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The National League extended its win streak in the Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game, the annual showcase for MLB’s top prospects in the days leading up to the Midsummer Classic, at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12.

Behind a three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospect, Josue De Paula, the National League came from behind for the 4-2 win over the American League. With the win, the National League has won three straight Future Games since the showcase game’s format was adjusted in 2019. The National League now leads the all-time series 4-1-1 against the American League.

De Paula was named the Most Valuable Player after he went 1 for 2 at the plate with three RBIs on that three-run shot to right field, which registered for the fifth-hardest home run hit in the history of Truist Field, at 108.5 mph off the bat.

One notable thing to come out of the 2025 MLB Futures Games is the exit of Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin in the fourth inning after he took a 97.4 mph sinker from Alimber Santa (Houston Astros) off his wrist. There has been no official update on Griffin, but Griffin’s dad, Kevin, went on X (formerly Twitter) to say his son is “all good” after his hit-by-pitch.

Three of MLB.com’s top eight prospects were featured in the 2025 game: San Diego Padres infielder Leo De Vries, Texas Rangers infielder Sebastian Walcott and Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jesús Made, following in the footsteps of the future stars who have participated in this showcase over the past quarter-century. Those three hitters c

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MLB Futures Game score: NL 4, AL 2

Teams	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	F
AL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	2
NL	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	4

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Josue De Paula named MLB Futures Game MVP

Following the National League’s 4-2 win over the American League in the 2025 MLB Futures Game, Josue De Paula (Los Angeles Dodgers) was named the Most Valuable Player of the annual showcase game. He was awarded his trophy by Kenny Griffey Jr. down on the field at Truist Park.

De Paula hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to put the National League out on front.

“I had a lot of fun. Emotions I can’t really explain. It was a crazy moment for me, doing it in front of dad,” said De Paula on playing in the Futures Games. “I just thank God for the opportunity.”

He added: “It was amazing. I don’t think you can see this much talent on the field at one time. Had to take advantage of it.”

National League defeats American League in Futures League

It’s a 4-2 win for the National League in the 2025 Futures League over the American League.

Though the National League retired the American League 1-2-3 in the top half of the seventh, the bottom half of the inning was played, per Futures Games rules. The National League has now won three consecutive Futures Games.

Slade Caldwell makes diving catch in seventh

Slade Caldwell (Arizona Diamondbacks) comes up with an impressive sliding catch in the top of the seventh for the final out.

National League leads after six innings

The National League takes a 4-2 lead over the American League into the seventh inning at Truist Park in the Futures League. Unlike a full minor (or major) league game, the MLB Futures Game is a seven-inning All-Star Game, meaning this will be the American League’s last chance to tie the game or take a lead.

Brody Hopkins (Tampa Bay Rays) threw a clean sheet in the sixth for the American League, as he got two groundouts and a flyout for a 1-2-3 frame. It appears it will be Carson Whisenhunt (San Francisco Giants) to pitch the seventh for the National League.

Owen Caissie extends National League lead

The National League bats continue to be hot, as Owen Caissie (Chicago Cubs) laces one down the left field line for a standup RBI double to score LuJames Groover (Arizona Diamondbacks). Caissie is MLB Pipeline’s No. 43-ranked prospect and the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect.

Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin exits after hit by pitch

Konnor Griffin’s day in the Futures Game comes to a close after he takes a 97.4 mph sinker from Alimber Santa (Houston Astros) to the wrist. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ No. 2-ranked prospect immediately grabbed his wrist as he walked up the first baseline before meeting with a trainer for the National League and manager, Chipper Jones.

Josue De Paula hits three-run home run for National League

Josue De Paula (Los Angeles Dodgers) shows off his power with a towering three-run home run to straightaway right field to give the National League a 3-2 lead over the American League. It is just the third home run that Noah Schultz (Chicago White Sox) has given up to a left-handed hitter this season, per the MLB Network broadcast.

