EASTON, Pa. – Sophomore Ida Moczerniuk earned All-Patriot League status following the Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday.

In order to qualify for the All-Patriot League teams, an individual must be a first- or second-place finisher at the championships.

Moczerniuk was named to the All-Patriot League Second-Team after her performance in the 100 meters. The Fairfield, Conn. native placed third in the qualifying race on Friday with a time of 11.82, securing her spot in the finals on day two of the championships. In the finals, Moczerniuk captured the silver medal with a final time of 11.79.

The sophomore broke the Lafayette school record in the 100 meters with her time of 11.79, a record she set previously this season, by 0.05 seconds. 

Moczerniuk initially broke the record in the 100 meters in the 2023-24 season with a time of 12.02, set a new record in week one of the 2024-25 season of 11.84, and then surpassed it at the conference championships with her new high of 11.79.

To keep up with the Lafayette track and field teams, follow the Leopards on Instagram @lafcoltf and Twitter @LafayetteTF.

2025 AVCA National Collegiate Men’s All-America Teams Release

– For the 10th time in program history, CSUN Men’s Volleyball had multiple student-athletes named All-American as redshirt sophomore Jalen Phillips earned first-team honors and senior Donovan Constable and freshman Stilian Delibosov were both named honorable mention as the AVCA announced its 35th All-America teams for National Collegiate men’s volleyball on Monday.

With three honorees, CSUN had its most All-Americans in a single season since 2008, when Eric Vance earned first-team honors and Isaac Kneubuhl and Cody Loe were named to the AVCA second team.

Phillips becomes the first Matador named to the AVCA first team since Kevin McKniff and Jacek Ratazczak earned the honor in 2010. Phillips, Constable, and Delibosov are the program’s 57th, 58th, and 59th men’s volleyball All-Americans dating back to 1985 when Chuck English earned the program’s first All-America honor by Volleyball Magazine. Neil Coffman was the first CSUN player to earn AVCA All-America honors in 1991 and would be followed by 28 Matadors, most recently Constable and Kyle Hobus in 2024.

Phillips, a redshirt sophomore opposite from Anaheim, followed up his first team All-Big West award with his first AVCA honor this season. A three-time Big West Offensive Player of the Week in 2025, Phillips led CSUN with a career-high 456 kills this season, while averaging 4.22 kills per set, which was among the top averages in the Big West and nationally as well. Phillips put down a career-high 34 kills in CSUN’s 3-2 win at No. 10 UC San Diego on Apr. 12. He reached double digits in kills 23 times in 29 matches this season while hitting .288 on a team-high 983 attacks. He has also career-highs in aces (29), digs (118), and blocks (54) this season. Phillips was CSUN’s kills leader in 23 of the teams’ 29 matches this season.

“To earn First Team All-American honors as a sophomore speaks volumes about Jalen’s talent and trajectory.” said head coach Theo Edwards. “His explosive athleticism and ability to perform under pressure have made him one of the most dynamic players in the nation. Jalen is just getting started, and we can’t wait to see how far he’ll go.”

Constable, who repeated as an All-Big West first-team honoree this season, also earned AVCA honorable mention accolades for the second consecutive season. In closing out a record-setting CSUN career in 2025, Constable was named Big West Setter of the Week four times in 2025 while also earning All-Tournament Team accolades at the season-opening UCSB ASICS Invitational in January. This season, he posted a career-high 1,101 assists, which moved him into the top five in CSUN history with 3,664 career assists. Constable also served a team-high 49 aces this season, while also posting 138 digs, 76 blocks, and 75 kills. A seven-time Big West Player of the Week recipient in his career, Constable posted a career-high 62 assists in CSUN’s 3-2 win at No. 10 UC San Diego on Apr. 12.

“Earning All-American honors for the second time is a testament to the legacy Donovan leaves behind,” said Edwards “He’s been the heart of our team – leading with poise, confidence, and unmatched competitive spirit. Donovan consistently rose to the biggest moments, and this national recognition reflects the impact he’s had not just on our program, but across the country.”

