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The "Chess Passport" is here
The “Chess Passport” is here | ChessBase by ChessBase 5/29/2025 – World Chess and the Algorand Foundation propose levelling the playing field with a “chess passport”. In a whitepaper published last month, World Chess (LSE: CHSS) and the Algorand Foundation (ALGO) conceptualize a new blockchain-based system that would establish secure, private, and verifiable credentials […]
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5/29/2025 – World Chess and the Algorand Foundation propose levelling the playing field with a “chess passport”. In a whitepaper published last month, World Chess (LSE: CHSS) and the Algorand Foundation (ALGO) conceptualize a new blockchain-based system that would establish secure, private, and verifiable credentials for global sports organizations, including chess.
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In a whitepaper published las month, World Chess (LSE: CHSS) and the Algorand Foundation (ALGO) conceptualize a new blockchain-based system that would establish secure, private, and verifiable credentials for global sports organizations, including chess. Grandmaster Evgenij Miroshnichenko contributed to the paper alongside the Algorand Foundation and World Chess.
The move comes as interest in chess hits a new high, driven by popular television series on Netflix and the BBC, the 2024 awarding of the youngest-ever world chess champion, and the inclusion of chess for the first time in the Esports World Cup later this year.
If adopted, the system would allow chess players to independently manage their identity and credentials across all chess platforms and organizations with a single decentralized ID, and one login credential for everywhere they play. They could then easily “port” their identity, achievements, records of play, rankings, and rewards across online chess platforms, as well as seamlessly from the digital world to in-person games and tournaments. This provides them with a much easier way to prove their identity, no matter their status or documentation; it would also reduce tournament application times significantly. Chess organizations would then be able to welcome even more players to their competitions, including those who have built their chess career solely online, as well as players who have previously only competed in tournaments held by other organizations.
Among other benefits, the adoption of a “global chess passport” would make it much easier for organizers and chess clubs and federations alike to onboard and register players, both online and offline.
Another benefit of the proposed system is to safeguard fair play. As chess becomes increasingly integrated into e-sports and online competitions, the use of AI programs or player fraud (one player representing another) is an increasing concern. Being able to confirm player integrity (including whether they have been banned for cheating on any other platform) ensures credibility of chess contests and competitions. These verifiable credentials also preserve player privacy. They can be used to confirm player eligibility and relevant identity data without providing access to sensitive documentation, such as passports. Finally, identity verification also prevents fraud in tournament payouts. Phishing and other attempts to steal winnings are on the rise; this ensures only the rightful winner can access their prize funds.
“I think that chess needs its version of the global e-version of drivers license. It’s a global game, and using blockchain for the benefit of having one universal independently verifiable ID is something that both players and organizers will certainly benefit from,” says Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess.
“This initiative is not just about chess; it’s about the future of fair play and verifiable achievement across all sports and esports,” said Bruno Martins, principal architect at the Algorand Foundation and co-author of the whitepaper. “Chess has a rich history of proving the usefulness of new technologies. In this case, World Chess is showing the integrity, privacy, and portability of records in any competitive arena is not only possible – it’s in the best interest of every player, everywhere.”
Statista estimates that the market for esports should reach $4.8 billion in 2025, with nearly 900 million players by 2029 (source), all of which could benefit from better cross-platform registration for online and in-person competitions.
The full whitepaper and more information about the proposed open-source system can be found here. Chess platforms, esports organizations and other parties interested in contributing to the project can get involved by contacting engineering@algorand.foundation.
About World Chess
World Chess (LSE: CHSS) is a leading chess gaming and entertainment company and FIDE the official commercial partner. World Chess reinvents the sport for the modern consumer by developing chessarena.com, the exclusive platform to play for the FIDE-recognized rating online, running Armageddon, the chess league for prime-time television, and a new kind of chess clubs. The company organized the World Chess Championship Matches in New York and London and signed some of the biggest chess media deals in history. The company’s shares are traded on London Stock Exchange: LSE:CHSS. More at worldchess.com.
