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Track and Field: Area athletes litter Class 1A and Class 2A – Brainerd Dispatch

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June 8, 2025

ST. MICHAEL — Pequot Lakes knows how to jump.

The Patriots will send five different athletes in field events to the Class 2A State Track and Field meet June 11-12 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.

Oliver McKenna, Bode Eggena and Becker Lipke all qualified for the high jump. McKenna won the section title by clearing 6-foot-3, while Eggena and Lipke cleared the state standard of 6-1.

Senior Reese Laposky returns to state in the long jump and adds the high jump to her list this year. Laposky cleared a state standard of 5-1 in the high jump and a state standard of 16-7.25 in the long jump. He placed 21st at state last year with a 16-2.25.

Grace Knutson also cleared the state standard of 5-1 in the high jump.

“Five out of our six high jumpers are going to the state track meet, which is pretty cool,” Pequot coach Brian Homan said. “Oliver is a young freshman who broke the section record and then Bode and Becker are both returning. Reese is another high jumper and also returns in the long jump. The trick for her will be managing her time as they both go on at the same time.”

On the track, Pequot’s Brooklin Hansen qualified for the 100-meter hurdles and three girls’ relay teams made it, too.

“Grace is a seventh grader, so she comes with very little experience,” Pequot coach Jeff Brever said. “We moved her up from junior high halfway through the year and she blossomed. Brooklin is a ninth grader and it’s the same concept, just try to get into the finals.”

Ashley Slaybaugh, Josie Taylor, Lila Nordby and Ava Merta make up the 4×100 relay team. Slaybaugh, Taylor and Merta and joined by Chelby Wothe for the 4×200 relay team. While Slaybaugh, Taylor and Wothe team with Carlie Eggert in the 4×400 relay.

“We have a lot of the same girls back and we are bringing the experience to state,” Brever said. “We need to touch up some things, but right now we are the third best in the state and we want to make the finals for our relays.”

The Little Falls Flyers will send five to state in Noah Cameron (300 hurdles), Elise Ballou (pole vault), Madeline Chisholm (high jump), Kobi Cameron (pole vault) and Malin Youngberg (3200 run).

Youngberg won the section title in the 3200 in 11:09.32.

Pierz’s Aiden Jones highlights the multiple area athletes in the Class 1A State Track and Field meet June 10-11 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.

Jones will compete in three events. He won the Section 5-1A title in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and teamed with Brayden Foust, Paul Nieman and Kyle Stangl to qualify in the 4×100.

Foust placed second in the 100 dash to reach state, while Kaleb Poser (300 hurdles) and Wyatt Betsinger (1600 run) also qualified.

Aitkin’s Isaiah Baker will compete in two events after winning the Section 7-1A title in the triple and high jumps.

Pillager’s Violette Metz advanced in three events by winning the Section 6-1A title in the 200 dash, 300 hurdles and teaming with Veronica Metz, Sophie Schlosser and McKenna Camacho in the 4×100 relay. Camacho qualified in the triple jump.

Staples-Motley’s Audrey Brownell is one of the favorites in the 1600 and 3200 runs at state.

“She’s going to be ready,” S-M head coach Bruce Fuhrman said. “I think she has a good chance. The one she really wants is the two-mile and she seems like she’s at full strength.”

S-M’s Avandre Brandt is back at state in the 200 dash and high jump. Sawyer Ferdon qualified in the triple and long jumps. Turner Beachy is a section champ in the pole vault, Noah Larson won the 110 hurdles and Adrian Gomez qualified in the shot put.

“I’m hoping Noah can make it out of the prelims,” Fuhrman said. “He should be in the hunt for a medal. If Turner can turn it up like he has, I think he has a chance of winning. Avandre’s best chance is going to be in the 200 and Sawyer has a chance to medal in the triple jump.”

Pillager’s Andrew Brown (100 dash) and Frank Brown (high jump) will compete along with the 4×100 and 4×200 relay teams of Dawson Weihandl, Dru Hutchinson, Tyson Becker and Frank Brown.

“Andrew had a great showing at sections,” Pillager head coach Jim Bentson said. “He’s been consistently under 11 seconds all year. That leads into the relay teams and he and Tyson are inseparable. We moved Dawson from the 400, 200 to the 100, 200, so we had him coming off the blocks, which helped. Frank has always been consistent for us and he knows that we’re starting at six feet and he’s been there.”

Wadena-Deer Creek’s Amber Collins won the section title in the 400 dash to return. WDC’s Grant Nelson returns in the 800 run. Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale’s Brady Rach qualified in the 800 and 1600 runs.

Callie Norman (triple jump) is the lone Pine River-Backus Tiger at state.

Crosby-Ironton’s AJ Westin made state in the 800 with a section title. C-I’s 4×100 relay of Evan Ryberg, Michael Anderson, Braylon Kannell and Jeremy Hanson placed second at sections to qualify.

Lucy Lewandowski returns to state in the pole vault. C-I’s 4×400 relay (Margaret Ringhand, Sammie Hachey, Anna Westin, Maria Ringhand) and 4×800 relay (Maria Ringhand, Madeline Lacerte, Margaret Ringhand, Westin) teams also qualified.

Aitkin’s Ashley Asmus (800 run) and Brita Westman (100 hurdles) reached state.

Pierz’s Quinn Gruber (800 run), Beverly Rentz (shot put) and Payton Stangl (discus) reached state along with the 4×100 (Avery Gruber, Claire Gruber, Aurora Walberg, Lydia Prokott) and 4×800 (Chloe Lochner, Morgan Litke, Sophie Leidenfrost, Quinn Gruber) relay teams.

CONRAD ENGSTROM may be reached at 218-855-5861 or conrad.engstrom@brainerddispatch.com. Follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/the_rad34.

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Jimmies continue indoor season at Dakota Alumni Classic at NDSU

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December 13, 2025

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FARGO, N.D. — The University of Jamestown women’s track and field team continued their indoor season with strong performances at the NDSU Alumni Classic, showcasing talent across sprints, jumps, and pole vault events.

Competing against tough regional competition, the Jimmies demonstrated growth and competitive spirit throughout the meet.

Sprint Highlights

Freshman Emily Erhardt placed 19th in the 400 Meters with a time of 1:07.33.

Jumping Events

Sophomore Sydney Ulrich earned 10th place in the Long Jump with a mark of 4.90 meters (16’1″). Sophomore Monica Goven posted a 9th-place finish in the Triple Jump with a leap of 10.12 meters (33’2.5″). Sophomore Ruth Harris followed with a 12th-place finish in the Triple Jump, recording a mark of 9.62 meters (31’6.75″).

Pole Vault

Sophomore Ruth Harris cleared 3.10 meters (10’2″) in the Pole Vault, securing 11th place.

WHATS NEXT?

The Jimmies return to the track on January 15th at the Northern State Dual in Aberdeen, S.D.

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Texas A&M vs. Louisville volleyball final score, stats, highlights

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December 13, 2025

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Updated Dec. 12, 2025, 10:12 p.m. ET

After dropping the first two sets, No. 3 seed Texas A&M (25-4) stormed back to beat No. 2 seed Louisville (26-6) 3-2 in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Friday night.

Texas A&M moves on to play Sunday against either No. 1 Nebraska or No. 4 Kansas, who play at 9:30 p.m. ET Friday night. Here’s how the Sweet 16 heavyweight match played out:

Final score for Louisville vs. Texas A&M women’s volleyball

FINAL: Texas A&M wins 3-2, taking final set 15-12.

Set 5: Texas A&M 3, Louisville 2

No. 3 Texas A&M completed a reverse sweep against No. 2 Louisville to advance to the regional final for the first time since 2001 after winning the fifth set, 15-12. The Aggies were able to swing the momentum of the game with their blocking ability, led by Ifenna Cos-okpalla’s 12 total blocks.

Texas A&M’s Logan Lednicky (20 kills, 10 digs on .245 hitting), Kyndal Stowers (16 kills, 11 digs on .282 hitting) and Emily Hellmuth (12 kills on .226 hitting) each recorded double-digit kills.

