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NCAA Database INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Missouri State University has once again been deemed in good standing, according to Tuesday’s (May 6) annual release of the Academic Progress Rate (APR) data by the NCAA. As a department, Missouri State’s single-year average for all sports was 989, the university’s highest […]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Missouri State University has once again been deemed in good standing, according to Tuesday’s (May 6) annual release of the Academic Progress Rate (APR) data by the NCAA.
As a department, Missouri State’s single-year average for all sports was 989, the university’s highest marks ever. This average qualified MSU for the NCAA’s Academic Incentive program moneys which are distributed annually by the national governing body.
The NCAA mandates a minimum 930 multi-year APR score for the most-recent four-year period which includes the 2020–2021, 2021–2022, 2022–2023 and 2023-24 academic years. The APR provides a snapshot of a team’s academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation to provide a total metric of each team’s academic performance.
Missouri State’s 983 APR score in football for 2023-24 year boosted its four-year rate up 12 points to 924 heading into the final year of its NCAA-approved improvement plan. The most-recent single-year score exceeded institutional projections, while the squad’s projected 2024-25 scores will factor into next year multi-year APR and push the team’s four-year score into the required 930+ range. Football is coming off a team-record semester GPA during the fall term.
“I know all of our programs work exceptionally hard to remain in good standing, and as a department we are very proud of how our scores stack up on a national level,” said Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell. “At this point next year, we fully expect our football multi-year rate to back over the 930 mark thanks to the hard work the past several years from coach Ryan Beard and his staff to put us back on track.”
The Missouri State programs of women’s cross country, men’s golf and women’s golf have a perfect four-year APR score of 1,000, which encompasses nearly 120 scholarship student-athletes factored in to the formulate in that span.
In addition to its three publicly-recognized programs, MSU achieved the following multi-year APR scores in its other sports during the most-recent four-year period: Women’s Soccer (998), Women’s Swimming & Diving (996), Women’s Tennis (990), Women’s Basketball (989), Softball (990), Men’s Soccer (986), Volleyball (984), Baseball (977), Women’s Track & Field (972), Men’s Basketball (968), Men’s Swimming & Diving (966) and Beach Volleyball (957). Since APR data for the most-recent cycle culminates with 2023-24 scores, single-year data for new programs of Stunt and Acrobatics & Tumbling will commence with next year’s public release, while the four-year multi-year data for those two sports will be available in five years.
Division I teams must achieve a 930 four-year APR score without facing potential penalties or documented improvement plans. NCAA members chose the 930 standard because that score predicts, on average, a 50 percent graduation rate for teams at that APR level. Additionally, teams must earn at least a 930 four-year APR to avoid penalties.
Men’s track and field earns all-academic team honor for 14th straight year
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2025 Men’s Track & Field All-Academic Teams
The Hamilton College Continentals earned 2025 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams recognition for the NCAA Division III men’s track and field seasons on Monday, July […]
The Hamilton College Continentals earned 2025 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Teams recognition for the NCAA Division III men’s track and field seasons on Monday, July 21 when the organization released its list.
Hamilton was honored for having a cumulative team grade point average of 3.10 or better through the 2025 spring semester. The Continentals boasted a team GPA of 3.45 and collected the award for the 14th consecutive track and field season under Head Coach Brett Hull.
Volleyball Adds Assistant Coach Kaleigh Fitzgerald to 2025 Staff
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CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga volleyball rounded out its coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season on Monday, when head coach Julie Torbett Thomas announced the addition of Kaleigh Fitzgerald as assistant coach for the Mocs. Fitzgerald, a four-year collegiate letterwinner across numerous programs, comes to the Scenic City having spent several […]
CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga volleyball rounded out its coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season on Monday, when head coach Julie Torbett Thomas announced the addition of Kaleigh Fitzgerald as assistant coach for the Mocs.
Fitzgerald, a four-year collegiate letterwinner across numerous programs, comes to the Scenic City having spent several years coaching volleyball at multiple levels as well as most recently working for the Atlanta Vibe in the Pro Volleyball Federation.
“I am thrilled to announce the hiring of Kaleigh Fitzgerald as our new assistant coach,” Torbett Thomas remarked. “What stood out to me immediately was her passion for the game and the energy she brings to the gym every day. Kaleigh comes to us with a unique blend of marketing and coaching experience, having worked with the Vibe pro volleyball team and developed athletes at the IMG Academy. She also had a standout collegiate playing career that gives her a strong foundation as a teacher of the game.
“She will primarily be working with our defensive specialists and will oversee our serve and serve receive strategies. I’m confident her knowledge, drive and enthusiasm will have an immediate impact on our program.”
As mentioned earlier, Fitzgerald most recently served as Sponsorship Activation Coordinator for the Atlanta Vibe in the newly formed Pro Volleyball Federation. In this role, Fitzgerald helped to execute sponsor agreements as well as manage branding for the team.
Fitzgerald spent a good portion of 2023 down in Florida, where she served as a summer volleyball coach for IMG Academy leading weekly training sessions with athletes aged 12-17. She was eventually promoted to head coach of the program at the mid-season mark as well. Fitzgerald’s coaching career also includes stints as a camp coach for the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and for SMASH Volleyball Club.
A defensive specialist/libero in her playing days, Fitzgerald was a four-year letterwinner in indoor volleyball having bounced around four different universities over the course of her career. Fitzgerald would get her start in collegiate volleyball at the University of Hartford in the spring of 2021, and it was during the 2022 season that she would make her way to UAlbany as a transfer. Fitzgerald would then spend the 2023 season at Auburn University at Montgomery before wrapping up her playing career at Georgia State in 2024.
As a player, Fitzgerald raked in countless honors and awards including being named the 2023 Gulf South Conference Libero of the Year while at AUM. Her college career would finish with Fitzgerald having amassed 1,146 career digs (3.23 digs/set) and 129 career aces (0.36 aces/set). Some of her other achievements include being a Second Team AVCA All-South Region honoree, a First Team All-GSC selection and the Georgia State Female Sport MVP for 2025. Over the course of her playing career Fitzgerald was also a standout in the classroom, receiving numerous conference and university honor roll distinctions.
“I’m incredibly excited to join such a competitive program and be a part of a team culture that truly feels like family,” Fitzgerald said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Coach T and contribute to the continued success of UTC volleyball.”
Fitzgerald is a 2023 graduate from the University of Albany – SUNY, where she received her B.A. in Communications alongside a minor in Leadership. She went on to earn her M.S. in Sports Administration from Georgia State University in May of 2025. Fitzgerald originally hails from Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she was a part of a very volleyball-centered family as her mother and aunt each played collegiate volleyball at George Washington University and the University of Wisconsin, respectively.
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Abbotsford’s Alex Stoddard representing Canada at U20 Water Polo Championship
Stoddard and Team Canada head to Brazil to compete from Aug. 10 to 15 Abbotsford’s Alex Stoddard will don the red and white of Water Polo Canada’s women’s junior national team at the 2025 World Aquatics Women’s U20 Water Polo Championship, which runs from Aug. 10 to 15 in Salvador, Brazil. WPC announced the full roster through […]
Stoddard and Team Canada head to Brazil to compete from Aug. 10 to 15
Abbotsford’s Alex Stoddard will don the red and white of Water Polo Canada’s women’s junior national team at the 2025 World Aquatics Women’s U20 Water Polo Championship, which runs from Aug. 10 to 15 in Salvador, Brazil.
WPC announced the full roster through a press release on Tuesday (July 29).
The team, led by head coach Samuel Donoghue and assistant coach Kyra Christmas, participated in a training camp with WPC’s women’s senior national team in early-July. They head to Brazil on Wednesday (July 30) to take part in a preparatory invitational tournament in Recife, Brazil. This pre-event is to include teams from Australia, Brazil, Israel, New Zealand and USA.
Canada opens the tournament itself against China on Aug. 10, then takes on Australia on Aug. 11 and South Africa on Aug. 12. Playoff rounds run from Aug. 13 to 15.
“This group has been working really hard, especially over the last couple of weeks training with our senior national team talent pool”, Donoghue stated. “It’s been a great environment, and the team’s grown a lot. We’re excited to get to Brazil—first to Recife for some final prep, then on to the World Championships. The energy is high, the team’s focused, and we’re proud to represent Canada.”
The Canadian team qualified for the event following a fourth place finish at the 2024 Pan Am Aquatics U19 Women’s Championships held in May 2024 in El Salvador.
Canada finished 12th at the last World Aquatics Women’s U20 Water Polo Championship held in 2023 in Portugal.