“I saw all of it, to be honest. I wasn’t expecting a slider,” De Paula told MLB Network in the fifth inning on his home run.

The National League bats are showing life for the first time on the afternoon as they’ve put their first three hitters of the fourth inning on base.

American League adds onto lead in Futures Game

The American League tacks on a run in the top of the fourth inning, as Sebastian Walcott (Texas Rangers) scores Josue Briceno (Detroit Tigers) from third on a sacrifice fly. It’s 2-0 American League in the Futures Game.

Marquis Grissom’s son comes into pitch

It’s a special day at Truist Park for the Grissom family as Marquis Grissom’s son, Marquis Grissom Jr., comes into pitch against his dad’s team in the Futures Game. Marquis Grissom Sr. is the manager of the American League team in the Futures Game, while Marquis Grissom Jr. is the Washington Nationals’ No. 21-ranked prospect.

“I am. All I think about is the work this kid has put in over the last 10 years to be a pitcher,” Marquis Grissom Sr. said on the MLB Network broadcast of seeing his son pitch against him in the Futures Game.

American League leads National League through three innings

After three innings at Truist Park, it is the American League out on top 1-0 over the National League in the 2025 MLB Futures League Game.

The National League has knocked on the door in each inning but hasn’t been able to bring a runner home. Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford threw out Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin out at second on a stolen base attempt in the third inning, killing any chance for the National League to tie the game in the inning.

American League takes lead in Futures Game

The American League is the first to strike in the Futures Game, as Chicago White Sox outfielder prospect Braden Montgomery brings New York Yankees’ second base prospect George Lombard Jr. home from third on an RBI groundout to first.

Right before Montgomery’s RBI, Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark showed off his blazing speed up the line as he beat out an infield single in 4.03 seconds. Sheesh. It’s 1-0 American League going into the bottom of the third.

Mariners’ switch-pitching prospect enters Futures Game

It’s not every day you get to see a switch pitcher on the mound. It’s why Seattle Mariners’ pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje coming into pitch in the bottom of the second inning is a treat.

Cijntje retires his first hitter, Jesus Made, from the right side before getting his second hitter, Josue DePaula, out from the left side of the bump.

In an interview with MLB Network after his outing, Cijntje credited his ability to throw from both sides of the mound to his dad, Mechangelo Cijntje.

“It goes all the way back to my dad and trying to be like him,” Jurrangelo Cijntje said. “I wanted to be a catcher just like him, but it didn’t work out so I’m a pitcher now. He helped me a lot to throw from the right side since I’m natural left-handed. … (Went out) in the backyard and one time just grabbed a ball. Would throw the ball into the tire and the rest is history.”

Here’s a look at Cijntje pitching from both sides of the mound:

Jonah Tong throws 1-2-3 second inning

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong makes a strong impression at the Future Games with a 1-2-3 top of the second inning.

Tong, the Mets’ No. 2-ranked prospect who has received comps to Tim Lincecum with his delivery and pitching arsenal by MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo, threw a disgusting 77 mph curveball to get Seattle Mariners’ catching prospect Harry Ford chasing for the first out. Ford had no chance at making contact on that pitch from Tong, who beautifully executed that breaking ball.

JJ Wetherholt starts game for National League with double

The first hit of the afternoon goes to the National League, as St. Louis Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt laces a lead-off double off the wall in left-center field.

“Think you are going to see him starting in St. Louis pretty soon,” National League manager Chipper Jones said on the MLB Network broadcast of Wetherholt, who is the Cardinals’ No. 1-ranked prospect.

JR Ritchie throws scoreless opening frame in Futures Game

After falling behind 3-1 in the count to Jhostynxon Garcia, JR Ritchie battles back and wins it by getting Garcia to chase a slider away for the third out of the inning. Nice job by the Braves’ No. 6-ranked prospect to get himself out of the jam in the top of the first.

The American League strands Max Clark at third in the inning, as they weren’t able to bring home the Tigers’ No. 2-ranked prospect after he worked a lead-off walk.