“We just weren’t finishing the last end of the set,” said an emotional Lednicky, who was three blocks away from a triple double. “We’re like, we’re not letting them sweep us. We know how to grind, we know how to dig it. We saw it in the TCU match and we did just that last one.”

Tensions boiled over in the fifth set. Louisville head coach Dan Meske earned a yellow card for swatting the ball because he thought the referee missed a carry call during a long rally Texas A&M won to go up 12-10.

Louisville’s Chloe Chicoine finished with a game-high 26 kills hitting .300 in the loss.

Set 4: Louisville 2, Texas A&M 2

No. 3 Texas A&M took a 17-8 lead after holding No. 2 Louisville to a -.143 hitting percentage to start the fourth set with its defensive prowess. The Aggies stretched their lead to as many as nine points, but Louisville went on a 7-1 run to come within three points of Texas A&M. The Aggies didn’t relinquish the lead this time. Texas A&M finished the fourth set on a 4-0 run to force a decisive fifth set.

Texas A&M held Louisville to .000 hitting in the fourth set. The Aggies hit .267 and recorded nine blocks. Texas A&M’s Logan Lednicky (18 kills on .333 hitting), Kyndal Stowers (14 kills on .243 hitting) and Emily Hellmuth (10 kills on .200 hitting) each have double-digit kills. Ifenna Cos-okpalla is up to 11 blocks.

The Aggies are going for the reverse sweep, the team’s first since September 2024.

Set 3: Louisville 2, Texas A&M 1

No. 3 Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison said his team needed to do a better job at finishing at the end of the set if they wanted to extend their season against No. 2 Louisville after giving up leads in the first two sets. The Aggies did just that in a third set that featured 15 ties and five lead changes.

The Aggies had a 23-21 lead in the third set before Louisville tied it up at 23-23 following back-to-back kills from Chloe Chicoine. Texas A&M’s Kyndal Stowers responded with a pair of kills herself to give the Aggies the set, 25-23.

Texas A&M’s Logan Lednicky (14 kills on .333 hitting), Stowers (11 kills on .259 hitting) and Emily Hellmuth (10 kills on .261) each have double-digit kills as the team is collectively hitting .292.

Meanwhile, Chicoine is up to 19 kills on .405 hitting. Cara Cresse added seven blocks.

Set 2: Louisville 2, Texas A&M 0

New set, same scenario. Much like the first set, Texas A&M was the first team to reach 15 points. The Aggies had a 21-16 lead in the second set, before Louisville staged another comeback. The Cardinals went on a 9-1 run to take the lead and clinch the second set, 25-22, to take a 2-0 lead over Texas A&M.

Louisville capitalized on 14 total blocks and three aces. Chloe Chicoine (11 kills on .400 hitting) and Payton Petersen (10 kills on .563 hitting) led the Cardinals in kills.

Logan Lednicky has nine kills, while Emily Hellmuth and Kyndal Stowers each have seven kills for Texas A&M.

Set 1: Louisville 1, Texas A&M 0

No. 3 Texas A&M had control of the first set and was the first team to 15 points, but No. 2 Louisville went on a 5-0 run to tie it up at 17-17. Five more ties ensued before Louisville ultimately created some separation to take the first set, 25-23. Louisville hit .457 and had two players with six or more kills — Payton Petersen (seven kills on .778 hitting) and Chloe Chicoine (six kills on .600 hitting).

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Chargers’ Townsend breaks G-MAC record at Akron Haynes Lancaster Open

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December 13, 2025

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One of the Hillsdale College women’s track and field team’s top competitors unwrapped a nice early Christmas present for herself on Friday afternoon.

Senior Tara Townsend traveled solo to the Akron Haynes Lancaster Open, looking to get one final crack at her signature event, the pole vault, before heading off to Christmas break.

The trip proved more than fruitful for Townsend, as she cleared three bars on the first attempt to set a new personal best clearance of 4.20 meters, and in the process breaking the Great Midwest Athletic Conference indoor record in the event of 4.16 meters held by Morgan England of Findlay since 2021.

Townsend placed second behind defending MAC pole vault champion Cassidy Allen of Akron at the meet, and with the vault moved into the top spot in the nation in NCAA DII to date in the event.

It’s the latest in a successful run at Hillsdale for Townsend, who earned her first All-American honor in the pole vault at the 2025 NCAA DII Outdoor Championships this past May. Her latest accomplishment sees her closing in on the indoor program record of 4.25 meters, held by multi-time All-American and Hillsdale College Athletics Hall of Famer Kayla Caldwell since 2013.

Townsend and the Chargers are off for the Christmas break, and will return to Akron for the Al Campbell Invitational for their first meet back in action on Jan. 16.

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Nebraska volleyball vs. Kansas recap, stats and highlights

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December 13, 2025

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Dec. 12, 2025Updated Dec. 13, 2025, 12:05 a.m. CT

Nebraska volleyball entered the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament after sweeping Kansas State last Saturday. The Huskers faced the Kansas Jayhawks, who defeated Miami in four sets.

Nebraska dominated the match from start to finish, sweeping Kansas (25-12, 25-11, 25-12) and allowing just 35 total points. The Huskers, meanwhile, earned 41 kills off 80 attacks for a .450 hitting percentage. The Huskers’ defense, meanwhile, posted 10 blocks and 48 digs to hold Kansas to 25 kills off 103 attacks and a .029 hitting percentage.

Rebekah Allick finished perfect on the night to lead, going 9-of-9 in attacks. Andi Jackson also delivered nine kills for Nebraska while also leading the team in blocks with five. Harper Murray put together a strong outing for the Huskers, tallying seven kills, 10 digs and four blocks.

Virginia Adriano and Taylor Landfair each posted five kills and combined for nine digs. Manaia Ogbechie and Teraya Sigler combined for five kills off seven attacks. Bergen Reilly earned 30 set assists for the Huskers.

Nebraska now faces Texas A&M in the NCAA regional final on Sunday. The Aggies pulled off a miraculous reverse sweep over Louisville to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 2001. The match will start at 2 p.m. CT and can be seen on ABC.

Huskers to the Elite Eight (Nebraska 25-12)

Nebraska gets the sweep in dominating fashion.

Nebraska’s sweep in sight (S3/Nebraska 20-9)

The Huskers about to take the Sweet 16 with an exclamation point.

Huskers on a run (S3/Nebraska 15-7)

Nebraska is now on a 5-2 run.

Nebraska shutting Kansas down (S3/Nebraska 10-5)

The Huskers continue to hold Kansas to .000.

Huskers can’t be stopped (S3/Nebraska 5-1)

Nebraska continues its run into set three.

Set point

The Huskers take set two (Nebraska 25-11)

After Kansas cut Nebraska’s lead to 9-7, the Huskers outscored the Jayhawks 16-4 to take set two.

Nebraska on fire entering the redzone (S2/Nebraska 20-9)

The Huskers’ run grows to 11-2, including six straight.

Huskers expand their lead (S2/Nebraska 15-9)

Nebraska goes on a 6-2 run to open up its lead.

Nebraska staying in front (S2/Nebraska 10-7)

The Huskers up by three over the Jayhawks.

Huskers keeping the lead (S2/Nebraska 5-3)

Nebraska stays ahead despite trading blows with Kansas.

Set point

Huskers take set one (Nebraska 25-12)

Nebraska finishes set one by holding Kansas to a -.024.

Nebraska alone in the redzone (S1/Nebraska 20-8)

Huskers setting the tone in set one with a 12-point lead.

Huskers remain up by nine (S1/Nebraska 15-6)

Though the Jayhawks earned a 3-0 run, Nebraska keeps a firm lead.

Nebraska dominating (S1/Nebraska 10-1)

The Huskers are holding Kansas under .000.

Huskers up early (S1/Nebraska 5-1)

Nebraska starting off hot.

Early block party

Starters

Match time set

Nebraska and Kansas is set to begin at 9:25 p.m. CT.

Aggies advance

Texas A&M pulls off the reverse sweep to advance to the Regional final.

Set five incoming

Nebraska/Kansas gets pushed back again after Texas A&M forces a fifth set against Louisville.

Texas A&M/Louisville head into set four

The Aggies take the Cardinals to a fourth set, pushing back Nebraska/Kansas start time.

Here’s how to watch Nebraska-Kansas volleyball on Friday, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Nebraska volleyball vs. Kansas on?

TV Channel: ESPN2

Livestream:ESPN+ (subscriber only)

Nebraska-Kansas volleyball in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament can be seen on ESPN2. Huskers Radio Network will have audio coverage of all Nebraska matches on Huskers Radio Network affiliates, Huskers.com and the Huskers app. John Baylor and Lauren Cook West will be on the call. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+.

Nebraska volleyball vs. Kansas time today

Date: Friday, Dec. 12
Start time: 30 minutes after the Texas A&M-Louisville match at 6 p.m. CT

The NCAA regional contest between Nebraska and Kansas starts 30 minutes following the conclusion of the Texas A&M-Louisville match, which begins at 6 p.m. CT from the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska volleyball 2025 schedule (30-0, 20-0)

Aug. 22 – vs. Pittsburgh – WIN 3-1 (25-22, 25-11, 20-25, 25-23)

Aug. 24 – vs. Stanford – WIN 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-14)

Aug. 29 – at Lipscomb – WIN 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-15)

Aug. 31 – vs Kentucky – WIN 3-2 (24-26, 20-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-8)

Sept. 5 – vs. Wright State – WIN 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-20)

Sept. 7 – vs. California – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-12)

Sept. 12 – vs. Utah – WIN 3-1 (21-25, 25-8, 25-18, 25-13)

Sept. 13 – vs. Grand Canyon – WIN 3-0 (25-12, 25-23, 25-18)

Sept. 16 – at Creighton – WIN 3-2 (25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 24-26, 15-9)

Sept. 20 – vs. Arizona – WIN 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-18)

Sept. 24 – vs. Michigan – WIN 3-0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-13)

Sept. 27 – vs. Maryland – WIN 3-0 (25-14, 27-25, 25-14)

Oct. 3 – at Penn State – WIN 3-0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-13)

Oct. 4 – at Rutgers – WIN 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-16)

Oct. 10 – vs. Washington – WIN 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-16)

Oct. 12 – at Purdue – WIN 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-15)

Oct. 17 – at Michigan State – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20)

Oct. 19 – at Michigan – WIN 3-0 (25-18, 25-13, 25-18)

Oct. 24 – vs. Northwestern – WIN 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-17)

Oct. 25 – vs. Michigan State – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-18)

Oct. 31 – at Wisconsin – WIN 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-13)

Nov. 2 – vs. Oregon – WIN 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-12)

Nov. 6 – vs. Illinois – WIN 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-14)

Nov. 8 – at Minnesota – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-20)

Nov. 14 – at UCLA – WIN 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 25-15)

Nov. 16 – at USC – WIN 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-20)

Nov. 20 – vs. Iowa – WIN 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-18)

Nov. 22 – at Indiana – WIN 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-22)

Nov. 28 – vs. Penn State – WIN 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-14)

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Gulycz Took First In Shot Put, Track & Field Teams Claimed 18 Top-12 Finishes

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December 13, 2025

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Men’s Track & Field | 12/12/2025 9:46:00 PM

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

>> The Saint Francis track & field teams competed in its second indoor meet at the Wagner Seahawk Shootout.
>> Saint Francis compiled seven top five performers and 18 top 12 finishes.
>> Sophomore Clark Gulycz took first place in shot put.

FLASH WOMEN NUGGETS

The women’s team accumulated eight top 12 performances.

Olivia Renk finished sixth in the 60-meter dash and eighth in the 300-meter dash on the women’s side. The sophomore ran in a time of 7.73 in the 60-meter and a 39.80 time in the 300-meter.

Morgan McNaughton came in hot during the 3000-meter run. She placed eighth with a time of 10:27.97.

Once again Rylee Nicklas placed in the top 10, this time in ninth place for shot put. The sophomore threw an impressive 11.33 meters. Nicklas also placed ninth in weight throw with a reach of 13.83 meters.

Taylor Foster picked up 12th place due to leap of 10.83 meters.

Two Red Flash placed in the top three for women’s pole vault. Karsyn Ford reached 3.45-meters and Aubrie Wells was right behind her with 3.15-meters.

FLASH MEN NUGGETS

The men’s team registered 10 top 11 finishes on the day.

Gulycz had a standout performance, taking first place in shot put. He threw 16.64m. Wyatt Jumper took 11th place with a throw of 14.05m. Both Gulycz and Jumper placed top seven in the weight throw. Gulycz launched his way into fifth place with 14.16m. Jumper threw 13.62m to put himself into seventh place.

Coming off a huge leap, Tyler Craft finished in eighth place with 6.77 meters. Not far behind him was the freshman, Nehemyah Williams. Williams collected 10th place with a jump of 6.71m in the men’s long jump.

Once again, Craft and Williams placed high in the triple jump. Craft bumped up to fifth place with a takeoff of 14.33m. Williams jumped 13.86m to sit him in the 10th spot.

Sophomore, Ayden Martinage, took fifth in the high jump with a lift of 1.95 meters.

The junior, Dylan Andrews, extended his way into fifth place by a stretch over 4.05 meters.

NEXT UP FOR FLASH

Saint Francis track and field will head down the road to compete in the Penn State University Nittany Lion Challenge. This will be held at the Ashenfelter III Indoor Track next Saturday the 17.

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Louisville volleyball score today, Texas A&M-UofL NCAA Tournament game

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December 13, 2025

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Updated Dec. 12, 2025, 10:08 p.m. ET

No. 2 seed Louisville volleyball fell to No. 3 seed Texas A&M in five sets Friday night at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, ending the Cardinals’ season.

The Cardinals finished Dan Meske’s inaugural campaign as head coach 26-7 in Lincoln, where Meske’s collegiate coaching career began as a graduate assistant for the Cornhuskers 18 years ago.

Louisville earned several American Volleyball Coaches Association awards for its performance in the tournament’s first weekend. Four Cardinals made the All-South Region first team: Kalyssa Blackshear (OPP), Nayelis Cabello (S), Chloe Chicoine (OH) and Cara Cresse (MB). Outside hitter Payton Petersen received an honorable mention.

Coverage from the match:

The Cards fall in a reverse sweep to the Aggies.

There have been seven ties in this winner-take-all set. The first to 15, winning by two, advances to the regional final.

Louisville will play its second five-set match in the NCAA Tournament, as it looks to avoid a reverse sweep. Texas A&M had nine blocks alone in the fourth set to UofL’s three.

The Aggies come out strong in a must-win set. They’ve caught up to Louisville’s 12 blocks. Texas A&M has 54 kills to UofL’s 50. The Aggies take a 4-0 run into the media timeout.

In a set that featured 15 ties and four lead changes, the Aggies emerged victorious. If Texas A&M claims the fourth set, both teams will engage in a fifth winner-take-all set, where the first to 15 points (winning by two) will advance to the regional final.

Chicoine has a match-high 15 kills. The Cards have 10 blocks, led by Cresse’s seven.

Louisville clinches the second set with an 8-0 run, featuring two aces from setter Nayelis Cabello. The Cards are one set away from their fifth consecutive Elite Eight appearance. Petersen and Blackshear now have 11 and 10 kills apiece.

The Aggies are the first to 15 again behind a 3-0 scoring run just before the set’s first media timeout. Louisville’s defense is playing tough with six blocks. Petersen is up to a match-high nine kills.

The Cardinals had a well-timed 5-0 scoring run in the middle of the set, taking the lead at 21-20 for the first time since the first point of the match. Payton Petersen leads all players with seven kills (at a 77.8% clip), followed by Chloe Chicoine’s six (60%). Cara Cressee has three blocks.

The Aggies have 10 kills on 15 attempts. Payton Petersen and Kalyssa Blackshear lead Louisville with three kills apiece of the Cards’ eight total.

Today’s match between No. 2 seed Louisville and No. 3 seed Texas A&M is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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No. 2 Louisville versus No. 3 Texas A&M will be broadcast live on ESPN2.

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If Louisville wins tonight, it will play the winner of No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 4 Kansas on Sunday in Lincoln. Here’s a look at the tournament schedule: