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Regent University Adds Beach Volleyball to its Roster

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June 25, 2025

VIRGINIA BEACH VA (June 25, 2025) – Regent University Athletics is adding women’s beach volleyball to its program in spring 2026—making it the 12th varsity sport offered as the university advances its provisional membership status in the NCAA.

“We are excited to expand our athletic offerings here at Regent University with beach volleyball,” said Director of Athletics Michael W. Allen. “Beach volleyball is a unique sport that will allow us to attract even more quality student-athletes, support our strategic growth as we officially transition to NCAA Division III, and further develop our women’s Beach program.”

The current women’s volleyball head coach, Katelyn Totherow, will be the first head coach in the beach volleyball program.  Totherow, who was named the 2023 NCCAA South Region Women’s Volleyball Coach of the Year, also served as the men’s volleyball head coach during their inaugural season this past winter, where the Royals produced three All-Midwest selections.  She will look to bring that same success to the Beach program.

Beach volleyball is a growing collegiate sport, offered by over 170 colleges across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, as well as the NAIA. There are 67 Division I beach teams, 20 Division II programs, and nine Division III teams. The NAIA, CCCAA, and NJCAA combine for another 86 teams. Regent becomes the third DIII program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

“After starting the Regent University men’s volleyball program last year, it seems like the Lord is continuing to position my heart and life for a season of new beginnings,” said Head Coach Totherow. “With that said, I am thrilled to be given the privilege of standing at the helm of another new program at Regent University with the addition of women’s beach volleyball. Virginia Beach is a prime area for beach volleyball, and I think it will complement our already successful women’s indoor team extremely well. I would like to thank Coach Allen for being confident in my abilities to step into this new role.”

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with more than 13,000 students studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Accredited Online College in the United States (Study.com, 2020), the #1 Safest College Campus in Virginia (YourLocalSecurity, 2021), and the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025).

To support the Royals Rise capital campaign for campus expansion, visit www.regent.edu/royalsrise.

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Georgia lands 21 cross country and track signees | Georgia Sports

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The Georgia track and cross country programs have added 21 athletes from the United States and abroad. The incoming class includes sprinters, distance runners, hurdlers, jumpers, throwers and multi-event athletes, each bringing experience and versatility. Together, they strengthen Georgia’s depth for both cross country and track seasons.

Sophie Rambo

Sophie Rambo, from Chesapeake, Virginia, excelled at Grassfield High School as a sprinter in the 200 and 400 meters. She posted personal bests of 23.49 seconds in the 200 and 52.47 in the 400, showing both speed and endurance. Rambo’s competitiveness and relay potential will make her an asset to Georgia’s women’s sprint group.

Kendrick Joshua

Kendrick Joshua, from Richmond Hill, Georgia, dominated the 400-meter hurdles at Richmond Hill High School with a 50.53 personal best. His combination of speed and technical hurdling ability gives him the tools to contribute immediately to Georgia’s hurdles and relay squads. Joshua’s strong curve running and finishing kick mark him as a top SEC prospect.

Leah O’Brien

Leah O’Brien comes from Perth, Australia, where she competed at Perth College and internationally. She boasts personal bests of 11.14 in the 100 and 23.37 in the 200, combining top-end speed with racing experience. O’Brien is expected to bolster the Bulldogs’ women’s sprint events quickly.

Will Batley

Ottawa, Canada’s Will Batley posted times of 10.35 in the 100 and 20.57 in the 200 while at West Carleton Secondary School. Known for his quick acceleration and competitive consistency, Batley adds depth to Georgia’s men’s sprint and relay rotations. His international racing experience enhances the Bulldogs’ short-distance squad.

Ava Kitchings

Ava Kitchings, from Braselton, Georgia, will enroll in January 2026 after excelling at Greater Atlanta Christian School. She recorded 11.34 in the 100, 23.93 in the 200, and 6.47 meters (21 feet, 2¾ inches) in the long jump, demonstrating her versatility. Kitchings brings both speed and leaping ability to Georgia’s sprint and horizontal jump events.

Ryan Buskey

Ryan Buskey, a high jumper from Albany, New York, cleared 2.21m (7 feet, 3 inches) while at Colonie High School. His competitive focus and vertical ability provide an immediate boost to the Bulldogs’ men’s field events. Buskey is known for his consistency in high-pressure meets.

