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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Wisconsin-Whitewater wins DIII title by turning College World Series field into paste
Wisconsin-Whitewater wins DIII title by turning College World Series field into paste It's been a remarkable year for lower-level college baseball powerhouses. Last week, LSU-Shreveport capped off a historic 59-0 season with an NAIA championship. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wasn't quite as dominant at the Division III level. Until it mattered most. The Warhawks, perhaps better known for their football dynasty in the late 2000s and early 2010s, ran absolute roughshod over the competition at the Division III College World Series. UW-Whitewater's 21-5 win over Messiah University Wednesday afternoon -- an extremely Division III time to hold a national title game -- capped off a furious run through the eight-team field. The Warhawks scored a World Series record 74 runs in five games. Their opponents? 19. That's right, Wisconsin-Whitewater's title run was so ridiculous it outscored the Division III College World Series runner-up Messiah -- another scorching-hot team -- 39-8 in two games. The Warhawks' third national championship scattered a pile of wreckage in its wake. After taking a deciding game three in Super Regional action against WIAC rival Wisconsin-Oshkosh 10-0, Whitewater could barely be contained in Eastlake, Ohio. Their World Series opener against Trinity University was marred by cold weather and suspended mid-game. That 7-3 victory was as close as any opponent would get. Wins by the count of 11-4, 17-4 and 18-3 paved the way for Wednesday's beatdown. Every regular starter in the lineup finished with at least one RBI in the title clinching game and at least three on the week. While that wasn't enough to outpace the entire DIII College World Series field, meant the Warhawks generated more than 35 percent of the total runs from the eight-team bracket (74 of 211). They scored 30 more runs than the only other team to play five games in Ohio this year. This was a loss for fans of competitive baseball, but a wonderful outcome for everyone who likes watching missiles rocket off aluminum bats in front of a rapt crowd of dozens during a work day.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Great Crossing looks to finish the job this weekend in state tournament
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Great Crossing high school boys basketball team made its first trip to the KHSAA Sweet 16 state tournament last season, but lost in the state semifinals to Lyon County. The Warhawks will look to finish the job this year. Mr. Basketball winner and future Kentucky Wildcat Travis Perry leads Lyon County to glory Travis Perry was last season's Kentucky Mr. Basketball winner and led his Lyon County squad to the state title before moving on to play for the University of Kentucky the following season. This year, Malachi Moreno is looking to do the same thing this weekend before making Rupp Arena his new home next year. 'Every team there, they're there for a reason. So we can't go in a game expecting it to be a blowout, when we got to go in a game like it's going to be a dogfight and we got to play our best, play the hardest and be the winning team,' Moreno said. The Warhawks emerged from another difficult 11th Region, taking down Frederick Douglass in a nail-biting region championship game to punch their ticket back to the Sweet 16. Great Crossing wins 11th Region championship in thriller over Frederick Douglass Most of the core from last year's team is back for this postseason run, including Moreno, high-scoring guard Vince Dawson III and sharpshooter Gage Richardson. While that helps bring confidence on the court, that experience has helped this team stay composed off the court. 'I think our kids have stayed pretty levelheaded, we haven't gotten too deep into the weeds of what this means. I already know they were there last year. You know, every other year of our program, we've had multiple goals. This year, we had one goal to cut down the nets on Saturday night,' head coach Steve Page said. Danville Christian preparing for its first Sweet 16 appearance Great Crossing will face Daviess County in the first round of the state tournament on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Rupp Arena. Tournament action begins on Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Great Crossing wins 11th Region championship in thriller over Frederick Douglass
