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The White Sox are riding through Andrew Vaughn's cold start, in lieu of Tim Elko's hot hand

The surface results of the opening month of the season are admittedly hard to reconcile. In his fifth major league season, 27-year-old first baseman Andrew Vaughn is hitting .160/.204/.274 with three home runs in 27 games, with multiple measures of wins above replacement regarding him as the least productive regular player in the league while […]

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The White Sox are riding through Andrew Vaughn's cold start, in lieu of Tim Elko's hot hand

The surface results of the opening month of the season are admittedly hard to reconcile.

In his fifth major league season, 27-year-old first baseman Andrew Vaughn is hitting .160/.204/.274 with three home runs in 27 games, with multiple measures of wins above replacement regarding him as the least productive regular player in the league while hitting everyday in the middle of the White Sox order.

In his second year at Triple-A, 26-year-old first baseman Tim Elko is hitting an absurd .356/.430/.713 with nine home runs in 24 games with the Charlotte Knights.

Shredding against International League pitching in possibly the country’s most hitter-friendly ballpark at an advanced age is very far from a 1-to-1 comparison to major league production. But even if this is simply the minor league heater of a lifetime, since Elko is still rocking a 28 percent strikeout rate that threatens to elevate upon promotion, it comes alongside meaningful swing decision improvement that has made the Ole Miss legend’s well-known contact issues less disqualifying.

“He’s putting together all-around quality at-bats,” Chris Getz said. “He’s always hit the ball hard. He’s actually increased how hard he’s hitting it, and most importantly, how often he’s doing it. He’s certainly leading the organization in home runs, and I think he’s at the top in minor-league baseball.”

As recently as last year, the combination of excessive out-of-zone chasing and more easily anticipated in-zone whiffing typical of hulking minor league mashers seemed like too tall of a mountain to climb for Elko given the late start to his professional career. But it’s been an oft-repeated assumption that Elko was too old to keep improving since he signed for $35,000 out of the 10th round of the 2022 draft, and he’s been making it look like a poor one every year since.

Hitting director Ryan Fuller said Elko was primarily tasked with curbing his chasing this offseason, but with the notion that narrowing his focus would benefit his in-zone contact rates as well. He was an avid adopter of the White Sox’ new Trajekt machine in spring training, and has maintained a steady routine of slightly less fancy pitching machine work in Charlotte.

“He’s an intelligent kid and does his homework,” said Knights manager Sergio Santos. “He’s in there with [Charlotte hitting coach] Jim Rickon and what they kind of do is challenge themselves. They’ll have the machine and Jim will mess with the dials and [Elko] will have to make that decision whether to swing or not, and it’s definitely helped.”

When Elko still does chase, the contact rate is still exceptionally grisly, reflective of a swing is geared for maximum impact rather than variability. It’s an extreme power-over-hit profile, and we’ve yet to see how it will be exploited by the best pitchers in the world. But Elko’s in-zone contact rate (81 percent) looks newly playable, and his improved plate discipline has him running a double-digit walk rate (11 percent) for the first time as a professional. And obviously, all these matters are less consequential if his power production remains top of the scale. But that’s apparently a question for another day.

“We’re more focused on supporting Andrew right now,” Getz said when pressed on the Elko or Vaughn matter directly. “He’s been one of the more unlucky hitters in baseball. I know he wants greater results for the White Sox and for himself. And we expect more out of him. I know he’s working very hard. And our job is to get the most out of each player and we know that there’s more on the tank for Andrew. But we also know there are players throughout the organization that at some point could step up and get that opportunity. And you want to make sure that they’re well-positioned to do so.”

It’s worth mentioning that Vaughn’s actual slugging has underperformed what Statcast projections based on his batted ball data in all but one season of his career, but it’s been a particularly galling gulf a month into 2025. With some of, if not the best hard-hit and barrel rates of his career, and top-end average exit velocity, Statcast projects Vaughn should be batting .240 with a .475 slugging percentage. Even the less jargon-heavy sense that he’s hitting the ball hard but not seeing results is something Vaughn is trying to cling to amid his second-straight painfully slow start to the year.

