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Men’s Volleyball Drops NCAA Semifinal Match to UCLA

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball team’s national title hopes ended with a sweep at the hands of rival UCLA in the semifinals of the National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship on Saturday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.   The second-seeded and Big West champion Rainbow Warriors […]

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The University of Hawai’i men’s volleyball team’s national title hopes ended with a sweep at the hands of rival UCLA in the semifinals of the National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship on Saturday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.
 
The second-seeded and Big West champion Rainbow Warriors closed the 2025 season at 27-6 following the No. 3-seeded Bruins’ 25-14, 25-23, 25-23 victory in the 97th all-time meeting and 10th postseason matchup between the storied programs.
 
A shorthanded UH rotation hit .188 while UCLA (22-6) hit .370 in advancing to face top-seeded Long Beach State in the national championship match on Monday. The Beach defeated Pepperdine in four sets in Saturday’s first semifinal match.
 
UH outside hitter Adrien Roure led the Warriors with 12 kills while hitting .333 and had two aces in closing out an All-America freshman season. Setter Tread Rosenthal, also an All-American, finished with 19 assists and four kills. Redshirt freshman Justin Todd was in on all four of UH’s blocks.

UCLA had the advantage from the service line and at the net with six aces and 11 blocks. Sean Kelly led the Bruins with a match-high 13 kills while hitting .435.

UH’s run to the NCAA’s final four punctuated the careers of five Rainbow Warrior seniors in ‘Eleu Choy, Kawai Hong, Kurt Nusterer, Zachary Thompson and Clay Wieter.

 

After falling short of the NCAA Championship last year, the Warriors returned to the bracket this season by claiming the Big West Championship title and advanced to the national semifinals for the ninth time.

 

Saturday’s loss was UH’s first in the NCAA semifinals since 2017, also in Columbus. The Warriors had advanced to the title match in their last four opportunities dating back to 2019.

 

As in Thursday’s quarterfinal win over Penn State, the Warriors fell behind early in the opening set as UCLA jumped out to a 10-4 lead with an eight-point run. This time, UH couldn’t overcome the deficit and UCLA’s third ace of the set pushed the lead to 16-8. The Bruins remained in control through the end of the set while hitting .417 to UH’s .048.

 

Freshman Kainoa Wade started the second set at opposite and his first kill gave UH an 8-7 lead. A successful challenge by UH coach Charlie Wade resulted in an ace for Finn Kearney, but UCLA strung together a 5-0 run to take a 13-10 lead. UH rallied to catch the Bruins at 17-17 and there were five more ties until Roure made a diving save and Wade finished the point to push UH ahead 23-22. UCLA answered back to reclaim the lead and closed out the set with its seventh block.

 

 
UH shuffled the lineup again to open the third set with Wieter and Ofeck Hazan entering the match. UCLA again played from in front early in the set and led 12-6. UH closed to 15-13 but UCLA opened up a 20-15 lead on back-to-back blocks. Roure put away three consecutive kills to cut the deficit to 21-18 and later delivered his second ace of the match to bring UH within two. A kill by Louis Sakanoko brought UH to 22-21, but after the teams traded service errors UCLA scored the next two points to close out the match. The Bruins were assessed a red card following the final point to account for the final margin.
 

 

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USA Cadet Women To Play For Gold With A 29-8 Win Over Colombia

Story Links Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Women’s Cadet National Team will play for gold on Sunday in Colombia after recording a 29-8 win over the host nation. Campbell Pence scored six goals and Kiernan Hogan added five scores to pace the offense. Shelby Killingsworth and Gianna Adams […]

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Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Women’s Cadet National Team will play for gold on Sunday in Colombia after recording a 29-8 win over the host nation. Campbell Pence scored six goals and Kiernan Hogan added five scores to pace the offense. Shelby Killingsworth and Gianna Adams combined for 12 saves in cage in the win. Team USA will take on Canada for gold tomorrow at 2:30pm pt. Live streaming is available by visiting PanAmSportsChannel.org with live stats at 6-8Sports.com. 

Teodora Diaconu scored first to give Team USA an early 1-0 lead. Colombia immediately tied the match at 1-1 but would get no closer than that. Team USA ran off six straight goals to close out the quarter with Diaconu scoring again and five other athletes getting in the mix on the offensive end. Gia Jacob and Pence opened the second quarter with goals, kicking off an offensive explosion that saw the United States pile up nine goals on the way to a 16-5 lead at halftime.

Pence kept it rolling to open the third with two straight goals for an 18-5 lead. Later in the period as Hogan scored back-to-back goals for a 22-6 advantage. Emilia Haast finished things off in the third with a score for a 24-7 lead going to the fourth. Team USA delivered five more goals in the fourth on the way to the 29-8 win.