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The high school boys basketball 11th Region championship game last year was an instant classic, with Great Crossing hitting a buzzer-beater to punch its ticket to the state tournament. Central Kentucky high school basketball highlights, scores: Mar. 7 Frederick Douglass had a chance to hit a buzzer-beater in this year's region championship on Tuesday night, but the three-point shot hit the front iron as time expired and the Warhawks defeated the Broncos 59-57. Kentucky signee Malachi Moreno had 21 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks while Morehead State signee Vince Dawson had 17 points to lead the Warhawks. After Great Crossing went up by double digits in the 4th quarter, the Broncos got back in it by hitting some massive shots combined with the Warhawks missing some clutch time free throws. North Laurel beats bitter rival South Laurel in 13th Region championship DeMarcus Surratt had 14 points to keep Douglass around, then Dakari Talbert banked in a huge three-pointer late in the 4th to get them back to within a couple possessions. After a missed shot with under 10 seconds to play, Aveion Chenault made an acrobatic putback and was fouled to make it 59-57 with under five seconds to play. Chenault (14 points) missed the free throw but the loose ball was off Great Crossing, so Douglass had one more shot. Talbert tried to get an open look, then passed to Tate Robinson who threw up a prayer at the buzzer which missed, giving the Warhawks the win. Danville Christian wins the 12th Region Championship over Mercer County 39-36 Great Crossing now advances to the KHSAA Sweet 16 state tournament, which begins on Wednesday, March 26 at Rupp Arena. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
UL Monroe Warhawks play in Sun Belt Tournament against the Georgia Southern Eagles
Georgia Southern Eagles (15-17, 7-12 Sun Belt) vs. UL Monroe Warhawks (11-18, 7-11 Sun Belt) BOTTOM LINE: UL Monroe squares off against Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt Tournament. The Warhawks have gone 7-11 against Sun Belt opponents, with a 4-7 record in non-conference play. UL Monroe ranks fifth in the Sun Belt with 31.0 points per game in the paint led by Sakyia White averaging 6.0. The Eagles are 7-12 in Sun Belt play. Georgia Southern is 1-2 in games decided by less than 4 points. UL Monroe's average of 5.0 made 3-pointers per game is 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 6.7 per game Georgia Southern gives up. Georgia Southern has shot at a 41.1% clip from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points below the 43.0% shooting opponents of UL Monroe have averaged. The teams did not meet during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jakayla Johnson is averaging 15.2 points, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the Warhawks. Meloney Thames is averaging 12.3 points over the last 10 games. Nicole Gwynn is averaging 12.9 points for the Eagles. Indya Green is averaging 12.9 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Warhawks: 3-7, averaging 67.4 points, 30.6 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 40.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.0 points per game. Eagles: 6-4, averaging 66.2 points, 32.6 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.9 points.
USA Today
05-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UL Monroe vs. Georgia Southern women's basketball tickets still available for Wednesday, March 5
UL Monroe vs. Georgia Southern women's basketball tickets still available for Wednesday, March 5 The No. 9 seed UL Monroe Warhawks (11-18) will play the No. 12 seed Georgia Southern Eagles (15-17) in the Sun Belt tournament Wednesday at Pensacola Bay Center, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET. Buy tickets for UL Monroe vs. Georgia Southern Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub UL Monroe vs. Georgia Southern game information Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 12:30 p.m. ET 12:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Pensacola, Florida Pensacola, Florida Venue: Pensacola Bay Center Pensacola Bay Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! UL Monroe leaders Jakayla Johnson: 15.2 PTS, 4.2 REB, 3.3 AST, 1.8 STL, 0.2 BLK 15.2 PTS, 4.2 REB, 3.3 AST, 1.8 STL, 0.2 BLK Sakyia White: 9.7 PTS, 8.5 REB, 0.7 AST, 1.1 STL, 0.7 BLK 9.7 PTS, 8.5 REB, 0.7 AST, 1.1 STL, 0.7 BLK Meloney Thames: 13.3 PTS, 2.7 REB, 1.9 AST, 1 STL, 0.5 BLK 13.3 PTS, 2.7 REB, 1.9 AST, 1 STL, 0.5 BLK Katlyn Manuel: 7.8 PTS, 4.1 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.9 BLK 7.8 PTS, 4.1 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.9 BLK Ciante Downs: 5.5 PTS, 2.9 REB, 2.3 AST, 1.1 STL, 0.2 BLK Georgia Southern leaders Indya Green: 12.3 PTS, 8.6 REB, 1.3 STL, 45.3 FG% 12.3 PTS, 8.6 REB, 1.3 STL, 45.3 FG% Nicole Gwynn: 12.9 PTS, 1.3 STL, 35.8 FG%, 32.3 3PT% (53-for-164) 12.9 PTS, 1.3 STL, 35.8 FG%, 32.3 3PT% (53-for-164) Leah Johnson: 8.5 PTS, 1.4 BLK, 54.6 FG% 8.5 PTS, 1.4 BLK, 54.6 FG% Nakiyah Mays-Prince: 7.5 PTS, 1.8 STL, 43.1 FG%, 36.1 3PT% (26-for-72) 7.5 PTS, 1.8 STL, 43.1 FG%, 36.1 3PT% (26-for-72) McKenna Eddings: 8 PTS, 1.2 STL, 30.3 FG%, 27.9 3PT% (39-for-140) UL Monroe vs. Georgia Southern stats breakdown The Warhawks are making 39.1% of their shots from the field, 2.5% lower than the Eagles allow to opponents (41.6%). Georgia Southern is 2-1 against the spread and 6-3 straight up when shooting better than 43% from the field. The Warhawks and Eagles rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Warhawks averaging 1.2 more per game. The Warhawks are the 58th-ranked rebounding team in the country, and the Eagles are 104th. The 67.6 points the Warhawks average are just 2.1 more than the Eagles give up. The Eagles put up just 3.5 fewer points per game (66.3) than the Warhawks allow (69.8). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub
