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Leinster's kryptonite Will Skelton eager to stand tall against old rivals again

Alas for La Rochelle, but perhaps encouragingly for Leinster, it looks like the Australian lock might be ruled out of Sunday’s latest Champions Cup showdown between the two teams at the Stade Deflandre (kick-off 4.15pm local/3.15pm Irish time) due to an ankle injury.“It’s a different mentality here. It doesn’t mean, it’s just a different feeling […]

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Leinster's kryptonite Will Skelton eager to stand tall against old rivals again

Alas for La Rochelle, but perhaps encouragingly for Leinster, it looks like the Australian lock might be ruled out of Sunday’s latest Champions Cup showdown between the two teams at the Stade Deflandre (kick-off 4.15pm local/3.15pm Irish time) due to an ankle injury.“It’s a different mentality here. It doesn’t mean, it’s just a different feeling in France. It’s the first trophy we’ve ever won and to be involved in that is something that will live with me forever. It drives me every day to keep replicating that feeling because it’s a very hard thing to do. To do it twice, we’ll never take that for granted, but we want more man.”“It starts to become a habit and that winning mentality is something that really drives us and last season was extremely disappointing not making those bigger games.Granted, last season Skelton’s presence could not prevent Leinster beating La Rochelle in the opening pool match in the Stade Deflandre and then putting Ronan O’Gara’s team to the sword with a 40-13 win in the quarter-final at the Aviva in April.“The whole town get involved. They were really welcoming to me when I first came here and we love it here,” says Skelton who, with his wife Kate, has two young boys – Julius (four next month) and Jude (born last December 27th).By sharp contrast, whereas Saracens are a relative dent in the enormous metropolis that is London and had already won two Champions Cups, La Rochelle is a one-club city for whom the 2022 Champions Cup was the first trophy in the club’s history.“There’s not many places where you could say you get a sold-out game every weekend, albeit only 16,700, but the population of the town is 70,000 so to have a sell-out of around a quarter of the population is pretty special.A vital cog in the Saracens team that beat Leinster in the 2019 final in Newcastle and the 2020 quarter-final at an empty Aviva, Skelton was then the enforcer in the La Rochelle team that beat Leinster in the 2021 semi-finals and both the 2022 and 2023 finals.This is one he’d hate to miss.And, in the competition they love and against rivals who beat them twice last season, they almost certainly will be.

La Rochelle's Will Skelton battles with James Lowe during the 2023 Champions cup final at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
La Rochelle’s Will Skelton battles with James Lowe during the 2023 Champions cup final at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

No player has loomed more imposingly, more regularly and more effectively over Leinster’s ambitions of lifting a fifth Champions Cup more than Big Bad Will Skelton.Skelton joined Saracens from the Waratahs in 2017 after a successful eight-game loan spell with the club, and that 2019 win in St James’s Park accompanied two Premiership titles with Saracens. As well as providing “awesome memories” and friends for life, he was “a sponge for rugby” and says working with Mark McCall and the coaches and players there made him a better life.“I’m injured bro,” he freely admitted in an interview with The Irish Times, having missed La Rochelle’s last two games, a loss in Perpignan and last Saturday’s last-ditch 22-19 win over Toulouse, as well as Tuesday’s training session.La Rochelle is a beautiful city on the Atlantic coast and its club has become a hotbed of French rugby. Covid aside, last week’s win over Toulouse was La Rochelle’s 100th sell-out in succession at the Stade Deflandre.“My two boys were born here and my wife and I really love it here. It’s perfect mate. It’s 10 to 15 [minutes] to get anywhere. The people are really nice, the footy is great.”

La Rochelle's home victory parade attended by thousands of fans following the  2023 victory over Leinster. Photograph: Romain Perrocheau/AFP/ via Getty Images
La Rochelle’s home victory parade attended by thousands of fans following the 2023 victory over Leinster. Photograph: Romain Perrocheau/AFP/ via Getty Images