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Algorand’s mission is to power a world where information has integrity and innovative ideas can scale. The Algorand Foundation supports Algorand’s rapidly growing ecosystem by providing a best-in-class developer environment, supporting key infrastructure and setting technical standards, offering comprehensive support to builders and entrepreneurs, and providing the framework for decentralized governance. Launched in 2019, the Algorand (ALGO) blockchain has grown into a vibrant ecosystem of developers, entrepreneurs, and enterprise partners that benefit from institutional-grade certainty and resilience. Its low fees, instant finality, and minimal carbon footprint appeal to the protocol’s millions of retail users, and developers of all kinds appreciate the ability to use common programming languages like Python and Typescript. Builders on Algorand are creating protocols and companies that solve important problems at a global scale: instant payments in war and disaster zones, self-sovereign identity for the disenfranchised, supply-chain traceability for global commerce, permissionless protocols addressing financial inclusion, and the creation of entirely new markets through tokenization, to name a few. To learn more and start your journey on Algorand, visit algorand.co.
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Jennifer Coleman – Public Relations Assistant – Track and Field/Cross Country – Men’s Cross Country Support Staff
Jennifer Coleman enters her second year at Florida State in the 2025-26 season, serving as a public relations assistant. In recognition of her accomplishments, she was recognized as part of the College Sports Communicators 30 Under 30 Class of 2023. Coleman came to Tallahassee after five years as a student athletic communication assistant at Thomas University. […]
Coleman came to Tallahassee after five years as a student athletic communication assistant at Thomas University. Coleman served as the primary contact for the cross country and track & field and women’s soccer teams, as well as a secondary contact for women’s basketball, softball, baseball, flag football and football. Coleman was also responsible for managing athletic social media pages, photography, videography, creative content, game day operations and coordinating local media interviews.
While she was at TU, she was part of hosting the 2022 and 2023 Sun Conference quarterfinal round of women’s and men’s soccer, working with a program that had numerous all-conference performers. She also hosted the 2022 and 2023 Women’s Flag Football SUN Conference Tournament and assisted in the National Tournament.
She also was a decorated student-athlete for the Night Hawks, breaking six school records in the shot put, discus and javelin. In 2023, Coleman was named an NAIA Academic All-American and received the Sun Conference Champion of Character Award. She earned three All-Sun Conference recognitions and eight times was named to the Sun Conference All-Academic Team.
Coleman is no stranger to the Thomas County area, graduating from Thomas County Central High School in 2019. Coleman was a member of TCCHS’s state-renowned and award-winning broadcasting program under the guidance of Kristy Faucett and Thomasville Sports Hall of Famer Randy Young. The former Yellow Jacket gained experience in videography, editing, and other multimedia.
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Head Coach – Bowling in Nacogdoches, TX for Stephen F. Austin State University
Details Posted: 05-Aug-25 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Type: Full-time Categories: Coaching Coaching – Bowling Sector: Collegiate Sports Required Education: 4 Year Degree The Head Coach of Bowling is responsible for leading the bowling program as an intercollegiate sport at Stephen F. Austin State University. This includes the management and administration of all phases of a sports […]
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Posted: 05-Aug-25
Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
Type: Full-time
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Coaching – Bowling
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Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The Head Coach of Bowling is responsible for leading the bowling program as an intercollegiate sport at Stephen F. Austin State University. This includes the management and administration of all phases of a sports program in a manner that upholds the philosophy and objectives of the Department of Athletics and Stephen F. Austin State University. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when performing work. Reports to the Director of Athletics.
1. Adheres to all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference, and university rules and regulations.
2. Oversees the recruitment and selection of student-athletes. Ensures compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Initiates the process for determining academic eligibility and issuing National Letters of Intent.
3. Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, including counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters.
4. Monitors the eligibility status and promotes the academic progress of student-athletes. Assists in enforcing study hall attendance for referred freshmen and others with grade deficiencies. Supports the guidelines established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services.
5. Manages the sport’s program within the framework of a balanced budget.
6. Oversees the selection, purchase, fitting, and maintenance of team equipment, including uniforms, athletic equipment, and supplies.
7. Schedules and conducts regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develops and implements strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
8. Arranges a competitive event schedule in conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Senior Associate Athletic Director of Internal Affairs.
9. Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with university, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, including monitoring the development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans.
10. Oversees the conditioning and training of team members ensuring student-athletes are physically prepared for competition.
11. Supervises assigned assistant coaches, part-time assistants, restricted earnings coaches, volunteer coaches, student assistants, and/or other support staff. Provides orientation, training, and guidance, as needed. Conducts performance evaluations and recommends salary increases, as appropriate.
12. Develops and publishes team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code, and general standards of behavior, with the approval of the Director of Athletics. Enforces team rules, providing appropriate disciplinary action as warranted.
13. Ensures the safety of student-athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities utilized by the designated sport. Submits requests for repair, maintenance and improvement of facilities to the Supervisor of Athletic Facilities and Equipment.
14. Cooperates with all coaches within the intercollegiate athletics program to enhance overall departmental operations.
Required Experience and Training
Five years related experience is required. Experience coaching at the collegiate or high school level and/or competitive personal college or professional playing experience is required.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree is required if job responsibilities include teaching courses.
About Stephen F. Austin State University
Founded in 1923, Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is a comprehensive, public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas—the oldest town in the state. With a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, SFA offers more than 120 areas of study across six colleges. Known for its personalized learning environment and close-knit campus community, SFA empowers students to discover their passions and prepare for impactful careers. The university is a proud member of The University of Texas System.
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Women’s Soccer Kicks Off 2025 By Hosting No. 5 USC In An Exhibition
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach State will begin the 2025 season with a home exhibition, taking on USC at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6 at George Allen Field. The Trojans begin the year ranked No. 5 in the nation and will provide a great standard for the Beach to test themselves prior to […]
KICKOFF
• Head Coach Mauricio Ingrassia enters his 22nd year at the helm of the program. Ingrassia earned his 200th win with the Beach during the 2024 season and is readying his team for a run at a return to the postseason in 2025.
• Long Beach State was hit with a ton of injuries during the 2024 season and will get an immediate lift from six returning redshirts from last season. That group will provide an immediate infusion of experience and talent that will mix with five returning starters, five additional returning letterwinners, as well as two Division I transfers and 10 other newcomers from the USA and abroad.
• Preseason All-Big West selections and the Big West Preseason Coaches Poll are scheduled to be announced later this week.
PLAYER NOTES
• Foremost among those returning redshirts is junior Cherrie Cox. The Big West Offensive Player of the Year in 2023, Cox missed last season but returns in 2025 after leading the Beach and the Big West with 13 goals as a sophomore. Cox was eighth in the country in goals per game and started every game she played in as a sophomore. As a freshman in 2022, Cox was the sixth player from LBSU to be named the Big West Freshman of the Year. Playing in all 21 games, Cox finished the season with five goals and five assists in her first year at the Beach.
• Another key player returning after missing the full 2024 season is Brooklyn Antonucci. An All-Big West selection as well as an All-Freshman Team pick in her first season, Antonucci played over 1,700 minutes on the back line as a true freshman, starting every game and contributing six assists. Her return to the lineup will be another hugely impactful addition for the Beach.
• Long Beach State turned to the transfer portal for two Division I players over the offseason. Junior forward Radisson Banks comes to the Beach from Washington, where Banks played in 35 games, starting 11 over the last two seasons and scoring six goals for the Huskies.
• Also coming to Long Beach State is Logan Nidy, the lone senior on the roster after transferring from San Diego State. Nidy spent three seasons with the Aztecs, including starting 13 games and playing nearly 1,200 minutes last season, providing a goal and three assists on the year.
• Anchoring the back line for Long Beach State will be junior Zoe Willis. Willis has started 24 straight games for the Beach and played every minute of the 2024 season. She has played every minute for Long Beach State dating back to October 8, 2023.
• Junior goalkeeper Aurora Schuck also returns after playing every minute last season for Long Beach State. Schuck made 74 saves on the year and had five shutouts, including two straight against Cornell and UC Riverside, earning Big West Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 23, 2024.
• Another defensive stalwart returns for the Beach in Kana Uchida. The Japanese defender has played nearly 3,000 minutes combined over the last two seasons for Long Beach State and has 37 starts in her career, the most of any player on the LBSU roster. Uchida started all 18 games for Long Beach State last season and has contributed five assists during her time at the Beach.
• Junior Jordan Candelaria returns as a starter for Long Beach State in the midfield. Candelaria made 14 starts as a sophomore and has now played in 33 games over the last two seasons in her Long Beach State career. She scored the game-winner against Fresno State in 2023 and played over 1,100 minutes last season.
• Three other returning players saw over 500 minutes of action last season for Long Beach State. Kylie Perez made eight starts in the midfield, Kailey Supa started seven while finishing with a pair of goals as a freshman, and Natalie Arnold made seven starts, playing nearly 700 minutes throughout the season.
• Other returning letterwinners include Charlotte Luhr, Malea Johnson, and Natalie Arnold, while Makena Irvine, Amanda Perez, Julie Lopez, and goalkeeper Amaya Sanles join Cox and Antonucci as returning redshirts from last season.
• Long Beach State brought in four new international players for the 2025 campaign. Natelle El Mokbel is a winger from Canada, Mila Ivits is a forward from Greece, Yuna Demir is a midfielder from Germany, and Thilde Alvberger is a defender from Sweden.
• Freshmen joining the program from closer to home include goalkeeper Cassidy Parks, defenders Ruby Mansour and Siri Coyne, and three midfielders: Kylie O’Donnell, Hannah Peters, and Ameera White.
THE OPPOSITION
• USC reached the NCAA quarterfinals a season ago as a No. 1 seed, falling to Wake Forest in penalty kicks for the opportunity to reach the Women’s College Cup. Star Maile Hayes and the other top four scorers from last season have moved on, and the Trojans will look to reload for the 2025 season.
• USC leads the all-time series between the teams 6-2-1. The last time the teams met in the regular season was in 2022, where the Trojans came away with a 1-0 victory at George Allen Field. Long Beach State were 1-0 winners in the home meeting prior, in 2016.
THIS AND THAT
• In 2024, Mauricio Ingrassia won his 200th career game on August 31 as Long Beach State defeated Utah Valley 2-1. He became the 82nd active NCAA Division I head coach to win 200 career games. Ingrassia has the highest winning percentage of any coach in the Big West and ranks third all-time in wins among Big West coaches.
• 2022 Big West Offensive Player of the Year Lena Silano is one of four Long Beach State alumnae playing professionally around the world. Silano signed a new contract with the Spokane Zephyr after spending two seasons with the Washington Spirit in the NWSL, becoming the second LBSU draftee to the league following Kaitlin Fregulia. Maddy Perez, Aimee Medwin, and Marta Alemany Sanchez are also pursuing their professional careers worldwide.
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Big 12 Announces Spring and Rookie Academic All-Big 12 Teams
Story Links Spring Academic All-Big 12 Teams Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Teams MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A total of 144 student-athletes from West Virginia University have been named to the 2024-25 Spring and Rookie Academic All-Big 12 Conference Teams, the league […]
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A total of 144 student-athletes from West Virginia University have been named to the 2024-25 Spring and Rookie Academic All-Big 12 Conference Teams, the league announced on Tuesday.
The spring team recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at conference institutions who participate in spring sports, including baseball, golf, rowing, tennis and track and field at WVU. West Virginia placed 74 student-athletes on the Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team.
The rookie team honors conference competitors who are freshmen or competing in their first year at their respective league institutions. West Virginia placed 70 student-athletes on the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team.
BYU had the most selections across the spring sports with 113 honorees, tallying the most in men’s track and field (27) and baseball (23). On the rookie team, Kansas led all Big 12 members with 81 honorees, followed by Utah with 76.
To qualify for the spring academic team, student-athletes must maintain a 3.20 GPA or higher either cumulative or over the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20% of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
Student-athletes on the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team must be new, first-time/incoming freshmen who have completed 24 semester hours of non-remedial coursework and achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Additionally, the student-athlete must have participated in at least one of their team’s scheduled contests and must have been a member of their respective team for their sport’s entire NCAA Championship segment.
