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OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas softball showed little mercy while rolling past Texas Tech in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series finals and claiming the school’s first national championship. The Longhorns (56-12) blasted Texas Tech in a10-4 win while finally making Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady look human. They scored five runs in the […]

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas softball showed little mercy while rolling past Texas Tech in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series finals and claiming the school’s first national championship.

The Longhorns (56-12) blasted Texas Tech in a10-4 win while finally making Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady look human. They scored five runs in the first inning and eventually chased the Red Raider ace from the game after the first inning. Texas ended the game with 12 hits, including a 3-run homer from Leighann Goode and a grand slam by Mia Scott.

Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan picked up her fourth complete-game win of this WCWS and her sixth all-time WCWS win, which breaks the previous school record of five held by Cat Osterman.

Texas Tech (54-14) fell short of its first national championship in its first WCWS appearance.

Read below for a replay and highlights from the Longhorns’ championship-clinching win over Texas Tech in game three.

Texas vs Texas Tech softball score updates

Game 3 College Softball World Series

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	T
TECH	0	0	0	0	3	0	1	4
TEXAS	5	0	1	4	0	0	x	10

Final: Texas 10, Texas Tech 4

Texas Tech gets a leadoff hit from pinch hitter Makalya Garcia, and Texas commits a third error. But a brilliant play by Katie Stewart – she fearlessly runs into the wall to make a catch in foul territory – and another nice throw from Stewart to Scott at third for a tagout help the Longhorns avoid much drama on their way to a first national championship.

End 6: Texas 10, Texas Tech 3

Texas strands two, including Kayden Henry at third. Samantha Lincoln did her job for Texas Tech in the circle. Teagan Kavan will come back out to try and wrap up her fourth complete-game win of the WCWS, a presumed MOP award and the first national championship for Texas.

Middle 6: Texas 10, Texas Tech 3

Texas commits its second error of the game – this one a throwing error by 2B Leighann Goode – but it doesn’t bother Teagan Kavan, who doesn’t allow a hit. The Longhorns are three outs or one run away from their first national championship.

End 5: Texas 10, Texas Tech 3

Samantha Lincoln comes into the game for Texas Tech and gets through the Texas lineup without any damage with some help from 2B Alexa Langeliers. See, the Red Raiders do have other pitchers.

Middle 5: Texas 10, Texas Tech 3

Texas Tech finally gets to Texas starter Teagan Kavan with three runs and four hits. But Kavan stretches her streak of consecutive innings without an earned run to 29 ⅔ innings since an error by 3B Mia Scott with two outs came before all the Red Raider runs.

End 4: Texas 10, Texas Tech 0

Mia Scott delivers the dagger for Texas with a grand slam. A fitting end to stellar WCWS as well as an all-time career. Oh, by the way, there is an 8-run, 5-inning mercy rule this year. Hasn’t been for a decade, but there won’t be much argument from anyone.

Middle 4: Texas 6, Texas Tech 0

Texas Tech gets its first hit against Teagan Kavan with a single from Hailey Toney, but nothing else. Because we don’t believe in jinxes at the Official Texas Softball Live Blog, a couple of housekeeping notes: There is no 8-run, 5-inning mercy rule in the WCWS finals, and any weather delays after the fifth inning will likely be endured instead of having officials call the game. And there is rain in the forecast later.

End 3: Texas 6, Texas Tech 0

The Texas batters love not seeing NiJaree Canady in the circle. Reese Atwood leads off with a double into the gap against Tech pitcher Chloe Riassetto, and Katie Stewart follows with an RBI double. Katie Cimusz almost got the second homer of the day but it’s just short.

Middle 3: Texas 5, Texas Tech 0

Texas starter Teagan Kavan throws another clean inning and has yet to allow a hit. She’s now up to 27 ⅔ straight innings without allowing an earned run at this WCWS.

End 2: Texas 5, Texas Tech 0

Chloe Riassetto, the first Texas Tech to see action since the Lubbock Regional, handles her business against Texas by allowing just one hit. Now, will Tech coach Gerry Glasco bring NiJaree Canady back into the game, or has Tech’s Terminator of a pitcher finally reached her wall?

