNC history, he’s batting .172 with three homers for the Aberdeen IronBirds.

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Owen White (Carson), a second-round pick by Texas out of high school in 2018, is 0-7 for the Charlotte Knights with a 5.25 ERA and 50 strikeouts.

White pitched most recently on July 22 and did well, allowing one earned run in five innings and striking out three.

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Carson Whisenhunt (Davie, ECU), a second-round pick by San Francisco in 2022, made his MLB debut against Pittsburgh on Monday. The lefty allowed four runs in five innings. His last three innings were strong, and he may get another start this weekend.

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Pitcher CJ Gray (A.L. Brown) signed with the L.A. Angels. Outfielder Kane Kepley (South Rowan, Liberty, UNC) signed with the Chicago Cubs. Infielder Coy James (Davie) signed with Washington. Pitcher Jake Barbee (Robinson) signed with Texas. Their pro debuts are expected this summer.

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Dylan Driver (Carson, Catawba) had two hits on July 25 and is batting .233 with 16 runs and seven steals for the Ottawa Titans of the Frontier League.

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UT Dallas cuts track and field programs due to budget cuts

DALLAS — The University of Texas at Dallas announced Monday that due to budget cuts, the university’s track and field and cross country programs will be cut in the upcoming semester. The program cuts will include both men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, and men’s and women’s cross country. Student athletes received […]

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DALLAS — The University of Texas at Dallas announced Monday that due to budget cuts, the university’s track and field and cross country programs will be cut in the upcoming semester.

The program cuts will include both men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, and men’s and women’s cross country.

Student athletes received the news via an email from the university.

The university cited the lack of on-campus facilities in addition to budget cuts for the program cuts. The announcement comes just weeks before the start of the academic school year.

Athletic scholarships for the cut programs will still be honored for the 2025-2026 school year, according to UTD. The school also said they assist students who wish to transfer.

UT Dallas currently competes at the NCAA Division II level.



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