“THE SCOREBOARD” INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNEY CHANCES MORE HS BASKETBALL AT: https://indianahsbasketball.homestead.com/boys.html CLASS 4A1. CROWN POINTSECTREGNSEMISTATECrown Point93.87%73.46%22.86%12.15%Lake Central5.36%1.73%.04%Munster.62%.08%Hammond Central.14%.01%Hammond Morton.01%2. CHESTERTONSECTREGNSEMISTATEChesterton60.01%20.29%3.01%1.03%Valparaiso16.48%1.31%.01%Portage16.10%2.73%.12%.02%Merrillville5.82%.35%Hobart1.58%.04%3. MISHAWAKASECTREGNSEMISTATESouth Bend St. Joseph51.57%37.35%7.49%3.39%South Bend Riley26.76%18.71%3.30%1.39%Penn17.48%11.59%1.70%.65%Michigan City1.94%.98%.04%.01%South Bend Adams1.81%.58%.01%LaPorte.41%.13%Mishawaka.02%4. ELKHARTSECTREGNSEMISTATENorthridge70.16%27.26%2.90%.92%Warsaw12.52%1.62%.02%Elkhart10.18%.91%.01%Goshen6.91%.85%.01%Concord.23%.01%5. FORT WAYNE NORTHROPSECTREGNSEMISTATEFort Wayne Snider43.75%5.16%.56%.10%Carroll (Fort Wayne)30.72%2.84%.21%.03%Fort Wayne North22.58%1.11%.03%Fort Wayne Northrop2.95%.05%6. HUNTINGTON NORTHSECTREGNSEMISTATEHomestead37.64%21.34%.82%.16%Fort Wayne South27.13%13.78%.37%.06%Huntington North19.39%9.30%.13%.01%Fort Wayne Wayne15.83%5.98%.07%.01%7. LAFAYETTE JEFFSECTREGNSEMISTATEHarrison (West Lafayette)50.49%27.06%.88%.16%Kokomo28.04%13.76%.34%.05%Lafayette Jeff19.72%8.54%.15%.02%McCutcheon1.74%.24%8. NOBLESVILLESECTREGNSEMISTATEFishers58.65%55.57%39.56%28.56%Carmel23.10%20.49%10.35%5.54%Noblesville5.80%4.57%1.39%.50%Westfield5.22%4.36%1.67%.72%Zionsville4.02%3.27%1.11%.44%Hamilton Southeastern3.21%2.59%.85%.33%9. GREENFIELD-CENTRALSECTREGNSEMISTATEMount Vernon (Fortville)71.37%32.78%13.77%6.39%Pendleton Heights16.67%4.49%.94%.27%Anderson6.59%1.23%.15%.03%Greenfield-Central3.18%.28%.01%Muncie Central2.15%.18%.01%Richmond.04%10. INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECHSECTREGNSEMISTATELawrence North61.70%50.53%12.48%5.22%Lawrence Central20.97%13.62%1.19%.28%North Central (Indianapolis)10.20%5.62%.27%.05%Warren Central6.55%2.85%.07%.01%Indianapolis Arsenal Tech.58%.16%11. PLAINFIELDSECTREGNSEMISTATEPlainfield38.71%24.65%12.22%6.43%Pike32.26%21.65%11.66%6.55%Ben Davis25.44%13.65%5.12%2.19%Brownsburg2.78%.90%.14%.03%Avon.81%.20%.02%12. MOORESVILLESECTREGNSEMISTATEDecatur Central34.31%11.88%.76%.16%Franklin Central28.89%7.89%.29%.04%Center Grove16.05%3.92%.11%.02%Mooresville10.73%1.28%.01%Southport8.67%2.10%.04%Perry Meridian1.35%.15%13. MARTINSVILLESECTREGNSEMISTATETerre Haute North63.15%51.20%12.32%4.79%Bloomington South28.62%17.88%1.44%.30%Bloomington North7.55%3.70%.13%.02%Terre Haute South.34%.04%Martinsville.33%.07%14. COLUMBUS NORTHSECTREGNSEMISTATEWhiteland50.98%17.71%1.25%.24%Columbus North30.80%6.60%.17%.02%Columbus East10.33%1.65%.02%Franklin5.70%.90%.01%East Central2.19%.25%15. SEYMOURSECTREGNSEMISTATENew Albany80.80%65.88%22.77%10.20%Floyd Central5.99%2.62%.12%.02%Jeffersonville5.97%2.61%.12%.02%Seymour5.18%1.70%.02%Scottsburg1.27%.31%Bedford North Lawrence.79%.11%16. EVANSVILLE NORTHSECTREGNSEMISTATEEvansville North75.45%23.61%2.33%.48%Evansville Reitz12.27%1.75%.03%Evansville Harrison9.29%1.18%.02%Castle2.99%.23%CLASS 3A17. GARY WESTSECTREGNSEMISTATEGary West51.50%19.63%1.99%.16%Hammond Noll18.62%3.76%.10%East Chicago Central16.05%3.33%.10%Griffith13.71%2.62%.07%Highland.10%Calumet.02%18. HANOVER CENTRALSECTREGNSEMISTATERiver Forest33.43%2.46%.03%Hanover Central21.20%1.71%.02%Illiana Christian19.76%1.53%.02%Lowell16.59%.80%Kankakee Valley9.02%.29%19. NEW PRAIRIESECTREGNSEMISTATEMishawaka Marian70.29%53.92%12.78%1.96%Culver Academy26.44%16.10%1.63%.13%New Prairie1.33%.19%South Bend Washington1.25%.27%Plymouth.64%.17%John Glenn.05%20. COLUMBIA CITYSECTREGNSEMISTATEColumbia City64.60%62.08%29.76%7.26%NorthWood19.55%17.50%3.58%.39%Fairfield11.23%9.95%1.84%.19%Wawasee4.43%3.59%.32%.02%Tippecanoe Valley.10%.05%West Noble.08%.04%21. DEKALBSECTREGNSEMISTATEFort Wayne Blackhawk53.99%36.42%13.41%2.81%DeKalb18.56%5.69%.39%.02%Angola12.95%5.68%.82%.08%Fort Wayne Dwenger5.23%.99%.03%Leo4.32%.76%.02%Fort Wayne Concordia2.53%.37%.01%East Noble2.32%.33%.01%Garrett.09%.01%22. BELLMONTSECTREGNSEMISTATENew Haven56.83%41.77%13.79%2.67%Marion29.87%17.34%2.76%.29%Norwell4.05%1.61%.09%Bellmont3.48%.82%.01%Heritage3.33%1.26%.06%Mississinewa2.44%.86%.03%23. LOGANSPORTSECTREGNSEMISTATEWest Lafayette62.55%29.66%5.84%.73%Logansport19.14%3.86%.08%Western7.15%1.36%.04%Northwestern7.03%1.09%.02%Peru2.93%.29%Twin Lakes.88%.07%Maconaquah.32%.01%24. NEW CASTLESECTREGNSEMISTATEDelta33.13%16.58%3.20%.38%Yorktown32.35%19.17%5.59%.95%Connersville12.65%4.78%.46%.03%Jay County9.75%4.39%.65%.06%New Castle6.07%2.60%.24%.02%Hamilton Heights6.05%2.23%.20%.01%25. FRANKFORTSECTREGNSEMISTATEBrebeuf Jesuit48.51%26.45%7.11%5.50%Guerin Catholic45.45%19.63%3.32%2.24%Tri-West3.66%.87%.04%.02%Lebanon2.06%.26%Crawfordsville.24%.01%Danville.08%Frankfort26. INDIANAPOLIS ATTUCKSSECTREGNSEMISTATEIndianapolis Cathedral65.48%42.51%14.41%11.84%Indianapolis Attucks24.13%7.55%.63%.33%Indianapolis Shortridge7.89%2.31%.17%.09%Indianapolis Chatard2.39%.40%.01%Purdue Englewood.10%.01%Indianapolis Herron.01%27. SPEEDWAYSECTREGNSEMISTATENorthview75.96%38.91%3.41%2.11%Cascade10.00%1.30%.01%Indianapolis Washington8.26%1.60%.02%Edgewood4.78%.47%Speedway.98%.09%Owen Valley.02%28. GREENWOODSECTREGNSEMISTATEShelbyville35.88%22.57%2.48%1.64%Indianapolis Roncalli31.04%19.27%2.02%1.32%Greenwood22.24%11.22%.60%.32%New Palestine8.84%4.09%.17%.08%Beech Grove1.94%.48%Indian Creek.03%Rushville.03%29. SOUTH DEARBORNSECTREGNSEMISTATEBatesville43.68%3.91%.21%.08%South Dearborn23.74%1.21%.02%.01%Jennings County23.44%1.80%.07%.02%Greensburg8.27%.35%Franklin County.55%.01%Lawrenceburg.32%30. MADISONSECTREGNSEMISTATESilver Creek87.51%83.82%55.98%50.48%Charlestown7.39%5.81%.82%.44%Corydon Central3.42%2.21%.19%.08%Brownstown Central1.48%.82%.04%.01%Madison.12%.02%North Harrison.08%.03%31. WASHINGTONSECTREGNSEMISTATEPrinceton62.95%42.70%5.13%3.46%Gibson Southern14.92%7.43%.34%.17%Jasper13.72%6.68%.29%.14%Southridge3.37%.94%.01%Washington2.70%.79%.01%Vincennes Lincoln2.33%.65%.01%32. BOONVILLESECTREGNSEMISTATEEvansville Bosse52.54%26.28%2.08%1.23%Heritage Hills22.32%7.34%.21%.09%Boonville16.41%5.68%.19%.08%Evansville Memorial6.38%1.15%.01%Mount Vernon (Posey)1.83%.32%Evansville Central.52%.05%CLASS 2A33. BOONE GROVESECTREGNSEMISTATEGary 21st Century88.03%57.62%26.70%15.79%Gary Lighthouse4.25%.60%.02%Andrean3.40%.44%.01%Hebron3.17%.36%.01%Boone Grove1.03%.05%Lake Station.07%Wheeler.04%Whiting34. LAVILLESECTREGNSEMISTATEBremen40.05%14.79%.49%.09%Jimtown34.50%11.76%.32%.05%Winamac19.08%5.49%.10%.01%LaVille4.98%.67%Career Academy1.23%.08%Knox.16%.01%35. WESTVIEWSECTREGNSEMISTATEWestview83.23%37.25%12.74%6.13%Lakeland15.89%3.62%.40%.09%Prairie Heights.75%.06%Eastside.08%Central Noble.05%Churubusco36. BLUFFTONSECTREGNSEMISTATEFort Wayne Luers79.25%59.54%6.76%2.38%Bluffton16.43%6.82%.09%.01%South Adams1.93%.49%Woodlan1.51%.24%Whitko.67%.10%Adams Central.22%.02%37. DELPHISECTREGNSEMISTATEBenton Central32.37%2.96%.04%Seeger26.31%2.64%.05%Delphi23.52%1.48%.01%Western Boone15.07%.97%.01%North Montgomery2.34%.10%Rensselaer Central.39%38. MANCHESTERSECTREGNSEMISTATEOak Hill89.18%86.04%43.80%26.63%Eastern (Greentown)4.66%2.86%.07%.01%Lewis