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USC defeats UCLA women’s water polo to end its NCAA campaign, 2025 season

INDIANAPOLIS – A rivalry as old as time took center stage once again, and this time, it felt like a fairy tale unfolding — complete with heroes, villains and an electric crowd. And while last year’s campaign may have penned a storybook ending for the Bruins, this year’s bout saw a much different result.  No. […]

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INDIANAPOLIS – A rivalry as old as time took center stage once again, and this time, it felt like a fairy tale unfolding — complete with heroes, villains and an electric crowd.

And while last year’s campaign may have penned a storybook ending for the Bruins, this year’s bout saw a much different result. 

No. 2 seed UCLA women’s water polo’s (20-6, 5-1 MPSF) dreams of back-to-back national championship was shattered by No. 3 seed USC (29-4, 5-1) in Saturday’s NCAA semifinal after the team suffered a 15-13 loss at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis.

From the opening whistle, the Bruins came out blazing. Redshirt junior attacker Emma Lineback fired in a goal within the first minute of play, signaling UCLA’s hunger. But the Trojans weren’t going down without a fight, answering swiftly with a goal of their own.

Redshirt junior attacker Emma Lineback raises her arm to shoot the ball. Lineback led the team in scoring with 5 goals in Saturday’s match. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The two teams traded scoring opportunities across the first quarter, with the pool charged with an energy apparent through the various 8-claps of Bruin fans in the stands. 

“We had a real chance there in the second quarter,” coach Adam Wright said. “We’re seven, six on five in a tournament game, but we really had a chance to widen the gap there.”

The Bruins played with a strong aggression, leading the game in power-play conversions – converting five of seven chances – and registering seven blocks to the Trojan’s two. Yet, as the second period wound down with under two minutes remaining, the Trojans had clawed back to trail by just two points, 7-5.

But not all stories unfold as happily ever after.

With halftime looming and the score narrowed to a one-point difference, the question shifted – who would step up and take control of the match?

UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright walks next to the pool. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

The Trojans answered first. Firing in two quick goals to claim their first lead of the game at 8-7, the Bruins’ crosstown rivals stretched it to 10-7 lead, putting a halt to the Bruins’ offensive rhythm and forcing a timeout.

Lineback, the Bruins’ leading scorer throughout the NCAA tournament, responded with a goal to stop the bleeding. But a highly contested USC goal soon followed. Though UCLA’s sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Steele appeared to have punched the ball out of the cage, the officials ruled it had crossed the line, counting it as USC’s 12th goal.

The momentum swung hard in favor of the Trojans. They rattled off three more goals as the Bruins struggled to find a response on either end of the pool. With one period left, the Bruins’ dreams of an NCAA finals berth hung on by a thread.

“We came out that third quarter pretty flat,” Wright said. “Got to give them (USC) credit, they played with great energy in the second half.”

Freshman attacker Tali Stryker raises her arm to shoot the ball. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Then came a flicker of hope for the Bruins. Junior center Bia Mantellato scored to make it 14-9, and a penalty goal by senior attacker Molly Renner narrowed the gap further to 14-10. Another strike from Mantellato cut it to a three-goal margin – with five minutes still to play, the Bruins weren’t done yet.

Three more goals would have given UCLA a small chance, but USC’s defense wouldn’t allow it – with the Bruins slowly succumbing to their lead. 

The loss marked an early exit from the NCAA tournament for the team and the conclusion to its 2025 season.

“Where we are today from where we were in the beginning of the season, it’s a completely different team,” Wright said. “That’s why it hurts so much because they really did grow and we put ourselves in a position to have a chance to be the best. Unfortunately, today, it wasn’t our best.”



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Big Ten Announces 2025 Volleyball Schedule

The Maryland Volleyball program announced its 2025 Big Ten schedule as released by the conference on Wednesday. “The release of the Big Ten volleyball schedule is always an exciting moment, but this year feels especially significant,” said Head Coach Adam Hughes. “With the defending national champion in Penn State and eight NCAA Tournament teams from […]

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The Maryland Volleyball program announced its 2025 Big Ten schedule as released by the conference on Wednesday.

“The release of the Big Ten volleyball schedule is always an exciting moment, but this year feels especially significant,” said Head Coach Adam Hughes. “With the defending national champion in Penn State and eight NCAA Tournament teams from last year, the depth of this conference is as strong as ever.”

The Terrapins will open their 20-match conference slate with three consecutive road match-ups. Maryland begins the season on Thursday, Sept. 25, against Iowa, followed by a trip to Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 27. The Terps then head to New Jersey for a match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 3.

Maryland kicks off October with four consecutive home contests, starting with a visit from defending national champion Penn State on Sunday, Oct. 5. The Terps will then host Illinois on Friday, Oct. 10, followed by Wisconsin on Sunday, Oct. 12. They wrap up the home stand on Wednesday, Oct. 15 with a second matchup against Rutgers.

The Terps will travel to East Lansing to take on Michigan State on Sunday, Oct. 19 before heading to the West Coast. There, they will face USC on Thursday, Oct. 23 and UCLA on Saturday, Oct. 25.

“We’re thrilled for our first-ever trips to UCLA and USC, expanding our reach in this new era of Big Ten volleyball,” said Hughes. “With the possibility that this could be the final season of the 20-match conference slate, every match carries a little extra weight.”

Maryland wraps up October with a home matchup against Indiana on Friday, Oct. 31.

The Terps open November with a trip to the Midwest to face Northwestern on Sunday, Nov. 2. They return home for back-to-back matches against Ohio State on Friday, Nov. 7 and Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Maryland then hits the road for back-to-back contests, playing Purdue on Friday, Nov. 14 and Indiana on Sunday, Nov. 16.

The Terps close out the final month of conference play with a home match against Minnesota on Friday, Nov. 21, followed by a road trip to State College to face Penn State on Sunday, Nov. 23. Maryland concludes the regular season with home matches against Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Oregon on Friday, Nov. 28.

Game times and television designations will be announced at a later date.

The program returns top contributors from the 2024 season, like Sydney Bryant, Katie Scherer, Ally Williams, Eva Rohrbach, and Jonna Spohn. The program also welcomes a strong transfer class, welcoming Ajack Malual (Tennessee), Haley Melby (Kentucky), Olivia Ruy (Arkansas) and Annika Sokol (UTSA) to College Park.



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USF Athletics student-athletes again set academic records during spring term

Story Links TAMPA, Fla. (May 28, 2025) – University of South Florida student-athletes continue to raise the bar in the classroom, delivering another record-breaking academic performance during the spring 2025 semester. USF Athletics posted a department-wide term GPA of 3.45, marking the 21st consecutive semester that Bulls student-athletes have earned a 3.00 or […]

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TAMPA, Fla. (May 28, 2025)  University of South Florida student-athletes continue to raise the bar in the classroom, delivering another record-breaking academic performance during the spring 2025 semester.

USF Athletics posted a department-wide term GPA of 3.45, marking the 21st consecutive semester that Bulls student-athletes have earned a 3.00 or higher.

Additionally, the department’s cumulative GPA climbed to 3.36 following the spring term — the highest mark ever recorded in USF Athletics history. The cumulative GPA measures the average among active student-athletes. All varsity programs earned a 3.00 cumulative GPA or higher through the spring 2025 semester.

“We continue to be tremendously proud of the dedication our student-athletes show in the classroom,” said USF Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly. “Achieving the highest cumulative GPA on record while competing at a championship level speaks volumes about the culture of excellence our coaches, academic staff, and student-athletes have built and sustained.”

Three teams also recorded their best-ever semester GPAs: baseball (3.40), football (3.25), and women’s soccer (3.64) each posted their highest-ever term GPA this spring. Meanwhile, men’s basketball, football, and beach volleyball each reached their highest-ever cumulative GPA following the semester — further proof of the department-wide momentum in the classroom.

Men’s teams achieved a 3.31 semester GPA, while women’s teams excelled with a 3.61. Men’s tennis recorded the highest men’s GPA at 3.53, while beach volleyball led all women’s programs with a 3.81 GPA during the spring semester.

More than 84% of student-athletes recorded a 3.00 GPA or better this spring, and 361 were named to the athletic department’s honor roll.

Fifty-three student-athletes earned degrees this spring, including 51 bachelor’s degrees, one post-bachelor’s certificate, and one master’s degree.

Earlier this month, USF Athletics also set a record with six programs — men’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s basketball, women’s golf, and women’s tennis — earning perfect multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. The APR is a real-time measure of eligibility, retention, and graduation for student-athletes.



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Boldfit Signs Arshdeep Singh, Strengthens Its Athlete-First Fitness approach

Bangalore/New Delhi, May 27, 2025: Boldfit, one of India’s fastest-growing fitness and sports gear brands, has announced the onboarding of Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh as an official brand athlete. More than a celebrity endorsement, this collaboration deepens Boldfit’s unique positioning as a fitness brand built by athletes, for athletes. Arshdeep joins the Boldfit squad alongside […]

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Bangalore/New Delhi, May 27, 2025: Boldfit, one of India’s fastest-growing fitness and sports gear brands, has announced the onboarding of Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh as an official brand athlete. More than a celebrity endorsement, this collaboration deepens Boldfit’s unique positioning as a fitness brand built by athletes, for athletes.

Arshdeep joins the Boldfit squad alongside KL Rahul, brand’s very first investor and a driving force behind its athlete-first DNA. 

Known for his fearless pace and grounded persona, Arshdeep brings raw energy and authenticity to Boldfit’s growing athlete-led movement.

The announcement dropped via a cheeky, highly viral social media carousel featuring his chat with KL Rahul discussing joining the brand and Arshdeep’s snap avatar wearing the Boldfit merch.

A very fresh, Gen Z-style launch that speaks directly to the fitness-first youth of India and saw a lot of love from his followers.

Arshdeep Singh, speaking about the partnership, said: “I have always believed in doing things with full power, on and off the field.

Boldfit gets that vibe. It’s not just good looking gear, it’s made for how athletes actually train, recover and live. Really excited to build this.”

Pallav Bihani, Founder of Boldfit, shared his vision, “We started Boldfit to create a brand rooted in real athletic journeys. KL Rahul gave us that foundation.

With Arshdeep coming on board, we’re doubling down on our mission to make Boldfit an athlete-first, performance-led brand. We are excited to co-create products with Arshdeep, tailored for the Indian fitness consumer.”

KL Rahul, cricketer and also an investor in Boldfit, added “Boldfit has always been about more than merch or gear. It’s about creating something from within the sports ecosystem. Seeing Arshdeep come on board is a proud moment — the movement is only getting bolder.”

This isn’t just a brand partnership, it’s about building something for new India. Boldfit is rewriting the playbook for fitness brands in India, making athletes the architects of what fitness culture can truly be. 

About BoldFit:

Founded in 2018, Bengaluru-based Boldfit is India’s premier fitness and sports brand dedicated to creating high-performance athletic wear and equipment for those who push boundaries. Built for those who never back down, Boldfit combines innovation, quality, and inspiration to support champions at every level.

Disclaimer:- This story has not been edited by SugerMint staff and provided by the agency. SugerMint will not be responsible in any way for the content of this story.



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Chelsea Rose Named Assistant Volleyball Coach

Story Links LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the 2025 season just a few months away, NM State Volleyball made a new addition to its coaching staff. Head Coach Mike Jordan announced Chelsea Rose will be joining the bench alongside him ahead of the fall campaign. Rose couples Lia Mosher as former Aggies on […]

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – With the 2025 season just a few months away, NM State Volleyball made a new addition to its coaching staff. Head Coach Mike Jordan announced Chelsea Rose will be joining the bench alongside him ahead of the fall campaign. Rose couples Lia Mosher as former Aggies on the staff, with the two both gracing the Pan American Center floor in the 2010s.
 
Chelsea Rose, on returning to the Aggie bench as an assistant coach: “I’m incredibly excited to return to New Mexico State as an assistant. This university holds a special place in my heart, and coming back feels like a homecoming. The opportunity to work alongside Coach Jordan and contribute to the growth of our student-athletes is both a privilege and a responsibility I take seriously. I look forward to building on the strong traditions here and helping create an environment where our players can thrive both on and off the court.”
 
Chelsea Rose is a native of Bakersfield, Calif., attending Liberty High School and graduating in 2008. After two seasons at Bakersfield College that included a 20-7 campaign and a conference championship, she came to the City of Crosses to play under Jordan’s tutelage. In 2010, the club finished 18-13 overall, but impressed with a 12-4 mark in WAC play after wins in nine of its first 10 conference matches.
 
The setter graduated from NM State shortly after with a degree in psychology. In 2017, she returned as a volunteer assistant for Lia Mosher‘s first season with the Crimson & White. The following year, Rose spent the fall as an assistant coach at Lamar. The first-year Cardinal helped nearly double the program’s win total from 2017, guiding the club to a 7-5 home record. 
 
In 2019, Rose returned to her alma mater, reuniting with Jordan as the director of player development. The California native spent three seasons in the role, overseeing academics, travel arrangements, personal development plans and recruiting for the program. In her time back with NM State, the Aggies claimed three regular-season WAC titles and made a trip to the 2019 NCAA Tournament after taking the conference tournament crown. All three campaigns, Rose assisted Mosher from the bench that the two will now share as assistant coaches.
 
Since her last season with the Aggies, Rose has been the head coach for Texas Performance Volleyball Club. She led the group to multiple national rankings and four Elite Eight finishes at USA Volleyball National Qualifiers, ensuring several Division I scholarships for her athletes across the nation.
 
Head Coach Mike Jordan, on the addition of Chelsea Rose to the coaching staff: “Chelsea is obviously in a different role than before, and I’m very happy to have her back. She is going to have a lot more responsibility now, but I know that she is more than capable. I’m excited to have her back in Las Cruces.”
 
For complete coverage of NM State Volleyball, follow us on Twitter (@NMStateVBall), Instagram (@NMStateVBall) and like us on Facebook (NM State Volleyball). You can also follow along with Aggie Volleyball via NMStateSports.com.
 

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“IKIGAI” – Maude Raymond and Friends Find Deep Pow with Armada Skis in Japan

Featured Image: Courtesy of Armada Skis | Skier: Rosina Friedel Maad Maude Raymond holds one of the most unique and timeless styles in skiing. It extends well beyond her riding, and echoes into everything with her involvement, from video projects to clothing and more. Raymond has been a part of the Armada family for 14 […]

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“IKIGAI” – Maude Raymond and Friends Find Deep Pow with Armada Skis in Japan

Featured Image: Courtesy of Armada Skis | Skier: Rosina Friedel


Maad Maude Raymond holds one of the most unique and timeless styles in skiing. It extends well beyond her riding, and echoes into everything with her involvement, from video projects to clothing and more. Raymond has been a part of the Armada family for 14 years, and she’s been an integral part of the brand’s development. The truth is she’s humbly helped craft freeskiing as we know it today.

Her work is as diverse as her abilities on skis, but “IKIGAI” is one of our favorite projects she’s had a hand in. In this cut, we follow Malou Peterson, Rosina Friedel and Raymond as the trio embarks on a mission into the deep snowfields of Japan. By night or by day, skin track or lift, this is a detailed and creative look at what it means to live with purpose through skiing.

Maad Maude is a bright light in the wide world of freeskiing, and we hope to see much more from her as a director on AR projects and beyond.

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Follow Maude Raymond, Malou Peterson & Rosina Friedel on the hunt for “Ikigai,” purpose, balance and intention while skiing deep powder in Japan.

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York-Adams League coaches select 2025 boys’ volleyball all-stars

York Suburban wrestler lives out childhood dream of wrestling York Suburban wrestler Angela Imorhoa wrestles to claim her spot at the state level tournament in March at the Giant Center, Hershey. The York-Adams League has announced its boys’ volleyball all-stars for the 2025 season. League coaches selected a Player of the Year, a seven-player first […]

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The York-Adams League has announced its boys’ volleyball all-stars for the 2025 season.

League coaches selected a Player of the Year, a seven-player first team and an eight-player second team. Including honorable mentions, a grand total of 35 players from nine different programs were recognized for their stellar campaigns, some of which are still ongoing.

Red Lion senior outside hitter Tyler Good was named the league’s Player of the Year after starring in all facets of the game for the Lions. He frequently reached double digits in both kills and digs, headlined by a 23-kill, 16-dig performance in Red Lion’s five-set win over rival Dallastown on May 6. The Lions beat the Wildcats again in the league tournament before falling to Central York in the semifinals. They finished 10-7 overall, missing the 16-team District 3 Class 3A tournament after finishing 17th in the power rankings. Good previously helped steer the program to its first-ever state playoff berth in 2024.

Northeastern’s George Miller received Coach of the Year honors in his second season at the helm for the Bobcats. Miller’s team battled injuries early in the season and finished third in the YAIAA standings, but ran the table in the league tournament and swept Central York on May 14 to capture its first county title since 2019. Northeastern is now 16-4 after dropping its District 3-3A semifinal bout at Cumberland Valley on Tuesday; the Bobcats will visit Governor Mifflin in the third-place match Friday, then prepare for their first PIAA tournament appearance since 2021.

Central York and York Suburban will both compete for district titles this week before joining Northeastern at states. All three programs had two selections to the league’s all-star first team, with Central’s John He — the 2024 Player of the Year — and Lance Shaffer earning repeat selections. Northeastern’s Hugh Rogers is a first-teamer for the second time after making the list in 2023, while teammate Jared Shirk was also selected. York Suburban is represented by Trent Weinstein and Truett Miller. Dallastown’s Gordon Campbell rounds out the first team.

York Suburban will visit Manheim Central for the District 3-2A title at 7 p.m. Thursday, while Central York will travel to Cumberland Valley for the 3A final at 1 p.m. Saturday. Both teams will then turn their focus to the state tournament, which begins Tuesday, June 3.

YORK-ADAMS LEAGUE 2025 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL ALL-STARS

Player of the Year: Tyler Good, senior, outside hitter, Red Lion

Coach of the Year: George Miller, Northeastern

First Team

John He, senior, outside, Central York

Lance Shaffer, senior, setter, Central York

Truett Miller, sophomore, outside, York Suburban

Trent Weinstein, junior, outside, York Suburban

Hugh Rogers, senior, outside, Northeastern

Jared Shirk, senior, libero, Northeastern

Gordon Campbell, junior, outside, Dallastown

Second Team

Patrick Siewert, senior, opposite, Central York

Aden Thompson, senior, middle, Central York

Billy Doyle, junior, middle, York Suburban

Lincoln Wertz, senior, middle, Northeastern

Jacob Zambito, junior, setter, Northeastern

Jacob Shaffer, senior, outside, Red Lion

Rylan Hahn, senior, middle, New Oxford

Luke Bair, junior, setter, Spring Grove

Honorable Mentions

Shivesh Jethwa, sophomore, libero, Central York

Robert Berry, sophomore, middle, York Suburban

Turner Hare, senior, setter, York Suburban

Drew Wilt, senior, setter, York Suburban

Koltin Forry, senior, outside, Northeastern

Carson Hershey, sophomore, middle, Dallastown

Cameron Stambaugh, sophomore, setter, Dallastown

Scotty Zorn, senior, outside, Dallastown

Levi Crowe, freshman, setter, Red Lion

Noah Good, junior, middle, Red Lion 

Lucas Jackson, senior, libero, Red Lion

Jacob Helt, junior, libero, New Oxford

Noah Laughman, senior, outside, New Oxford

Evan Strausbaugh, senior, setter, New Oxford

Caleb Dinges, junior, outside, Spring Grove 

Luis Garcia, junior, middle, Spring Grove

Zane Lawrence, junior, outside, Spring Grove

Aaron Hildebrand, junior, outside, Eastern York

Riley Krantz, senior, outside, York High



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