Stoddard, a goalie, has had an excellent 2025 and earned all-star honours with Fraser Valley Water Polo at the recent 2025 18U Western Championship.
She also helped the California-based Oaks Christian Lions capture the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Open Division title in February. That marks the first time a team in any sport in that school’s history has won an Open Division title. The Lions also became the first water polo program, regardless of gender, from outside Orange County to capture a CIF Open Division championship.
Stoddard is entering her senior year this September at the Westlake Village, Calif. college-prepatory school, which has helped a number of athletes earn scholarships and become professional athletes.
She has also represented Canada at the U16 level. Other B.C. talents on the U20 team include: Vancouver’s Natalia Blazevic, Delta’s Isabella Mady, Burnaby’s Riley Milne, Surrey’s Madeleine Scarth and Burnaby’s Melania Segulja. Fraser Valley’s Mackenzie Clark is heading to the event as an alternate.
Brag House Hosts EA College Football 26 Tournament with Gators Athletics
Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH) successfully concluded its “Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition” virtual tournament on July 19, 2025. The event, centered around EA College Football 26, featured participation from notable Florida Gators student athletes and attracted competitors from across the Southeastern Conference. The tournament awarded $1,500 […]
Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH) successfully concluded its “Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition” virtual tournament on July 19, 2025. The event, centered around EA College Football 26, featured participation from notable Florida Gators student athletes and attracted competitors from across the Southeastern Conference.
The tournament awarded $1,500 in total cash prizes to top performers, with University of Florida alumnus Aaron Davis winning the championship and $1,000 first prize. Additionally, a charity match resulted in a $500 donation to the B. Lou Foundation. The company plans to continue the series with the “Football Edition” featuring events tied to Florida Gators’ away games in fall 2025.
Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH) ha concluso con successo il torneo virtuale “Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition” il 19 luglio 2025. L’evento, incentrato su EA College Football 26, ha visto la partecipazione di importanti studenti-atleti dei Florida Gators e ha attirato concorrenti da tutta la Southeastern Conference.
Il torneo ha assegnato $1.500 in premi in denaro ai migliori giocatori, con l’alunno dell’Università della Florida Aaron Davis che ha vinto il campionato e il primo premio da $1.000. Inoltre, una partita di beneficenza ha portato a una donazione di $500 alla B. Lou Foundation. La società prevede di proseguire la serie con l’edizione “Football Edition”, che includerà eventi legati alle partite in trasferta dei Florida Gators nell’autunno 2025.
Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH) concluyó con éxito su torneo virtual “Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition” el 19 de julio de 2025. El evento, centrado en EA College Football 26, contó con la participación de destacados atletas estudiantiles de los Florida Gators y atrajo competidores de toda la Southeastern Conference.
El torneo otorgó $1,500 en premios en efectivo a los mejores participantes, con el exalumno de la Universidad de Florida, Aaron Davis, ganando el campeonato y el primer premio de $1,000. Además, un partido benéfico resultó en una donación de $500 a la Fundación B. Lou. La empresa planea continuar la serie con la “Football Edition”, que incluirá eventos relacionados con los partidos fuera de casa de los Florida Gators en el otoño de 2025.
Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH)는 2025년 7월 19일 “Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition” 가상 토너먼트를 성공적으로 마무리했습니다. 이 행사는 EA College Football 26를 중심으로 진행되었으며, 플로리다 게이터스 학생 선수들이 참가했고 남동부 컨퍼런스 전역에서 경쟁자들이 모였습니다.
토너먼트는 상위 선수들에게 총 $1,500의 상금을 수여했으며, 플로리다 대학교 동문인 아론 데이비스가 챔피언십과 1,000달러의 1등 상금을 차지했습니다. 또한 자선 경기에서 $500 기부금이 B. Lou 재단에 전달되었습니다. 회사는 2025년 가을 플로리다 게이터스 원정 경기와 연계된 “Football Edition” 시리즈를 계속 진행할 계획입니다.
Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ : TBH) a conclu avec succès son tournoi virtuel “Brag Gators Gauntlet : Preseason Edition” le 19 juillet 2025. L’événement, centré sur EA College Football 26, a réuni des athlètes étudiants des Florida Gators de renom et a attiré des compétiteurs de toute la Southeastern Conference.
Le tournoi a attribué 1 500 $ en prix en espèces aux meilleurs participants, avec l’ancien étudiant de l’Université de Floride, Aaron Davis, remportant le championnat et le premier prix de 1 000 $. De plus, un match caritatif a permis un don de 500 $ à la B. Lou Foundation. La société prévoit de poursuivre la série avec l’édition “Football Edition” comprenant des événements liés aux matchs à l’extérieur des Florida Gators à l’automne 2025.
Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH) hat sein virtuelles Turnier “Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition” am 19. Juli 2025 erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Die Veranstaltung, die sich um EA College Football 26 drehte, zog bekannte Florida Gators Studenten-Athleten an und brachte Teilnehmer aus der gesamten Southeastern Conference zusammen.
Das Turnier vergab insgesamt 1.500 $ an Geldpreisen an die besten Spieler, wobei der Absolvent der University of Florida, Aaron Davis, die Meisterschaft und den ersten Preis von 1.000 $ gewann. Zusätzlich führte ein Wohltätigkeitsspiel zu einer Spende von 500 $ an die B. Lou Foundation. Das Unternehmen plant, die Serie mit der “Football Edition” fortzusetzen, die Veranstaltungen im Zusammenhang mit den Auswärtsspielen der Florida Gators im Herbst 2025 umfasst.
NEW YORK, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brag House Holdings, Inc. (“Brag House”) (NASDAQ: TBH), the Gen Z engagement platform at the intersection of gaming, college sports, and digital media, today announced the successful conclusion of the “Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition.” This second installment of the Gauntlet series, held in partnership with Gators Athletics and Learfield, took place virtually on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
The event featured a vibrant tournament centered around the newly released EA College Football 26, just nine days following the game’s highly anticipated release, and showcased the following Gators student athletes: Blake Cyr, Senior, Utility for Florida Gators Baseball, Alfonzo Allen, Senior Defensive Back for Florida Gators Football, and CJ Ingram, Freshman Guard for Florida Gators Basketball who each spoke about student athlete life balance on campus and their upcoming goals for the new collegiate sports season.
Building on the momentum from the inaugural Baseball Edition on May 17, 2025, the Preseason Edition was designed to engage the student community and build excitement for the upcoming college football season. The tournament provided a fun, competitive, and casual gaming experience for students and alumni across the Southeastern Conference.
“The energy and participation for our Preseason Edition were outstanding,” said Lavell Juan Malloy II, CEO and Co-Founder of Brag House. “We saw incredible engagement from the Gator community. This event underscores our commitment to creating authentic, gamified experiences that deepen the connection between fans, students, and university athletics. We’re building a new tradition for how fans celebrate their teams.”
The competition was fierce, with top players taking home scholarships and cash prizes. University of Florida alumnus Aaron Davis secured the championship title and $1,000 prize. Michael Wesson, a student from Auburn University, placed second, earning $300, while University of Florida student Hari Grand took third place and $200.
A special highlight of the event was the Charity Match, which featured University of Florida freshman running back, Byron Davis. His victory resulted in a $500 donation to the B. Lou Foundation, furthering the positive impact of the gaming community.
The Brag Gators Gauntlet series will continue this fall with the “Football Edition,” featuring events tied to the Florida Gators’ away games in September, October, and November. The series continues to exemplify Brag House’s strategy of integrating Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities with loyalty-driven engagement and scalable digital experiences tailored for the Gen Z audience.
“This is more than just a tournament; it’s a platform for community,” added Malloy. “By merging the passion of college sports with the interactive world of gaming, we are redefining fan engagement and creating new opportunities for students, universities, and our partners.”
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. The platform offers live-streaming capabilities, gamification features, and custom tournament services, fostering meaningful engagement between users and brands. For more information, please visit www.braghouse.com.
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the execution and prospects of the Brag Gators Gauntlet and Brag House’s and Learfield’s plan to expand the Brag Gauntlet model. For a full discussion of these risks, please refer to Brag House’s SEC filings.
Media Contact: Fatema Bhabrawala Director of Media Relations fbhabrawala@allianceadvisors.com
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FAQ
What was the total prize pool for Brag House’s (TBH) Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition?
The tournament awarded $1,500 in total prizes, with $1,000 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place, plus a $500 charity donation.
When will Brag House (TBH) host the next Brag Gators Gauntlet tournament?
Brag House will continue the series with the Football Edition in fall 2025, featuring events tied to Florida Gators’ away games in September, October, and November.
Which Florida Gators athletes participated in the Brag House (TBH) Preseason Edition event?
The event featured Blake Cyr (Baseball), Alfonzo Allen (Football), and CJ Ingram (Basketball), who discussed student athlete life balance and upcoming season goals.
How is Brag House (TBH) integrating NIL opportunities in their platform?
Brag House is combining Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities with loyalty-driven engagement and scalable digital experiences specifically designed for the Gen Z audience.
Hillsdale College athletic events to stream on FloCollege beginning with 2025-26 season
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HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College athletic games will be available for streaming exclusively on FloCollege beginning this academic year following an agreement between FloSports and the G-MAC. “Partnering with FloSports marks a significant milestone for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and reflects the collective efforts of our member institutions […]
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College athletic games will be available for streaming exclusively on FloCollege beginning this academic year following an agreement between FloSports and the G-MAC.
“Partnering with FloSports marks a significant milestone for the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and reflects the collective efforts of our member institutions to produce compelling digital content that has driven demand for wider distribution,” said Great Midwest Athletic Conference Commissioner Tom Daeger. “We’re excited to collaborate with FloSports and their talented team starting in 2025-26 to further elevate the broadcasts our members and the league produce.”
Subscribers will be able to watch games live for all 13 G-MAC institutions, as well as games in 14 other collegiate conferences. The platform also features live scores, team interviews, athlete profiles, and more.
FloCollege is available online and for download on mobile devices, streaming devices, and smart TVs. FloSports offers yearly and monthly subscription options, with discounts for users with .edu email addresses. Details and subscription options are available here.
In addition to watching games on FloCollege, fans also will continue to have access to on-demand video of Hillsdale College events for free on the Great Midwest Digital Network, run by Hudl. Those videos will be available to watch 24 hours after the conclusion of the athletic contest.
Further information on the FloCollege partnership, including a full listing of subscription plans and options, will be released on hillsdalechargers.com in mid-August.
Volleyball Reveals Complete Schedule for 2025 Season
NORMAN – University of Oklahoma head volleyball coach Aaron Mansfield announced the 2025 non-conference slate on Wednesday. The Southeastern Conference previously announced the league schedule in April. The ten-game non-conference schedule sees the Sooners playing six games on the road and four matches inside McCasland Field House. OU will also host an exhibition match against […]
NORMAN – University of Oklahoma head volleyball coach Aaron Mansfield announced the 2025 non-conference slate on Wednesday. The Southeastern Conference previously announced the league schedule in April.
The ten-game non-conference schedule sees the Sooners playing six games on the road and four matches inside McCasland Field House. OU will also host an exhibition match against K-State on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The Sooners officially open the 2025 season at the Wildcat Classic in Abilene, Texas, Aug. 29-30. OU will play a doubleheader against Missouri State and Incarnate Word on Aug. 29 and face host Abilene Christian on Aug. 30.
The following weekend, the Sooners will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., for the Wooo Pig Invitational, Sept. 5-6. OU will face in-state rival Tulsa on Friday and Cal Poly on Saturday.
The start of four straight home games begins on Wednesday, Sept. 10 as the Sooners host Florida State for the SEC/ACC Showdown at the Net.
The home stretch continues with a pair of matches against St. Mary’s on Sept. 12 and 13. The Sooners wrap up non-conference play with a home-and-home against Central Arkansas, hosting the Sugar Bears on Thursday, Sept. 18 and traveling to Conway, Ark., on Sunday, Sept. 21.
SEC play begins at home on Sept. 26 when the Sooners host LSU. OU will face every school once, either home or away, for a 15-match conference schedule. This season will also mark the return of the SEC Volleyball Tournament.
The Sooners will welcome LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Georgia, Auburn, Mississippi State, Alabama and Arkansas to Norman, while traveling to Vanderbilt, Missouri, Texas A&M, Texas, Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Season tickets for the 2025 season are now on sale. General admission season tickets are $45. Single match GA tickets will be $8 when available in August. Tickets can be purchased at SoonerSports.com/tickets or by contacting the Oklahoma ticket office at 405-325-2424. Special group rates are also available by contacting the ticket office.
TV information will be added to the SoonerSports.com schedule page when made available.
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