Tag: College sports
College Football Playoff presidents OK expansion evaluation
DALLAS — The 11 university presidents and chancellors who oversee the College Football Playoff authorized a continued evaluation of a proposed 12-team playoff on...
Texas extends CWS stay, knocks out Volunteers with 8-4 win
OMAHA, Neb. — Freshman Tanner Witt pitched 5 2/3 innings of shutout relief, Silas Ardoin hit a tie-breaking, two-run single, and Texas eliminated Tennessee...
Mississippi State posts CWS-record 21 Ks in win over Texas
Will Bednar struck out a career-high 15 over six innings, the most at the College World Series in 25 years, and Mississippi State held...
UNC: Bacot returning to Tar Heels for junior season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina big man Armando Bacot is returning for his junior season after making himself eligible for the NBA draft.
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Seton Hall picks Angie Churchill to rebuild softball program
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Angie Churchill has been chosen to rebuild the Seton Hall softball program.
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Gonzalez’s hit in 12th sends Vandy past Arizona 7-6 in CWS
OMAHA, Neb. — Jayson Gonzalez singled through the infield with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning, giving Vanderbilt a 7-6...
Michaels, Abbott lead Virginia past Vols 6-0 in CWS opener
OMAHA, Neb. — Logan Michaels homered for the first time this season, Andrew Abbott pitched six shutout innings and Virginia beat Tennessee 6-0 at...
Women’s college sports get boost in TV ratings, visibility
OKLAHOMA CITY — Odicci Alexander became an overnight sensation at the Women's College World Series.
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Butler drives Wolfpack past Stanford 10-4 in CWS opener
OMAHA, Neb. — Jonny Butler homered and drove in a career-high five runs, Reid Johnston pitched six strong innings and North Carolina State opened...
Vanderbilt, Tennessee rivalry on hold with both Omaha bound
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A showdown between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at the College World Series with a national championship on the line would have all...