2025 Spring Academic All-Big 12 Team
| Spencer Barnett | Baseball | So. | Marketing |
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| Cole Fehrman | Baseball | Jr. | General Business |
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| Ellis Garcia | Baseball | Jr. | Sport Management |
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| Armani Guzman | Baseball | So. | Sport Management |
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| Grant Hussey | Baseball | Sr. | Sport Management |
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| Brodie Kresser | Baseball | Sr. | Sport Management |
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| Ben Lumsden | Baseball | Jr. | Sport Management |
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| Michael Perazza * | Baseball | So. | Accounting |
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| Robby Porco | Baseball | Jr. | Communication Studies |
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| Logan Sauve | Baseball | Jr. | General Business |
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| Kyle West | Baseball | Sr. | Integrated Studies |
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| Sam White | Baseball | Jr. | Sport Management |
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| Hugh Donegan | Men’s Golf | R-Fr. | Sport Management |
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| Todd Duncan | Men’s Golf | Sr. | Sport Management |
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| Max Green | Men’s Golf | Sr. | Sport Management |
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| Pierce Grieve | Men’s Golf | Sr. | General Business |
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| Carson Kammann | Men’s Golf | Jr. | General Business |
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| Harrison Thompson | Men’s Golf | So. | General Business |
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| Kaleb Wilson | Men’s Golf | Jr. | General Business |
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| Anneliese Carney | Rowing | Jr. | Exercise Physiology |
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| Nikolina Djordjevic | Rowing | Jr. | Psychology |
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| Grace Fay | Rowing | Sr. | Nursing |
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| Jessica Gaston | Rowing | So. | Criminology |
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| Greta Giuliano | Rowing | So. | Multidisciplinary Studies |
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| Arianna Hannan * | Rowing | So. | Elementary Education |
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| Violet Hewett | Rowing | Sr. | Exercise Physiology |
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| Emma Higgins * | Rowing | Jr. | Marketing |
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| Adriana Hogan * | Rowing | Jr. | Forensic Biology |
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| Grace Holliday * | Rowing | Jr. | Organizational Leadership |
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| Raquel Iga * | Rowing | So. | Chemistry |
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| Ksenia Kaludjerovic | Rowing | Sr. | Economics |
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| Kendall Kirkwood | Rowing | So. | Healthcare Pathway |
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| Samantha Krankowski | Rowing | So. | Mechanical Engineering |
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| Olivia Kuntz | Rowing | So. | Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare |
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| Cylie Leidy | Rowing | Jr. | Supply Chain Management |
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| Alexis Mitchell * | Rowing | So. | Health Sciences Administration |
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| Lauren Mueller * | Rowing | So. | Multidisciplinary Studies |
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| Bailey South * | Rowing | Sr. | History |
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| Samantha Spencer | Rowing | So. | Health & Well-Being |
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| Marley Sullivan | Rowing | So. | Sports & Adventure Media |
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| Grace Terlion * | Rowing | Jr. | Supply Chain Management |
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| Teegan Wendley | Rowing | So. | Animal & Nutritional Sciences |
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| Mariella Renee Wilson | Rowing | So. | Biomedical Lab Diagnostics |
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| Abigail Yingling * | Rowing | Sr. | Health & Well-Being |
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| Maja Dodik | Women’s Tennis | R-Jr. | Hospitality & Tourism Management | ||
| Michaela Kucharova * | Women’s Tennis | Sr. | Finance |
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| Tatiana Lipatova | Women’s Tennis | Sr. | Sport Management |
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| Catherine Wassick | Women’s Tennis | Sr. | Exercise Physiology |
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| Emily Bryce | Women’s Track and Field | R-Jr. | Sport Management |
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| Olivia Cress | Women’s Track and Field | R-So. | Nursing |