Cass2.57%1.31%.01%Rochester2.19%.97%.01%Manchester.98%.52%.01%Wabash.42%.15%39. ELWOODSECTREGNSEMISTATELapel49.43%38.57%5.25%1.94%Sheridan24.38%14.01%.87%.20%Taylor13.38%7.24%.38%.08%Frankton11.82%5.91%.25%.05%Tipton.94%.26%Elwood.05%40. EASTBROOKSECTREGNSEMISTATEWapahani52.15%19.28%.98%.21%Alexandria18.84%7.03%.37%.08%Blackford14.48%4.95%.21%.04%Eastbrook13.80%2.71%.04%Madison-Grant.55%.03%Muncie Burris.18%.01%41. GREENCASTLESECTREGNSEMISTATEParke Heritage82.31%56.11%26.92%15.58%Greencastle10.94%3.89%.32%.06%South Putnam4.63%.72%.01%North Putnam1.35%.10%Southmont.75%.06%South Vermillion.02%42. INDIANAPOLIS RITTERSECTREGNSEMISTATEUniversity40.62%18.77%5.13%2.24%Park Tudor21.93%7.07%1.03%.31%Indianapolis Ritter19.48%7.34%1.41%.50%Covenant Christian13.59%3.50%.34%.08%Indianapolis Riverside3.67%.82%.06%.01%Monrovia.71%.09%43. EASTERN HANCOCKSECTREGNSEMISTATEIndianapolis Scecina60.76%41.45%15.55%8.22%Triton Central26.65%16.72%5.17%2.43%Heritage Christian6.30%2.49%.29%.07%Eastern Hancock3.95%1.28%.10%.02%KIPP Indy Legacy1.52%.29%.01%Christel House.80%.18%.01%Irvington Prep.01%44. HAGERSTOWNSECTREGNSEMISTATECenterville71.87%33.77%12.18%5.83%Shenandoah19.85%4.36%.39%.08%Hagerstown5.53%.70%.02%Northeastern2.40%.27%.01%Winchester.35%.02%Union County45. SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER)SECTREGNSEMISTATEAustin46.58%20.55%.88%.15%South Ripley38.38%19.49%1.27%.26%Southwestern (Hanover)14.88%5.79%.17%.02%Brown County.11%.01%Switzerland County.04%46. SALEMSECTREGNSEMISTATEPaoli56.92%41.13%13.00%5.51%Providence41.42%27.72%7.02%2.56%Salem1.32%.24%Mitchell.27%.03%Crawford County.05%Clarksville.02%Eastern (Pekin).01%47. NORTH KNOXSECTREGNSEMISTATESullivan52.97%19.59%3.27%.91%Linton22.89%7.19%.90%.21%South Knox10.31%1.68%.06%.01%Eastern Greene6.92%1.38%.08%.01%West Vigo6.76%1.02%.03%North Knox.15%.01%48. FOREST PARKSECTREGNSEMISTATEEvansville Mater Dei57.14%36.21%3.74%.99%Forest Park33.09%15.49%.61%.10%South Spencer6.74%1.88%.02%North Posey2.39%.50%Perry Central.55%.07%Pike Central.06%Tell City.02%CLASS 1A49. KOUTSSECTREGNSEMISTATEKouts69.19%52.78%33.16%16.70%Marquette Catholic18.25%10.36%3.90%1.15%Washington Twp.9.26%4.34%1.16%.25%Bowman Academy2.56%.91%.15%.02%Morgan Twp..73%.12%WestvilleHammond Science & TechTri-Township50. CASTONSECTREGNSEMISTATEWest Central41.96%30.82%4.25%.94%Caston36.88%24.00%2.00%.32%DeMotte Christian11.93%6.96%.39%.05%Tri-County8.67%4.58%.18%.02%South Newton.27%.06%Pioneer.26%.06%North Newton.02%North White51. CULVERSECTREGNSEMISTATETriton67.21%24.50%9.11%2.66%South Central (Union Mills)24.50%6.18%1.41%.27%Elkhart Christian4.65%.58%.05%North Judson1.73%.15%Culver.92%.04%Trinity Academy.77%.03%Argos.12%Oregon-Davis.10%52. BETHANY CHRISTIANSECTREGNSEMISTATEFort Wayne Canterbury61.62%24.18%1.21%.14%Lakewood Park20.15%5.36%.11%.01%Bethany Christian17.68%3.95%.05%Fremont.30%.01%Lakeland Christian.25%.02%Smith AcademyHamilton53. FOUNTAIN CENTRALSECTREGNSEMISTATENorth Vermillion43.45%14.97%1.90%.33%Lafayette Central Catholic26.67%6.61%.44%.05%Faith Christian13.84%2.56%.10%.01%Fountain Central7.51%.97%.02%Riverton Parke7.03%.82%.01%Covington1.37%.05%Attica.12%54. CLINTON CENTRALSECTREGNSEMISTATERossville70.18%57.11%19.93%7.28%Frontier17.70%10.87%1.38%.24%Bethesda Christian9.01%5.00%.46%.06%Carroll (Flora)2.41%.82%.02%Clinton Prairie.67%.20%Clinton Central.03%Traders Point Christian55. WES-DELSECTREGNSEMISTATESouthwood63.13%34.52%7.08%1.81%North Miami24.88%7.48%.40%.04%Tri-Central3.73%.57%.01%Wes-Del3.63%.44%Cowan3.38%.62%.01%Northfield.83%.08%Daleville.37%.03%Southern Wells.05%56. CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLNSECTREGNSEMISTATEMonroe Central54.70%35.04%8.17%2.29%Randolph Southern35.55%19.45%2.94%.60%Union City5.60%1.21%.02%Seton Catholic2.28%.37%Union (Modoc)1.72%.18%Blue River Valley.12%.01%Cambridge City Lincoln.03%57. INDIANA DEAFSECTREGNSEMISTATELiberty Christian91.70%74.81%25.88%17.68%Indianapolis Tindley6.43%2.01%.04%.01%Purdue Broad Ripple1.07%.07%Anderson Prep.54%.03%Indiana Math & Science.22%.02%Indiana Deaf.03%International.01%MTI Knowledge58. INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERANSECTREGNSEMISTATEGreenwood Christian39.30%9.23%.71%.25%Indianapolis Lutheran32.07%7.81%.65%.24%Indianapolis Metropolitan22.79%5.80%.52%.20%Providence Cristo Rey3.91%.15%Eminence1.87%.06%Victory College Prep.04%Central Christian.02%59. TRISECTREGNSEMISTATESouth Decatur25.89%5.20%.31%.10%Tri21.14%3.58%.15%.04%Morristown16.99%3.26%.18%.05%Waldron16.81%2.42%.07%.02%North Decatur14.82%2.35%.09%.02%Knightstown3.04%.21%Edinburgh1.23%.06%Southwestern (Shelbyville).07%60. MILANSECTREGNSEMISTATEHauser79.50%71.07%30.56%22.35%Trinity Lutheran10.81%6.83%.61%.23%Milan8.81%4.80%.26%.08%Oldenburg Academy.55%.15%Jac-Cen-Del.27%.06%Rising Sun.03%Crothersville.02%Shawe Memorial61. WHITE RIVER VALLEYSECTREGNSEMISTATEBloomfield67.79%39.53%9.51%5.74%Cloverdale23.30%8.48%.72%.28%Shakamak3.93%.56%.01%Clay City3.14%.40%White River Valley1.24%.12%North Central (Farmersburg).59%.06%Lighthouse Christian.01%Dugger Union62. LOOGOOTEESECTREGNSEMISTATEOrleans45.89%37.25%8.58%5.11%Barr-Reeve31.19%26.79%8.54%5.74%North Daviess14.80%10.91%1.54%.76%Loogootee6.69%4.50%.42%.18%Vincennes Rivet1.40%.57%.01%Shoals.02%.01%Medora.01%Washington Catholic63. BORDENSECTREGNSEMISTATEWest Washington39.92%11.40%.83%.31%Henryville23.93%5.25%.23%.07%Borden15.92%1.70%.02%Christian Academy7.54%.75%.01%South Central (Elizabeth)6.82%.49%Lanesville4.43%.32%Rock Creek Academy1.29%.06%New Washington.14%64. WOOD MEMORIALSECTREGNSEMISTATENortheast Dubois49.83%27.73%5.84%3.34%Wood Memorial42.70%21.71%3.67%1.92%Tecumseh3.52%.68%.01%Evansville Christian2.17%.51%.01%Springs Valley1.35%.21%Evansville Day.42%.03%Cannelton ================================================================= INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY CENTERVILLE 57 PENDLETON HEIGHTS 52 FRANKLIN COUNTY 60 NORTHEASTERN 53 GREENCASTLE 64 NORTH MONTGOMERY 35 GREENFIELD-CENTRAL 60 PERRY MERIDIAN 56 OT INDIANAPOLIS WASHINGTON 80 IRVINGTON PREP 49 PROVIDENCE CRISTO REY 73 INDIANA DEAF 38 ROCK CREEK ACADEMY 51 LANESVILLE 48 SOUTH BEND ADAMS 61 ANDREAN 58 SPRINGS VALLEY 59 EASTERN (PEKIN) 53 WHITKO 55 CHURUBUSCO 48 ================================================================ INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY ALL TIMES EASTERN ADAMS CENTRAL AT LAKEWOOD PARK 7:30 PM ANDERSON PREP AT MORRISTOWN 7:30 PM ANDREAN AT CALUMET 8:00 PM ANGOLA AT LAKELAND 7:30 PM ARGOS AT ELKHART CHRISTIAN 7:30 PM BEECH GROVE AT WHITELAND 7:30 PM BENTON CENTRAL AT LOGANSPORT 7:30 PM BETHANY CHRISTIAN AT FREMONT 7:30 PM BLOOMFIELD AT BARR-REEVE 7:30 PM BLUE RIVER VALLEY AT FRANKTON 7:30 PM BORDEN AT SALEM 7:30 PM BREMEN AT CULVER 7:30 PM BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL AT ORLEANS 7:30 PM CALUMET CHRISTIAN AT HEBRON 8:00 PM CASCADE AT MONROVIA 7:30 PM CASTLE AT JEFFERSONVILLE 8:00 PM CENTERVILLE AT CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN 7:30 PM CENTRAL NOBLE AT FAIRFIELD 7:30 PM CHESTERTON AT CULVER ACADEMY 7:30 PM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT NORTH HARRISON 7:30 PM CHURUBUSCO AT EASTSIDE 7:30 PM CLARKSVILLE AT ROCK CREEK ACADEMY 7:30 PM CLAY CITY AT RIVERTON PARKE 7:30 PM CONCORD AT WESTVIEW 7:30 PM COWAN AT SOUTHERN WELLS 7:30 PM CRAWFORDSVILLE AT COVINGTON 7:30 PM CROTHERSVILLE AT MEDORA 7:00 PM EAST CENTRAL AT