Marley Derringer

Marley Derringer, from Bremen, Georgia, excelled in the high jump, clearing 1.83 meters (6 feet) at Bremen High School. She brings technical skill and competitive experience to Georgia’s women’s field events. Derringer’s consistency and athleticism make her a strong addition to the jumps squad.

Jordon Randall

Jordon Randall, from Warsaw, Indiana, posted 2.19 meters (7 feet, 2¼ inches) in the high jump at Warsaw Community High School. His size and jumping technique mark him as a top national prospect. Randall adds depth and competition to Georgia’s men’s field events.

Piper Brown

Piper Brown, from Tunnel Hill, Georgia, cleared 1.83 meters (6 feet) in the high jump at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School. She combines technical skill with competitive experience. Brown strengthens the Bulldogs’ women’s field event roster.

Chiora Enyinna‑Okeigbo

Chiora Enyinna‑Okeigbo, from Addison, Texas, scored 5,244 points in the heptathlon at Sunnyvale High School, including 13.83 in the 100-meter hurdles and 5.92 meters (19 feet, 5¼ inches) in the long jump. Her versatility allows her to contribute in multi-events and horizontal jumps. Enyinna‑Okeigbo adds breadth and competitiveness to Georgia’s women’s program.

James “JD” Daniel

James “JD” Daniel, a local from Athens, Georgia, excelled at Clarke Central High School with 1:53.70 in the 800 and 9:19 in the 3,200. His endurance and tactical racing will bolster Georgia’s cross country and track distance teams. Daniel’s local roots provide experience in state and regional competitions.

Nancy Taylor

Nancy Taylor, from Dorset, England, ran 2:12.56 in the 800 and 9:58 in the 3,000 at Talbot Heath School. Her international racing experience gives Georgia added depth in distance events. Taylor is expected to contribute in both cross country and track.

Alex Lennon

Alex Lennon, from Wallington, England, won the English Schools Cross Country Championships while posting 3:48 in the 1,500 at Wilson’s School. He brings tactical intelligence and endurance to Georgia’s distance teams. Lennon’s international experience strengthens the Bulldogs’ cross country and middle-distance squads.

Bertold Kalász

Bertold Kalász, from Budapest, Hungary, ran 8:08 in the 3,000 and 14:14 in the 5,000, showing international-level distance capability. He brings discipline and competitive experience from European meets. Kalász adds depth to Georgia’s long-distance program.

Isold Saevarsdottir

Isold Saevarsdottir, from Gardabaer, Iceland, scored 5,490 points in the heptathlon, including 2:13.96 in the 800, 43.84 meters (143 feet, 10 inches) in the javelin and 6.10 meters (19 feet, 8¾ inches) in the long jump. Her versatility provides options across multi-events and jumps. Saevarsdottir adds international experience to Georgia’s women’s program.

Jameson Pifer

Jameson Pifer, from Suwanee, Georgia, ran 4:05 in the mile and 8:57 in the 3,200 at Collins Hill High School. His endurance and consistent performances help Georgia’s distance teams. Pifer brings local talent with strong state-level racing experience.

Asseel Ossama

Asseel Ossama, from Alexandria, Egypt, threw 55.42 meters (181 feet, 10 inches) in the javelin, establishing herself as an international-level specialist. Her strength and technique add depth to Georgia’s throws program. Ossama is expected to compete immediately in field events.

Jasmine Robinson

Jasmine Robinson, from Kennesaw, Georgia, excelled in hurdles at North Cobb High School with 13.17 in the 100-meter hurdles and 56.73 in the 400-meter hurdles. She announced her commitment to the Bulldogs on Instagram. Robinson adds top-tier hurdling ability and SEC-level competition experience to Georgia’s women’s sprint and hurdle squads.

Ataja Stephane‑Vazquez

Ataja Stephane‑Vazquez, from Greensboro, North Carolina, posted strong sprint marks of 23.34 in the 200 and 52.33 in the 400 at Southeast Guilford High School. She announced her commitment via Instagram. Stephane‑Vazquez provides immediate impact potential to Georgia’s women’s sprint roster.



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Nebraska suffers first loss of season, denied NCAA Volleyball Final Four berth

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Nebraska volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in shocking fashion on Sunday with a 3-2 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 35-37, 15-13) loss to Texas A&M. The Aggies went toe-to-toe with the undefeated Huskers, who had won 29 consecutive home games in the NCAA Tournament.

Nebraska dropped the first two sets behind a focused, aggressive approach from the 3rd-seeded Aggies. Kyndal Stowers and Logan Lednicky combined for 49 kills for Texas A&M.

Nebraska was led by Harper Murray’s 25 kills. Rebekah Allick added 15 kills on .480 hitting. National Player of the Year candidate Andi Jackson was held to six kills with five hitting errors. Jackson was benched in the match for freshman Manaia Ogbechie, who finished with five kills and three blocks.

Texas A&M advanced to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four, which is held in Kansas City next week. The Huskers will not be in the national semifinals for the first time since 2002.

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Four Husker seniors play final game for Nebraska

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — For one last time, four Husker seniors played under the bright lights of the John Cook Arena.

Rebekah Allick, Maisie Boesiger, Taylor Landfair and Allie Sczech all stepping onto the court on Sunday to play against Texas A&M, marking their final game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

“All of these seniors, their contribution has been amazing and it’ll be sad to see them go but an exciting end to the season for these girls,” said Husker fan, Joel Sup.

SEE ALSO: Nebraska volleyball’s season ends with loss to Texas A&M in regional finals

For many Husker fans, their presence has helped put Nebraska on the map and elevate the sport.

“They just bring so much to not just the team, but the community as well,” said Dave Sutko, owner of Spikes Beach Bar and Grille. “They’re very involved in things. They’re more than just volleyball players to a lot of us. Rebekah is the heartbeat of the team, I think everyone knows that. She’s just always so positive. It’s tough to see them go.”

One of the biggest moments fans won’t forget — the team playing in front of a sold-out 92,003-person crowd at Memorial Stadium.

A game Allick and Boesiger were a part of in 2023.

“I’ve been to a lot of games at Memorial Stadium and in my opinion, that was the most impactful sporting event I have ever attended,” said Joel Sup, a Husker fan. “As a girl dad, it was amazing to see women’s sports take the big stage, and I think it really pushed Nebraska to the forefront of what women’s sports in America can be.”

Despite the Huskers losing to the Aggies, many fans agree that one thing is clear: the future for the Huskers is bright.

“They bring so much to not just the university, but the entire state. Everybody talks about Nebraska and says ‘oh you guys have the Volleyball team!’ Yep, that’s us!”





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Wisconsin volleyball finally gets the better of Texas, advances to Final Four | Top Stories

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AUSTIN, Texas — For the last several years, the Texas Longhorns have been the thorn in the Wisconsin volleyball team’s side.

In 2021, the Longhorns swept the Badgers in the Final Four. In 2023, the Horns had a similarly dominant 3-1 win in another Final Four. Last year, it was a regular season sweep in Milwaukee and earlier this year it was a regular season sweep in Madison.

But finally, finally, Wisconsin cracked the code Sunday night.

The No. 3-seed Badgers bid “goodbye to Texas University” on the Longhorns’ home court, knocking off the No. 1 seed 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19) to advance to the 2025 Final Four.

Perhaps all the Badgers needed was the consistency of their ‘Big 4,’ who have been exceeding expectations all season long.

Mimi Colyer ended the match with 23 kills on 55 attacks with just 6 errors. Una Vajagic had 15 kills and Carter Booth had 11. Their ultimate set-up woman, Charlie Fuerbringer, had 57 assists to go along with 9 digs.

The Badgers now turn their focus to No. 1-seed Kentucky, who had a dominant sweep of No. 3-seed Creighton in their quarterfinal match. That match will be played in Kansas City.

Interestingly enough, Wisconsin ends the weekend as the only Big Ten team left in the tournament. No. 1-seed Nebraska suffered a shock upset to No. 3-seed Texas A&M, as the Aggies advanced to their first Final Four in program history. They’ll take on No. 1-seed Pittsburgh.

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Hooked on a feeling: Badgers punch ticket to Kansas City

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AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball team punched their ticket to the NCAA National Semifinals for the seventh time in program history, storming into Gregory Gymnasium to take down No. 1 Texas (25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19) in four sets. 

The Badgers and the Longhorns hooked up in a back-and-forth battle in the first set, as UW utilized a quick 4-0 burst to take a lead at 10-9. With the help of a kill from outside hitter Mimi Colyer, the Badgers enjoyed a narrow 15-14 advantage heading into the first media timeout. 

Wisconsin went on to enjoy a 6-0 run to pull away from Texas in the latter half of the frame, led by the serving of freshman Kristen Simon, who tallied an ace in the process. After the Longhorns provided a response in multiple match points, Colyer put it away with a kill to push the Badgers to a set one victory at 25-22. 