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| Aubrie Custer | Women’s Track and Field | R-Jr. | Exercise Physiology |
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| Mary Delaney * | Women’s Track and Field | So. | Journalism |
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| Tazanna Epps * | Women’s Track and Field | R-Sr. | Master’s in Counseling |
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| Izayah Everett | Women’s Track and Field | So. | Exercise Physiology |
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| Audrey Hall * | Women’s Track and Field | R-Fr. | Biomedical Engineering |
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| Lilian Haught | Women’s Track and Field | So. | Marketing |
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| Sierra Heisey | Women’s Track and Field | Jr. | Sport & Exercise Psychology |
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| Ghamani Hogue | Women’s Track and Field | Sr. | Neuroscience |
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| Alexis Lamb | Women’s Track and Field | R-Fr. | Sport Management |
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| Victoria Marston | Women’s Track and Field | So. | Electrical Engineering |
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| Ceili McCabe | Women’s Track and Field | Gr. | Master’s in Coaching & Sport Education | ||
| Annishka McDonald | Women’s Track and Field | R-So. | Sport Management |
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| Tatiana Moura | Women’s Track and Field | Sr. | Human Nutrition & Foods |
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| Abigale Mullings | Women’s Track and Field | Gr. | Master’s in Public Health |
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| Mae Nelson | Women’s Track and Field | So. | General Business |
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| Cate Pickering | Women’s Track and Field | So. | Accounting |
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| Eva Rinker | Women’s Track and Field | So. | Exercise Physiology |
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| Kishay Rowe | Women’s Track and Field | So. | Physical Education & Kinesiology |
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| Sarah Tait * | Women’s Track and Field | Gr. | Master’s in Sport Management |
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| Kase Torchia | Women’s Track and Field | R-Jr. | Sport Management |
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| Madison Trippett * | Women’s Track and Field | Gr. | Professional Pharmacy |
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| Eden Williams * | Women’s Track and Field | Sr. | Biology |
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| Abbey Yuhasz * | Women’s Track and Field | R-Sr. | Coaching & Performance Science |
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| Zara Zervos | Women’s Track and Field | R-Jr. | Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering | ||
2024-25 Academic All-Big Rookie Team
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#UDVB Adds Five Transfers To 2025 Roster
Story Links DAYTON – The University of Dayton’s women’s volleyball team has five transfer student-athletes joining this season’s squad. Lily Barry, Lejla Sara Hadžiredžepović, Kamryn Hunt, Panna Ratkai and Viktoria Wahlgren bring Division I experience to the 2025 roster. Barry spent the last two seasons at the University of Illinois after a […]
DAYTON – The University of Dayton’s women’s volleyball team has five transfer student-athletes joining this season’s squad. Lily Barry, Lejla Sara Hadžiredžepović, Kamryn Hunt, Panna Ratkai and Viktoria Wahlgren bring Division I experience to the 2025 roster.
Barry spent the last two seasons at the University of Illinois after a four-year high school volleyball career at University High School. Last season, she appeared in 26 matches with 17 assists, 14 service aces and 160 digs. At libero, she helped the Illini reach the NCAA Tournament.
“I chose to transfer to Dayton because of the coaching staff and the team culture. I fell in love with the things they value,” said Barry. “I wanted to be a part of a program that is always grinding and working hard, and that is what Dayton volleyball is all about. I’m thankful for the coaching staff for picking me up from the portal and helping me chase my dreams of playing pro volleyball.”
Hadžiredžepović is a sophomore transfer from Reykjavik, Iceland, who played at Clemson last season. She started in two matches with seven total appearances, tallying 32 kills, eight digs and two solo blocks. Hadžiredžepović also played for the Icelandic National Team this summer.
“I chose Dayton because the volleyball was very good and more competitive,” said Hadžiredžepović. “I love the atmosphere in the gym.”
Hunt, a native of Sylvania, Ohio, played the last two seasons at Ohio. She was named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team in 2023 and the MAC All-Conference Second Team in 2024. She also had 469.5 points, 28 aces, 19 assists and 29 total blocks last season.
“I chose to transfer to Dayton because I wanted to be challenged both academically and athletically. Dayton has such a strong reputation in both areas, and I felt like it was the perfect place for me to grow, push myself, and to be a part of something great,” explained Hunt. “I’m really excited to be here and be a part of this community.”
Ratkai joins the Flyers from Budapest, Hungary by way of Purdue Fort Wayne. A redshirt junior, she was a two-time Horizon League Offensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year with the Mastodons. Additionally, Ratkai earned AVCA All-Midwest Region selection and All-American Honorable Mention last season. This summer, Ratkai played for the Hungarian National Team.
“I decided to transfer because I was looking for more challenges and a truly competitive team. After talking to Coach Tim Horsmon on the phone, I had no doubt that Dayton is the place I was looking for,” explained Ratkai. “I wanted to grow as a player, and I feel like I found the perfect place for that.”
Wahlgren played at Utah in 2022 and 2023 and Virginia Tech in 2024 before coming to Dayton for her senior year. The Burlington, Ontario native appeared in 30 matches with 29 starts, recording 73 kills, 779 assists, 27 aces, 190 digs and 51 total blocks at Virginia Tech last season. Wahlgren represented Canada on the U23 Pan Am Cup team, helping her team win silver.
“I chose to transfer to Dayton because I wanted to come to a program where I would be surround by great volleyball players and humans every day, and I had heard nothing but great things about the program,” said Wahlgren. “As soon as I got on the phone with the coaches, I could tell that Dayton has a very strong team culture and the program has a winning mentality. After spending just one semester here I know I made the right decision to come to Dayton and I am so excited to compete in the A-10 for my senior year.”
Corrie Anderson, Sydney Barrett, Abigail Cresse, Karissa Kaminski, Kaitlyn McNeel, Taylor Russell, Liana Sarkissian and Emily Young have returned to Dayton. Freshmen Morgan Asleson, Addi Gallentine, Claire Logeais, Melina Schrader and Isabel Simmons complete this season’s roster.
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SEC announces 2025-26 Women’s Basketball schedule
Story Links BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday released its Women’s Basketball league schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The University of Texas opens conference action with a road contest against Missouri on Thursday, January 1 and concludes league play with a road game against Alabama on Sunday, March 1. […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday released its Women’s Basketball league schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The University of Texas opens conference action with a road contest against Missouri on Thursday, January 1 and concludes league play with a road game against Alabama on Sunday, March 1.
The schedule consists of a single round robin of home or away (14 games) with one rotating opponent that will be played at home and away (2 games). Each team will play eight home games and eight away games. The rotating opponent changes annually. This marks the 17th season of the 16-game schedule for women’s basketball.
Texas will play LSU both home and away in the 2025-26 season. Home games will be: Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Texas A&M. Texas will travel to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, LSU, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.
The regular season concludes with the 2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament being held for the ninth time at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. The tournament, which will include all 16 teams, begins on Wednesday, March 4 and concludes with the championship game on Sunday, March 8.
The women’s basketball television schedule will be announced later, as will the time for all games.
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Day
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Date
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Opponent (Site)
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Thursday
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1/1/26
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Missouri (Columbia, Mo.)
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Sunday
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1/4/26
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Ole Miss (Austin, Texas)
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Thursday
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1/8/26
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Auburn (Austin, Texas)
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Sunday
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1/11/26
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LSU (Baton Rouge, La.)
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Thursday
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1/15/26
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South Carolina (Columbia, S.C.)
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Sunday
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1/18/26
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Texas A&M (Austin, Texas)
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Sunday
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1/25/26
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Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.)
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Thursday
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1/29/26
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Florida (Gainesville, Fla.)
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Sunday
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2/1/26
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Oklahoma (Austin, Texas)
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Thursday
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2/5/26
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LSU (Austin, Texas)
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Monday
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2/9/26
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Kentucky (Austin, Texas)
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Thursday
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2/12/26
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Vanderbilt (Nashville, Tenn.)
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Sunday
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2/15/26
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Tennessee (Knoxville, Tenn.)
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Sunday
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2/22/26
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Mississippi State (Austin, Texas)
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Thursday
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2/26/26
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Georgia (Austin, Texas)
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Sunday
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3/1/26
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Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
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