“The results are definitely not showing it, but I feel like I’ve hit the ball well, hit it hard a lot, hit it right at guys,” Vaughn said. “You’ve just got to take the positive out of that negative. You got out, but you did everything you were supposed to do in the box. You got a good pitch to hit and you hit it really hard. It’s baseball. Sometimes they’re going to catch it.”

With Elko notably displaying the ability to hit the ball where no one can catch it, the gulf between what Vaughn seems like he should be capable of and what he’s provided merits parsing. The gap between expectations and results is bound to trigger Vaughn’s departure from the White Sox at some point this calendar year, whether via a July trade or when an arbitration raise is due after this season, and healthy organizations grow to understand their misses as much as they avoid them.

“There’s some areas in which mechanically, adjustments that need to be made,” Getz said. “But the results that he’s gotten at the surface level, we know that it’s a little deceptive. And so we certainly want him to stay the course and stay hungry, which we know that he will. But we also know that there is some work that needs to be done in terms of improvement. Every stat tells a story. There’s context to every single one, but we know that Andrew’s going to fight, and we know that he’s going to be more productive here and hopefully in the near future.”

Speaking of stats telling a story, sneaky high chase rates have been Vaughn’s Achilles heel after piling up walks in college, and he’s been removed from the larger wave of improvement the White Sox lineup has pulled off in that aspect. As Luis Robert Jr. and Lenyn Sosa could also attest to, it’s hard to avoid extreme peaks and valleys while swinging at pitches out of the strike zone more than 35 percent of the time. A well-timed hot streak can and maybe will make Vaughn a low-level trade asset of some kind after some tepid interest last July, and teammates and coaches have assured that some kind of run is coming with the way he’s swinging.

“It is what it is,” Vaughn said. “It’s cold, the ball isn’t flying. But you’ve got to keep that approach that when we get to July and August, those will turn.”

Bobby Dalbec and Gage Workman are corner bats in reserve roles currently on the White Sox roster, and seemingly the most regular designated hitter going forward is going to be Edgar Quero’s off days from catching. Vaughn and Elko are only diametrically opposed if the White Sox want them to be, and they’re only paired in the fan base’s hivemind because it’s literally the most productive hitter in the farm system and the least productive hitter in the major league lineup.

Moreover, it’s hard to imagine any productive Charlotte Knight won’t see major league action eventually, after the trade deadline clears the deck of productive veterans and allows for a youth movement. In that vein, even seeing what someone like Brandon Drury can do in the majors would be a more urgent project in the first half than Elko, but Getz put it in more nuanced terms.

“Primarily we’re focused on players in our system that we feel like are going to be part of our future, and really their development is the priority,” Getz said. “If that means we bring them up, then so be it. Now we do have players that are on our major league team that have been productive at the major league level and help support this team as we navigate this season. Most importantly we want to put players in the best position to come up here and succeed. Obviously there does need to be opportunity and we’ll wait for the right time to do it. There are different variables that go into making that decision, but most importantly it’s if they’re developmentally ready to come up here.”

As Quero and soon-to-be returning Chase Meidroth serve as proof of, Getz isn’t bluffing about promoting players believed to be part of the White Sox long-term future and letting them develop in Chicago, with some supportive veterans players being purged to make room. It’s just that the longer Elko torches Triple-A without triggering a promotion, the more it gives rise to the notion that it’s not yet enough to push him into their long-term picture.

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Miami Monday – Miami University RedHawks

Story Links WELCOME BACK TO MIAMI MONDAY Thank you for checking out Miami Monday! In addition to this update, continue to stay up-to-date with Miami Athletics via MiamiRedHawks.com and our social media platforms.  In conjunction with Miami Athletics, Missy Friede, (513) 255-0193, missysellsohio@gmail.com is proud to bring you this edition of Miami […]

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WELCOME BACK TO MIAMI MONDAY
Thank you for checking out Miami Monday! In addition to this update, continue to stay up-to-date with Miami Athletics via MiamiRedHawks.com and our social media platforms. 

In conjunction with Miami Athletics, Missy Friede, (513) 255-0193, missysellsohio@gmail.com is proud to bring you this edition of Miami Monday. Missy Friede, a licensed realtor with Keller Williams Seven Hills Realty, would like to be your hometown connection for all your real estate needs in Oxford, Cincinnati and everywhere in between in Butler and Hamilton County.

Miami Monday will pause for the summer months with one additional June edition and one July edition. It will resume a normal weekly schedule in early August.

MIAMI SWEEPS REESE AND JACOBY TROPHIES!

For just the fourth time in school history, the Miami University Athletics Department finished atop both the Reese and Jacoby All-Sport standings. This is the 26th time Miami has captured the Reese Trophy (top MAC men’s athletic program), and it’s the seventh Jacoby Trophy (top MAC women’s athletic program). Miami last won both trophies in the same year in 2019. In all, Miami captured a school-record 10 championships from football, baseball (x2), men’s swimming (Missouri Valley Conference), field hockey (x2), softball (x2) and tennis. Miami’s synchronized skating team added a collegiate national championship for the 23rd time in program history as well.

READ MORE  |  FRONT ROW FEATURE: BACK ON TOP

SCALLY ADVANCES TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ella Scally finished 10th in the long jump at last week’s NCAA East First Round to qualify for the Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore. Allie Melchiorre (47th place, javelin), Ella Rigel (25th place, hammer), Adam Smith (34th place, discus) and Abby Suszek (40th place, 400m) also competed for the RedHawks in Jacksonville, Fla. Scally advances to represent the RedHawks at the national championships on Thursday, June 12 at 8:40 p.m. ET.

WOMEN’S JACKSONVILLE RECAPMEN’S JACKSONVILLE RECAP

NCAA MEET CENTRAL

KICK TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR SIX FOOTBALL GAMES

The Mid-American Conference office announced six kick times for the 2025 Miami football season. The RedHawks open by visiting Wisconsin (9 p.m. ET on Aug. 28, Big Ten Network) and Rutgers (3:30 p.m. on Sept. 6, Peacock). Home games at Yager Stadium include Sept. 27 vs. Lindenwood (3:30 p.m. on ESPN+) and Nov. 12 vs. Toledo (7 p.m.). MACtion trips to Ohio (Nov. 4) and Buffalo (Nov. 19) will both kick off at 7 p.m. The rest of the 2025 kick times will be announced at a later date.

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BANN, DENYSIEWICZ-SLOWEK EARN MAC MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE; CONDIT INDUCTED INTO MAC HALL OF FAME

Zach Bann (swimming and diving) and Catherine Denysiewicz-Slowek (tennis) were recognized last week with the MAC Medal of Excellence. The Medal of Excellence is presented annually to one male and one female student-athlete from the graduating class of each of the 12 Conference member institutions. Former volleyball head coach Carolyn Condit also was inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame last week as part of a five-member class.

READ MORE ON BANN; DENYSIEWICZ-SLOWEK  |  READ MORE ON CONDIT

ADDITIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES

Miami Baseball concluded its season with losses to Tennessee and Wake Forest in the Knoxville Regional of the NCAA Tournament last week; Miami finishes the year at 35-23 after advancing to the NCAA regionals for the first time in 20 years.

Five Miami Softball student-athletes earned Academic All-MAC recognition: Mckenna Campbell, Shelby Kunkel, Chloe Parks, Madie Patton and Erin Pinter.

Miami Golf announced its complete 2025-26 schedule. The RedHawks will host three team events next year, including the Moraine Intercollegiate, the Sweetens Cove Intercollegiate and the Muirfield Shootout.

REDHAWK FOOTBALL ROAD SHOW

Cincinnati – Saturday, June 7

Join Miami Football and head coach Chuck Martin as they host the final RedHawk Road Show in Cincinnati! This event is scheduled to run from 6-9 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but RSVPs are required if you plan to check out the RedHawk Road Show!

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SECURE YOUR 2025-26 SEASON TICKETS TODAY!

Don’t miss a minute of the action in 2025-26; secure your season tickets for next year now! Volleyball season tickets are on sale now for $40 per ticket ($28 for faculty/staff). Football season tickets are available for as low as $156 per ticket; renew online or purchase new through the Miami Athletic Ticket Office. Hockey season tickets are available for as low as $336; renew online or purchase new through the Miami Athletic Ticket Office. Deposits to secure men’s basketball and women’s basketball can also be placed. For $56 per ticket, you can secure your season tickets for men’s basketball. For $31 per ticket, you can secure your season tickets for women’s basketball. The momentum is strong, so act now!

VOLLEYBALL 2025 SEASON TICKETS

FOOTBALL 2025 SEASON TICKETS

HOCKEY 2025-26 SEASON TICKETS

MEN’S BASKETBALL 2025-26 SEASON TICKET DEPOSIT

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2025-26 SEASON TICKET DEPOSIT

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 12 – Track & Field at NCAA Championships (Eugene, Ore.), 8:40 p.m. ET

Home games noted in bold

Dates, times, locations tentative and subject to change; Access MiamiRedHawks.com for updated schedule information

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

BB: Miami Comeback Falls Short Against Wake Forest in NCAA Regional

BB: RedHawks Open NCAA Regional by Dropping to Tennessee

GF: Miami Golf Announces Schedule For 2025-26

SB: Five RedHawks Earn Academic All-MAC

 



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ICE defends arrest of high school student driving to volleyball practice

Federal immigration officials are defending the arrest of a high school student who was detained on his way to volleyball practice. Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Boston field office, said the 18-year-old was taken into custody Saturday because he is in the country illegally. “We were looking for his father,” […]

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Federal immigration officials are defending the arrest of a high school student who was detained on his way to volleyball practice.

Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Boston field office, said the 18-year-old was taken into custody Saturday because he is in the country illegally.

“We were looking for his father,” Lyons said at a news conference Monday. “Obviously, he isn’t father of the year. He brought his son up here illegally as well.”

Lyons said officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle the teen was driving and determined he was in the U.S. unlawfully. He emphasized that ICE agents have the authority to detain individuals who are in the country illegally.

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“I didn’t say he was dangerous. I said he’s in this country illegally, and we’re not going to walk away from anybody,” Lyons told reporters.

He added that his agency has taken in nearly 1,500 immigrants into custody in Massachusetts in May.

The teen will appear before an immigration judge and will have the opportunity to post bond, Lyons said. The teen’s father has not turned himself in, he added.

RELATED STORY | Students, immigration attorneys worry about pause on student visa appointments

Friends told NBC News that the student was born in Brazil and has attended school in the district since the age of 6.

The arrest has sparked backlash in the community, with protests erupting and local officials demanding answers.

“I’m disturbed and outraged by reports that a Milford High School student was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice,” Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement. “Local officials and law enforcement have been left in the dark with no heads-up and no answers to their questions.”





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WAC Track And Field Representatives To Compete At 2025 NCAA Division I Championships

Story Links ARLINGTON, Texas – A total of eight individual student-athletes and two relay teams from WAC member institutions will compete at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The national meet is set to take place from June 11-14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Championship coverage will […]

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ARLINGTON, Texas – A total of eight individual student-athletes and two relay teams from WAC member institutions will compete at the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The national meet is set to take place from June 11-14 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Championship coverage will air on the ESPN networks beginning at 4 p.m. PT on June 11 (ESPN), 4 p.m. PT on June 12 (ESPN), 5 p.m. PT on June 13 (ESPN2) and 6 p.m. PT on June 14 (ESPN2).

The competitors representing the WAC advanced following the first round NCAA West region preliminary meet on May 28-31 in College Station. A total of four men’s student-athletes and four women’s student-athletes are on the national meet entry list, along with five eligible athletes in both the men’s and women’s 4×100-meter relay.

WAC Outdoor Track & Field Athletes Qualified For 2025 NCAA DI Championships

June 11-14

Hayward Field | Eugene, Oregon

WAC Entries

Wednesday, June 11 at 4:05 p.m. PT | Men’s 4×100-Meter Relay Semifinal

#17. Utah Valley (Gavin Stafford, Cameron Franklin, Kade Thompson, Gabe Remy, Gunner Stepp) – 39.13

Wednesday, June 11 at 5:40 p.m. PT | Men’s Long Jump Final

#4. Lokesh Sathyanathan, Tarleton State – 7.87m

Wednesday, June 11 at 6:14 p.m. PT | Men’s 400-Meter Hurdles Semifinal

#20. Cameron Wilmington, Grand Canyon – 50.12

Thursday, June 12 at 4:05 p.m. PT | Women’s 4×100-Meter Relay Semifinal

#18. Tarleton State (Hanna Dudley, Lauren Roy, Amandine Estival, Victoria Cameron, Prestina Ochonogor) – 43.66

Thursday, June 12 at 5:15 p.m. PT | Women’s Javelin Final

#2. Kelsi Oldroyd, Utah Valley – 57.72m

Thursday, June 12 at 5:25 p.m. PT | Women’s 100-Meter Dash Semifinal

#7. Victoria Cameron, Tarleton State – 11.01

Thursday, June 12 at 5:40 p.m. PT | Women’s Long Jump Final

#2. Prestina Ochonogor, Tarleton State – 6.66m

Friday, June 13 at 5:10 p.m. PT | Men’s Triple Jump Final

#16. Sir Jonathan Sims, Tarleton State – 15.97m

Friday, June 13 at 6:55 p.m. PT | Men’s 5000-Meter Run Final

#2. Valentina Soca, California Baptist – 13:26.58

Saturday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. PT | Women’s High Jump Final

#18. Ajia Hughes, Southern Utah – 1.81m

 

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SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Volleyball program has released its non-conference portion of the 2025 schedule that features seven opportunities to see the Utes play at home before diving into their second year with the Big 12 Conference. Utah released its conference schedule back in April. The Utes will get two warm-up opportunities before heading […]

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SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Volleyball program has released its non-conference portion of the 2025 schedule that features seven opportunities to see the Utes play at home before diving into their second year with the Big 12 Conference.

Utah released its conference schedule back in April.

The Utes will get two warm-up opportunities before heading into competition with an exhibition at Texas on Friday, Aug. 15 at 12 p.m. MT and their Red and White Match at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. MT.

Utah gets into the meat of their non-conference play starting with the Utah Classic that goes from Aug. 29-31 and features Dayton, Lafayette, and Washington State at the Huntsman Center.

The Utes then have one more opportunity to stay at home on Thursday, Sept. 4 hosting Texas A&M at 6 p.m. MT before heading out on their first official road trip of the season against Utah State on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. MT.

Utah’s final home stand of its non-conference schedule will be against Utah Valley University on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. MT.

The Utes then wrap-up non-conference on the road with matchups against Nebraska and Drake in Omaha, Neb. from Sept. 12-13, and finishing with Cal Poly, Cal Baptist, and SMC in San Louis Obispo, Cal. from Sept. 18-20.

Utah’s strong returning team will open its second year of conference play in the Big 12 at home in the Jon M. Huntsman Center against Iowa State on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. MT with Kamryn Gibadlo, Emrie Satuala, and Isabelle Marco leading the way.

Fans can purchase season tickets for Utah Volleyball online or by calling the Utah Ticket Office at 801-581-8849.

