EVANSTON, Ill. – 147 Northwestern student-athletes earned Big Ten Distinguished Scholar recognition, the conference announced on Monday, setting a new school record surpassing the mark of 142 Distinguished Scholar recipients set in 2021-22.
 
NU’s 2024-25 class of Distinguished Scholar Award recipients includes 19 students who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA during the previous academic term, represented in bold on the list.
 
Distinguished Scholar Award recipients must have earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition in the previous academic year, must have been enrolled full time at the institution for the entire previous academic year (two semesters or three quarters) and earned a minimum GPA of 3.70 or better during the previous academic year, excluding any summer grades. The Academic All-Big Ten threshold is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for a student’s academic career.
 

Name	Sport	Academic Year	Major	Hometown
Drew Dickson	Baseball	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Zionsville, Ind.
Tyler Ganus	Baseball	Graduate Student	Technology Entrepreneurship	Los Angeles, Calif.
Marty Kaplan	Baseball	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Santa Monica, Calif.
Preston Knott	Baseball	Senior	Learning and Organizational Change	Arlington, Texas
Trent Liolios	Baseball	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Newport Beach, Calif.
Bennett Markinson	Baseball	Senior	Data Science	Tarzana, Calif.
Cole Mascott	Baseball	Sophomore	Learning and Organizational Change	Newburyport, Massachusetts
Owen McElfatrick	Baseball	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Tampa, Fla.
Griffin Mills	Baseball	Sophomore	Learning and Organizational Change	Morristown, N.J.
Joshua Ramos	Baseball	Sophomore	Learning and Organizational Change	West Palm Beach, Fla.
Sonny Rao	Baseball	Senior	Communication Studies	Orlando, Fla.
Chad Readey	Baseball	Senior	Data Science	Flossmoor, Ill.
Nick Martinelli	Men’s Basketball	Junior	Communication Studies	Glenview, Ill.
Blake Smith	Men’s Basketball	Junior	Journalism	Blue Bell, Pa.
Caroline Lau	Women’s Basketball	Junior	Communication Studies	Westport, Conn.
Crystal Fuqu Wang	Women’s Basketball	Sophomore	Communication Studies	Beijing, China
Amelia Albers	Field Hockey	Junior	Journalism	Grand Rapids, Mich.
Olivia Bent-Cole	Field Hockey	Sophomore	Journalism	Philadelphia, Pa.
Regan Cornelius	Field Hockey	Senior	Political Science	New Albany, Ohio
Lane Herbert	Field Hockey	Senior	Biological Sciences	Celina, Texas
Katie Jones	Field Hockey	5th Year	Psychology	Bristol, England
Emilie Kirschner	Field Hockey	Sophomore	Journalism	Chapel Hill, N.C.
Faye Post	Field Hockey	Sophomore	Undeclared	Harveys Lake, Pa.
Maddie Zimmer	Field Hockey	Senior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Hershey, Pa.
Luke Akers	Football	Graduate Student	Project Management	Nashville, Tenn.
Lawson Albright	Football	Senior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Greensboro, N.C.
Jake Arthurs	Football	Graduate Student	Sports Administration	Wheaton, Ill.
Braydon Brus	Football	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Glendora, Calif.
Jackson Carsello	Football	Senior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Northbrook, Ill.
Joe DeHaan	Football	Graduate Student	Educational Studies	Tinley Park, Ill.
Robert Fitzgerald	Football	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Dallas, Texas
Donnie Gray	Football	Senior	Learning & Organztnl Change	New Haven, Conn.
Richie Hagarty	Football	Graduate Student	Sports Administration	New Palestine, Ill.
Will Halkyard	Football	Graduate Student	Master in Management	Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Nick Herzog	Football	Junior	Human Development in Context	Stillwell, Kan.
Joseph Himon II	Football	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Little Rock, Ark.
Aidan Hubbard	Football	Senior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Cleveland, Ohio
Jack Lausch	Football	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Chicago, Ill.
Camp Magee	Football	Sophomore	Learning & Organztnl Change	Orlando, Fla.