Middle 2: Texas 5, Texas Tech 0

Three up, three down for Texas starter Teagan Kavan and the Longhorns. A dream start for Texas, which is seeking its first national championship. And Chloe Riassetto will come in at pitcher for Tech. This is a move no one expected to see. Remember: NiJaree Canady can return to the circle for Tech.

End 1: Texas 5, Texas Tech 0

Texas strikes first, and in a big way. With two outs, Leaighann Goode sends the first pitch she sees from NiJaree Canady over the centerfield wall for a 3-run homer. Five runs, five hits and one error in the frame for Tech. Kayden Henry uses that track speed to get an infield single with one out, and Mia Scott follows with a single into right field. Reese Atwood then slices a single into left field to score Henry, and Scott and Atwood both advance on an error when the throw from left field hits 3B Bailey Lindemuth in the back. Katie Stewart then follows with another RBI single to set up Goode’s heroics.

Middle 1: Texas 0, Texas Tech 0

Unlike the first two games, Texas Tech doesn’t load the bags in its first at-bat. In fact, Tech doesn’t get a hit against Texas starter Teagan Kavan. But there was epic at-bat by Lauren Allred that lasted 12 pitches before Kavan hit Allred on the elbow.

Texas vs Texas Tech: NiJaree Canady signs another $1 million NIL deal

ESPN reported on Friday that Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady will return to the Red Raiders for the 2026 season after another NIL deal worth in excess of $1 million. ESPN cited her manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management Group, as the source of the information. Shelburne’s report calls it “another seven-figure NIL contract with the Matador Club,” which is a Texas Tech NIL collective. Co-founder John Sellers and his wife, Traci Sellers, were at the forefront of Canady’s first deal in more than $1 million last summer.

Texas batting order

RF Ashton Maloney

2. CF Kayden Henry

3. 3B Mia Scott

4. C Reese Atwood

5. LF Katie Stewart

6. 1B Joley Mitchell

7. SS Leighann Goode

8. DP Katie Cimusz

9. 2B Kaydee Benne

Texas Tech batting order

CF Mihyia Davis
SS Hailey Toney
1B Lauren Allred
RF Alana Johnson
2B Alexa Langeliers
P NiJaree Canady
LF Demi Elder
C Victoria Valdez
3B Bailey Lindemuth

Texas starting pitcher

Texas coach Mike White will turn to ace Teagan Kavan, who only threw ⅔ of an inning last night. She has yet to allow an earned run in 24 ⅔ innings this WCWS and boasts a 4-0 record in starting head-to-head matchups with Texas Tech starter NiJaree Canady.

Texas Tech starting pitcher

NiJaree Canady has thrown every one of the Red Raiders’ 496 pitches in the WCWS and that won’t change with the season on the line. Canady has given up 10 hits and five runs through the first two games of the series with 13 strikeouts and two walks.

What time does Texas softball play Texas Tech today?

Time: 7 p.m. CT
Date: June 6
Location: Devon Park in Oklahoma City

How to watch Texas softball vs Texas Tech today

TV: ESPN

Streaming: ESPN+

Radio: https://texas.leanplayer.com/

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Horned Frogs in the News, June 1-15, 2025

From NIL to moving back in with parents, and from runoff elections to First Amendment rights, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership. TCU teams, athletes prove it’s an ‘everything’ school. Let’s hand out some awards Vasean Allette, Jack Bech ’25, Hailey Van Lith, Savion Williams ’24 TCU Athletics June 16, 2025 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Queering home Lauren […]

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From NIL to moving back in with parents, and from runoff elections to First Amendment
rights, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.

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Queering home
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June 13, 2025
Dallas Voice
TCU’s athletic director opens up on NIL and a new era for college football
Mike Buddie, director of Intercollegiate Athletics
June 12, 2025
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How to get along when college grads move back home with parents
Eric Wood, director
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Can you wear a mask at a protest in Texas? Here’s what state law says
Daxton “Chip” Stewart, professor of journalism and assistant provost for research
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June 12, 2025
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Oklahoma: Wildlife Commission Greets New Member Eric Chapman
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When are ICE protests ‘illegal’ in Texas? Here’s what state and federal laws say
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June 11, 2025
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How to achieve process integration using the Design Structure Matrix (DSM)
Tyson Browning, professor of operations management
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The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do in the First Hour After Waking Up,
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TCU, North Texas announced as base camps for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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I’m a Cardiologist, and This ‘Relaxing’ Habit Is Actually Harming Your Heart Health
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June 7, 2025
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June 7, 2025
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Ohio State football misses out on 4-star defensive end for the 2026 class