Delibosov, a freshman middle fram Razlog, Bulgaria, was among the national leaders in both hitting percentage and blocks throughout the 2025 season. He led CSUN with a .503 hitting clip this season, putting down 201 kills on 340 swings with just 30 hitting errors. His hitting percentage ranks second in CSUN history for a single season, trailing only Daniel Wetter who hit .528 in 2020. Delibosov, who was also the Big West leader in both categories for much of the season, also led CSUN in blocks with a team-high 110 total blocks (14 solo, 98 assisted) in 29 matches this season. 

“For a freshman to be named an All-American is rare, and for those who’ve watched Stilian play, it’s no surprise,” said Edwards. “He’s mature beyond his years, with a deep understanding of the game, an elite work ethic, and a calm, confident presence on the court. Stilian is a rising star, and this is only the beginning of what’s to come.”

The Big West comprises half of the first-team selections, while the 24 first- and second-team players see representatives from 11 schools across the country, including five Big West member institutions. League champion Hawai’i and national No. 1 Long Beach State each see a pair of players on the first team, and three total All-Americans. UC Irvine sports two honorees on the main listings, with CSUN and UC San Diego claiming one apiece. 

#GoMatadors

Rock Island, IL – May 5 – The USA Water Polo Women’s Division III National Championship concluded yesterday at Anne Greve Lund Natatorium with the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens capturing the National Championship. The Sagehens defeated Washington & Jefferson, 19-6, and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 9-8, on their way to the title. With the win, Pomona-Pitzer ends the season at 25-10 overall and completes a four-peat as Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season champions, SCIAC Tournament champions, and Division III National Champions.

The Championship final on Sunday afternoon was the third time Pomona-Pitzer and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps met this season and the Sagehens won all three meetings. It was the Athenas who struck first in this contest as Jordan LaCour (2) and Tatum Dwyer dented the twine for a 3-0 lead. On the final possession of the quarter for Pomona-Pitzer, Ayva Magna finally got the Sagehens on the board but they trailed 3-1 heading to the second.

To get things started in the second period, Paityn Richardson earned a penalty and Brienz Lang stepped up to convert from five meters for Pomona-Pitzer. Following the score, both defenses picked up the intensity and there were no goals to speak of for five minutes until Valerie Wraith deposited a shot in the cage for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to double its advantage. With under one minute to play in the half, Kaylee Stigar rang the register on a power play to pull within one and then goalkeeper Zosia Amberger blocked a penalty shot attempt to keep the score at 4-3 in favor of the Athenas at the break.

Pomona-Pitzer turned the game around in the third quarter, scoring four times and allowing just two Claremont-Mudd-Scripps goals. Richardson leveled the score before Mia Amberger gave the Sagehens their first lead of the game, both on player-advantage opportunities. Minutes later, Stigar earned a penalty and scored on the five meter attempt before Mia Amberger beat the opposing goalkeeper again to push the lead to three. With the game hanging in the balance, Grace Clark took it upon herself to keep the Athenas in it. Over the last two minutes of the quarter, Clark scored two goals for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to cut the deficit back down to one, 7-6, on the way into the final frame.

Both teams traded goals throughout an intense fourth quarter. To start, Stigar scored her third on the day for the Sagehens prior to LaCour doing the same for the Athenas. Midway through the final frame, Lisbon Zeigler upped the lead to two for Pomona-Pitzer and that is where things stood as time wound down. With 0:45 to go, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps had the ball with a need to score and that is exactly what they did when Elise Power found the back of the net. Pomona-Pitzer took the ball to the other end and could not put the game away with another goal. That left the Athenas with 0:13 remaining and the ball with a chance to tie the game, but Isabel Del Villar’s shot was sent away by Zosia Amberger as time expired and the Sagehens claimed the 2025 USAWP Women’s NCAA Division III National Championship.

Zosia Amerberger was named MVP after recording 10 saves in the final. The Sagehens were aided by Magna, Zeigler, and Lang with two goals each in the victory. In defeat, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps finishes with a 20-11 record overall and as the national runner-up for the third consecutive season. The Athenas were led by LaCour with a hat trick and Clark with two goals scored as Mason Spencer tallied eight saves in the cage.

Sunday morning brought the third place game between Augustana College and Washington & Jefferson. The Augustana Vikings secured a third straight third place finish with a 13-12 sudden victory over the Washington & Jefferson Presidents. After two overtimes, the sides remained even and entered a sudden victory period in which senior Charlotte Newport scored a game-winning goal with 1:34 left to seal the win. Newport and Anita Rodgers led the Vikings with three goals apiece while Susan Palmentera-Reid notched 11 saves in net. Washington & Jefferson had Emma Halle, Hallie Ratcliff, and Sydney Neumann score three goals each and Alliey Cunningham record seven saves in net. The Presidents’ fourth place finish at the 2025 USAWP Women’s NCAA Division III National Championship marks the team’s first appearance at the tournament in program history.

“It feels good because being a team of mainly seniors, it feels like we have been working toward this for the last four years together,” Laura Anthony said about being the first Washington & Jefferson women’s water polo team to appear in this tournament. “We have team chemistry that was able to help us through [the season] even though we have the smallest team [roster] in the CWPA. I feel like the bond we have together translates to the pool and that is what we will be remembered by most as the underdog team.”

All-Tournament Team

MVP: Zosia Amberger, Pomona-Pitzer

Kaylee Stigar, Pomona-Pitzer

Mia Amberger, Pomona-Pitzer

Dara Schoolcraft, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps

Elise Power, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps

Charlotte Newport, Augustana

Waiahuli Akau, Augustana

Hallie Ratcliff, Washington & Jefferson

 

 

In the semifinal round on Saturday, Pomona-Pitzer bested Washington & Jefferson, 19-6. Mia Amberger scored five times as Kaylee Stigar and Sydney Bowns each contributed three goals for the Sagehens. Washington & Jefferson’s Sydney Neumann scored three goals in the loss.

“Something we worked on a lot was our endurance,” Alliey Cunningham said postgame. “Being such a small team and having such a small bench makes endurance very important to us.”

“As a small team, we are very close with one another. We know what makes us sad, what makes us happy, what makes us tick,” Sydney Neumann added. “That gives us an advantage having nonverbal communication in the pool. My first goal today was assisted by Emma Hale and was just a perfect pass at the perfect moment without having to say anything.”

On the other side of the bracket, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps upended Augustana, 14-5, to advance to the National Championship game. Valerie Wraith, Grace Clark, Elise Power, Isabel Del Villar, and Caitlin Muñoz each scored twice for the Athenas. Waiahuli Akau netted two goals and Lizzie Pelzman recorded eight saves for the Vikings in defeat.

 

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its Athlete of the Week award winners for baseball and softball on Monday. Student-athletes from Gustavus, Macalester, Saint Benedict, and Saint John’s claimed the Conference’s weekly honors.

The MIAC Athlete of the Week awards are nominated by the Conference’s sports information directors and selected by MIAC staff. Throughout the spring season, team sports (baseball, softball, and tennis) Athletes of the Week will be recognized on Monday afternoons, with individual sports (golf, outdoor track & field) announced on Tuesday afternoons. The winners of the latest Athlete of the Week awards are listed below, along with details on their outstanding performances.

The MIAC Athlete of the Week archive has complete details on each week’s selections and winners.

MIAC Baseball Player of the Week
Brayden Kohls
Gustavus Adolphus College
So. | Outfield
Norwood, Minn. | Norwood Young America

Brayden Kohls helped the Gusties secure the MIAC regular season championship with a 4-0 week against conference opponents. Kohls hit .588 (10-for-17) with at least three hits in three of the four games. He scored six runs with four RBI, three doubles, three walks, a stolen base, and a sacrifice, while extending his reached base streak to 28 games. Kohls’ finest performance came in the MIAC championship-clinching win at Macalester on 5/2, where he hit 4-for-5 with two runs scored, a double, an RBI, and a sacrifice.

MIAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Connor Hartley
Saint John’s University
Sr. | Right-handed Pitcher
Inver Grove Heights, Minn. | Rosemount

Connor Hartley pitched a two-hit complete game with one unearned run allowed in the Johnnies’ seven-inning 4-1 win over Concordia on 4/29. Hartley tied a season high with seven strikeouts in his fourth complete-game effort of the year, while holding the Cobbers to a batting average of .080 in the contest.

MIAC Softball Player of the Week
Megan Erickson
College of Saint Benedict
Sr. | Catcher/Outfield
Randolph, Minn.

Megan Erickson hit .833 (5-for-6) in the Bennies’ sweep of Bethel on 5/3. Erickson went 3-for-3 with a double, three RBI, and a pair of runs scored in an 8-0 game-one win before going 2-for-3 with another RBI in the 4-3 regular-season finale. The senior played catcher for the first game before moving out to left field for game two.

MIAC Softball Pitcher of the Week
Martha Miller
Macalester College
So. | Pitcher
Medford, Wis.

Martha Miller pitched a five-inning perfect game in the Scots’ 9-0 victory over St. Scholastica on 5/3. Miller faced the minimum 15 batters and struck out eight of them.

“BIC Soleil PVF Championship” Will Be Broadcast Nationally May 9 & 11 on CBS Sports Network

SHELTON, Conn., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BIC, a world leader in shaving innovation, is proud to announce that BIC Soleil razor has been named title sponsor for the 2025 championship of Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF), North America’s premier professional volleyball league.

PVF’s top four teams will compete for the league crown on May 9 and 11 at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas. Two semifinal matches on Friday evening will precede Sunday’s title match. All three matches will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network, continuing PVF’s mission to bring unmatched visibility to its athletes and fans.

Volleyball participation is soaring. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, U.S. high school rosters hit 470,488 players in 2022-23, second only to outdoor track and field’s 486,355. Momentum also extends to the club, where USA Volleyball logged 333,208 junior athletes ages 11-18 as of July 2024, a 40 percent jump since 2013-14. That expanding pipeline underscores the energy fueling the sport’s popularity and enthusiasm around PVF.

As the championship title sponsor and official razor of PVF, BIC Soleil will engage fans through an interactive campaign spanning CBS Sports Network broadcasts, in-arena signage, digital ads, and social content across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. A clever commercial, “Set a BIC, Score a BIC,” plays off the fast-paced volleyball move known as a “Bic,” prompting viewers to scan a QR code during match play for a chance to win exclusive BIC merchandise. Star athletes Ally Batenhorst (Omaha Supernovas) and Mia Tuaniga (Atlanta Vibe) will showcase how they prepare to shine on court, encouraging fans to follow the action.

“It’s an honor for BIC Soleil to join the excitement surrounding women’s volleyball during the PVF’s groundbreaking second season,” said Haven Cockerham, BIC’s Chief Commercial Officer for North America. “BIC’s passion for bringing joy and simplicity to everyday life perfectly matches the enthusiasm of loyal volleyball fans as they support these impressive athletes. We’re thrilled to be part of the growing momentum behind this high-energy, fan-favorite sport.”

“BIC Soleil empowers women to feel their best every day, and our athletes bring that same energy to every serve,” said Jen Spicher, CEO of Pro Volleyball Federation. “The PVF Championship lets us welcome viewers coast-to-coast to the biggest night in professional volleyball. From the opening serve in Las Vegas to screens nationwide, BIC Soleil and PVF are raising the bar for women’s sports and proving why the PVF is the nation’s premier league.”

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“BIC Soleil is all about empowering women and encouraging them to embrace self-care, starting with an indulgent shave,” said Karen Schwartz, BIC Global Vice President, Blade Excellence. “The PVF’s world-class athletes like Ally and Mia are inspiring women across the country, making this partnership an excellent fit for BIC Soleil.”  

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Well, we had to deal with some good news and bad news at TCU this weekend.

First, the good.

The great exodus from California continues.

