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Wicks Adds Pair of Transfers to 2025

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LARAMIE, Wyo.  (April 10, 2025) – Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced on Thursday the addition of Division I Transfer guard DeMarion Dennis and junior college transfer guard/forward Buddy Hammer Jr. to the 2025-26 roster. The two are the first addition to the transfer class for the Cowboys this season.
 
“In this year’s recruiting class, we have targeted specific guys for a specific mission.  Each young man we sign has been intentionally identified, obsessively analyzed, and thoroughly vetted to fit our Cowboy Culture,” Wicks said. “We know that we are the home of the underdog, and the underdog mentality has always suited us well in the wild west.  This class will feature a multitude of players who are relentlessly competitive, high character team first guys, have helped their team win along their journey, and have a massive chip on their shoulder that gives them an everyday edge. We call them OKC’s (Our Kinda Cowboys). Please help us in welcoming our first two OKC’s of the 2025-26 transfer class.”
 
Wicks on Dennis
“Dennis was identified by our staff as one of the most efficient players in the country this season per his usage.  Dennis is a full-time dawg!  He helped lead TAMCC to 20 wins this season, but the first thing that stood out to us on tape was how he would pick up opposing handlers the full 94 feet.  Dennis is a defensive disruptor and an offensive connector.  We completely nerded out with Damarion.  He has an offensive rating of 124 that puts him in the top 100 nationally.  He has an insanely low turnover rate (8.8) which is top 80.  Most importantly per our metrics that matter, a GSOAT (greatest stat of all time) of 3.1.  You just don’t stumble across players who play the game as efficiently and aggressively as Damarion Dennis.  Please give a wild west welcome to Damarion Dennis, an Every Day Dude and a FULL TIME DAWG!”
 
A native of San Antonio, Texas, he comes to Wyoming after a strong freshman season at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. He appeared in 34 games with nine starts. He averaged 6.7 points per game and 1.9 rebounds per contest along with 1.3 assists per game.
 
Dennis shot 48 percent from the field and shot 39 percent from behind the arc with 29 makes on the year. He scored a career-high 13 points at New Orleans on Jan. 6, 2025. He also made a career-high five field goal in the contest. He made a career-best three triples against Southeastern Louisiana.
 
He is. Graduated of Veterans Memorial High School. He earned All-District and All-League honors. He led his team to a pair of District Titles and a State Tournament appearance. He is the all-time leading scoring and earned District MVP honors
 
Wicks on Hammer jr.
“Say the name Buddy Hammer Jr. and know that he is a perfect fit for our Cowboy Culture and the hardest playing Junk Yard Dog in all Junior College the last two years.  One skill set that I know translates to the next level is rebounding and Buddy is an elite rebounder.  He has hauled in over 100 offensive rebounds in each of the last two seasons.  Buddy can rope and he most definitely will Ride (For the Brand).  The best part about Buddy Hammer Jr. is that he is a WINNER!  Buddy was 58-11 in his two junior college seasons.  He raises the intensity level on any floor he steps on.  Help me welcome Buddy Hammer Jr. to Cowboy Country, the blue collar, hard-nosed, ultra-competitive winner who is not afraid to get a little bloody!”
 
A native of Westville, Okla., Hammer Jr. spent one season at NEO. He averaged 12.6 points per game last season along with 10 rebounds per game. He shot 54 percent from the field and was 13-of-30 from behind the arc. He scored in double-figures 17 times and grabbed 10 or more rebounds 15 times. He scored 27 points against Western Oklahoma and had 17 rebounds against Tabor College.
 
He played at Connors State College his first collegiate season. He averaged 13.9 points per game and 7.1 rebounds per contest. He shot 58.3 percent from the field and added 2.3 assists per game.
 
Hammer Jr. graduated from Westville High School and helped lead his team to the 2021 Class 3A State Tournament. He earned Tulsa World Herald Honorable Mention All-Tulsa hoors and was the conference Player of the Year. Hammer Jr. was also selected to the 2023 Native All State Game and was a 2023 OCA East All State Selection. Hammer Jr. was also the OCA Region 3 Player of the Year and was an OBCA All Star Game MVP for Class 3A. Hammer Jr. was also a part of the OCA All State by Class 3A Selection.
 

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NCAA Volleyball Regional Schedule Set

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The fourth-seeded Indiana volleyball team (25-7, 14-6 B1G) will play in the Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history. The NCAA announced start times and dates for next week’s regional semifinals on Sunday (Dec. 7) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play top-seeded Texas at Gregory Gymnasium on Friday (Dec. 12) afternoon at Noon ET on ESPN.

 

Following the greatest regular season in program history, IU was awarded a top-16 national seed and the chance to host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers made quick work of their first two matchups, sweeping Toledo and fifth-seeded Colorado in Bloomington to advance to the Sweet 16.

 

IU is one of five Big Ten programs remaining in the NCAA Tournament. Of the 16 schools left in the big dance, IU is one of two teams (Cal Poly) that didn’t make the big dance last year. The Hoosiers have already set a single-season program record for wins (25) and will attempt to advance to the regional final for the first time in program history.

 

The other matchup in the Austin Regional will pit second-seeded Stanford and third-seeded Wisconsin against each other. Their match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of IU’s. The winners of both regional semifinals will meet on Sunday (Dec. 14) afternoon for a spot in the national semifinals in Kansas City.



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Louisville volleyball NCAA Tournament bracket, Texas A&M vs UofL game

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Dec. 6, 2025Updated Dec. 7, 2025, 6:08 a.m. ET

After defeating Marquette 3-2 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday night, No. 2 Louisville will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, and take on No. 3 Texas A&M in the Sweet 16 at 7 p.m. Friday.

This will be the Cardinals’ seventh consecutive regional appearance but first with Dan Meske as head coach.

Here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the match from home:

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

Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN2 via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.

Those without cable can access ESPN2 via streaming services, with Fubo offering a free trial.

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After defeating Marquette, UofL will play Texas A&M in the Lincoln, Nebraska, Regional Friday at 7 pm. Here’s a look at the tournament schedule:

  • First and second rounds: Dec. 4-6
  • Regionals: Dec. 11-14
  • Semifinals: Dec. 18 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Championship: Dec. 21 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri



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Men’s T&F Opens Season at Diplomat Open

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Lancaster, PA (December 6, 2025) – The DeSales University men’s track & field team opened the 2025-26 indoor T&F season competing at the Diplomat Open at Franklin & Marshall College on Friday.

The Bulldogs posted 10 MAC qualfying times/marks in the meet.

Among the qualifying times were junior Bryce Guthier taking second in the 400-meters with a time of 52.08. It is the fifth fastest time in indoor history.  Senior Davis Trump also qualified in the 5K with a time of 16:20.32.

In the field events, DSU posted eight qualfying marks. Junior Weston Simak qualified for the MAC Championships in both the long jump (6.52m) and triple jump (13.72m). His triple jump mark was the second best in team history.  First-year Luke Heimann also qualfied in the triple jump (11.86m).

Junior Jonathan Castronovo took home first place in the long jump with a mark of 6.58m, the second best long jump in team history.

First-year John Amoretti qualified in the shot put (12.33m), seniors Jonathan Eudja and Giovanni Wellington qualified in the weight throw with marks of 14.85m and 14.23m. First-year Ryan Rodriguez also quallified in the weight throw (11.89m).

The Bulldogs won’t return to action till the New Year at the Blue and Grey Invitational on Jan. 17th.

 



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Women’s Track & Field Turns in Multiple High Marks to Begin Season at Cornell

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ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College women’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Lola Gitlin posted a time of 10:25.57 in the 3000-meter run to finish third overall.

Rachel Larson was a fourth place finisher with a time of 8.58 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. That time is currently No. 1 in Division III after the opening weekend of the season.

Aynisha McQuillar took fifth in the 200-meter dash in a time of 26.61 seconds. McQuillar also ran in the 60-meter dash and posted the 11th fastest time in DIII during the prelim with a performance of 7.78 seconds.

Lyla Powers was fifth in the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:21.75.

Lily Seyfert claimed fifth in the shot put with a heave of 12.78 meters, which is currently ninth in the nation.

Bree Boyle and Erin Eastwood each cleared 3.54 meters in the pole vault, which is tied for 11th on the Division III performance list.

Alexis Brown turned in a leap of 11.02 meters in the triple jump for the 17th best mark in the country.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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Men’s Track & Field Opens Indoor Season at Cornell Greg Page Relays

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ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College men’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Anik Vossschulte claimed third in the 200-meter dash in a time of 23.32 seconds, while Jacob Antilety was seventh at 23.71 seconds.

Matt Lokshin posted a time of 8.65 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles to place third in the event. Aidan Irwin took fourth in the high jump with a mark of 1.70 meters.

Quinten Lewis posted a mark of 13.73 meters in the triple jump to place fourth and Sebastien-Oliver Lacrete was sixth at 12.68 meters, while Evan Cherry secured fifth in the long jump with a leap of 6.84 meters.

IC’s 4×400-meter relay team of Damian Simmonds, Griffin Lupes, Noah McKibben and George Nilson placed sixth in 3:34.49.

Luke Ellor finished sixth in the shot put with a mark of 14.40 meters.

Three Bombers finished within the top eight in the 500-meter dash as Brad Kellogg was sixth in 1:09.73, Peter Tysiak followed in seventh with 1:10.74 and Matthew DeJulio was next at 1:11.59.

Kaiden Chandler and Luke Ferrer posted times of 4:41.29 and 4:53.44 in the mile to finish in seventh and eighth.

Raf Campanile was seventh in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.25 meters.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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