COMPLETE 2025 UTAH VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

*BIG12 Opponent | Bold – Home Match | All Times Local (MST)

Exhibitions

Aug. 15 (Fri) | Exhibition @ Texas Austin, TX | Gregory Gymnasium | 12:00 PM

Aug. 23 (Sat) | Red/White Match Salt Lake City, Utah | Jon M. Huntsman Center | 1:00 PM

 

Non-Conference

Aug. 29-31 (Fri-Sun) Utah Classic Salt Lake City, UT Jon M Huntsman Center

Aug. 29 (Fri) | vs. Dayton Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

Aug. 30 (Sat) | vs. Lafayette Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 11:00 AM

Aug. 31 (Sun) | vs. Washington State Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 12:00 PM

 

Sept. 4 (Thu) | vs. Texas A&M Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 6:00 PM

 

Sept. 6 (Sat) | @USU Logan, UT | Wayne Estes Center | 7:00 PM

 

Sept. 9 (Tue) | vs. UVU Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

 

Sept. 12-13 (Fri-Sat) @Nebraksa Omaha, NE Bob Devaney

Sept. 12 (Fri) | vs. Nebraska Omaha, NE | Bob Devaney | 6:00 PM

Sept. 13 (Sat) | vs. Drake Omaha, NE | Bob Devaney | (1:00 PM)

 

Sept. 18-20 (Thurs-Sat) @Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, CA Mott Athletics Center

Sept. 18 (Thurs) | vs. Cal Baptist San Louis Obispo, CA | Mott Athletics Center | 1:30 PM

Sept. 19 (Fri) | vs. Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, CA | Mott Athletics Center | 6:00 PM

Sept. 20 (Sat) | vs. SMC San Louis Obispo, CA | Mott Athletics Center | 11:00 AM

 

2025 Big 12 Conference Schedule

Sept. 25 (Thu) | *vs. ISU Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

Sept. 27 (Sat) | *vs. Colorado Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 1:00 PM

 

Oct. 2 (Thu) | *@ UA Tucson, AZ | McKale Memorial Center | 6:00 PM

Oct. 4 (Sat) | *@ ASU Tempe, AZ | Desert Financial Arena | 1:00 PM

 

Oct.9 (Thurs) | *vs. Houston Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

 

Oct. 15 (Wed) | *@Col Boulder, CO | CU Events Center | 7:00 PM

 

Oct. 18 (Sat) | *vs. ASU Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 1:00 PM

 

Oct. 22 (Wed) |*@CIN Cincinnati, OH | Fifth Third Arena | 6:30 PM

Oct. 24 (Fri) | *@WVU Morgantown, WV | WVU Coliseum | 6:00 PM

 

Oct. 29 (Wed) | *vs. KSU Salt Lake City, UT| Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

Oct. 31 (Fri) | *vs. UCF Salt Lake City, UT| Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

 

Nov. 7 (Fri) | * @ TCU Fort Worth, TX | Schollmaier Arena | 6:30 PM

Nov. 9 (Sun)| * @ BU Waco, TX | Ferrell Center | 2:00 PM

 

Nov. 14 (Fri) | *vs. BYU Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

 

Nov. 19 (Wed) | *vs. KU Salt Lake City, UT| Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

Nov. 21 (Fri) | *vs. UA Salt Lake City, UT | Jon M Huntsman Center | 7:00 PM

 

Nov. 26 (Wed) | *@ BYU Provo, UT | George Albert Fieldhouse | 6:00 PM

Nov. 29 (Sat) | *@ TTU Lubbock, TX | United Arena | TBD (1:00)

 

Post-Season Schedule

Dec. 4-6 | NCAA 1st/2nd Rounds | Top 16 Seeds Home Court | TBD

Dec. 11-13 | NCAA Regionals | Top 4 Seeds Home Court | TBD

 Dec. 18-21 | NCAA Final Four Kansas City, MO | TBD

 



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This Summer, Don’t Let Dehydration Ruin Your Workout

NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Exercising in the warmer weather is a welcome respite from winter, but summer workouts bring their own challenges, including dehydration. For most people, 64 ounces of water each day is recommended for good health, but this varies with activity level, climate, and individual needs, according to sports medicine physician Hallie Zwibel, D.O. […]

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(NewsUSA) – Exercising in the warmer weather is a welcome respite from winter, but summer workouts bring their own challenges, including dehydration.