Set two was more of the same for UW, as the Badgers were able to create some separation with the help of back-to-back kills turned in by middle blocker Carter Booth—extending their lead to 14-10. They followed it up with a 3-0 run, highlighted by a kill apiece from right side Grace Egan and middle blocker Alicia Andrew

Texas once again made a late push to apply the pressure on Wisconsin, but the Badgers answered back quickly to wrap up the second set with a win. It was Colyer again, as the star senior converted on another kill to give UW a 2-0 lead. 

The Longhorns utilized their physical presence on the offensive end to get back into a rhythm in the third set, illustrated by a 5-0 scoring run in the middle of the frame. 

Outside hitter Una Vajagic provided some momentum for the Badgers in set three, tallying five kills to keep Wisconsin within striking distance. Unfortunately for UW, it was not enough, as they fell 20-25. 

Texas maintained their momentum right away in the fourth frame, jumping out to a 4-0 lead to force a Wisconsin timeout. 

The Badgers proved to be resilient, winning six of seven rallies to take a 7-6 lead—concluding that stretch with an ace from Colyer. Outside hitter Trinity Shadd-Ceres made her presence felt moments later, recording a pair of kills to extend the advantage to 13-8. 

Wisconsin managed to outlast Texas in lengthy rallies down the stretch, continuing to keep the Longhorns off balance on the offensive end. Vajagic and Colyer ended it with kills, securing the victory for the Badgers and etching their spot in the National Semifinals in Kansas City next week.

Colyer paced UW with 23 kills, finishing with a .309 hitting percentage. In similar fashion, Vajagic followed suit swinging at .458 (15 – 4 – 24), marking double-digit kill totals for the sixth consecutive match. 

Booth was steady from the front row in a tough road atmosphere, converting on 11 kills. In the middle of it all, setter Charlie Fuerbringer dished out 57 assists and notched nine digs.

Straight from the Court

Head Coach Kelly Sheffield (on tonight’s match): “One of the hardest things to do in sports is what you have to do in volleyball. It’s awesome that we have home environments in this round, but to go on the road and grab a win from a Goliath…the talent they got over there, we knew our players were going to have to stand tall and embrace everything.”

(On how special this team is): “I’m excited to still be playing with these guys. I love this team, I love how far this team has gone. They have grown so incredibly much since the beginning of this season. I know nobody wants this thing to end.”

(on advancing to the National Semifinals): “The Final Four is just so special, it is so incredible. When you’ve been there, every fiber of your being, you want as many of your players that are committed that decide to come here, you want them to experience that. I’m so excited that they are going to be able to experience that.”

Outside Hitter Mimi Colyer (on the emotions of making it to the Final Four): “It’s been so much fun to play for this group of girls, and I think we were so energetic and we were just so courageous out there. We played such good, gritty volleyball and I’m so excited to keep playing.”

Middle Blocker Carter Booth (on embracing the crowd): “I think we walked in knowing exactly who we are and what we have practiced and what we have worked on and the talent that we have. We came in with the intention of showing people exactly who we are and who we know ourselves to be.”

Setter Charlie Fuerbringer (on Una Vajagic’s performance): “She really just led us to this point, and was clutch in huge moments. Going back to the underdog thing, there are no underdogs in this thing, everyone is giving their best volleyball.”

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  • With the win, Wisconsin volleyball advances to the National Semifinal for the seventh time in program history and the sixth under head coach Kelly Sheffield.
  • Wisconsin improves to 5-6 all-time against the Longhorns. The last win previously in Austin was back in September 18, 2016.
  • The Badgers improve to 74-29 all-time in the NCAA tournament.
  • For the second-straight match, Wisconsin wore its black jersey. The Badgers are 3-0 this season when wearing black.
  • The Badgers had three player with double-figure kills, led by Mimi Colyer (23), Una Vajagic (15) and Carter Booth (11).
  • Libero Kristen Simon had a match-high 15 digs.
  • Setter Charlie Fuerbringer had a match-high 57 assists. She chipped in with nine digs and three blocks.
  • For the 13th match this season, Colyer tallied 20 or more kills. She had a match-high 23 kills on 55 swings while hitting .309. Colyer has now recorded double-figure kills in every match but one and is currently on a 19-match streak with double-digit kills.

Up Next: The Badgers will hit the road to Kansas City to take on No. 1 Kentucky in the NCAA National Semifinals on Thursday, Dec. 18. UW last faced the Wildcats during the 2022 season, and have taken three-straight matches over Kentucky.



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