GREENSBURG 7:30 PM EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL AT GRIFFITH 8:00 PM EASTERN (GREENTOWN) AT CARROLL (FLORA) 7:30 PM ELKHART AT NORTHWOOD 7:45 PM EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN AT NORTH CENTRAL (FARMERSBURG) 8:00 PM EVANSVILLE HARRISON AT EVANSVILLE CENTRAL 8:00 PM EVANSVILLE REITZ AT EVANSVILLE BOSSE 8:00 PM FAITH CHRISTIAN AT NORTH WHITE 7:30 PM FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA AT COLUMBIA CITY 7:30 PM FORT WAYNE LUERS AT CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 7:30 PM FORT WAYNE SNIDER AT MARION 7:30 PM FRANKFORT AT DELPHI 7:30 PM FRONTIER AT CLINTON CENTRAL 7:30 PM GARRETT AT WEST NOBLE 7:30 PM GARY LIGHTHOUSE AT GARY WEST 8:00 PM HAGERSTOWN AT EASTERN HANCOCK 7:30 PM HAMMOND MORTON AT PORTAGE 8:00 PM HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) AT LEBANON 7:30 PM HUNTINGTON NORTH AT KOKOMO 7:30 PM INDIANA MATH & SCIENCE AT KIPP INDY LEGACY 7:30 PM INDIANAPOLIS HERRON AT PROVIDENCE CRISTO REY 7:30 PM INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN AT FRANKLIN 7:30 PM INDIANAPOLIS ROOTED AT VICTORY COLLEGE PREP 6:00 PM JAC-CEN-DEL AT SOUTH RIPLEY 7:30 PM JAY COUNTY AT BELLMONT 7:30 PM JOHN GLENN AT GOSHEN 7:30 PM KNIGHTSTOWN AT SOUTH DECATUR 7:30 PM KNOX AT TRITON 8:00 PM KOUTS AT TRI-TOWNSHIP 8:00 PM LAKE CENTRAL AT MCCUTCHEON 7:30 PM LAKE STATION AT WEST CENTRAL 8:00 PM LAKELAND CHRISTIAN AT WHITKO 7:30 PM LAVILLE AT PLYMOUTH 7:30 PM LEWIS CASS AT LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC 7:30 PM MACONAQUAH AT ROCHESTER 7:45 PM MADISON AT SWITZERLAND COUNTY 7:30 PM MADISON-GRANT AT DALEVILLE 7:30 PM MERRILLVILLE AT PENN 8:00 PM MILAN AT UNION COUNTY 7:30 PM MISHAWAKA MARIAN AT LAPORTE 8:00 PM MISSISSINEWA AT MANCHESTER 7:30 PM MOUNT VERNON (FORTVILLE) AT YORKTOWN 7:30 PM MUNSTER AT WHITING 8:00 PM NEW ALBANY AT BLOOMINGTON NORTH 7:30 PM NEW CASTLE AT MUNCIE CENTRAL 7:30 PM NEW WASHINGTON AT SOUTH DEARBORN 7:30 PM NORTHEAST DUBOIS AT EVANSVILLE MATER DEI 8:00 PM NORTHEASTERN AT CONNERSVILLE 7:30 PM NORTHRIDGE AT DEKALB 7:30 PM NORWELL AT HOMESTEAD 7:30 PM OAK HILL AT DELTA 7:30 PM OREGON-DAVIS AT ST. THOMAS MORE 7:30 PM PAOLI AT CRAWFORD COUNTY 7:30 PM PHALEN ACADEMY AT PARK TUDOR 7:00 PM PURDUE ENGLEWOOD AT INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN 7:30 PM SEEGER AT NORTH VERMILLION 7:30 PM SEYMOUR AT SILVER CREEK 7:30 PM SHAWE MEMORIAL AT CARROLLTON CHRISTIAN (KY.) 7:00 PM SHENANDOAH AT WAPAHANI 7:30 PM SHOALS AT WEST WASHINGTON 7:30 PM SOUTH ADAMS AT EASTBROOK 7:30 PM SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH AT MISHAWAKA 7:30 PM SOUTH NEWTON AT ATTICA 7:00 PM SOUTH PUTNAM AT DUGGER UNION 7:30 PM SOUTHWOOD AT BLUFFTON 7:30 PM SPEEDWAY AT TRITON CENTRAL 7:30 PM TERRE HAUTE NORTH AT EVANSVILLE NORTH 8:00 PM TERRE HAUTE SOUTH AT PARKE HERITAGE 7:30 PM TRI-CENTRAL AT NORTHFIELD 7:30 PM TRI-COUNTY AT PIONEER 7:30 PM TRI-WEST AT INDIANAPOLIS RITTER 7:30 PM WABASH AT PERU 7:45 PM WALDRON AT RISING SUN 7:30 PM WASHINGTON AT EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL 8:00 PM WASHINGTON CATHOLIC AT SOUTH VERMILLION 7:30 PM WASHINGTON TWP. AT TRINITY ACADEMY 7:30 PM WAWASEE AT EAST NOBLE 7:30 PM WEST LAFAYETTE AT ROSSVILLE 7:30 PM ================================================================== INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS SESSION 1 10:30 AM ET | CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BORDEN (24-4) VS. FREMONT (28-2) APPROX. 12:45 PM ET | CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EASTERN (PEKIN) (20-7) VS. OAK HILL (24-3) SESSION 2 6 PM ET | CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RONCALLI (27-3) VS. BELLMONT (24-3) 8:15 PM ET | CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CENTER GROVE (28-0) VS. NORWELL (25-4) STATE FINALS PREVIEW: https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2025-26%20Girls%20Basketball%20Preview.pdf ================================================================== MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES #25 VANDERBILT 88 GEORGIA 80 #7 FLORIDA 84 TEXAS 71 #6 UCONN 72 #15 ST. JOHN’S 40 #12 NEBRASKA 74 MARYLAND 61 #20 ARKANSAS 99 TEXAS A&M 84 #17 ALABAMA 100 MISSISSIPPI STATE 75 #9 GONZAGA 89 PORTLAND 48 BOSTON COLLEGE 68 WAKE FOREST 67 OAKLAND 86 IU INDY 74 WRIGHT STATE 74 PURDUE FORT WAYNE 70 VILLANOVA 82 BUTLER 73 PROVIDENCE 94 XAVIER 84 BELMONT 98 EVANSVILLE 64 STANFORD 75 PITTSBURGH 67 VALPARAISO 74 DRAKE 71 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 66 INDIANA STATE 55 LSU 106 OLE MISS 99 2OT DEPAUL 72 CREIGHTON 71 IOWA 74 OHIO STATE 57 COLORADO 79 KANSAS STATE 70 GRAND CANYON 80 UNLV 67 CALIFORNIA 73 SMU 69 OREGON STATE 92 SAN DIEGO 82 OT OREGON 85 WISCONSIN 71 ST. MARY’S 86 SANTA CLARA 67 LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 67 WASHINGTON STATE 66 SAN DIEGO STATE 89 UTAH STATE 72 ================================================================= WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES #11 TCU 83 CINCINNATI 70 #14 MARYLAND 79 NORTHWESTERN 57 #17 WEST VIRGINIA 74 CENTRAL FLORIDA 62 KANSAS 68 #20 TEXAS TECH 59 #8 MICHIGAN 88 #13 OHIO STATE 86 OT AIR FORCE 69 WYOMING 61 OT PENN STATE 85 USC 82 MIAMI OHIO 78 EASTERN MICHIGAN 60 BALL STATE 88 AKRON 55 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 68 TOLEDO 64 PURDUE FORT WAYNE 71 MILWAUKEE 52 BOWLING GREEN 60 OHIO 56 OT BUTLER 71 DEPAUL 64 INDIANA 79 RECORD 69 OREGON 71 PURDUE 65 OKLAHOMA STATE 88 IOWA STATE 77 MARQUETTE 77 XAVIER 65 NEW MEXICO 69 UTAH STATE 54 MEMPHIS 88 E. CAROLINA 80 2OT NEW MEXICO 69 UTAH STATE 54 BYU 66 ARIZONA STATE 61 COLORADO STATE 77 UNLV 61 SAN DIEGO STATE 66 BOISE STATE 64 NEVADA 49 SAN JOSE STATE 41 GRAND CANYON 57 FRESNO STATE 42 ================================================================= MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY SCORES NO GAMES SCHEDULED ================================================================ MEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL SCORES #1 UCLA 3 #12 UC SANTA BARBARA 0 VANGUARD 3 #9 UC SAN DIEGO 2 #3 HAWAII 3 #6 BYU 1 ================================================================= COLLEGE WRESTLING SCORES NO MATCHES SCHEDULED ================================================================ DIVISION 1 COLLEGE SOFTBALL SCORES #3 TEXAS 7 SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA 2 #10 FLORIDA STATE 14 FLORIDA A&M 0 CLEMSON 10 #11 GEORGIA 1 #19 MISSISSIPPI STATE 8 GEORGIA TECH 3 BOSTON 9 #20 DUKE 8 #22 SOUTH CAROLINA 5 WINTHROP 4 ================================================================= DIVISION 1 COLLEGE BASEBALL SCORES #6 ARKANSAS 1 ARKANSAS STATE 0 #7 AUBURN 4 W. GEORGIA 3 #8 NORTH CAROLINA 13 VCU 3 #10 FLORIDA 11 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 4 #14 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 18 AKRON 3 #17 MIAMI 11 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 7 #13 OKLAHOMA 4 ARIZONA STATE 3 #21 FLORIDA STATE 14 N. FLORIDA 9 #22 KENTUCKY 13 WESTERN KENTUCKY 9 #24 WEST VIRGINIA 19 OHIO 6 INDIANA 10 XAVIER 4 ILLINOIS 13 LINDENWOOD 9 CINCINNATI 11 BOWLING GREEN 1 LOUISVILLE 6 EASTERN KENTUCKY 5 MISSOURI 5 ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF 1 VIRGINIA 11 GEORGE WASHINGTON 0 INDIANA STATE 5 FLORIDA GULF COAST 4 LOUISIANA 3 KANSAS STATE 2 (11) KANSAS 8 MINNESOTA 7 CALIFORNIA 7 UC DAVIS 2 LONG BEACH STATE 10 BYU 7 ================================================================== DIVISION 1 MEN’S LAX SCORES STONY BROOK 8 IONA 6 MASSACHUSETTS 11 BROWN 8 ================================================================== DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S LAX SCORES AKRON 17 RADFORD 4 LOUISVILLE 20 CANISIUS 13 SIENA 12 VERMONT 10 DUQUESNE 21 MERCYHURST 4 LONG ISLAND 12 MANHATTAN 6 ST. BONAVENTURE 11 ROBERT MORRIS 4 MOUNT ST. MARY’S 11 GEORGE WASHINGTON 8 BUCKNELL 21 RIDER 7 TEMPLE 14 PENNSYLVANIA 9 ALBANY 14 NIAGARA 9 VCU 15 LONGWOOD 4 UMASS 12 UMASS LOWELL 6 MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 14 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 5 OLD DOMINION 12 GARDNER WEBB 8 DUKE 18 E. CAROLINA 10 FLORIDA 24 STETSON 8 FURMAN 14 QUEENS 10 LAFAYETTE 16 LASALLE 7 BRYANT 17 STONEHILL 9 PRINCETON 15 RUTGERS 9 ================================================================== NBA SCORES DETROIT 124 OKLAHOMA CITY 116 GOLDEN STATE 133 MEMPHIS 112 SAN ANTONIO 110 TORONTO 107 MILWAUKEE 118 CLEVELAND 116 HOUSTON 128 SACRAMENTO 97 DENVER 103 BOSTON 84 ================================================================== NBA G-LEAGUE SCORES STOCKTON 131 IOWA 118 SOUTH BAY 113 VALLEY 99 LONG ISLAND 116 MAINE 109 RIO GRANDE VALLEY 109 SAN DIEGO 102 ================================================================== NHL SCORES BUFFALO 2 NEW JERSEY 1 WASHINGTON 3 PHILADELPHIA 1 TAMPA BAY 4 TORONTO 2 DALLAS 4 SEATTLE 1 COLORADO 4 UTAH 2 WINNIPEG 3 VANCOUVER 2 OT VEGAS 6 LOS ANGELES 4 ANAHEIM 6 EDMONTON 5 ================================================================== MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ATLANTA 3 PITTSBURGH 1 BALTIMORE 4 TAMPA BAY 3 TORONTO 4 DETROIT 4 BOSTON 5 MINNESOTA 3 PHILADELPHIA 5 DETROIT 3 HOUSTON 4 MIAMI 1 ST. LOUIS 6 NY METS 0 COLORADO 14 CHICAGO CUBS 7 CINCINNATI 3 CHICAGO WHITE SOX 2 TEXAS 11 CLEVELAND 4 SEATTLE 8 KANSAS CITY 8 LA DODGERS 10 ARIZONA 7 MILWAUKEE 13 SAN FRANCISCO 12 SAN DIEGO 7 LA ANGELS 3 NY YANKEES 7 WASHINGTON 0 =================================================================== WOMEN’S PRO VOLLEYBALL SCORES NO MATCHES SCHEDULED ================================================================== NATIONAL SPORTS NEWS RELEASES NFL REPORT: BEARS LET LB TREMAINE EDMUNDS SEEK TRADE The Bears are allowing veteran outside linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to seek a trade this offseason, the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. The two-time Pro Bowl selection is set to earn $15 million in salary and bonuses in 2026 and carries a cap hit of $17.43 million. Edmunds, who turns 28 in May, led the Bears with 112 tackles in just 13 games last season. He also intercepted four passes and recovered a fumble. He missed four games with a groin injury. Edmunds has recorded at least 100 tackles in each of his first eight NFL seasons. He has 900 career stops with 8.5 sacks and 14 interceptions in 119 games (all starts) with the Bills (2018-22) and Bears. Buffalo drafted him with the 16th overall pick in 2018 and he made the Pro Bowl in 2019 and 2020. OHIO STATE LB ARVELL REESE WANTS TO BE PRO PASS RUSHER Arvell Reese traded his Ohio State helmet for a general manager’s cap at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he began meeting with prospective pro employers and shared that he plans to be a pass rusher in the NFL. Reese, 6-foot-4, 243 pounds, is one of five Ohio State prospects with a first-round grade from Field Level Media. Reese is 20, and believes he’s only scratching the surface of his physical potential as he enters the league with training under former Detroit Lions head coach and New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. “Teams have pretty much been asking me what I want to do — see where my mind was at. I’ve been telling them I think I’m an outside linebacker, edge,” Reese said Wednesday in Indianapolis. “I haven’t even scratched the surface with really what I can do pass rushing.” He had 6.5 sacks last season and one pro scout told Field Level Media that Reese can be deployed in much the same way Micah Parsons was early in his career with the Dallas Cowboys. Reese said Patricia drew parallels to former Patriots and Lions linebacker Jamie Collins. Patricia is now the defensive coordinator at Ohio State. “There’s stuff you pick up I didn’t even realize I’d gained it from him. I’m realizing that now. I benefited a lot from Matt Patricia,” Reese said. “With coach Patricia’s defense, I’m able to explain (the role) of all 11 with 80 to 90 percent of the calls.” Reese is from Cleveland, and identified the Browns at No. 6 overall as one of the teams he huddled with for 18-minute interviews on his first full day at the combine. He also met with the New York Jets (No. 2), Arizona Cardinals (No. 3) and Parsons’ old team, Dallas (No. 12 and No. 20). The Cowboys selected Parsons 12th overall in 2021 after he crushed the combine with a 4.39 40-yard dash and 34-inch vertical at 6-3, 246 pounds. Parsons played defensive end in high school and began his Penn State career at middle linebacker. The comp to Parsons should appease franchises with worries about Reese’s current weight. Reese is one of the Buckeyes rated at the top of the draft class at his position. Wide receiver Carnell Tate, safety Caleb Downs and linebacker Sonny Styles are all No. 1 in their position group; defensive tackle Kayden McDonald is fourth in FLM rankings. REPORT: FALCONS RELEASE SPECIAL-TEAMS STAR KHADAREL HODGE The Atlanta Falcons have informed Pro Bowl special-teams star KhaDarel Hodge that he is being released, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday. The 31-year-old wide receiver spent the past four seasons with the Falcons, making the Pro Bowl in 2024 and catching 37 passes for 596 yards and two touchdowns in 63 games (eight starts). Hodge’s release will save Atlanta $2.64 million against the 2026 NFL salary cap. Undrafted in 2018, Hodge has recorded 67 receptions for 1,026 yards and two scores in 118 games (10 starts) with the Los Angeles Rams (2018), Cleveland Browns (2019-20), Detroit Lions (2021) and Falcons. ========================================================================= COLLEGE FOOTBALL DIII FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING A football player at Rhode Island’s Division III Salve Regina was found unresponsive in his car during Monday’s historic blizzard and later died at a hospital, with his passing attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning. Joseph Boutros, 21, was found in a snow-covered vehicle Monday night while charging his cell phone, police in Newport, R.I., said in a statement released Tuesday. He was taken to the emergency room at Newport Hospital and pronounced dead Monday night. A record 34 inches fell in Newport during the storm, and the tailpipe of his car was blocked by snow. “This tragic incident was accidental and a reminder to be vigilant to keep exhaust pipes clear of snow and debris when vehicles are idling,” the police news release said. Boutros was an offensive lineman from Bohemia, N.Y., on Long Island. “The Salve Football family mourns the passing