For most people, 64 ounces of water each day is recommended for good health, but this varies with activity level, climate, and individual needs, according to sports medicine physician Hallie Zwibel, D.O.

However, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American adults average a daily water consumption of just 44 ounces, while children and adolescents average only 23 ounces.

“Being dehydrated is more than just feeling thirsty—it means your body doesn’t have enough water to function properly,” said Zwibel, an assistant dean and director of the Center for Sports Medicine at New York Institute of Technology’s medical school. “It’s important to listen to your body’s signals and adjust your water intake based on factors like activity level and weather conditions.”

Signs of serious dehydration include extreme thirst, dark urine, dizziness, confusion, and rapid heartbeat, according to Zwibel. “If you experience these symptoms, drink water immediately and seek medical attention if symptoms persist,” he said. Chronic dehydration, or when dehydration appears for longer periods, may indicate serious underlying health issues such as diabetes, kidney problems, or certain medications affecting your body’s fluid balance, he added.  

Zwibel emphasized that while electrolyte packets can help replenish essential minerals lost through sweat, they should not replace daily water intake. Electrolyte-infused water should be consumed in addition to the daily recommended amount.

For those ages 21 and older, alcohol can contribute to dehydration as well, because it strips the body of fluids, Zwibel said. “To counteract these effects, I recommend having a glass of water every 30 minutes, which will help continually replenish any fluids lost,” he advised.

“This summer, whether you’re playing an outdoor sport like pickleball or beach volleyball, or headed out for a run, it’s essential to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water before, during, and after the activity,” said Zwibel.

The physician noted that wearing sunscreen, a hat, and light-colored clothing can also protect against the sun’s rays and reduce the risk of overheating, while taking regular breaks in the shade can help you stay cool and safely maintain exercise performance. “On the hottest days, try to schedule your workout or activity for the early morning or evening, when temperatures are cooler,” he added.

Zwibel is one of many New York Tech faculty lending their expertise to help tackle real-world challenges. Visit nyit.edu to learn more.





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LEWISBURG, Pa.- The women’s water polo community continues to pile Olivia Hopper with awards, as the freshman received ACWPC All-America Honorable Mention for her spectacular debut. She became the first Bison to earn the honor since Paige Furano & Isabelle Monaghan in 2022.  ACWPC Release Hopper pelted the opposition’s cages, scoring 89 goals – the second-highest total in […]

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LEWISBURG, Pa.- The women’s water polo community continues to pile Olivia Hopper with awards, as the freshman received ACWPC All-America Honorable Mention for her spectacular debut. She became the first Bison to earn the honor since Paige Furano & Isabelle Monaghan in 2022. 

ACWPC Release

Hopper pelted the opposition’s cages, scoring 89 goals – the second-highest total in single-season Bison history. The Greenwich, Connecticut led the Orange & Blue revival, powering Bucknell to a 15-14 record – its first winning season since 2021 (8-4). Her efforts resulted in receiving Second Team All-CWPA honors.

The rookie displayed her clutch gene in Bucknell’s 7-6 upset win over No. 20 Brown in the Opening Round of the CWPA Tournament. Playing in Brown’s home waters, Hopper scored a game-high five goals, including the game-winning tally with 23 seconds remaining. The victory marked Bucknell’s first ranked win since 2020. 

The upset also powered the Bison to its first CWPA Poll ranking since the 2022 season. Bucknell spent several weeks at No. 24 and No. 25 before falling to receiving votes in the final edition. 

Hopper headlined the resurgence youth movement captained by head coach John McBride. She, her twin Ashley Hopper, Campbell Collins, and others rejuvenated the program with nine more wins over its 2024 total.

The Bucknell Bison women’s water polo program will return in 2026. 



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