Sean McLaughlin	Football	Graduate Student	Sports Administration	Frankfort, Ill.
Xander Mueller	Football	Graduate Student	Sports Administration	Wheaton, Ill.
Jack Oyola	Football	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Alpharetta, Ga.
Chris Petrucci	Football	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Park Ridge, Ill.
Hunter Renner	Football	Graduate Student	Civil & Environmental Engineering	Mishawaka, Ind.
Evan Smith	Football	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Birmingham, Ala.
Najee Story	Football	Senior	Psychology	Solon, Ohio
Mac Uihlein	Football	Senior	Information Systems	Lake Forest, Ill.
Hunter Welcing	Football	Graduate Student	Information Design & Strategy	Deer Park, Ill.
Ben Wrather	Football	Graduate Student	Master in Management	Powell, Ohio
Audrey Bannister	Cross Country	Senior	American Studies	Dublin, Ohio
Erin Boler	Cross Country	Sophomore	Economics	Niskayuna, N.Y.
Ava Criniti	Cross Country	Sophomore	Undeclared	Lexington, Massachusetts
Whitney Currie	Cross Country	Senior	Biological Sciences	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ava Earl	Cross Country	Senior	Political Science	Girdwood, Alaska
Serena Frolli	Cross Country	Junior	Mechanical Engineering	Ancona, Italy
Mallory Grubb	Cross Country	Junior	Economics	Amherst, N.Y.
Katherine Hessler	Cross Country	Graduate Student	Post Baccalaureate	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jackie Holman	Cross Country	Sophomore	Data Science	San Francisco, Calif.
Fiona Lenth	Cross Country	Senior	Economics	Portland, Oregan
Maggie Mason	Cross Country	Senior	Neuroscience	Cary, Ill.
Mia Mraz	Cross Country	Junior	Journalism	Broomfield, Colo.
Maddy Powers	Cross Country	Sophomore	Undeclared	Queensbury, N.Y.
Cameron Adam	Men’s Golf	Senior	Learning and Organizational Change	Edinburgh, Scotland
Akshay Anand	Men’s Golf	Junior	Data Science	Redmond, Wash.
Daniel Svard	Men’s Golf	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Jarfalla, Sweden
Dianna Lee	Women’s Golf	Junior	Communication Studies	San Diego, Calif.
Jiayi Wang	Women’s Golf	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Shanghai, China
Francesca Argentieri	Lacrosse	Junior	Journalism	Syracuse, N.Y.
Serafina DeMunno	Lacrosse	Senior	Communication Studies	Lake Barrington, Ill.
Jane Hansen	Lacrosse	Graduate Student	Sports Communication Certificate	Cohasset, Massachusetts
Hannah Johnson	Lacrosse	Senior	Human Development in Context	Baldwinsville, N.Y.
Megan Mallgrave	Lacrosse	Senior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Spring Lake, N.J.
Lucy Munro	Lacrosse	Junior	Psychology	Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Cara Nugent	Lacrosse	Senior	Computer Science	Boxford, Massachusetts
Talia Reading	Lacrosse	Sophomore	Communication Studies	Littleton, Colo.
Jaylen Rosga	Lacrosse	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Saint Paul, Minn.
Madison Smith	Lacrosse	Sophomore	Learning & Organztnl Change	Mill Valley, Calif.
Claire Snyder	Lacrosse	Graduate Student	Leadership for Creative Enterprises	Surrey, British Columbia
Madison Taylor	Lacrosse	Junior	Human Development in Context	Wantagh, N.Y.
Kathryn Welch	Lacrosse	Junior	Industrial Engineering	Pearl River, N.Y.
Sammy White	Lacrosse	Senior	Communication Studies	Timonium, Md.
Italo Addimandi	Men’s Soccer	Sophomore	Learning & Organztnl Change	Miami, Fla.
Gregory Cook	Men’s Soccer	Sophomore	Undeclared	Las Vegas, Nev.
Jason Gajadhar	Men’s Soccer	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Toronton, Ontario
Tyler Glassberg	Men’s Soccer	Sophomore	Learning & Organztnl Change	Melville, N.Y.
Reese Mayer	Men’s Soccer	Graduate Student	Data Science	Owings Mills, Md.
Danh Tran	Men’s Soccer	Senior	Economics	Happy Valley, Ore.
Ramira Ambrose	Women’s Soccer	Senior	Economics	Plymouth, Minn.
Josie Aulicino	Women’s Soccer	Graduate Student	Post Baccalaureate	Northville, Michigan
Nicole Doucette	Women’s Soccer	Graduate Student	Sports Administration	Lake Bluff, Ill.
Ingrid Falls	Women’s Soccer	Graduate Student	Analytics Management Certificate	Lake Forest, Ill.
Reiley Fitzpatrick	Women’s Soccer	Junior	Political Science	Ashburn, Va.
Kennedy Roesch	Women’s Soccer	Senior	Communication Studies	San Diego, Calif.
Brooke Miller	Women’s Soccer	Junior	Journalism	Naperville, Ill.
Bridget Mitchell	Women’s Soccer	Graduate Student	Analytics Management Certificate	Lake Forest, Ill.
Gina Muzi	Women’s Soccer	Graduate Student	Leadership for Creative Enterprises	Waukesha, Wis.
Presley Nevadomsky	Women’s Soccer	Sophomore	Data Science	Arcadia, Calif.
Megan Norkett	Women’s Soccer	Sophomore	Undeclared	Naperville, Ill.
Emma Phillips	Women’s Soccer	Senior	Communication Studies	Munster, Ind.
Lauren Boyd	Softball	Graduate Student	Sports Administration	Union, Mo.
Bridget Donahey	Softball	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Phoenix, Ariz
Kelsey Nader	Softball	Junior	Industrial Engineering	Canton, Michigan
Grace Nieto	Softball	Senior	Psychology	Farmington Hills, Mich.
Kansas Robinson	Softball	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Ind.polis, Ind.
Lauren Sciborski	Softball	Senior	Learning and Organizational Change	South Lyon, Mich.
Aaron Baltaytis	Men’s Swimming & Diving	Sophomore	Data Science	Tenafly, N.J.
David Gerchik	Men’s Swimming & Diving	Sophomore	Computer Science	Haifa, Israel
Matthew Lucky	Men’s Swimming & Diving	Junior	Neuroscience	Harrisburg, N.C.
Diego Nosack	Men’s Swimming & Diving	Sophomore	Undeclared	Beaverton, Ore.
David Vinokur	Men’s Swimming & Diving	Sophomore	Undeclared	Scottsdale, Ariz
Jack White	Men’s Swimming & Diving	Junior	Economics	Chicago, Ill.
Tonahuc Zinn	Men’s Swimming & Diving	Junior	Social Policy	Santa Ana, Calif.
Claudia Chang	Women’s Swimming & Diving	Sophomore	Data Science	Edina, Minn.
Lindsay Ervin	Women’s Swimming & Diving	Junior	Political Science	Irvine, Calif.
Kenisha Gupta	Women’s Swimming & Diving	Senior	Psychology	Mumbai, India
Mackenzie Lanning	Women’s Swimming & Diving	Junior	Environmental Sciences	Louisville, Kentucky
Shauntel Lim	Women’s Swimming & Diving	Junior	Psychology	Palo Alto, Calif.
Justine Murdock	Women’s Swimming & Diving	Senior	Statistics	Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Sydney Smith	Women’s Swimming & Diving	Sophomore	Biomedical Engineering	Houston, Texas
Max Bengtsson	Men’s Tennis	Senior	Applied Mathematics	Winnetka, Ill.
Chad Miller	Men’s Tennis	Junior	Learning and Organizational Change	Cincinnati, Ohio
Britany Lau	Women’s Tennis	Graduate Student	Master in Management	Kinnelon, N.J.
Autumn Rabjohns	Women’s Tennis	Sophomore	Learning and Organizational Change	Lake Forest, Ill.
Kiley Rabjohns	Women’s Tennis	Senior	Communication Studies	Lake Forest, Ill.
Kennedy Hill	Volleyball	Junior	Legal Studies	Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Gigi Navarrete	Volleyball	Sophomore	Learning & Organztnl Change	Palos Heights, Ill.
Sienna Noordermeer	Volleyball	Junior	Economics	Los Angeles, Calif.
Kathryn Randorf	Volleyball	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Rylen Reid	Volleyball	Junior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Rolling Meadows, Ill.
Sophia Summers	Volleyball	Graduate Student	Learning Sciences	Portland, Ore.
Drew Wright	Volleyball	Sophomore	Human Development in Context	Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Luis Bazan	Wrestling	Sophomore	Learning & Organztnl Change	Winter Park, Fla.
Jacob Bostelman	Wrestling	Sophomore	Learning & Organztnl Change	Parker, Colo.
Joseph Martin	Wrestling	Senior	Learning & Organztnl Change	Clovis, Calif.
Massey Odiotti	Wrestling	Sophomore	Undeclared	Wilmette, Ill.
Andre Rocker	Wrestling	Junior	Political Science	Byfield, Massachusetts
Aiden Vandenbush	Wrestling	Senior	Computer Science	Random Lake, Wis.
Alex Chen	Fencing	Sophomore	Journalism	Toronto, Ontario
Anna Damratoski	Fencing	Junior	Mechanical Engineering	Peapack, N.J.
Asha Henry	Fencing	Senior	Cognitive Science	Takoma Park, Md.
Juliana Hung	Fencing	Junior	Communication Studies	San Francisco, Calif.
Allison Lee	Fencing	Junior	Political Science	Kinnelon, N.J.
Megumi Oishi	Fencing	Junior	English	Portland, Ore.
Rowan Park	Fencing	Senior	Gender & Sexuality Studies	Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Samantha Serban	Fencing	Junior	Political Science	Chatham, N.J.
Karina Vasile	Fencing	Sophomore	Biological Sciences	Bucharest, Romania
Karen Wang	Fencing	Sophomore	Chemical Engineering	Houston, Texas

Mississippi Valley State University is making history—again. The HBCU announced Tuesday that Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson will take the reins as Director of Athletics, becoming just the second woman in the university’s history to hold the position.

The hire is more than symbolic; it signals a renewed, strategic push for excellence in MVSU’s athletic department.

Shields-Gadson brings over 25 years of experience and a reputation for bold, student-focused leadership to the Delta Devils. She officially starts on July 15.

“This is about blazing a new path,” Shields-Gadson said in a statement. “My vision for MVSU Athletics is one of growth, excellence, and unwavering commitment to our most prized possessions—our student-athletes.”

A Proven Playmaker in HBCU Athletics

If you follow HBCU athletics, you’ve seen her impact. Shields-Gadson most recently served as Deputy Athletic Director at Alcorn State, where she oversaw strategic planning and departmental execution. But it was at Delaware State University that she made national waves.

As Director of Athletics at DSU, she helped launch the country’s first Division I women’s varsity wrestling program—a historic move that put the school on the map. DSU’s 19 varsity programs saw a resurgence during her tenure, capturing conference championships and earning national postseason bids. She also facilitated a $1 million private donation—the largest of its kind for Hornets athletics.

“She’s transformational,” said Mississippi Valley State University President Dr. Jerryl Briggs, Sr. “Dr. Shields-Gadson has a proven track record in athletics administration that will be instrumental as we elevate MVSU Athletics and the overall student-athlete experience.”

Not Just a Title—A Legacy in the Making

Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson has held leadership positions across multiple HBCUs, including Coppin State and Alcorn State, where she started her career as head track and field coach. She’s a former NCAA Leadership Development Fellow and has served on prominent national committees, including the NCAA Division I Council and Competition Oversight Committee.

Her career has been defined by advocacy, equity, and opportunity—not just for athletes, but for women in sports leadership.

At MVSU, she steps into a program ripe for growth. The Delta Devils have passionate fans, a strong alumni network, and a new leader who knows how to build from the ground up.

Her focus? Competitive success, financial sustainability, and academic excellence for student-athletes. That includes enhancing facilities, improving Title IX compliance, and expanding the program’s visibility on and off the field.

Academic Roots, Athletic Vision

A Southern University alum with a journalism degree, Shields-Gadson earned a master’s from Alcorn State and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Delaware State. Her academic credentials complement her athletic prowess, creating a leadership style that’s as analytical as it is inspiring.

Mississippi Valley State University has also acknowledged the role of Collegiate Consulting in the national search process, which led to the landmark hire.

Now, with a seasoned architect at the helm, MVSU looks to carve out a new chapter in HBCU athletics—one led by a woman determined to leave her own legacy.

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Springfield, Mass. – July 14, 2025 – Six Springfield College student-athletes were named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team this year.

The 2025 Academic All-District® At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in their sport and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. In order to be eligible, a student-athlete must have a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and compete in a specified number of team matches over the course of the calendar year.

Men’s volleyball junior Dylan Mulvaney (Reston, Va.) and men’s lacrosse senior Vincent Scialdone (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.) were repeat selections to the Academic All-District Team, while men’s gymnastics senior Owen Carney (Sterling, Mass.), men’s lacrosse graduate student Jackson Lane (Shrewsbury, Mass.), men’s volleyball junior Jake DesLauriers (Eastport, N.Y.) and men’s volleyball sophomore Carter Durivage (East Greenbush, N.Y.) were all first time honorees.

Mulvaney, an exercise science major with a 3.71 grade point average, ranked second in the nation with 10.37 assists per set dishing out a total of 861 helpers and powered Springfield College to the second-best hitting percentage in the country at a .354 clip. The junior setter also registered 30 kills, 26 aces, 99 digs, 36 blocks and hit .418. IN addition to his third straight All-America award, Mulvaney was tabbed as the FrogJump Volleyball Division III National Setter of the Year.

Scialdone, a criminal justice major with a 3.95 grade point average, in his senior season as Springfield’s face-off midfielder, won 53.1-percent of the face-offs he took (170-for-320) and scooped up a team-high 66 ground balls earning him a spot on the NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team.

Carney, a business management and finance major with a 3.85 grade point average, wrapped up his junior campaign in the finals of the horizontal bar competition at the 2025 NCAA National Collegiate Championships. Competing in the national finals for the third straight season, registered a score of 13.000 on the high bar finishing 26th among the nation’s best. 

Lane, an athletic leadership major with a 3.91 grade point average, the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Defensive Player of the Year in 2025, finished an outstanding collegiate career at Springfield this spring. This season alone, Lane registered 51 ground balls and caused 14 turnovers as not only the best defensive player in the conference, but in the region as well. Lane’s career stretched six seasons on Alden Street with him recording 247 ground balls and causing 61 turnovers. He also added 11 goals and nine assists for 20 points to his career stat line.

DesLauriers, a finance major with a 3.97 grade point average, made his transition from the baseball diamond to the volleyball court this season and made an immediate impact. The junior outside registered 204 kills (2.46 per set) and hit .359, which ranked 30th in Division III this year. DesLauriers also posted 40 aces and 116 digs (1.40 per set).

Durivage, a business management major with a 3.71 grade point average, powered Springfield’s offense with a team-best 221 kills (3.16 per set) and his .369 on the season. The junior outside also totaled 27 blocks and 81 digs. Durivage’s .369 hitting percentage ranked 25th nationally, while his 3.80 points per set ranked 64th in Division III this season.

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Bradley Keenan is definitely a name you will hear when it comes to volleyball legends.

From his career to his impactful coaching, he has left a huge mark on the sport, and we have been following his path.

It’s all about passion, skill, and dedication.

Today, we are here to share Bradley’s story, from being a college player to becoming a coach who is shaping the future of beach volleyball.

Let’s get started!

Early Volleyball Career of Bradley Keenan

Imagine a young athlete dominating the volleyball court at the University of Pepperdine. That was Bradley Keenan.

Between 2002 and 2003, he wasn’t just playing; he was rewriting record books.

Here’s what made him special:

• Four-time All-American athlete
• Twice named National Player of the Year
• Smashed Pepperdine’s career records:
• 745 career blocks
• 1.79 blocks per set
• 187 service aces

His most impressive achievement? Leading Pepperdine to three NCAA Championship appearances and nearly capturing a national title in 2002.

Professional Playing Achievements

After transitioning from college to professional beach volleyball, Keenan continued to make waves in the sport.

His path was marked by impressive achievements, starting with his selection as the AVP Rookie of the Year in 2006.

He then earned the title of Most Improved Player in 2007, showcasing his rapid growth.

In 2014, Keenan clinched his first AVP event win in St. Petersburg, Florida. He consistently maintained top-three finishes on the AVP tour, cementing his reputation as one of the top players in the game.

Coaching Roles of Bradley Keenan

Arizona State University

• Served as head coach of the ASU beach volleyball program from 2016 to 2023.
• Led the team to its highest Pac-12 win totals in program history, including a 17-15 record in 2022.
• Guided the Sand Devils to four sweeps and multiple wins over ranked opponents.

Sam Houston State University

• Appointed as the inaugural head coach for Sam Houston’s new beach volleyball program in 2024.
• Tasked with building the program from the ground up and preparing the team for Conference USA competition starting in 2025.

Other Coaching Experience

• Director and coach at OC Sand Volleyball Club.
• Previous roles as a graduate assistant and with USA Volleyball.

Recognition and Hall of Fame

In 2014, Pepperdine Athletics honored Keenan by inducting him into their Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrated his outstanding collegiate career and significant contributions to volleyball.

Bradley Keenan in The Field

Here’s a match between Brad Keenan and Ty Tramblie vs Avery Drost and Russ Marchewka in 2015 at AVP Huntington Beach:

Personal Life & Lifestyle of Bradley Keenan

• Marriage to April Ross: Bradley is married to April Ross, another accomplished beach volleyball star, sharing a bond both on and off the court.
• Mentorship and Development: He is deeply committed to developing young athletes, offering guidance and mentorship to aspiring volleyball players.
• Family Balance: Despite his busy professional career, Bradley makes a priority of balancing his demanding volleyball duties with quality family time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Final Thoughts

Volleyball is more than a sport; it’s a community, and Bradley Keenan shows us that true greatness lies in inspiring others, not just winning titles.

His legacy goes beyond personal achievements, focusing on creating opportunities and lifting up future athletes.

As the sport improves, athletes like Keenan prove that the biggest victories occur off the court, in the lives they touch and the hearts they inspire.

World Championships: Italy Tops Serbia in Shootout on Second Day of Men’s Water Polo

Italy capped a long day at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships with a penalty shootout win over Serbia, 17-16, on Monday in Singapore.

The day opened with the United States stopping Brazil, 16-7, and included a 13-11 thriller won by Croatia over Montenegro.

Giacomo Cannella was the hero for Italy, scoring in the fifth round of the shootout to put the Italians over the top. The first six scorers all scored before the goalies had their say. Italy’s Gianmarco Nicosia stopped Boris Vapenski in the fourth round and Milos Cuk in the fifth. His opposite number, Lazar Dobozanov, stopped Alessandro Velotto in the fourth round, but Cannella found a way past in the fifth to send Italy top of Group A by a point over Serbia.

Getting a point from the game was a great result for Serbia, which trailed 13-10 with 3:53 left in regulation after Matteo Iocchi Gratta scored. Dusan Mandic scored a penalty goal then on the power play, and Vasilije Martinovic’s power-play tally with six seconds left sent the game to the shootout.

Nicosia led the Italians with 13 saves. Iocchi Gratta shot 3-for-3 from the field. Francesco Di Fulvio added three goals and two assists. Cannella scored four times but took 15 shots to get there.

Mandic characteristically led Serbia with six goals on nine shots. Martinovic was 4-for-4 shooting on the day. Radoslav Filipovic stopped 14 shots in regulation before giving way to Dobozanov.

Marko Bijac made 11 saves, including one with 18 seconds left, as Croatia pulled out a wild one over Montenegro. The Montenegrins pulled within one goal on three occasions in the fourth quarter before Rino Buric’s goal with one second left sealed the game for Croatia.

Luka Bukic scored three times for Croatia. Konstantin Kharkov and Loren Fatovic had two goals and two assists apiece for Croatia, and Marko Zuvela chipped in a goal and four assists.

Djuro Radovic and Dusan Banicevic scored three times each for Montenegro, which got eight saves from Petar Tesanovic.

The Americans started the day by handling Brazil, 16-7. The lead was 8-1 at half. Max Irving and Ryder Dodd scored four goals each, Irving adding two assists. Adrian Weinberg stopped 11 shots. Chase Dodd had a goal and four assists.

The U.S. leads Group C with six points, with a game remaining against last-place Singapore. The host country dropped a 22-10 decision to Canada, thanks to seven goals from Reuel Mark D’Souza and four from Bogdan Djerkovic.

Hungary and Spain won to set up a showdown for the Group B crown in Wednesday’s nightcap. Hungary outlasted a feisty Japan side, 23-18, behind four goals from Zsombor Vismeg. Marton Vamos had two goals and six assists, and Adam Nagy contributed three goals and two helpers. Seiya Adachi and Taiyo Watanabe scored four times each for the Japanese, who are ahead of Australia for third in the group on goal differential.

Spain kept Australia muted in a 10-7 win. The Spanish led 4-0 after one quarter and 9-2 at half despite shooting just 10-for-35 (29 percent) for the game. Roger Tahull scored twice. Alvaro Granados and Bernat Sanahuja scored two goals and an assist each, but they combined to shoot just 4-for-16.

Greece kept the pressure on Croatia and Montenegro in Group D with a 26-5 win over China, thanks to a 12-0 first-half margin. Dimitrios Nikolaidas had a second-quarter hat trick and finished 5-for-5 shooting. Nikolaos Gkillas and Efstathios Kalogeropoulos scored four times each.

Romania deluged South Africa, 24-5, though with a 47-19 edge in shots, it could’ve been worse. Vlad Georgescu and Francesco Iudean scored four goals apiece.

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