of Joseph Boutros,” the university said in a statement. “His contagious smile, selfless spirit, and the way he showed up for his brothers every day made our program better in every way.” ====================================================================== MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOP 25 ROUNDUP: NO. 6 UCONN PUMMELS NO. 15 ST. JOHN’S Tarris Reed Jr. totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds as No. 6 UConn used a pair of big runs in both halves and rolled to a dominating 72-40 win over No. 15 St. John’s on Wednesday in Hartford, Conn. UConn (26-3, 16-2 Big East) won its 27th straight in Hartford, led by as many as 36 in the second half and earned its largest margin of victory over St. John’s, eclipsing a 29-point win in February 1998. Alex Karaban added 14 points for UConn, and Solo Ball finished with 11. St. John’s (22-6, 15-2) saw its 13-game winning streak end and had an 11-game Big East road winning streak halted. The Red Storm were held under 45 points for the first time since scoring 40 at Notre Dame on March 5, 2013. Joson Sanon (10 points) was the team’s lone double-figure scorer. No. 7 Florida 84, Texas 71 Alex Condon poured in 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting and Boogie Fland added 22 points as the Gators pulled away late for a win over the Longhorns in Austin, Texas. Florida (22-6, 13-2 Southeastern Conference) produced its eighth straight victory and 13th in the past 14 contests. Xaivian Lee added 12 points and six assists for the Gators, who registered their seventh consecutive conference road win. Dailyn Swain led Texas (17-11, 8-7 SEC) with 21 points. Tramon Mark added 15 points for the Longhorns, who went the final 7:27 without a field goal and dropped their second straight outing. No. 9 Gonzaga 89, Portland 48 Graham Ike scored 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and snagged a career-high seven steals as the Bulldogs clinched the top seed in the West Coast Conference tournament as well as at least a share of the regular-season title with a victory against the Pilots in Spokane, Wash. Braeden Smith added 15 points on 6-for-6 shooting for the Bulldogs (28-2, 16-1 WCC), who also avenged their lone conference loss of the season. Tyon Grant-Foster and Mario Saint-Supery scored 12 apiece as Gonzaga won its sixth game in a row. Joel Foxwell led the Pilots (12-18, 5-12) with 12 points. Portland has lost four consecutive games. No. 12 Nebraska 74, Maryland 61 Braden Frager delivered 21 points and eight rebounds as the Cornhuskers pulled away late in a victory over the Terrapins at Lincoln, Neb. Pryce Sandfort added 16 points and eight rebounds as Nebraska (24-4, 13-4) won its second straight and matched its program high in conference wins, set in the 2017-18 season. Andre Mills scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half to pace Maryland (11-17, 4-13). Elijah Saunders shot 5-for-10 from 3-point range en route to 15 points. No. 17 Alabama 100, Mississippi State 75 Amari Allen scored 23 points and made a career-best six 3-pointers to lead the Crimson Tide to a victory over the Bulldogs in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. registered 18 points, six rebounds and five assists and Aden Holloway added 16 points, matched his season best of 10 assists and added a season-high seven rebounds as Alabama (21-7, 11-4 SEC) won its seventh game in a row. Achor Achor had 18 points and seven rebounds for Mississippi State (13-15, 5-10). King Grace added 13 points for the Bulldogs, who lost for the 10th time in 13 games. No. 20 Arkansas 99, Texas A&M 84 Billy Richmond III scored 23 points, Darius Acuff Jr. posted 17 of his 22 points in the last nine minutes, and the Razorbacks moved closer to a double bye in the Southeastern Conference tournament with a victory over the Aggies in Fayetteville, Ark. Malique Ewin had 18 points and nine rebounds and Trevon Brazile added 14 points and eight rebounds for the Razorbacks (21-7, 11-4 SEC), who are 15-1 at home. Acuff had seven assists and five rebounds as Richmond logged his fourth straight 20-point game. Reserve Zach Clemence rang up 22 of his career-high 29 points in the second half and Rashaun Agee had 17 points for the Aggies (19-9, 9-6), who trimmed a 17-point deficit to four with 11 minutes remaining before the Razorbacks regained command. No. 25 Vanderbilt 88, Georgia 80 The Commodores never trailed but had to survive the Bulldogs’ second-half rally in Nashville. Devin McGlockton and Tyler Tanner put up 17 points apiece for Vanderbilt (22-6, 9-6 SEC). McGlockton grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds, including several big ones late, while AK Okereke had 13 points and a game-high six assists. Georgia (19-9, 7-8) got 28 points (18 in the second half) from Jeremiah Wilkinson, who was 5 of 9 from 3-point range. Kanon Catchings scored 15 points. HCAC RECOGNIZES 2026 MEN’S BASKETBALL ALL CONFERENCE AND AWARDS CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) announced the 2026 Men’s Basketball All-Conference teams and the major award winners on Wednesday morning. Transylvania junior Hunter Barr (Hardinsburg, Ky.) took home two major awards as he was named the 2026 HCAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, in a vote of league coaches. The junior was the sole unanimous 2026 All-Conference First Team selection and finished the regular-season as the No. 2 point-scorer in the conference at 18.9 points per game. He was also extremely efficient, shooting an impressive 60.6 percent from the floor, ranking him in the top-20 in all of NCAA Division III. Barr was also a top-5 HCAC performer on the glass, grabbing 8.5 rebounds per game in the regular season helping him record eight double-doubles. On the defensive end, Barr was a dominating presence in the paint. He led the league in blocked shots with 45 (1.8 blocks per game), which placed him in the top-40 nationally. He was named HCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week four times this year (Weeks 7, 9, 11, 13). For the second year in a row, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology produced the HCAC Newcomer of the Year as Evan Gentile (Kettering, Ohio) was honored. The first-year sharpshooter averaged 10.5 points per game becoming the team’s third scoring option. He made 53 three-pointers, placing him in the top-10 on the HCAC leaderboard and shot 40.0 percent from deep. He also managed 30 steals in the regular season.After leading Transylvania to a 17-8 regular season record in 2026, a 14-4 mark in league play and a share of the conference regular season title, Brian Lane was voted as the 2026 HCAC Coach of the Year. It is his fifth time being bestowed the honor and the first time since the 2011-12 season. Player of the Year: Hunter Barr, TransylvaniaDefensive Player of the Year: Hunter Barr, TransylvaniaCoach of the Year: Brian Lane, TransylvaniaNewcomer of the Year: Evan Gentile, Rose-Hulman The HCAC also honors an All-Conference First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention Team. The members of those teams are selected by a vote of league coaches.2026 All-Conference First Team NameYearPositionInstitutionHunter Barr*JRForwardTransylvaniaCooper MatthewsJRGuardFranklinMalachi