It was a mixed bag for Ohio State football recruiting on Thursday. The Buckeyes landed 4-star linebacker Cincere Johnson out of Cleveland Glenville, but then got some sour news with losing out on 4-star defensive end Luke Wafle to the USC Trojans. It was a bit of an about-turn for Wafle. As early as Wednesday […]

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It was a bit of an about-turn for Wafle. As early as Wednesday evening, it looked as though the Buckeyes were favored to land the priority edge rusher, but USC reportedly made a late push after an official visit and upped the ante with increased NIL money. If you believe the reports from Steve Wiltfong of On3 (subscription required), OSU then came to the table with more money, but the Trojans again came to the table with the money to land his services.

Out of Princeton, New Jersey, Wafle is ranked as the No. 6 edge rusher and 55th overall prospect in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He was one of Ohio State’s priority targets to cap off the 2026 class, but the Buckeyes will now have to turn their attention elsewhere. After the news, USC holds onto its firm grip on the No. 1 ranked class in the country according to the 247Sports Team Composite Rankings, thanks in large part to a whopping 30 guys who have given their verbal pledge. The Buckeyes remain ranked as the No. 3 class in the 2026 cycle with their 16 total commitments to date.

This is just another example of how NIL has changed how difficult it is to predict big-time college football recruiting these days. All indications point to Wafle wanting to be a Buckeye, but the money seemed to change things.

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Texas A&M men’s basketball HC Bucky McMillan previews upcoming season

Heading into his first season at the helm for the Texas A&M men’s basketball program, head coach Bucky McMillan previewed the season ahead in his first appearance at the Dallas A&M Club for Coach’s Night on Wednesday. McMillan was hired as the Aggies’ new head coach on April 4 on a five-year deal worth $16 […]

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McMillan was hired as the Aggies’ new head coach on April 4 on a five-year deal worth $16 million. Before he arrived in Bryan-College Station, Texas, he led the Samford Bulldogs to the school’s first NCAA Tournament since 2000, while also racking up three Southern Conference Coach of the Year awards during his tenure.

The opportunity to coach at the highest level against the best competition is something that every coach clamors for, and that is exactly what McMillan will be granted when he steps on the court for the first Southeastern Conference matchup in January.

Here is everything McMillan had to say when discussing the upcoming season and his experiences so far in Aggieland.

How has it been having the opportunity to visit with the Dallas Aggies Club and the Texas A&M community across the state of Texas?

“It’s great. You can feel the passion from all of these fans and it’s great, the people in College Station and now here in Dallas, and all across all the Aggies have such passion,” McMillan said.

How is McMillan’s relationship with Texas A&M’s head football coach Mike Elko?

“(Mike Elko) has been great, showing me the ropes since I’ve been here. I’m a football fan. I’m a big, big football fan, so I appreciate you, Coach,” McMillan said.

What is the importance of adding Spanish guard Rubén Domínguez and what does he bring to the table?

“What he brings is three-point shooting from the time he steps on the floor,” McMillan said. “He can shoot it from half-court, he’s one of the best shooters in the world. What’s going on with international game right now, with the way college basketball is with NIL (name, image and likeness) opportunties, is that a lot of the players that would have played professionally overseas are now coming acorss the pond. We want the good ones who can make threes to come to Texas A&M. He’s one of those guys.”

How plug-and-play ready is Domínguez going from playing overseas to the SEC?

“He’s played against elite competition, professional basketball. He knows how to play, (which) I think is just as important as his skill set,” McMillan said. “When you get to this level, a lot of it is your mental ability to process things quickly. If you played professionally, you’re able to process faster. That’s what he brings. He’ll probably have an adjustment to make with the physicallity and the defense that’s in the SEC, but I like what he’s about and I like his skill set.”

How have summer workouts progressed for the Aggies?

“We just want to get better. We got a lot of guys out. We got three that won’t be here until later in the summer, so we don’t have 10 yet. We’re not playing a lot of five-on-five,” McMillan said. “We’re just trying to get the players acclamated to our pace of play and the skill set it takes to play at that pace and the volume of three-point shooting is obviously something we’ve been working on to make sure our guys understand how we like to space the floor and the skillset neccessary to be able to do that.

How does the House settlement impact college hoops?

“Across college basketball and football, this may be the highest group of athletes in terms of their financial compensation that will ever happen,” McMillan said. “The House settlement hasn’t come into play yet, NIL opportunties (and) collective opportunties. I think it may come down to earth a little bit next year, but it’ll be across the SEC with that $2.73 (million).”

How much more comfortable are you now, compared to when you first got hired?

“It’s a lot more relaxing becuase you actually get to work with players. If you can’t work, it’s hard to have confidence in the group you have. Now, we’re finally getting players there so we can work and build the confidence within the team we’re going to need to have to play in the best college basketball league in the country,” McMillan said.

What does it mean to be able to visit with Aggie fans and see the support from the Maroon and White faithful?

“This is incredible. This is the value of athletics, when you think about it. There are not a lot of opportunties and things in life that can tie this many people together,” McMillan said. “It’s phenomenal because we have something that links us together. We’re all Aggies here, and we get to support each other.”

What are the goals heading into the 2025-2026 campaign?

“I expect to win every game that we’re going to play. That’s the pressure we put on ourselves,” McMillan said.

What does the future of the program look like moving forward?

“There is no reason that A&M can’t compete at the highest of the high level with all of the resources that the Aggies have provided,” McMillan said.

How will this team handle potential obstacles and challenges ahead during this year’s campaign?

“We want adversity. We want that. When there is true adversity and things aren’t going exactly how we want it to go, that’s an opportunity for all these Aggies to come together and do something incredible,” McMillan said.

How did it feel coming to Texas A&M and what’s the experience in College Station been like so far?

“Trev Alberts, who is not here tonight, I have to thank him for this great opportunity to be your basketball coach,” McMillan said. “Everything has been great since we’ve been here. I have loved College Station. It has been phenomenal. I certainly feel the passion for the fans.”

What can fans expect from “Bucky Ball”?

“My job is to bring you a product and a program that you all can be so proud of because they play so hard, so unselfish and have such a swagger when they step on that floor,” McMillan said. “We want to play a style of basketball that’s successful and that you enjoy watching. We want to bring both to you: We want to bring a winning culture that you all deserve, and we want to have an entertaining style that you can all enjoy.”

What kind of aspects will this program be built on moving forward?

“Our basketball program is pretty much built on this: We’ve got to get great personnel. We’ve got to get great recruits. We’ve got to get great coaches, and we’ve got to get great supporters. No one is going to outdo the support of the Aggies. That much I know.”

What is the focus of this team and what are the expectations heading into this year?

“We try to narrow the focus to a driver, a pitching wedge and a putter. That’s our plan. We’re going to keep it simple analytically, and hopefully, we can be one of the highest scoring teams in the country this year,” McMillan said. “We take free-throws, layups and threes, and we get really good at it.”

How has the recruiting process been at Texas A&M this offseason?

“There are not too many places that you could be, that at that time of year, that you could have that kind of support,” McMillan said. “We brought 12 players on recruiting visits, and all 12 committed. That says a lot about Texas A&M.”

What is the vision for the program’s future?

“I do think that this place is destined to compete for championships. I want to do that here. We will compete for championships when we don’t focus so much on what we’re going to do and instead focus on how we’re going to do it,” McMillan said. “I’m looking forward to building something truly special here with everyone here.”

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Arkansas baseball implodes in the ninth against LSU in MCWS, fans heartbroken

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The No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks (50-15, 20-10 SEC) suffered a heartbreaking loss to the No. 6 LSU Tigers (51-15, 19-11 SEC), 6-5, in Game 2 between these two SEC baseball titans. Even though Arkansas came into this game as the second-best fielding team in the nation, the team made several inexplicable fielding errors and decisions that didn’t make it look remotely like the elite defense its fielding percentage suggests. However, as Razorback Nation knows too well, the Hogs are known for epic collapses in the most significant moments in the postseason.

Landon Beidelschies got the start for Arkansas. He gave the Razorbacks five strong innings, surrendering only two earned runs and three hits, and delivered nine strikeouts. Gabe Gaeckle entered in relief of Beidelschies. In three innings, he allowed only one earned run and four hits and had four strikeouts. Next, Dave Van Horn decided to bring in a freshman to save the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. Again, Van Horn brought a freshman, Cole Gibler, into the game with a chance to remain in the College World Series hanging in the balance.

More experienced arms remained in the bullpen. To Gibler’s credit, he handled this huge moment well. He would’ve earned the save for the Razorbacks, but, unfortunately for Razorback Nation, Wehiwa Aloy made an unbelievably poor decision to throw the runner out going to third base instead of turning a routine double play. After surrendering three earned runs and two hits, Van Horn brought Aiden Jimenez into the game. Jimenez allowed a single that drove in the winning run.

With a two-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, the No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks should’ve defeated their rivals, the No. 6 LSU Tigers, but poor coaching and fielding sent them back to Fayetteville without winning the College World Series and to their disappointed fans.

Arkansas baseball vs. LSU: College World Series Game 2 social media reactions

RazorbackHobbs felt “So much pain” after the Razorbacks had an epic collapse in the bottom of the ninth inning to exit the 2025 College World Series.

So much pain. Oh man this is tough to watch. Love you guys.
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— razorbackHobbs (@razorbackHobbs) June 19, 2025

Todd Walker, SEC Network college baseball analyst, stated, “They’ll be back and in a big way next year.”

“They’ll be back and in a big way next year.”

Todd Walker and David Dellucci reflect on another 50-win season for DVH and @RazorbackBSB. pic.twitter.com/duElBBtSuU

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) June 19, 2025

Josh, an Arkansas fan, shared an image of a heartbroken Charles Davalan and said that it represents “Every Arkansas fan in the world right now.”

Every Arkansas fan in the world right now pic.twitter.com/2WKqBV0QIk

— Josh (@OleDavis22) June 19, 2025

Bobby Bones, famous Razorback fan and television personality, wrote, “Hard to say we aren’t cursed. In all sports. Forever.”

Hard to say we aren’t cursed. In all sports. Forever.

— Bobby Bones (@mrBobbyBones) June 19, 2025

Jalen Battles, former Arkansas Razorbacks baseball player, praised Dave Van Horn: “Say what y’all want…IDC, DVH is the best coach I have ever played for! Yes, I get the fans wanna win but DVH is the type of coach to get you ready for life and even changes lives, makes you a better player and person! And I will ride for him always!”

Say what y’all want… IDC, DVH is the best coach I have ever played for! Yes, I get the fans wanna win but DVH is the type of coach to get you ready for life and even changes lives, he makes you a better player and person! And I will ride for him always! https://t.co/X2pcyXzhms

— Jb (@Jalenbattles2) June 19, 2025

William H. Snead III, a Hogs fan, offered positive thoughts: “It was a fun year. Made a lot of new friends and great memories along the way. That’s all. Good night.”

It was a fun year. Made a lot of new friends and great memories along the way. That’s all. Good night.

— William H. Snead III (@SneadFeed) June 19, 2025

Jackson Collier, an Arkansas basketball beat writer at Hawg Beat, provided disappointing postseason facts Razorback Nation has had to experience since May.

Arkansas’ close postseason losses:

– blown lead against TTU in the Sweet Sixteen
– blown lead in the 9th in the CWS against LSU
– Super Regional loss to Ole Miss in softball
– come up one point shy of a national title in Outdoor T&F

That’s just since May.

— JC Hoops (@JacksonCollier) June 19, 2025

Hogtrough, an Arkansas fan, was deflated: “It’s really all the same every year. Don’t really know what to say otherwise.”

It’s really all the same every year. Don’t really know what to say otherwise.

— Hogtrough (@Hogtrough) June 19, 2025

Pinto, a Razorback fan with a large following on X/Twitter, did not communicate a hopeful message: “Please don’t ever tell me to wait until baseball season again…”

Please don’t ever tell me to wait until baseball season again…

— pinto (@pinto479) June 19, 2025

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WVU athletics launch new NIL initiative

MORGANTOWN — College sports are rapidly evolving, and recently, it took another step to the professional level after a judge in California settled on a revenue-sharing agreement between the NCAA and players. Now, athletes are allowed to play directly for schools up to about $20 million a year on top of the NIL money. The […]

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Now, athletes are allowed to play directly for schools up to about $20 million a year on top of the NIL money. The NIL money is now regulated under the new CEO of the College Sports Commission, Bryan Seeley.

West Virginia and AD Wren Baker released a statement on the new ruling and stated West Virginia planned “for this day for a long time to best position our department for long-term success,” and they weren’t joking around.

Wednesday morning, West Virginia athletics announced the creation of Gold & Blue Enterprises, which is an initiative to “enhance the Mountaineers’ competitive edge,” according to a press release.

The program’s main features are to create a comprehensive NIL support, collaborate with strategic partners, build an innovative business structure, and dedicate leadership and governance.

The comprehensive NIL support is supposed to create services that help student athletes grow their brand to maximize their NIL potential and help with education. WVU already has some NIL collectives, like the Country Roads Trust, but this is the university’s collective. This goes hand in hand with the strategic partners part, which connects student athletes with agencies to make endorsement opportunities.

The innovative business is vague, but it’s said Gold & Blue Enterprises is operating with a “private-sector approach,” supporting the long-term sustainability of WVU sports.

A dedicated leadership and governance is supposed to be created too, but who will be a part of that hasn’t been announced.

This type of university NIL initiative isn’t something new. Once the ruling changed, multiple schools created something like this. Almost all schools had these types of supports created a couple of months ago when this case was brought to the courts in the early spring.

In the release, it states that Gold & Blue Enterprises “draws inspiration” from other schools.

There is a dedicated site, goldandblueenterprises.com, but it’s very barebones as of now. It’s mainly a link to donate.

The timeliness of this release shows Baker’s commitment to making WVU consistently competitive and giving the coaches, who have been hired most recently under his leadership, the tools to succeed. Now, the coaches have to do their part and show it on the field/court.

“The launch of Gold & Blue Enterprises is a major breakthrough for WVU Athletics and its student-athletes,” Baker said in the release. “We are taking a hands-on approach to maximize Name, Image and Likeness opportunities for our students and develop innovative partnerships to generate the revenues we need to thrive. I want to thank everyone involved with helping to create and launch this proactive business venture that will work to keep WVU relevant and winning on the national stage. In today’s competitive NIL industry, the launch of GBE is a victory for all Mountaineers.”

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Devin Taylor has swung his way to the top as he is named a ABCA Second Team All-American

Junior outfielder Devin Taylor was selected as a Second Team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). The organization honored 70 athletes across three teams that represented the best student-athletes in the 2025 college baseball season. The 6-foot-1 and 215-pound Taylor was named first-team All-Big Ten for the third time in his career, becoming […]

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The 6-foot-1 and 215-pound Taylor was named first-team All-Big Ten for the third time in his career, becoming the first Indiana player since Mickey Morandini (1986-88) to accomplish that feat.

In 2024-25 Taylor, had a batting average of .366 with, 16 home runs and a career high 60 RBI’s. He had 75 hits and finished top three in the Big Ten with 51 walks.

In his career, Taylor ranks top-10 in program history in home runs (52), RBIs (173), runs scored (189), walks (124) and slugging percentage (.664).

Indiana outfielder Devin Taylor was also named one of 25 semifinalists for the 2025 Golden Spikes Award presented by Chinook Seedery, USA Baseball.

His teammate freshman Jake Hanley was recently named Big Ten Freshman Baseball Player of Year and was also named a finalist for the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division One Gold Glove award.

Here is MLB.com’s scouting report grades:

Devin Taylor’s Postseason Honors (2025)

Perfect Game First Team All-American, First Team All-Big Ten (OF), Big Ten All-Tournament Team (OF), ABCA/Rawlings Midwest First Team All-Region, Perfect Game First Team All-American, NCBWA Second Team All-American, ABCA Second Team All-American.

The latest MLB Draft prospect rankings have Taylor ranked as the No. 24 overall prospect in the upcoming draft and projected to land with the Boston Red Sox as the 33rd overall pick in the second round.

The 2025 MLB Draft begins July 13 during the All-Star Week festivities in Atlanta, Georgia.

Devin Taylor who is currently a junior, has a year of eligibility left for Indiana.