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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Lady Vols face elimination after Super Regional loss to Nebraska
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Lady Vols face elimination after dropping the opening game of the Super Regional against Nebraska on Friday by a score of 5-2. Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens got the start but was replaced Sage Mardjetko after allowing 5 runs in 3.2 innings. National Player of the Year finalist Jordy Bahl pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on six hits to secure the win for the Cornhuskers. Tennessee-Vanderbilt SEC Tournament semifinal moved up due to weather Bahl is also Nebraska's leadoff hitter, and led things off in the first with a single. After a pop-up and strikeout from Pickens, Nebraska took the lead with two outs. Olivia DiNardo hit a single up the middle to bring home Bahl for the 1-0 lead. Bahl also started in the circle for the Huskers, and pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the first to keep Tennessee off the board. Pickens responded with a three up, three down inning of her own with two strikeouts. Tennessee evened things up at 1-1 in the bottom of the second. Sophia Nugent mashed a solo home run over the center field wall off of her former teammate at Oklahoma. It marked the catcher's third homer of the NCAA tournament. However, the Huskers regained the lead in the third. Bahl reached base again, this time on a walk and then ran home on a Samantha Bland RBI double. Pickens picked up her sixth strikeout of the day to strand Bland at second to keep it a one-run game. Nebraska extended its lead to 3-1 on a Hannah Camenzind solo homer in the bottom of the fourth. Tennessee's Danny White named Athletic Director of the Year Things then went from bad to worse. Pickens hit Bella Bacon, and then walked Lauren Camenzind to put two runners on. Bahl hit one to short, but a miscommunication between Saviya Morgan and Laura Mealer led to the ball dropping and two Nebraska runs scoring. That ended Pickens' day as Mardjetko replaced her in the circle. Nebraska loaded the bases but Mardjetko forced a pop out to end the threat. Bahl continued her strong day in the circle as she pitched another 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the fourth. CONTINUING COVERAGE: University of Tennessee Athletics Tennessee cut into Nebraska's lead in the bottom of the fifth. Back-to-back singles from Gabby Leach and Ella Dodge put runners on the corners. The Lady Vols scored a run on a wild pitch, but a groundout ended the inning to keep it 5-2. Mardjetko was dominant in the circle the rest of the way, not allowing a run or a hit in the final 3.1 innings. The Lady Vols ended the game with two more hits than the Cornhuskers. UP NEXT: Tennessee faces Nebraska in the second game of the Super Regionals Saturday night at 5 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
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Tennessee upsets top-seeded Texas to reach semifinals of SEC Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. (WATE) — Gavin Kilen drove in three runs in extra innings to help lead the Vols to a 7-5 win over top-seeded Texas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. SEC Pitcher of the Year Liam Doyle was given the start, but he struggled. The Vols fell behind 4-0 after four innings. Tennessee's offense came alive in the back half of the game. Cannon Peebles brought home Tennessee's first two runs with a single to center. Liam Doyle named National Pitcher of the Year semifinalist UT put two more on the board in the sixth inning. Dean Curly had a bases-loaded walk, and Reese Chapman drove in his 48th RBI of the season with a sac fly. The game went to extra innings. Kilen gave Tennessee its first lead with his 15th home run of the year, but Texas drew even on an RBI single by Kimble Schuessler. It took till the 12th inning to break the tie again. Kilen smacked a double into the right-center gap. Peebles and Jay Abernathy both scored. Tennessee's Danny White named Athletic Director of the Year Brandon Arvidson pitched one of the best games of his career. He threw 5.1 innings with nine strikeouts and no earned runs. Nate Snead closed the game down by completing 2.2 innings with three strikeouts. UP NEXT: The Vols advance to the semifinals, where they'll face the winner between Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
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Tennessee's Danny White named Athletic Director of the Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Danny White becomes the first University of Tennessee AD to be named Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Business Journal. The award was presented to him at the Sports Business Awards in New York City. 'Danny sets the tone with his competitive drive, strategic approach and problem-solving mindset, and has built an incredible team of athletics administrators committed to supporting student-athletes and winning with integrity,' said Chancellor Donde Plowman in a press release. 'The culture he has built at Tennessee is truly special.' Vols advance in SEC Tournament after rollercoaster win over Alabama During his tenure at Tennessee, White has hired a new head football coach in Josh Heupel and a new women's basketball coach in Kim Caldwell. White's father also won the award in 2014 while working at Duke, making them the first father-son duo to both earn the honor. White helped Tennessee become the only school to have teams compete in the College Football Playoff, Elite 8, and College World Series. Vols star Zakai Zeigler sues NCAA, seeking to play 5th season on Rocky Top Under White, the Vols won the 2024 College World Series. It was the university's first national title since women's indoor track and field in 2009. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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JSU's Ashley Robinson named NACDA athletic director of year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson was selected as the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletic Director of the Year (ADOY). In his seventh year, Robinson was announced as one of the 28 winners of the NACDA AD of the Year Award that spans seven divisions. Winners will be recognized in conjunction with the 60th Annual NACDA & Affiliates Convention at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida, at the beginning of the Association-Wide Featured Session in June. Jackson State Men's Basketball Falls in SWAC Championship 'Ashley Robinson's recognition as a NACDA Athletics Director of the Year reflects his leadership, dedication and lasting impact on Jackson State University,' said JSU President Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D. 'With more than 20 championships, he has set Thee Standard in collegiate athletics, achieving historic milestones and expanding opportunities for student-athletes. His leadership has brought JSU back to the national stage, building on its athletic prowess. More than a championship-winning athletics director, he is truly a force of nature in collegiate sports, elevating JSU Athletics and inspiring future generations.' Robinson was selected to serve on the NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Committee, and has several of his leadership team serving on national committees and boards. He was named the National Athletics Director of the Year by HBCU Legends AD of the Year and Light On College Sports HBCU AD of the Year. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Sport
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Chrissi Rawak won't take over as USA Swimming CEO, org says she didn't disclose SafeSport report
In a surprise reversal, Chrissi Rawak won't be taking over USA Swimming. The sports's national governing body announced Friday it is no longer hiring the Delaware athletic director as president and CEO 'due to unforeseen personal circumstances that we learned about late this week.' Interim CEO Shana Ferguson will remain in place in the meantime. The statement did not provide a timeline on when it would find its next hire, or if it would follow a similar process. On Saturday, USA Swimming released another statement providing clarity. The organization said it recently learned of a report filed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which handles abuse and misconduct claims, that Rawak did not disclose during what it called a "rigorous" vetting process. When they raised the matter with Rawak, they said Rawak informed them of her intention to resign. That revelation ran counter to what Rawak told Delaware staffers in a text obtained by Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde, in which she claimed the sudden death of her mother-in-law and her father-in-law's condition required her to remain in Delaware. USA Swimming had previously announced Rawak's hiring last week, citing her "decades of experience leading successful sports organizations" and noting the importance of her guidance "during a pivotal stretch leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games." A collegiate swimmer at Michigan, Rawak had spent eight years as the athletic director at Delaware and won the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics' Athletic Director of the Year in 2024. She was set to helm USA Swimming after it moved on from Tim Hinchey following the 2024 Summer Olympics. Those Games were seen as a significant failure for the American swimming team. While they led all countries in both gold medals (eight) and total medals (28), that gold count was behind their total in 2020 (11) and well short of their bonanza in 2016 (16). After years of domination by Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Katie Ledecky and more, the unit seemed lacking in its usual wunderkind talent, and taking silver 13 times was also bitter at times. Per Sports Business Journal, Rawak had not yet taken over the organization, or even moved to Colorado Springs. USA Swimming is also in the process of hiring a new national team managing director after the exit of Lindsay Mintenko, in which it said it was making "very good process." The full release, via Forde: USA Swimming today announced that, due to unforeseen personal circumstances that we learned about late this week, Chrissi Rawak will not assume the role of President and CEO. Shana Ferguson remains in place as Interim CEO. While this outcome is not what we expected or hoped for, we maintain the utmost confidence in the strength of our organization, leadership team, staff, and strategic direction. The Board and leadership team of USA Swimming are working closely together to continue advancing the organization's priorities, including our search for the next National Team Managing Director where we are making very good progress. We remain fully committed to supporting our members and athletes as we prepare for the World Aquatics Championships this summer.