“He’s not as hands-on as I’m used to it with head coaches,” Skelton says of McCall. “He really trusted his assistants but whenever he needed to get his message across he’d always be the big man. His attention to detail and the way he motivated us was second to none. What I loved about him was that he was always cool and calm, he trusted in the system and the club culture, and that never wavered, and that system is a credit to how he’s led the place.”It’s a common feeling throughout the La Rochelle squad. Hence, their relatively humdrum domestic form, they sit sixth with eight wins and six defeats after last Saturday’s laboured last-ditch win over a third-string Toulouse team, can be overlooked, witness their Champions Cup wins away to Bath (24-20) and at home to Bristol (35-7).“Yeah, the start of our season hasn’t been good but that’s a common theme with this bloody team. We try and play our best footy at the end of the season, but we’ve got to be better this week.”He’d have stayed for the remainder of his career, but Saracens’ issues with the salary cap and pruning of their squad led to La Rochelle stepping in ahead of the 2020-21 season. Five seasons on, he couldn’t be happier.“But it’s extremely special playing against a team like Leinster who are, week-in, week-out, a world-class side, and if I can be available this week I’d love to be involved and play against them again. I love testing myself against the best and that’s what Leinster means to me.”“We live for Europe. It’s something that Rog has instilled in us. This ‘comp’ means a lot to this club. In my first year the boys were celebrating making the quarters, and then when you knock off a team like Leinster in the semis to reach the final it’s far out. It’s crazy.

Tempers flare between Leinster's Andrew Porter and Ross Molony and La Rochelle's Will Skelton during the 2022 Champions Cup final at the Orange Velodrome, Marseille. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Tempers flare between Leinster’s Andrew Porter and Ross Molony and La Rochelle’s Will Skelton during the 2022 Champions Cup final at the Orange Velodrome, Marseille. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

But so regularly has Skelton’s massive frame stood in the province’s way that Ian Madigan dubbed him “Leinster’s kryptonite”.“Mate, that was the stark difference. When we won the European Cup with Sarries I walked down the high street in St Albans in full costume and no one stopped us. No one knew who we were and then three years later I’m winning it with La Rochelle and the bus can’t move with 40,000 in the port chanting and singing songs and lapping it up.“I’m trying for this week, and you never know, I might still play. We’ll wait to the end of the week and then we’ll see,” he added, not sounding too optimistic.“Leinster are one of the best teams in the comp and even in the world. They’re unreal mate, so it’s always good to play against them.”The Australian chuckled on hearing this, but quickly reasoned: “In the last two games I got pumped by them both times so I don’t think I can live up to that name any more mate.

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Adesola Places Third in 110-Meter Hurdles on Final Day of NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. – University of Houston senior John Adesola posted a third place finish in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2025 NCAA Track & Field Outdoor Championships on Friday.   The men’s team closed out the season with a tie for 19th with 15 points. Texas A&M and University of Southern California shared the team […]

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EUGENE, Ore. – University of Houston senior John Adesola posted a third place finish in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2025 NCAA Track & Field Outdoor Championships on Friday.
 
The men’s team closed out the season with a tie for 19th with 15 points. Texas A&M and University of Southern California shared the team title with 41 points.
 
Two Cougars earned First Team All-American honors in the 110-meter hurdles, with Adesola clocking a personal best 13.28 to finish third. Senior Jamar Marshall Jr. followed in fourth at 13.34.
 
It marks Adesola’s first career First Team honor while Marshall Jr. earned his third, adding to previous selections at the 2021 Outdoor Championships and 2022 Indoor Championships.
 
Sophomore Antrea Mita earned Second Team All-America honors and tied for 13th place with a mark of 2.15m in the men’s high jump.
 
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NCAA DI Track And Field Championship 2025 Conference Scoreboard

Just like the fierce competition that lives between conferences during the peak of football season, that same energy is thriving at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week. Wednesday marked the first day of the four-day season finale, featuring a variety of men’s track semifinals and every men’s field final. Only […]

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Just like the fierce competition that lives between conferences during the peak of football season, that same energy is thriving at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week.

Wednesday marked the first day of the four-day season finale, featuring a variety of men’s track semifinals and every men’s field final. Only the 12 best student-athletes for each individual event and top 12 relay teams from both the West and East Regionals will see action in Eugene, Oregon this week, but now they must keep pace if they want to see national victory. 

Thursday saw the women debut at Hayward Field as they competed in the track semifinal and field final events. 

Conferences such as the SEC, Big 10 and Big 12 have all seen success so far, and now it’s time to see how the talent really compares on the leaderboard.

Here’s how each conference fared after day two of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

NCAA Division I Track And Field Championship Conference Scoreboard

Only six out of 21 total events have been scored so far. 

Men’s Track And Field Scoreboard by Conference

  1. SEC — 58 points
  2. Big 10 — 53 points
  3. Big 12 — 35.5 points
  4. ACC — 30.5 points
  5. Mountain West — 25 points
  6. Big Sky — 7 points
  7. Sun Belt — 6 points
  8. Western Athletic — 4 points
  9. West Coast — 4 points
  10. Southern — 2 points
  11. Ivy League — 2 points
  12. America East — 1 point

Men’s Scoreboard by School

  1. Minnesota – 23 (Big 10)
  2. New Mexico – 18 (Mountain West)
  3. Florida – 18 (SEC)
  4. Ole Miss – 12 (SEC)
  5. Kansas – 11.5 (Big 12)
  6. Texas A&M – 10 (SEC)
  7. Wisconsin – 10 (Big 10)
  8. Miami (Fla.) – 10 (ACC)
  9. Oklahoma State – 8 (Big 12)
  10. North Carolina – 8 (ACC)
  11. Arkansas State – 6 (Sun Belt)
  12. Arkansas – 6 (SEC)
  13. Iowa – 6 (Big 10)
  14. Missouri – 6 (SEC)
  15. Nebraska – 6 (Big 10)
  16. Texas Tech – 6 (Big 12)
  17. Georgia – 6 (SEC)
  18. South Carolina – 6 (SEC)
  19. Virginia Tech – 5 (ACC)
  20. Air Force – 5 (Mountain West)
  21. Iowa State – 5 (Big 12)
  22. Oregon – 5 (Big 10)
  23. Duke – 4.5 (ACC)
  24. BYU – 4 (Big 12)
  25. Cal Poly – 4 (Big Sky)
  26. Tarleton State – 4 (Western Athletic)
  27. Washington State – 4 (West Coast)
  28. Northern Arizona – 3 (Big Sky)
  29. NC State – 3 (ACC)
  30. Wyoming – 2 (Mountain West)
  31. Furman – 2 (Southern)
  32. Princeton – 2 (Ivy League)
  33. Illinois – 1.5 (Big 10)
  34. Rutgers – 1.5 (Big 10)
  35. UMass Lowell – 1 (America East)
  36. Cincinnati – 1 (Big 12)

Women’s Track And Field Scoreboard by Conference

  1. SEC — 59 points
  2. Big 10 — 55.5 points
  3. Big 12 — 36 points
  4. ACC — 35 points
  5. Mountain West — 21 points
  6. Missouri Valley — 8.5 points
  7. Sun Belt — 6 points
  8. Big East — 4 points
  9. Atlantic 10 — 3 points
  10. West Coast — 2 points
  11. American Athletic — 2 points
  12. Western Athletic — 2 points

Women’s Scoreboard by School

  1. Georgia — 26 (SEC) 
  2. Illinois — 16.5 (Big 10)
  3. Washington — 16 (Big 10)
  4. Louisville — 15 (ACC)
  5. Colorado State — 10 (Mountain West)
  6. Missouri — 10 (SEC)
  7. New Mexico –10 (Mountain West)
  8. Stanford — 8 (ACC)
  9. Texas — 8 (SEC)
  10. Texas Tech — 8 (Big 12)
  11. NC State — 8 (ACC)
  12. Rutgers — 8 (Big 10)
  13. Baylor — 6.5 (Big 12)
  14. South Dakota — 6.5 (Missouri Valley)
  15. West Virginia — 6 (Big 12)
  16. TCU — 6 (Big 12)
  17. Texas State — 6 (Sun Belt)
  18. Arkansas — 5 (SEC)
  19. Oklahoma State — 5 (Big 12)
  20. Kansas — 4.5 (Big 12)
  21. California — 4 (ACC)
  22. Nebraska — 4 (Big 10)
  23. USC — 4 (Big 10)
  24. Florida — 4 (SEC)
  25. Georgetown — 4 (Big East)
  26. VCU — 3 (Atlantic 10)
  27. Oregon — 3 (Big 10)
  28. UCLA — 3 (Big 10)
  29. Alabama — 3 (SEC)
  30. LSU — 3 (SEC)
  31. Gonzaga — 2 (West Coast)
  32. North Dakota — 2 (Missouri Valley)
  33. Rice — 2 (American Athletic)
  34. Fresno State — 1 (Mountain West)
  35. Tarleton State — 1 (Western Athletic)
  36. Utah Valley — 1 (Western Athletic) 
  37. Wisconsin — 1 (Big 10)

Where To Watch NCAA Track And Field Championships 2025

All Times Eastern.

Friday, June 13

  • Men’s Day 2: 8:00 PM | ESPN2

Saturday, June 14

  • Women’s Day 2: 9:00 PM | ESPN2

NCAA DI Outdoor Track and Field Championships Schedule

Here’s the full schedule of events for the 2025 NCAA Track and Field Championships. 

All times Eastern.

Friday, June 13

Track Events

  • 8:02 PM – 4x100m Relay, Final, Men
  • 8:12 PM – 1500m, Final, Men
  • 8:24 PM – 3000m Steeplechase, Final, Men
  • 8:42 PM – 110m Hurdles, Final, Men
  • 8:52 PM – 100m, Final, Men
  • 9:02 PM – 400m, Final, Men
  • 9:14 PM – 800m, Final, Men
  • 9:27 PM – 400m Hurdles, Final, Men
  • 9:37 PM – 200m, Final, Men
  • 9:55 PM – 5000m, Final, Men
  • 10:21 PM – 4x400m Relay, Final, Men

Field Events

  • 5:15 PM – Discus, Final, Men
  • 7:30 PM – High Jump, Final, Men
  • 8:10 PM – Triple Jump, Final Men

Combined Events

  • 2:45 PM – 100 Hurdles, Heptathlon, Women

  • 3:45 PM – High Jump, Heptathlon, Women
  • 5:45 PM – Shot Put, Heptathlon, Women
  • 9:43 PM – 200M, Heptathlon, Women

Saturday, June 14

Track Events

  • 9:02 PM – 4x100m Relay, Final, Women
  • 9:11 PM – 1500m, Final, Women
  • 9:24 PM – 3000m Steeplechase, Final, Women
  • 9:42 PM – 100m Hurdles, Final, Women
  • 9:52 PM – 100m, Final, Women
  • 10:02 PM – 400m, Final, Women
  • 10:14 PM – 800m, Final, Women
  • 10:27 PM – 400m Hurdles, Final, Women
  • 10:37 PM – 200m, Final, Women
  • 10:55 PM – 5000m, Final, Women
  • 11:21 PM – 4x400m Relay, Final, Women

Field Events

  • 3:30 PM – Discus, Final, Women
  • 8:30 PM – High Jump, Final, Women
  • 9:10 PM – Triple Jump, Final, Women

Combined Events

  • 6:30 PM – Long Jump, Heptathlon, Women

  • 7:45 PM – Javelin, Heptathlon, Women
  • 10:43 – 800M, Heptathlon, Women

About Hayward Field

Hayward Field, which was built in 1919, is no stranger to top-tier track and field events, including the Diamond League and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

The venue is named after Bill Hayward, who ran the University of Oregon track and field program from 1904 to 1947. Though it originally was intended for Ducks football, many additions and renovations over the century have helped it become a premier destination.

In September 2023, the venue became the first facility outside of Zurich or Brussels to host the two-day season-ending Wanda Diamond League Final, where the year’s 32 overall champions were crowned.

What Schools Won The Team Titles At The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The Arkansas women took home the outdoor team title in 2024, sweeping the indoor and outdoor championships for the 2023-2024 season.

Florida, led by legendary head coach Mike Holloway, secured the men’s title in 2024, giving the Gators three consecutive outdoor men’s titles. Florida became the first team to three-peat since Texas A&M (2009-2011).

What Schools Have Won The Most Titles At The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1921. 

USC owns the most men’s titles with 25, while Arkansas is the only other program with 10 or more (10).

The NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1982. 

LSU has won the most women’s titles with 14. The next-closest is Texas with five.

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An Action-Packed Day Two Ends Pool Play With The Semifinals Set For Play

Friday morning at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, North Carolina, was marked by fast action and fierce competition among teams battling to advance to the 10U Futures Invitational Semifinals. Wrapping up pool play with an 8-game slate saw teams grinding till the last out, eager to compete in bracket play tomorrow. Catch up on all […]

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Friday morning at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, North Carolina, was marked by fast action and fierce competition among teams battling to advance to the 10U Futures Invitational Semifinals. Wrapping up pool play with an 8-game slate saw teams grinding till the last out, eager to compete in bracket play tomorrow. Catch up on all the action from Friday’s games at the 10U Futures Invitational.

Knights Knation 13, Top Tier 2

Totaling an impressive 14-hit performance, Knights Knation ran away early on with a seven-run first inning. Solidifying their performance with some stellar pitching, starter Jaxon Leist worked four scoreless innings, surrendering only one hit while punching out five. The offense was stacked all around with five different players each having multi-hit games, led by Hunter Hamrick going 3-for-3 with two extra-base hits, including a two-RBI triple. Roberto Gutierrez led the team in RBIs with three, leading Knights Knation to an impressive win and a spot in the semifinals.

Original Florida Pokers of Parkland 10, ZT Prospects National 9

In what ultimately felt like the game of the day at Thomas Brooks Park, the Original Florida Pokers of Parkland worked a seven-run third inning, taking the momentum in loud fashion. With two outs in the top of the fourth, the Pokers stole home in a tied ball game, sending Jonathan Pierre home, where he was called safe to take the lead. Pierre also would have a big day at the plate, recording two triples as well as scoring the game-winning run. Tied for the team lead in RBIs, Cannon Allen went 2-for-3, picking up two stolen bases; also pitching two shutout innings, allowing no hits to secure the Pokers the win and a spot in the semifinals.

Scottsdale Dirtbags 5, Vault Boys National 2

In a game that needed extra innings to find a winner, the Scottsdale Dirtbags scratched across three runs during the top of the seventh, securing a win. Getting a great outing from their starting pitcher Noah Kirk, who worked five innings of two-run baseball with three strikeouts, handed the ball off to Ahdan Ontiveros. Pitching the rest of the game for the Dirtbags, Ontiveros went two innings of no-hit and no-run baseball that secured the Dirtbags the win. Driving in two of the three runs in the seventh, Mathias Solis hammered a bases-clearing triple down the left field line, his second hit of the game. Everett Van Bogaert drove home the final run of the game with an RBI groundout, and a scoreless frame from Ontiveros closed out the 5-2 win, securing the Dirtbags a semifinals berth.

TBT Ballers SoCal 10, West Raleigh 2

With a complete game performance from their starting pitcher, TBT Ballers SoCal executed when it mattered, picking up a 10-2 win. Leading the team in RBIs, Mattix Edwards went 1-for-4, scoring two runs from his first-inning triple to get things started. Luke Erickson was dominant on the mound, going a complete game of two-run ball for TBT Ballers SoCal. Multi-hit games from Jayden Agee and Mason Giffis helped lead the team to a 10-run performance on 10 total hits from the offense. With the win today, the TBT Ballers SoCal secured their spot in the semifinals.

Memphis Tigers 12, Perfect Performance Outlaws 5

After being outhit 11 to six, the Memphis Tigers were able to put up 12 runs and outlast the Perfect Performance Outlaws. Titus Watson led the Tigers with a big day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two stolen bases. The Perfect Performance Outlaws fought hard to stay in the game, led by Max Krevit’s 2-for-3 day at the plate, picking up two RBIs. Ultimately, the Tigers bullpen got the job done with a combined two innings of work from Grayson Stephney and Beckham Natola; the bullpen only gave up one run and maintained the lead.

DG29 Baseball Academy 6, New Level National 0

Carried by a 5.2 inning performance from starter Samir Galindo, DG29 Baseball Academy was able to shut out New Level National. Galdino, while only giving up one hit on the day, was also able to rack up five strikeouts in his impressive performance. Going 2-for-3 at the plate and picking up an RBI triple, Byron O. found his groove at the plate as one of two players picking up two hits today. Being able to spread out production was critical as five of the six runs scored were driven in by five different players, securing the 6-0 victory for DG29 Baseball Academy.

Tennessee Elite 8, Ghost National 4

Outscoring Ghost National 7-0 in the first two innings of the game, Tennessee Elite coasted their way to an 8-4 win. Logan A. picked up the final two RBIs of the first inning, hitting an inside-the-park home run that gave them an early 4-0 lead. Keeping the lead on the mound was starter Aiden F., going 3.2 innings, giving up one hit and one earned run with a pair of strikeouts. Finishing the game for Tennessee Elite, going 2.1 innings, Hudson Y. recorded five of his seven outs with strikeouts. That didn’t stop Ghost National from fighting back. Putting up a three-run fifth inning led by Robbie Cerciello’s two-RBI single. Tennessee Elite held strong and closed out the game with a flyout to right field.

Stacked Baseball 13, Jersey Storm 3

A great day from the offense was met by a great day from the pitching staff for Stacked Baseball, picking up a 13-3 win. Getting four innings of work from Ollie Arvesen, only giving up one earned run, the bullpen was phenomenal as well. With two innings in relief from Noa de la Torre and Shun Shiraiwa giving up two runs, the bats kept the game out of reach for Jersey Storm. The offense was led by Lennox Cort and Jack Williams, both recording multi-hit and multi-RBI games. Scoring 10 of their 13 runs in the fifth and sixth, put the game out of reach.



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Hatfield Jackson Places 15th to Claim Second Team All American Honors

Story Links EUGENE, Ore. – Luke Hatfield Jackson claimed Second Team All-American honors in the high jump at the 2025 NCAA Championships Friday night.  Graduate student, Hatfield Jackson garnered Second Team honors by placing 15th ,jumping over the height of 7′ 0.5″ (2.15m). Athletes who place ninth through 16th earn […]

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EUGENE, Ore. – Luke Hatfield Jackson claimed Second Team All-American honors in the high jump at the 2025 NCAA Championships Friday night. 

Graduate student, Hatfield Jackson garnered Second Team honors by placing 15th ,jumping over the height of 7′ 0.5″ (2.15m). Athletes who place ninth through 16th earn second team honors.  

Paden Lewis, the senior from Jefferson City, MO. placed 19th in the men’s discus. Lewis threw to the distance of 184′ 7″ (56.27m). 





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Bradley runner Jack Crull all-American

Bradley runner Jack Crull is a first-team all-American. The senior finished sixth place overall Friday in the 1,500-meter finals at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, earning one of eight first-team all-America spots. It is the highest NCAA championship finish in Bradley track and field history, according to the school’s […]

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Bradley runner Jack Crull is a first-team all-American.

The senior finished sixth place overall Friday in the 1,500-meter finals at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, earning one of eight first-team all-America spots.

It is the highest NCAA championship finish in Bradley track and field history, according to the school’s online record book.

Crull finished the race in a personal-best 3 minutes, 47.61 seconds — in an incredibly tight race that had less than half a second between first and eighth place. Crull’s time was just .35 behind national champion Nathan Green of Washington (3:47.26).

Crull advanced to the final with a surprise heat win on Wednesday, taking the second heat in what was then a personal-best 3:40.51. He came into the outdoor championships ranked 85th in the nation in the event.





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BVB | Gaels Ink SoCal Product Zoe Joshua

Story Links MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary’s Volleyball continues to build up their 2025-26 squad with youthful talent, adding freshman Zoe Joshua out of Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. Unlike most prep players, Joshua focussed purely on beach while playing for the Knights, giving her loads of experience on the […]

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MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary’s Volleyball continues to build up their 2025-26 squad with youthful talent, adding freshman Zoe Joshua out of Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. Unlike most prep players, Joshua focussed purely on beach while playing for the Knights, giving her loads of experience on the sand despite coming in as just a freshman.

With numerous tournament wins to her name including the the 18u AVP and the 18u Walker Beach, Joshua concluded her pre collegiate beach career by being named the Mission League MVP after leading Notre Dame Sherman Oaks to an undefeated regular season and a trip to the CIF Southern Section DII Tournament. Standing at 5-8 and left hand dominant, Joshua will bring another dynamic dimension to Saint Mary’s Beach Volleyball

Joshua originally committed to the University of Utah, but after the discontinuation of their program, re-opened her recruiting and selected Saint Mary’s to be the place to call home for the next four years. 

“Zoe  is a 5’8″ left-handed defender who has achieved notable success in her beach volleyball career!” noted Head Coach Janice Harrer, “Her passion and persistence are qualities that will bring her success in the classroom and in competition!  She brings notable experience on the sand, and we look forward to what she will bring to the SMC program!”

Now with four true freshmen coming in for the 2025-26 season, the Gaels truly have set the building blocks for success in the near and far future.

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