Team USA went 5/6 on power plays and 5/7 on penalties with Colombia going 3/9 on power plays and 0/1 on penalties. 

Scoring – Stats

USA 29 (7, 9, 8, 5) C. Pence 6, K. Hogan 5, E. Coughran 3, K. Fahey 2, A. Ting 2, M. Mack 2, G. Jacob 2, C. Daniel 2, T. Diaconu 2, J. Horton 1, P. Segesman 1, E. Haast 1

COL 8 (1, 4, 2, 1) S. Agudelo 2, S. Uribe 1, M. Bulla 1, S. Ortiz 1, S. Barrera 1, L. Vanegas 1, L. Atehortua 1

Saves – USA – G. Adams 7, S. Killingsworth 5 – COL – M. Herazo 6

6×5 – USA – 5/6 – COL – 3/9

Penalties – USA – 5/7 – COL – 0/1



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Mines Closes NCAAs With Two Podiums

By: Tim Flynn Story Links Final Results PUEBLO, Colo. – All-American runs by Tim Thompson and Jenna Ramsey-Rutledge closed out the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday. Ramsey-Rutledge finished fifth in the women’s 5,000m, and Thompson was seventh in the men’s 800m. The Oredigger men closed […]

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PUEBLO, Colo.

– All-American runs by Tim Thompson and Jenna Ramsey-Rutledge closed out the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday.

Ramsey-Rutledge finished fifth in the women’s 5,000m, and Thompson was seventh in the men’s 800m. The Oredigger men closed the meet in 13th place with 19 points, while the women were 14th with 18 points. In all, the Orediggers earned eight podium spots at the meet including four medals. 

In the 800m final, Thompson started in the outside lane and got caught up at the back of the pack, closing in 1:50.98. Thompson initially crossed the line in eighth, but bumped up a spot to seventh place on a disqualification ahead of him. 

Ramsey-Rutledge stood on the podium for the second time in the meet, adding a fifth-place 5,000m showing to her 10K silver medal from Thursday night. Ramsey-Rutledge clocked 16:40.57 in a three-way sprint to the line for third. 

In the men’s 5,000m, Loic Scomparin worked his way from 20th place at the halfway mark of the race up to 10th, running 14:52.04 after a tough 10K run on Thursday. That marks a second-team all-America finish in his final race as an Oredigger. Dawson Gunn ran 15:30.40 for 22nd in the race. 

In the field, Dale Thompson cleared the opening bar of 3.77m before bowing out at 3.92m to place 18th in the pole vault. Kitt Rupar was 16th in the shot put with a 14.18m opening throw. 

 



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Williams Finishes No. 13, First IUP Javelin All-American Since 2009

Story Links PUEBLO, Colo – IUP sophomore thrower, Kaylla Williams, was a competitor in the NCAA Track & Field Nationals, her second time competing in the event. Williams finished in the top 13 of the competition, with a throw of 44.78, qualifying her as a second-team All-American.     Williams is a […]

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PUEBLO, Colo – IUP sophomore thrower, Kaylla Williams, was a competitor in the NCAA Track & Field Nationals, her second time competing in the event. Williams finished in the top 13 of the competition, with a throw of 44.78, qualifying her as a second-team All-American.  
 
Williams is a first-time All-American and the first Crimson Hawk women’s outdoor track and field All-American since Lizzy Cunningham earned it in the 400 hurdles in 2017. Williams is IUP’s first All-American women’s thrower since Tiffany Corle in 2009.
 
Bloomsburg sophomore Kelly Leszcynski took home the National Title, Slippery Rock junior Isabella Bartoletti finished No. 11, and Shippensburg senior Abby Reasoner finished just behind Williams as No.14.

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Unveiling Ben Griffins PGA Tour Earnings

Golfer Ben Griffin’s PGA Tour Earnings Revealed: A Closer Look at His Impressive Career Wins Professional golfer Ben Griffin has been making waves in the PGA Tour, amassing a staggering total of $9,403,580 in career earnings. The American athlete is currently vying for a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he is neck and […]

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Unveiling Ben Griffins PGA Tour Earnings

Golfer Ben Griffin’s PGA Tour Earnings Revealed: A Closer Look at His Impressive Career Wins

Professional golfer Ben Griffin has been making waves in the PGA Tour, amassing a staggering total of $9,403,580 in career earnings. The American athlete is currently vying for a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he is neck and neck with competitor Matti Schmid for the lead position.

Griffin’s journey to success in the golfing world has been nothing short of remarkable. With earnings of $7,540 in the 2018-19 season and $357,700 in the following season, his most lucrative year was in 2024, raking in a hefty $3,459,847. These numbers paint a picture of determination and skill that have propelled Griffin to the upper echelons of the sport.

In the current season, Griffin has showcased his talent with a standout win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Andrew Novak, pocketing a handsome $1,329,400 in prize money. His consistent performance throughout the season has solidified his reputation as a formidable contender on the PGA Tour.

As Griffin competes in the Charles Schwab Challenge, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if he can clinch the top spot and potentially earn a massive $1.71 million in prize money. The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce, making for an exhilarating showdown on the golf course.

With a string of impressive results in various tournaments, including top-10 finishes and a notable victory, Griffin’s career trajectory is on an upward trajectory. His dedication to the sport and unwavering focus on success have positioned him as a golfer to watch in the PGA Tour.

As the Charles Schwab Challenge unfolds, all eyes are on Ben Griffin as he strives to add another accolade to his already illustrious career. With his sights set on victory, Griffin is primed to make his mark on the golfing world and solidify his status as one of the sport’s rising stars.

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USA Cadet Men To Battle For Bronze In Colombia After 17-11 Loss To Canada

Story Links Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Men’s Cadet National Team suffered their first loss at the Pan Am Aquatics Championship with a 17-11 loss to Canada earlier today. Adin Shin scored four goals and Hunter Coleman added three in the loss. Ethan Wallace recorded 11 saves in […]

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Medellin, Colombia – May 24 – The USA Men’s Cadet National Team suffered their first loss at the Pan Am Aquatics Championship with a 17-11 loss to Canada earlier today. Adin Shin scored four goals and Hunter Coleman added three in the loss. Ethan Wallace recorded 11 saves in cage. Team USA will now meet Colombia for the bronze medal on Sunday at 1pm pacific time. Live streaming is available by visiting PanAmSportsChannel.org with live stats at 6-8Sports.com. 

Canada built an early 2-0 lead in the first but Team USA battled back with two straight, the second from Coleman, to tie the game with 2:25 left in the period. Canada closed the period strong with two straight to go in front 4-2 after the first. Canada kept it rolling in the second, building a 6-2 lead with 2:47 to play. Andrew Schneider and Adin Shin scored two of the next three goals to trail 7-4 at intermission.

Shin scored to start off the third quarter, cutting the deficit to two at 7-5. That was the theme for the quarter as the United States would continually get within two goals only to see Canada go back ahead by three. That was the margin after three as Canada led 11-8 going to the fourth. Canada wouldn’t let things get any closer in the fourth, outscoring Team USA 6-3 to keep control of the match on the way to a 17-11 win.

Team USA went 2/8 on power plays with no penalties attempted while Canada went 2/8 on power plays and 1/1 on penalties. 

Scoring – Stats

USA 11 (2, 2, 4, 3) A. Shin 4, H. Coleman 3, J. Davis 1, R. Keane 1, F. Pintaric 1, A. Schneider 1

CAN 17 (4, 3, 4, 6) I. Khramstsov 6, R. Salem 3, A. Rashed 2, D. Wang 2, J. Coxford 1, E. Griffioen 1, N. Porter 1, N. Loo 1

Saves – USA – E. Wallace 11 – CAN – E. King 11

6×5 – USA – 2/8 – CAN – 2/8

Penalties – USA – 0/0 – CAN – 1/1



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Women’s Track & Field: Rogahn-Press Finishes Fourth in 400 to Earn All-American Honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Story Links Rogahn-Press GENEVA, Ohio – Macalester College first year Ariella Rogahn-Press (Albuquerque, N.M./Bosque School) placed fourth in the finals of the 400 meters at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at SPIRE Institute. Rogahn-Press earns All-American honors with […]

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GENEVA, Ohio – Macalester College first year Ariella Rogahn-Press (Albuquerque, N.M./Bosque School) placed fourth in the finals of the 400 meters at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at SPIRE Institute. Rogahn-Press earns All-American honors with her fourth-place finish.

In a tight race, Rogahn-Press held on to fourth with a time of 54.34, .02 behind Marina Miller of MIT and .02 ahead of Sarah Schermerhorn of Hope. Emory’s Eva Charchidi won the race in 53.94, with McKenzie Reser of Augustana (Ill.) taking second with a time of 54.07.

This is the second All-American award this year for Rogahn-Press, who also was an All-American in the 400 indoors with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Indoor Championships in March. The top eight finishers in each event earn All-American accolades.

The race ends an outstanding debut season for Rogahn-Press. She was named the MIAC Rookie of the Year for both the indoor and outdoor seasons, and currently holds the school records in the 200 and 400 indoors and the 100, 200 and 400 outdoors after just one year at Macalester. In Friday’s prelims, Rogahn-Press broke her own record in the 400 with a time of 53.88, the 11th-fastest time ever run at the Division III level. She is the third Macalester women’s track & field athlete to earn All-American honors both indoors and outdoors in the same season and in the same event, joining Phoebe Aguiar ’19 in the 800 meters (2019) and Mary Schlick ’87 in the 1500 meters (1986 and 1987).

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