Apparently, life is so untenable out there that beach volleyball — Cali’s state sport, I guess — can’t even stand it.

Say what, you ask? TCU’s women’s beach volleyball program became the first program other than Southern Cal or UCLA to win the national championship on Sunday. The No. 2-seed Horned Frogs (32-5) topped No. 4 Loyola Marymount 3-2 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. I believe Gulf Shores is considered part of the Redneck Riviera.

Daniela Alvarez, the American Volleyball Coaches Association player of the year, and Tania Moreno came from behind to win the final match.

Alvarez and Moreno, who took a year off to play for Spain in the Paris Olympics, returned to TCU to finish undefeated in four years as a duo. Alvarez and Moreno dropped the first game 18-21 to LMU’s Michelle Shaffer and Anna Pelloia before rallying to win the final two 21-15 and 15-6.

TCU’s winningest pair, this season, Sofia Izuzquiza and Allanis Navas, won at No. 3, 21-16, 21-13 to remain perfect for the championship at 4-0. The freshman and senior duo end their first year at TCU 26-2.  

Anhelina Khmil and Ana Vergara won at No. 4, 21-14, 21-19, to finish the season undefeated at 21-0. The duo has tallied 41 wins together all-time.

TCU finished the season winning 12 consecutive matches.

Somewhere, the desert-worn Californian Karch Kiraly, a Santa Barbarian, or something, sits, doing little other than cursing Sam Houston’s Texas miracle.

“Son-of-a-beach!”

There were a bunch of people around here on Sunday saying as much because some bad news that trickled into the socials.

The acclaimed, beer-stained University Pub, with a history of almost 45 years, is shutting its doors this month.

Its lease has been terminated, according to an Instagram post.

“Sometimes you eat the bear; and sometimes the bear terminates your lease extension so they can turn a legacy business into your neighbor’s dining room. We’ll be around, having as much fun as ever, until 2am May 18th.”

I have never actually had bear, I don’t think, but I bet Jon Bonnell could cook it.

Bonnell’s Buffalo Bros. is expanding into the space to enlarge its dining room. Unsurprisingly, the move has drawn ire from loyal patrons — past and present — of The Pub, who are threatening to protest what they see as a grave injustice. Imagine Norm without Cheers.

Bonnell got on Instagram to reply to The Pub’s announcement: “Bbros is not the reason for The Pub closing.” He also called them great neighbors.

Since 1981, TCU students have forgotten more at The Pub than they ever learned in Elective 101 or even I’ve-Got-To-Have-This-Class-For-My-Degree 4300.

Reaction on Instagram to the news ranged from something along the lines of “Shame!” to “My ex stole my shithouse shirt and now I’m extra doubly pissed with her.”

A petition on Change.org, which takes on the most pressing cultural issues of our day, is making the rounds.

For the love of God, leaders and signers beseech, not The Pub! There can be no progress for humanity without The Pub!

Our man Mark Mourer, “his ownself,” an occasional contributor to our archives, has paid his share of light bills at The Pub over the years. In fact, we once asked him to whip up an ode to drinking in Fort Worth. He poured out his soul for us, The Pub front of his mind as inspiration for the words that came pouring forth.

He, too, walks the earth today shattered, half the man he was on Saturday.

“The University Pub in Fort Worth, TX is more than a bar,” says petition leader J.P. Johnson. “Nestled right next to the TCU campus, it has been an institution and a cherished part of the community for 44 incredible years. For generations of TCU fans, students, and alumni, the Pub has been a place of celebration, camaraderie, and lasting memories. It’s where we gathered to cheer on TCU’s greatest moments, share our joys and challenges, and create bonds that last a lifetime.

“Now, the very essence of this beloved establishment is under threat as the University Pub faces permanent closure. We are reaching out to all Fort Worth residents, TCU students and alumni, and supporters to help save this iconic venue.”

When I last looked about midday, 1,500 had gotten out their Bics to loan their John Hancock.

Congratulations, TCU’s beach volleyball national champions. We’ll toast you.

Somewhere.