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Dominion Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- Dominion Post
Ben Lumsden 'swallowed his pride' and worked to get back into WVU's starting baseball lineup
MORGANTOWN — Prior to this season, Ben Lumsden had started 101 games in his college baseball career, 51 at UT Arlington as a freshman and another 50 last season at WVU. It's with that background that likely made Steve Sabins' conversation with Lumsden earlier this season slightly uncomfortable. 'In the middle of the year, we had a meeting, and I was like, 'Do you want to be here?' ' Sabins said. 'He was like, 'Do you want me here?' Yeah, I wanted him here, but he had to get better. He wasn't good enough to get on the field.' WVU STATS It is that type of straight-forward conversation that can send a college athlete any number of ways. Generally, it's conversations like those that will lead the athlete to the transfer portal, especially after he went from 50 starts in 2024 to four starts a season later. Not Lumsden, who took over as the Mountaineers' starting first baseman during the Clemson Regional last week. In the 13-12 victory against Kentucky to win that regional, Lumsden was 2 for 5 and drove in four runs. Turns out Lumsden did want to be at WVU. 'He swallowed his pride. That's hard to hear,' Sabins continued. 'A guy who was a stud for us last year had to swallow his pride. He went and worked harder than that guy has ever worked before, and that's what this is about.' It is an inside glimpse to the type of culture and reputation Sabins wants to build at WVU. He is not looking for the type of situation where players get too comfortable and slack off after earning a starting position. That's not going to lead WVU (44-14) to the next level. 'It's not easy,' Sabins explains. 'You have to work harder than everybody else. LSU has got good players. Texas has good players. Kentucky has good players and great resources. We're not going to be better than them by working half as hard, that's for damn sure.' He's also not looking for players who take the easy way out and transfer when adversity strikes. 'Currently, it's very easy to run when things don't go your way,' he said. 'It's extremely easy to quit or to think the grass is greener. 'Young people have a decision to make, and it's becoming increasingly more difficult for young people to make the decision of putting your feet in, dig in, get better and don't blame others. It's not a leadership issue. It could be a you issue.' And so we get back to Lumsden, who Sabins said will one day, 'Play pro ball, if he continues to get better.' Lumsden's two-run base hit in the fourth inning tied the Kentucky game, 4-4. In the eighth inning, Lumsden was even more clutch, coming up with another two-RBI base hit that tied the game, 12-12, before Armani Guzman scored the go-ahead run with another base hit. For added measure, Lumsden also had an RBI single in the ninth inning that helped the Mountaineers beat Clemson 9-6. WVU scored four runs in that ninth inning to take the lead. All of this after Lumsden suddenly became the starter at first base, taking over for four-year starter Grant Hussey, the school's all-time leader in home runs. It's likely Lumsden will be back in the starting lineup when the Mountaineers travel to No. 6 overall seeded LSU (46-15) at 2 p.m. Saturday for the super regionals. 'In these scenarios, when you're going up against really great teams, you have to maximize everything you got,' Sabins said. 'Every bullet that you can pull out, you try to. I just thought that Ben Lumsden gave us the best chance offensively in some of those places.'
Business Insider
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I landed software engineering jobs at AWS and Walmart after moving to the US from India. Here are 4 things I did to build my network from scratch.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sushma Kukkadapu, a 28-year-old software engineer in Bentonville, Arkansas. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I grew up in Hyderabad, India, where I got a bachelor's degree in computer science. In 2018, I came to the US to pursue my master's in software engineering at UT Arlington. I started working for the AI labs at Sam's Club, which is owned by Walmart, in November 2023. I work on innovative automation, developing advanced forecasting computational solutions that transform financial forecasting, real-time system monitoring, and security compliance. Before Sam's Club, I worked at Amazon Web Services. As an immigrant, I faced complexities in immigration and cultural adaptation, and I also had to build a professional network from scratch. I found four techniques that helped me design my career path to gain internships and then my full-time career. 1. Be proactive and start building your career as soon as possible I volunteered at my university to set up a booth at the Grace Hopper Celebration, a major convention for women in computing where people come to find internship opportunities and network. I received a partial scholarship to attend the career fair, and my university paid for the trip expenses. I secured my summer internship at McAfee by talking to a recruiter there who was also a graduate of UT Arlington. We connected, and I shared my journey with her. She loved my story and gave me an opportunity. You need to start early during your first year of college or grad school. Talk to your university's career counselors and ask them what kind of scholarships and career fairs the universities represent. Can I volunteer there? Can you give me a scholarship to attend a certain program? That way you can kick-start your career and seize an opportunity. 2. Find networking organizations relevant to you Groups such as the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers hold careers fairs. Attending these can bring networking opportunities and, in turn, help secure internships and job offers. That's how I secured my summer internship in the Bay Area and how I first got industry exposure in the software domain in Silicon Valley. The following year, I received a scholarship through the Grace Hopper Celebration, which offers student scholarships for women worldwide. It's a highly competitive process that involves writing an essay, and pitching why you deserve the scholarship. I was selected for my second year to attend GHC free of cost, including accommodation and flights. That's when I realized the true potential of networking, which could lead to important job offers. 3. Try cold emailing, and don't wait for opportunities to come to you Prior to attending GHC and other conferences, I cold-emailed the LinkedIn professionals who I knew were attending the conference. This helped me make connections and get into the interview pipeline faster. I also talked to recruiters before attending GHC. This got me two rounds of interviews with Google Summer of Code, and they did my last round there in person before I landed the internship. You must not wait for opportunities to come to you. Instead, a short message through LinkedIn, X, or GitHub can help you take a huge step forward. 4. Make the most of open-source technologies Open source is a real buzzword in tech, but there are a lot of programs being developed on open source, where everybody can contribute to the code. That means the code is fully open to the public and people can plug their own solutions into it, tweak it, develop it, and build it to make it more useful. I worked on several open-source contributions because they helped me write code at a more sophisticated level, which helped me have strong work experience on my résumé, which helped me land the Google internship. Companies such as Lyft, Google, Apple, Microsoft, BNY Mellon, and others invited me to conference afterparties because I showcased my work as part of an open-source contribution on my LinkedIn. Recruiters looked for this and reached out to me. Open source-contribution helps you develop your skills, expand your knowledge, demonstrate results, and build your industry contacts.
Washington Post
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
North Texas plays UT Arlington in NIT matchup
UT Arlington Mavericks (18-13, 12-7 WAC) at North Texas Eagles (24-8, 16-4 AAC) Denton, Texas; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: North Texas takes on UT Arlington in the National Invitation Tournament. The Eagles' record in AAC play is 16-4, and their record is 8-4 in non-conference play. North Texas is third in the AAC in rebounding with 35.8 rebounds. Tommisha Lampkin leads the Eagles with 10.3 boards. The Mavericks are 12-7 against WAC teams. UT Arlington has a 2-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points. North Texas' average of 4.1 made 3-pointers per game is 1.8 fewer made shots on average than the 5.9 per game UT Arlington gives up. UT Arlington has shot at a 42.5% clip from the field this season, 4.8 percentage points above the 37.7% shooting opponents of North Texas have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Lampkin is averaging 16.8 points and 10.3 rebounds for the Eagles. Kyla Deck is averaging 9.9 points over the last 10 games. Koi Love is averaging 15.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals for the Mavericks. Avery Brittingham is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 8-2, averaging 68.3 points, 38.5 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 10.2 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 39.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.2 points per game. Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 70.3 points, 30.0 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.3 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Associated Press
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
North Texas plays UT Arlington in NIT matchup
UT Arlington Mavericks (18-13, 12-7 WAC) at North Texas Eagles (24-8, 16-4 AAC) Denton, Texas; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: North Texas takes on UT Arlington in the National Invitation Tournament. The Eagles' record in AAC play is 16-4, and their record is 8-4 in non-conference play. North Texas is third in the AAC in rebounding with 35.8 rebounds. Tommisha Lampkin leads the Eagles with 10.3 boards. The Mavericks are 12-7 against WAC teams. UT Arlington has a 2-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points. North Texas' average of 4.1 made 3-pointers per game is 1.8 fewer made shots on average than the 5.9 per game UT Arlington gives up. UT Arlington has shot at a 42.5% clip from the field this season, 4.8 percentage points above the 37.7% shooting opponents of North Texas have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Lampkin is averaging 16.8 points and 10.3 rebounds for the Eagles. Kyla Deck is averaging 9.9 points over the last 10 games. Koi Love is averaging 15.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals for the Mavericks. Avery Brittingham is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 8-2, averaging 68.3 points, 38.5 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 10.2 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 39.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.2 points per game. Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 70.3 points, 30.0 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.3 points. ___
Washington Post
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
North Texas and UT Arlington play in NIT
UT Arlington Mavericks (18-13, 12-7 WAC) at North Texas Eagles (24-8, 16-4 AAC) Denton, Texas; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: North Texas and UT Arlington play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Eagles' record in AAC games is 16-4, and their record is 8-4 in non-conference games. North Texas is fourth in the AAC in team defense, allowing 61.8 points while holding opponents to 37.7% shooting. The Mavericks are 12-7 against WAC opponents. UT Arlington is second in the WAC with 15.5 assists per game led by Avery Brittingham averaging 4.1. North Texas' average of 4.1 made 3-pointers per game is 1.8 fewer made shots on average than the 5.9 per game UT Arlington allows. UT Arlington has shot at a 42.5% clip from the field this season, 4.8 percentage points greater than the 37.7% shooting opponents of North Texas have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Tommisha Lampkin is averaging 16.8 points and 10.3 rebounds for the Eagles. Kyla Deck is averaging 9.9 points over the last 10 games. Taliyah Clark is shooting 34.7% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Mavericks, while averaging 11.6 points. Brittingham is averaging 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Eagles: 8-2, averaging 68.3 points, 38.5 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 10.2 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 39.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.2 points per game. Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 70.3 points, 30.0 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.3 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