MLB Futures Game underway

The 2025 MLB Futures Game is underway at Truist Park in Atlanta as Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie misses outside on a 3-2 pitch to put Detroit Tigers’ outfield prospect Max Clark on base with a lead-off walk.

Pregame

Charlie Condon makes return home in Futures Game

With All-Star Game week in Atlanta this year, it’s a homecoming for the Colorado Rockies’ No. 1-ranked prospect Charlie Condon, who grew up in the Atlanta area and attended Georgia.

Hitting .301 this season in the minors, Condon, MLB Pipeline’s No. 23-ranked prospect, is widely considered the future of the Rockies program by minor league analysts. He was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Rockies and was recently called up to Double-A Hartford on July 1.

White Sox’s Braden Montgomery starting for American League in Futures Game

This time last year, Braden Montgomery was one of the more highly touted and sought-after prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft. A year later, the now-Chicago White Sox’s prospect is starting in the MLB Futures Game for the American League team.

Originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and later traded to the White Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade this past offseason, Montgomery is hitting .261 with 77 hits, 52 RBIs and 11 home runs across two levels in the minor leagues this season. He is ranked as the White Sox’s No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline.

Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin taking swings at Futures Game

Pittsburgh Pirates No. 2 prospect Konnor Griffin is taking some pregame swings in the cage during batting practice at the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Griffin, who was drafted No. 9 overall in 2024 out of Jackson Prep High School, is starting at shortstop for the National League.

Griffin is hitting .302 this season for High-A Greensboro with 29 hits, 17 RBIs and four home runs.

American League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game

Getting the start on the mound for the American League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Cleveland Guardians left-handed prospect Parker Messick.

Fresh off being named the Pitcher of the Week in the minor leagues, Messick is 4-3 with a 3.36 ERA in 75 innings pitched this season for Triple-A Columbus. In his most recent start on July 5, the former Florida State product threw seven scoreless innings vs. Toledo while striking out nine hitters.

National League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game

Getting the start on the mound for the National League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Atlanta Braves right-handed prospect JR Ritchie.

Drafted by the Braves with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Ritchie is 5-4 with a 2.35 ERA in 80 1/3 innings pitched this season for Double-A Columbus. He is coming off one of his better starts this season on July 5, where he threw five scoreless, no-hit innings and struck out eight batters. He is the Braves’ No. 6-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline.

What time is MLB Futures Game?

The 26th edition of the Futures Game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12.

Where to watch 2025 Futures Game: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: MLB Network
Streaming: MLB.tv, MLB.com and MLB App

MLB Network will air the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Streaming options include MLB.tv, MLB.com and the MLB App.

Futures Game starting lineups

All-Star Futures Game roster 2025

MLB Futures Game American League roster

Pitchers

Jurrangelo Cijntje, (SEA)
Keagan Gillies (BAL)
Brody Hopkins (TB)
Gage Jump (ATH)
George Klassen (LAA)
Parker Messick (CLE)
Frank Mozzicato (KC)
Alimber Santa (HOU)
Noah Schultz (CWS)
Trey Yesavage (TOR)

Catchers

Josue Briceño (DET)
Harry Ford (SEA)
Carter Jensen (KC)

Infielders

Kaelen Culpepper (MIN)
CJ Kayfus (CLE)
George Lombard Jr. (NYY)
Brice Matthews (HOU)
Kevin McGonigle (DET)
Sebastian Walcott (TEX)
Tommy White (ATH)

Outfielders

Enrique Bradfield Jr. (BAL)
Max Clark (DET)
Jhostynxon Garcia (BOS)
Lazaro Montes (SEA)
Braden Montgomery (CWS)

MLB Futures Game National League roster

Pitchers

Alex Clemmey (WSH)
Marquis Grissom Jr. (WSH)
Hayden Harris (ATL)
Trent Harris (SF)
Welinton Herrera (COL)
JR Ritchie (ATL)
Jonah Tong (NYM)
Carson Whisenhunt (SF)
Thomas White (MIA)

Catchers

Alfredo Duno (CIN)
Joe Mack (MIA)
Eduardo Tait (PHI)

Infielders

Charlie Condon (COL)
Leo De Vries (SD)
Konnor Griffin (PIT)
LuJames Groover (AZ)
Jesús Made (MIL)
Sal Stewart (CIN)
Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT)
JJ Wetherholt (STL)

Outfielders

Carson Benge (NYM)
Owen Caissie (CHC)
Slade Caldwell (AZ)
Josue De Paula (LAD)
Zyhir Hope (LAD)

2025 Futures Game managers and coaches

The coaching staffs for this year’s game in Atlanta feature plenty of Braves legends including Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Fred McGriff, as well former stars including Dale Murphy, Andruw Jones and Mick Markakis.

American League

Marquis Grissom, Manager
Jerry Manuel, Bench Coach
Fred McGriff, Hitting Coach
Marvin Freeman, Pitching Coach
Dale Murphy, 1B Coach
Brian Hunter, 3B Coach
Johnny Estrada, Bullpen Coach
Ryan Klesko, Coach
Jeff Paxson, Athletic Trainer
Jake Beiting, Strength & Conditioning Coach

National League

Chipper Jones, Manager
Mark DeRosa, Bench Coach
Andruw Jones, Hitting Coach
Tim Hudson, Pitching Coach
Tyler Flowers, 1B Coach
Kanekoa Texeira, 3B Coach
Peter Moylan, Bullpen Coach
Nick Markakis, Coach
Eric Hrycko, Athletic Trainer
Jordan Sidwell, Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Pitt women’s volleyball outlasts Purdue for 5th straight trip to Final Four

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The Pitt women’s volleyball team (30-4, 18-2 ACC), behind Olivia Babcock’s 23 kills, defeated No. 3 Purdue, 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17), sending the Panthers to their fifth straight Final Four.

Up 23-17 in Set 4, Brooke Mosher buried two straight powerful service aces to send Pitt past Purdue. Mosher tallied three aces for the match.

“That was insane,” Mosher said. “I mean, ending on an ace is something I wouldn’t have expected, but being able to see that ball drop and go to the final four is just insane.”

The Panthers won their 52nd straight match at home and their 15th straight at Peterson Events Center.

Their victory over Purdue was full-circle as their first Final Four appearance in 2021 came after a win over Purdue.

Pitt is the fourth team in NCAA history to make it to the Final Four five straight seasons.

Babcock, the reigning ACC and AVCA East region player of the year, took home the regional MVP by racking up 79 kills in the tournament so far. Babcock posted a .375 hitting percentage in the deciding game.

“I just think the fact that we’re able to just keep doing this just shows how strong of a team we are consistently,” Babcock said. “I just feel like we put in so much work this season, so I feel like this season it means a lot more.”

Pitt’s Marina Pezelj tallied 14 kills and 12 digs to give the Panthers momentum in the second set.

“She was doing a lot well,” coach Dan Fisher said. “I think she came up with some big blocks. Her passing was stable. Offensively, she just she made really good choices. I think she had about five shove kills when she saw those openings, which is kind of Purdue’s game. I think she was really in the moment making good decisions.”

Mosher led the Panthers with four blocks,and Bre Kelley tallied three.

Pezelj and Mosher were nominated for the Pittsburgh All-Regional team along with Babcock.

“It’s just a testament to how much work we put in and how hard we fought these past two games,” Babcock said. “It’s hard to move on, let alone be in the group of people who get honored for this, because it’s so hard to get here. I feel like there’s just so many good players, and the fact that we had players on our team who were able to step up for this occasion and help our team get these two wins just means a lot.”

Purdue found itself down 2-0. The Boilermakers, in their 11th straight tournament, battled back. With a 25-22 win in Set 3, Purdue, which notched three reverse sweeps on the season, looked to do it again.

Purdue was led by Akasha Anderson, who delivered 20 kills, and Kenna Wollard, who tallied 15. Dior Charles delivered nine blocks, and Taylor Anderson notched 51 assists.

Despite Purdue having the personnel, the Panthers were too strong to allow a comeback.

“I’m very proud of this team,” Wollard said. “I think we played a pretty clean game. Olivia Babcock is just an amazing player, and we did everything we had to try and stop her. And then they have some players that help her out and can get kills themselves too. You have to be perfect stopping them and you just get to the point where you can’t get enough, but I’m really proud of this team.”

Purdue’s Wollard, Akasha Anderson and Ryan McAleer were nominated for the all-regional team. SMU’s Malaya Jones rounded out the squad.

Anderson kept pounding away at the Panthers down 12-10 in the final set. Three straight Panther blocks and a vicious Babcock spike put them up 13-10, which gave Pitt momentum.

The Boilermakers led the first set early with a kill from Wollard that had them up 10-8. Back-to-back kills from Blaire Bayless and Kelley tied it 10-10.

Babcock notched a kill that put the Panthers up 11-10. They led the rest of the first set.

A Babcock kill and a Mallorie Meyer ace extended Pitt’s lead to 22-19 as it pulled away with the first set. Babcock racked up nine kills, including the last one of the set.

The Panthers went up 12-8 in the second set. Purdue, however, went on a 6-1 run led by Anderson to take a 14-13 lead. Babcock continued to step up. A Babcock block and an error on Purdue gave Pitt a 16-15 lead.

The Panthers didn’t look back and at 24-21, Mosher and Kelley blocked Anderson to earn the set.

Babcock tallied five kills, and Marina Pezelj notched three kills in Set 2.

The Boilermakers came out firing in the third set and didn’t trail once.

Down 17-14, Pezelj notched a kill, and a Mosher block cut it to 17-16. The Panthers inched back and tied it 24-24, but the Boilermakers had momentum as they finished with the 25-22 set win.

This led to Pitt owning the final set.

Purdue coach Dave Shondell congratulated Pitt.

“Dan Fisher has just done one of the most amazing jobs of of coaching in the history of the sport, by taking a team at Pittsburgh, that for so many years was just good … they couldn’t get over the hump — the same hump that we haven’t been able to get over at Purdue — and now five years in a row is in the Final Four. That doesn’t happen without somebody in charge that really knows how to build a program.”

As for Pitt, it faces undefeated Nebraska in the Final Four.

“It’s just surreal,” Mosher said. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was little, and to be able to do it with this team is just incredible.”

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Pitt tops Purdue for fifth straight trip to NCAA volleyball Final Four

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No. 1 seed Pitt defeated No. 3 seed Purdue in the NCAA volleyball tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13 to punch its ticket to the Final Four in Kansas City.

Pitt’s had sweeps against UMBC, Michigan and Minnesota to advance. Things were a little tighter against Purdue, which pushed the match to four sets before Pitt prevailed, 25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17.

Senior setter Brooke Mosher, who transferred from Illinois, has 47 assists, seven digs, four block assists and three service aces to lead Pitt. The Panthers advance to the Final Four for the fifth consecutive season. Pitt will be looking for its first national championship.

“This is incredible,” Mosher said on the court after the match. “I could not ask for a better last year. Making the Final Four, it’s been my dream since I was little.”

Olivia Babcock had 23 kills and a hitting percentage of .333. Teammate Marina Pezelj added 14 kills and 12 digs.

Pitt will face the winner of Nebraska-Texas A&M (3 p.m. ET, Sunday on ABC) in the national semifinals in Kansas City on Thursday, Dec. 18.

SCORE: Pitt 3, Purdue 1

Set 4 final: Pitt 25, Purdue 17

Pitt advances to the Final Four for the fifth consecutive season.

Set 4: Pitt first to 15

The Panthers are back on track, hitting .500 in the fourth set and 10 points away from the Final Four.

Set 3 final: Purdue 25, Pitt 22

The Boilermakers push Pitt to a fourth set. Pitt hit an abysmal .167 in the third set compared to .226 for Purdue. Akasha Anderson is up to 17 kills and Kenna Wollard has added 12 kills. Ryan McAleer has 13 digs.

Set 3: Purdue first to 15 as it fights back

Akasha Anderson is up to 14 kills and Kenna Wollard has added 10 kills as the Boilermakers are working to steal a set.

Set 2 final: Pitt 25, Purdue 21

Pitt setter Brooke Mosher has 26 assists leading to 29 kills.

“Brooke Mosher is setting one of the great matches of her career,” Pitt coach Dan Fisher said.

Set 2: Pitt first to 15, Purdue is keeping it interesting

Olivia Babcock is dominating with 13 kills on .462 hitting. Brooke Mosher is up to 23 assists and Marina Pezelj has eight digs.

Akasha Anderson is leading the Boilermakers with 10 kills and hitting .350.

Set 1 final: Pitt 25, Purdue 22

Reigning player of the year Olivia Babcock had nine kills on .563 hitting. Pitt hit .441 for the match and Purdue .390.

Set 1: Pitt is the first to 15

The Panthers are on a 9-3 run as Purdue is rolling up the errors.

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Purdue has an early lead, looking for its first trip to the Final Four.

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What time is Purdue vs Pitt volleyball?

The Purdue Boilermakers play the Pitt Panthers in the Elite Eight of the NCAA volleyball tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh.

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Date: Saturday, Dec. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Petersen Events Center (Pittsburgh)
TV: ESPN2
Stream: Fubo, ESPN Unlimited

Purdue volleyball roster

1	Rachel Williams	DS	Redshirt Sophomore	5-7	West Lafayette, Ind.	West Lafayette
3	Ryan McAleer	DS	Sophomore	5-6	Overland Park, Kan.	Blue Valley
4	Kenna Wollard	OH	Junior	6-1	Dunlap, Ill.	Illinois Valley Central
5	Taylor Anderson	S	Junior	6-1	San Antonio, Texas	Cornerstone Christian
6	Sienna Foster	DS	Redshirt Freshman	5-9	Lafayette, Ind.	Benton Central
7	Bianka Lulić	MB	Redshirt Sophomore	6-5	San Diego, Calif.	La Jolla Country Day	Miami
8	Isabelle Bardin	S	Freshman	6-3	Washington, D.C.	Flint Hill
9	Dior Charles	MB	Junior	6-1	Los Angeles, Calif.	Marymount	Wake Forest
10	Nataly Moravec	OH	Redshirt Sophomore	6-3	Weston, Conn.	Hopkins	Iowa
11	Allie Shondell	S	Sophomore	5-10	Lafayette, Ind.	McCutcheon
12	Lindsey Miller	MB	Graduate Student	6-4	San Diego, Calif.	Cathedral Catholic	USC
13	Akasha Anderson	OH	Senior	6-3	Reston, Va.	Herndon	Michigan State
14	Grace Heaney	OPP/RS	Redshirt Sophomore	6-2	Omaha, Neb.	Elkhorn North
15	Rachel Raye Willliams	OPP/RS	Freshman	6-3	Bloomfield, N.J.	Union Catholic
16	Morgan Williams	MB	Freshman	6-3	Enterprise, Ala.	Enterprise
18	Addy Tindall	OH	Freshman	6-3	Roanoke, Ind.	Homestead
19	Mattie Casale	DS	Freshman	5-7	Wesley Chapel, Fla.	Carrollwood Day
21	Julia Kane	DS	Junior	5-11	Windermere, Fla.	Windermere Prep

Pitt volleyball roster

3	Emery Dupes	L/DS	R-Sr.	5′ 6”	Marietta, Ga. / Walton HS	Florida State
5	Olivia Babcock	RS	Jr.	6′ 4”	Los Angeles, Calif. / Sierra Canyon HS
6	Sophia Gregoire	OH	R-So.	6′ 1”	Dundee, Ore. / Newberg HS	Oregon
7	Izzy Masten	L/DS	Fr.	5′ 8”	Brownsburg, Indiana / Tri-West High School
8	Blaire Bayless	OH	Jr.	6′ 2”	Plano, Texas / Plano West HS
9	Ryla Jones	MB	So.	6′ 2”	Oxon Hill, Md. / Flint Hill High School
10	Marina Pezelj	OH	Fr.	6′ 1”	Monaco / Lycée Polyvalent Bellevue Toulouse
11	Dalia Vîrlan	MB	So.	6′ 4”	Brasov, Romania / Colegiul Tehnic Feroviar
13	Mallorie Meyer	L/DS	So.	5′ 7”	Roca, Neb. / Lincoln East
14	Kiana Dinn	RS/S	R-Fr.	5′ 9”	Union, Ky. / Ryle High School
17	Brooke Mosher	S	R-Sr.	6′ 0”	Waterloo, Wisc. / Waterloo HS	Illinois
19	Dagmar Mourits	OH	Fr.	6′ 2”	Rotterdam, Netherlands / Hoeksch Lyceum
20	Abbey Emch	MB	Fr.	6′ 4”	New Waterford, Ohio / Crestview HS
21	Bre Kelley	MB	R-Sr.	6′ 4”	Rockwall, Texas / Rockwall	Florida
25	Haiti Tautua’a	S	R-So.	6′ 0”	Wai’anae, Hawai’i / Wai’anae HS

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Nebraska-Texas A&M Regional Final Will Be Pressure-Packed, Full of Fireworks

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Rebekah Allick (5) gets a kill on an overpass early in set two. — Rebekah Allick gets a kill on an overpass early in second set against Kansas. Allick and NU’s three other seniors will play their final match at the Devaney Center on Sunday. | Amarillo Mullen

Texas A&M outside hitter Kyndal Stowers attacks against Louisville in the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinals in Lincoln. — Rebekah Allick gets a kill on an overpass early in second set against Kansas. Allick and NU’s three other seniors will play their final match at the Devaney Center on Sunday. | Amarillo Mullen

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Pitt Volleyball Advances To Fifth Straight National Semifinal

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PITTSBURGH – The No. 1 seeded Pitt volleyball team (30-4, 18-2 ACC) defeated No. 3 seed Purdue (27-7, 15-5 Big Ten) in four sets Saturday night at the Petersen Events Center, 25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, to advance to its fifth straight National Semifinal. Olivia Babcock was named the Pittsburgh Regional Most Outstanding Player after leading the Panthers with 23 kills, four digs and two blocks.

With the win, Pitt became the first program to reach five consecutive National Semifinals since Texas accomplished the feat from 2012–16.

Both teams traded points throughout the opening set before Pitt called a timeout trailing 19-18. A pair of Panther kills and a service ace from Mallorie Meyer swung the momentum and forced a Purdue timeout. The Boilermakers used their final timeout following another Babcock kill at 23-20, but a termination from Marina Pezelj and Babcock’s ninth kill of the set sealed the 25-22 win.

Pitt jumped out to an early 13-9 advantage in the second set before Purdue answered with a 5-0 run, prompting a Panther timeout. Purdue later used two timeouts as Pitt maintained a 19-15 lead. The Boilermakers closed within three at 23-20, but a kill from freshman Abbey Emch and a Purdue hitting error secured the 25-21 set win for Pitt.

Purdue gained early momentum in the third set and forced Pitt to take a timeout trailing 10-8. The Panthers stayed within striking distance, causing Purdue to call a timeout at 17-16, but the Boilermakers closed out the set, 25-22, to extend the match.

Pitt responded emphatically in the fourth set, building an early 9-5 lead behind tough serving from Brooke Mosher and Pezelj, which led to a Purdue timeout. Bre Kelley and Babcock combined for four kills to force the Boilermakers to use their final timeout at 16-11. The Panthers pulled away down the stretch to claim the 25-17 set and the match, 3-1.

Pitt will face the winner of No. 1 seed Nebraska and No. 3 seed Texas A&M in the National Semifinal on Thursday, Dec. 18, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The first semifinal match is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET, with Pitt’s match time to be determined following Sunday’s Regional Final contests.

NOTES

Olivia Babcock was named the Pittsburgh Regional Most Outstanding Player for the third straight year.

Marina Pezelj recorded a career-high 14 kills and led the team with 12 digs.

Brooke Mosher tied her season high with four blocks and finished one kill shy of her season best with four.

Mallorie Meyer matched her career high with three service aces.

Pittsburgh Regional All-Tournament Team

Most Outstanding Player: Olivia Babcock (Pitt)

Brooke Mosher (Pitt)

Marina Pezelj (Pitt)

Kenna Wollard (Purdue)

Akasha Anderson (Purdue)

Ryan McAleer (Purdue)

Malaya Jones (SMU)

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UAPB Track & Field Student-Athletes Among Top UAPB Chancellor’s Medallion Recipients at Fall 2025 Commencement

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December 14, 2025

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) honored five graduates with the Chancellor’s Medallion at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Chancellor’s Medallion is UAPB’s highest academic honor, awarded to the top graduate from each school based on cumulative GPA. The ceremony is available on UAPB TV.

Notably, the top three overall recipients, Ashley Robinson, Kaiél Kimble, and Cornelia D. Watts, who earned the highest GPAs among all these graduates, were also Golden Lion student-athletes from the UAPB Track & Field program, exemplifying excellence both in the classroom and in competition. Among them, Kaiél Kimble reached another milestone: completing the UAPB ROTC program and being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the United States Army.

“These students represent the very best of UAPB—academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and service,” said UAPB Chancellor Anthony Graham, Ph.D. “Their achievements reflect the strength of our academic programs and the dedication of our faculty and staff.”

Fall 2025 UAPB Chancellor’s Medallion Recipients

School of Arts and Sciences
Ashley Robinson

Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida
High School: Herbert Morrison Technical High School & Seminole Ridge Community High School
Major: Criminal Justice
GPA: 3.922
Career Goal: Robinson will join the United States Air Force to begin her career in criminal justice. Her long-term goals include federal investigative work as a crime scene investigator or serving with the FBI or DEA.

School of Education
Kaiél Kimble

Hometown: Humble, Texas
High School: Atascocita High School
Major: Health & Kinesiology, Minor in Military Science
GPA: 3.789
Career Goal: Following graduation, Kimble was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the U.S. Army after completing the ROTC program at UAPB. She plans to serve as an Army officer while pursuing her long-term goal of coaching collegiate track and field.

School of Business and Management
Cornelia D. Watts

Hometown: Houston, Texas
High School: Klein Forest High School
Major: Business Administration, Concentration in International Business
GPA: 3.710
Career Goal: After completing her Track & Field season, Watts will begin her professional career with Amazon as an Area Manager and hopes to explore global opportunities.

School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences
Messhirya Harris

Hometown: Marianna, Arkansas
High School: Marianna High School
Major: Agriculture/Agricultural Business
GPA: 3.473
Career Goal: Harris will complete esthetician school and begin her career as a full-time esthetician, with plans to further her education in nursing and specialize in advanced aesthetic and corrective procedures.

Division of University College
Kyla M. Boatner

Hometown: Dermott, Arkansas
High School: Dermott High School
Major: General Studies
GPA: 3.194
Career Goal: Boatner plans to complete the UAPB Master of Arts in Teaching program and earn certification as an elementary school teacher.

UAPB congratulates the Fall 2025 graduates and applauds the Chancellor’s Medallion recipients for their academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

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