McNairSOForwardHanoverCole PrideJRForwardRose-HulmanJoey SchmitzSOGuardRose-HulmanKenney TroutmanSRGuardAnderson *Unanimous First Team selection 2026 All-Conference Second Team NameYearPositionInstitutionTy LynasSRGuardManchesterDrew MarshallJRGuardTransylvaniaElijah MattinglySRWingAndersonBryce RileySRGuard/ForwardBereaNevin RobsonSRGuardBlufftonBryce WilliamsJRGuardAnderson 2026 All-Conference Honorable Mention NameYearPositionInstitutionEvan GentileFYGuardRose-HulmanJustin HarringtonSOGuardFranklinJason LavenderJRForwardMSJMathew MenningerSRForwardMSJCooper OllisFYGuardMSJDaniel SavovicJRGuardRose-HulmanNolan SwanSOGuardAndersonCJ WallsJRGuard/ForwardHanover ===================================================================== WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL HCAC AWARDS 2026 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ALL-CONFERENCE AND PLAYER AWARDS CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) announced the members of the 2026 Women’s Basketball All Conference teams as well as the other special awards following the regular season. Berea’s LynKaylah James (Bowling Green, Ky.) was a dominant force in the HCAC this year, leading the league in scoring (18.4 ppg), rebounding (12.8 rpg), field goal percentage (55.2 percent), and double-doubles (21). Her numbers were also good enough to rank her among the best of NCAA Division III. She finished the regular season ninth in total rebounds, 12th in rebounds per game, and 16th in field goal percentage. Her double-double total is second in the nation. In fact, there were only four instances all year when she did not record one. James also ranks in the top-10 in the HCAC in blocked shots. She was named HCAC Player of the Week twice (Weeks 3, 8).Meanwhile, Morgan Jenkins (Erlanger, Ky.) from Mount St. Joseph earned the top defensive honor as Defensive Player of the Year. Jenkins anchored an MSJ unit that allowed just 58.7 points per game, which ranked second in the conference. She was a versatile defender who was often tasked with denying her opponents’ most productive scorer. She came away with at least five steals on seven different occasions and also registered 22 blocks on the year. Hanover freshman Emerson Vlcan (Greenwood, Ind.) was named 2026 Newcomer of the Year. Vlcan really made her presence felt on the defensive end of the floor as she finished second in the league blocked shots with 46. Her shot-blocking numbers also placed her in the top-50 nationally. In addition to her defensive prowess, she also averaged 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.First-year head coach Ashley Blanch announced her presence in the league this year, leading Franklin to a 14-4 HCAC (20-6 overall) record to claim the No. 2 seed in the HCAC Championship Tournament. Picked sixth in the 2025-26 HCAC Preseason Coaches Poll, Blanch’s teams exceeded expectations with a five-game improvement from 2024-25. Blanch’s squad had the league’s most prolific offense at 74.1 points per game, which ranked in the top-25 in all of NCAA Division III.Player of the Year: Lynkaylah James, BereaDefensive Player of the Year: Morgan Jenkins, Mount St. JosephCoach of the Year: Ashley Blanch, FranklinNewcomer of the Year: Emerson Vlcan, HanoverThe HCAC also honors an All-Conference First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention Team. The women’s coaches also recognize a Newcomer Team. The members of those teams are selected by a vote of league coaches and can be found below.2026 All-Conference First Team NameYearPositionInstitutionJordan CoonSRGuardFranklinRiley FlinnJRGuardTransylvaniaLynKaylah JamesSRForward/CenterBereaSierra KemelgorSRGuardTransylvaniaBella LarrisonSRGuardAndersonKarlee MillsSRGuardMount St. Joseph 2026 All-Conference Second Team NameYearPositionInstitutionMadison BrownSRGuardBlufftonKatelyn FennellSOGuardRose-HulmanMorgan JenkinsSRGuardMount St. JosephAbigail RosekransSRForwardManchesterSydney SierotaSRPoint GuardAndersonAlexis WinesSRGuardHanover 2026 All-Conference Honorable Mention NameYearPositionInstitutionIzzy DavisSRGuardAndersonMakya GrinterSRPoint GuardTransylvaniaMadison HowellSRForwardBereaKaitlyn LorenziSRForwardHanoverSam PriceFYCenterMount St. JosephEmma SchippSOPower ForwardRose-HulmanPayton SeayJRForwardFranklinBerkley SheltonJRCenterEarlhamAmari WrightSRGuardEarlham 2026 All-Newcomer Team NameYearPositionInstitutionHannah GlissonFYPoint GuardTransylvaniaKarlie KiekampFYForwardBlufftonAshley PateFYGuardAndersonKaia PetersonFYGuardRose-HulmanSam PriceFYCenterMount St. JosephEmerson VlcanFYCenterHanover ===================================================================== WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL WOMEN’S TOP 25 ROUNDUP: NO. 8 MICHIGAN DOWNS NO. 13 OHIO STATE IN OT Olivia Olson scored a career-high 31 points and hit the game-winning jumper as No. 8 Michigan edged No. 13 Ohio State 88-86 in overtime in a Big Ten classic in Columbus, Ohio. Olson also had nine rebounds while Syla Swords added 22 points for the Wolverines (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten), who moved ahead of Iowa for second place in the conference behind UCLA. Swords’ 3-pointer with 10 seconds left in regulation seemed to decide it, but a foul by Brooke Daniels with no time left saved the Buckeyes. Jaloni Cambridge (22 points) sank three straight free throws to force the extra session. Ohio State (23-6, 12-5) then forged an eight-point lead with 1:40 left in overtime before the Wolverines came all the way back. Macy Brown scored eight straight for Michigan, including two triples, to tie it 86-all with 15 seconds remaining and set up Olson’s game-winner. No. 11 TCU 83, Cincinnati 70 Marta Suarez exploded for a career-best 32 points and added nine rebounds and four steals as the Big 12-leading Horned Frogs controlled the host Bearcats. With her team trailing 29-23 at half, Suarez went to work, scoring 15 in the third quarter and 11 in the fourth as TCU (26-4, 14-3) outscored Cincinnati 60-41 over that stretch. Donovyn Hunter added 16, Olivia Miles had 15 and Kennedy Basham grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds. Mya Perry scored 27 points and Caliyah DeVillasee added 20 for Cincinnati (11-18, 6-11). No. 14 Maryland 79, Northwestern 57 Oluchi Okananwa scored 25 points and the Terrapins never trailed in a comfortable Big Ten win over the Wildcats in College Park, Md. Maryland (23-6, 11-6) forced 21 turnovers, turning those into 24 points in a game played primarily in the paint. The Terrapins outscored their opponent 54-38 down low. Northwestern (8-20, 2-15) had a lone double-digit scorer, Grace Sullivan, who had 23. Maryland countered with Okananwa, Yarden Garzon (11), Addi Mack (10) and Kyndal Walker (10). No. 17 West Virginia 74, UCF 62 A dominant 31-9 third quarter propelled the Mountaineers past the Knights in Orlando, Fla. West Virginia (23-6, 13-4) shot 13 of 17 from the field in the third period, including a perfect 3 of 3 from 3-point range, in seizing a 56-36 advantage going into the fourth. Gia Cooke led the Mountaineers with 19 points. Jordan Harrison added 16. UCF (10-18, 2-15) was paced by Khyala Ngodu’s 21 points and Kristol Ayson’s 12. Kansas 68, No. 20 Texas Tech 59 S’Mya Nichols notched 19 points by going 15 of 17 at the free-throw line, and the Jayhawks upset the Lady Raiders in Lawrence, Kan. The teams were tied with 3:29 to play, before Kansas (18-11, 8-9) outscored Texas Tech 12-3 down the stretch. Reserve Laia Conesa topped things off with the final five points on a 3-pointer and two made free throws. Texas Tech (24-6, 11-6) was outscored 24-5 at the charity stripe. Sarengbe Sanogo was the team’s top scorer with 16 points. ====================================================================== NBA NBA ROUNDUP: SPURS RALLY PAST RAPTORS FOR 10TH STRAIGHT WIN Devin Vassell scored 21 points Wednesday night and the visiting San Antonio Spurs rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Toronto Raptors 110-107 for their 10th consecutive win. San Antonio outscored Toronto 32-17 in the final period after trailing by 15 late in the third. De’Aaron Fox added 20 points for the Spurs, and Victor Wembanyama produced 12 points and five blocked shots. Dylan Harper put up 15 points, Stephon Castle scored 13 and Julian Champagnie scored 10. Brandon Ingram tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who have lost two straight, and Immanuel Quickley also scored 20 points. Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl each had 15 points, while RJ Barrett and Jamal Shead logged 12 apiece. Warriors 133, Grizzlies 112 Will Richard scored 21 points and Gary Payton II and Brandin Podziemski added 19 apiece to lead Golden State to a victory at Memphis. Each of the nine Warriors who played made a 3-pointer as the team finished 19-for-46 from deep. Gui Santos contributed 17 points and Moses Moody had 14, helping Golden State win without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis and Jimmy Butler III. The Grizzlies, who lost for the seventh time in eight games, were led by GG Jackson, who finished with 24 points and eight rebounds. Ty Jerome added 22 points and five assists. Rockets 128, Kings 97 Alperen Sengun recorded his third triple-double of the season and Reed Sheppard scored a game-high 28 points while making only his seventh start as Houston cruised to a victory over visiting Sacramento. Sengun posted 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Sheppard drilled a career-high seven 3-pointers, starting in place of Amen Thompson (quad). Kevin Durant tallied 21 points. Russell Westbrook produced 22 points for the Kings, who snapped a franchise-worst 16-game losing skid by beating the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Sacramento missed 25 of 32 3-point attempts. Nuggets 103, Celtics 84 Nikola Jokic compiled 30 points and 12 rebounds as host Denver rallied past Boston. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 14 points, Julian Strawther finished with 12 and Cameron Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas had 11 each for Denver, which played most of the game without Jamal Murray. The All-Star guard played the first 7:51 of the game before leaving due to an illness. He was listed as questionable to return but didn’t play again. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 23 points and 11 rebounds, Derrick White scored 20 points and Neemias Queta contributed 10. The Celtics had won four in a row and nine of the past 10, and they ended their Western Conference road trip 3-1. Pistons 124, Thunder 116 Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists and Jalen Duren had 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead Detroit to a home win over Oklahoma City in a battle of the top teams from each conference. The Pistons have won six of their last seven, while the Thunder had its three-game winning streak snapped. Detroit dominated in the paint, outscoring the Thunder 70-32. Jaylin Williams led the Thunder with a career-high 30 points and 11 rebounds. Williams’ previous career high was 24. Cason Wallace added 23. Bucks 118, Cavaliers 116 Kevin Porter Jr. hit the game-winner in the final seconds and scored 20 points to lead host Milwaukee to a victory over short-handed Cleveland. Milwaukee won its second in a row and eighth in the past 10 contests. Seven Bucks scored in double figures, including Ryan Rollins logging 18 and Kyle Kuzma registering 17. The Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen scored 27 points and laid in a shot at the buzzer that would have tied the game, but it was ruled no good after a replay. Cleveland played without Donovan Mitchell (groin), James Harden (thumb) and Evan Mobley (calf). LAKERS HIRE EX-VIRGINIA COACH TONY BENNETT AS DRAFT ADVISOR The Los Angeles Lakers hired former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA draft advisor on Wednesday. Bennett, a three-time NCAA national Coach of the Year, retired from coaching in October 2024. He guided the Cavaliers to a national championship in 2018-19 and won four ACC Coach of the Year nods. “We’re thrilled and honored to welcome Tony as an advisor to the Lakers basketball operations department,” Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said. “As we refine and build out our NBA draft and scouting processes, we could think of no better basketball mind than Tony Bennett to have as a resource. Tony’s track record of forming culture, with high-character, high-skill and high-IQ players is revered and respected across all basketball circles. Tony will be an incredible asset to our basketball leadership, to our scouts and to our draft department as a whole. We are truly excited.” Bennett, 56, compiled a record of 364-136 at Virginia from 2009-24. He was 69-33 at Washington State from 2006-09. “When Rob and I began talking, what stood out to me was the chance to help out such a storied organization,” Bennett said. “The Lakers carry a tradition that speaks for itself, so to be connected to it and assist Rob and the Lakers in any way I can is exciting.” Bennett’s teams produced 13 players who were selected in the NBA draft, including former NBA Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, two-time NBA 3-point percentage leader Joe Harris and current players De’Andre Hunter (Kings), Ty Jerome (Grizzlies), Ryan Dunn (Suns) and Trey Murphy III (Pelicans). ====================================================================== NHL BLUES F ROBERT THOMAS ON LEAVE FOR PERSONAL MATTER St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas is taking a brief leave of absence due to a personal matter. General manager Doug Armstrong announced the news Wednesday, adding Thomas is expected back Friday. The Blues (20-28-9) return from the Olympics break on Thursday night against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Thomas, 26, ranks second on the team with 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 42 games this season. The Ontario native has 429 points (118 goals, 311 assists) in 508 games with the Blues since they drafted him in the first round (20th overall) in 2017. He was an All-Star in the 2023-24 season. PENS’ SIDNEY CROSBY OUT AT LEAST 4 WEEKS WITH OLYMPIC INJURY Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with the lower-body injury he sustained while playing for Team Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Penguins announced the timeline and placed the star center on injured reserve Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, Pittsburgh announced defenseman Kris Letang has been activated from injured reserve. He was placed on IR on Jan. 31 due to a broken foot. Crosby, 38, suffered an apparent right leg injury in Canada’s 4-3 overtime win against Czechia in the quarterfinals. He has recorded 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists) in 56 games this season for the Penguins, who reside in second place in the Metropolitan Division as the NHL returns to action Wednesday. Crosby has 1,746 career points (652 goals, 1,094 assists) in 1,408 games over 21 seasons with Pittsburgh. He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and led Canada to Olympic gold at Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014 before settling for silver in Italy. Letang, 38, has recorded 25 points (three goals, 22 points) in 50 games this season. A two-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time All-Star, Letang has recorded 797 points (178 goals, 619 assists) in 1,211 games since Pittsburgh drafted him in the third round in 2005. He ranks third in franchise history in games behind longtime teammates Crosby and Evgeni Malkin (1,254). NHL ROUNDUP: JOEL QUENNEVILLE GETS 1,000TH WIN AS DUCKS RALLY PAST OILERS Cutter Gauthier broke a tie with 1:14 to play and Ducks coach Joel Quenneville became the second bench boss in NHL history to win 1,000 games as host Anaheim claimed a wild 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in the NHL’s first night back from the Olympic break. Leo Carlsson scored once in a three-point outing to pace the Ducks to a third consecutive victory, moving them past Edmonton and into second place in the Pacific Division. Ian Moore, Alex Killorn, Olen Zellweger and Beckett Sennecke also scored for the Ducks, who have won 10 of 12 games. Anaheim goaltender Lukas Dostal made 22 saves. Quenneville joins Scotty Bowman (1,244 victories) as the only members of the 1,000-win club. Matt Savoie scored once in a three-point game for the Oilers, who have lost four straight games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard both collected one goal and one assist, and Jack Roslovic and Zach Hyman added a goal apiece. Lightning 4, Maple Leafs 2 Nikita Kucherov scored a goal and recorded his 700th and 701st career assists, and Tampa Bay toppled visiting Toronto. Kucherov is the 64th player to reach the 700-assist milestone and the third Russian-born player to get there, joining Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin. Brayden Point netted two goals and had a helper, Gage Goncalves had a goal and two assists, and Charle-Edouard D’Astous notched two assists for the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 32 saves as Tampa Bay won its sixth straight game. Matthew Knies had a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs. John Tavares also tallied, William Nylander had two helpers, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 32 shots. Jets 3, Canucks 2 (OT) Cole Perfetti scored at 1:37 of overtime, enabling Winnipeg to beat host Vancouver. Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor had a goal apiece, Mark Scheifele logged two assists and Eric Comrie made 21 saves for Winnipeg, which won for just the third time in the past eight games (3-3-2). Evander Kane and Drew O’Connor scored goals and Tolopilo made 25 saves for last-place Vancouver, which lost its fourth straight game (0-2-2). Stars 4, Kraken 1 Wyatt Johnston scored twice and Thomas Harley added two assists as Dallas topped visiting Seattle. Matt Duchene and Sam Steel also scored, with Duchene adding an assist, as the Stars extended their winning streak to seven and won for the eighth time in nine games. Casey DeSmith made 18 saves to improve to 3-0-0 against Seattle this season. Ryker Evans responded for the Kraken, who lost for just the third time in nine games. Joey Daccord stopped 28 shots. Golden Knights 6, Kings 4 Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals, including the game-winner during a five-goal third period, leading visiting Vegas to a victory over Los Angeles. Colton Sissons and Reilly Smith each had a goal and an assist, Tanner Laczynski had three assists and Brandon Saad and Ivan Barbashev also scored for Vegas, which won its third straight game. Adin Hill made 15 saves and also had an assist. Quinton Byfield scored two goals, Artemi Panarin had two assists in his Kings debut and Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke each had a goal and an assist for Los Angeles, which lost its fourth straight game (0-3-1). Avalanche 4, Mammoth 2 Parker Kelly and Martin Necas each tallied a goal and an assist as Colorado topped Utah in Salt Lake City. All six goals were scored in the second period. Scott Wedgewood made 28 saves for the Avalanche, who won for the third time in four games. Colorado also got goals from Victor Olofsson and Brock Nelson. Dylan Guenther scored twice and Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 shots for the Mammoth, who were on an 11-3-1 run before the break. Capitals 3, Flyers 1 Logan Thompson made 23 saves and Trevor van Riemsdyk scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period to give Washington a win over visiting Philadelphia. The Capitals are 5-1-0 in their last six games, as their good form continued in their first game back after the NHL’s Olympic hiatus. Aliaksei Protas added an empty-net goal, and Rasmus Sandin tallied in the second period. Noah Cates scored the Flyers’ only goal, and Dan Vladar stopped 26 of 28 shots. Philadelphia fell to 1-4-2 in the past seven games. Sabres 2, Devils 1 Tage Thompson and Peyton Krebs each had a goal and an assist for Buffalo in a win at Newark, N.J. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves for the Sabres in his return after missing five games with a lower-body injury. Buffalo improved to 7-2-1 in the past 10. Timo Meier scored and Jake Allen stopped 28 shots for the Devils, who have lost four straight and six of seven. ======================================================================= BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP: BRAVES WORK WAY PAST PIRATES, PAUL SKENES Austin Riley hit a two-run home run to break an early tie and the host Atlanta Braves got past ace right-hander Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Wednesday in North Port, Fla. Skenes allowed one run, one hit and four walks with four strikeouts in facing 12 batters over 2 1/3 innings in his first start of spring training. The 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner also lost four strike calls to challenges won by the Braves using the automated ball-strike system. He and the other Pirates pitchers didn’t get much run support as Ryan O’Hearn delivered the team’s lone RBI on a first-inning single — one of six Pittsburgh hits. The Braves totaled only five hits, including Jurickson Profar’s RBI double and Riley’s 419-foot shot to center field, both in the third inning. Atlanta pitchers totaled 13 strikeouts, including a team-high three by starter Bryce Elder in two innings of work. Orioles 4, Rays 3 Vance Honeycutt hit a 410-foot solo homer in the seventh inning for the winning run as host Baltimore came from down 3-1 to edge Tampa Bay in Sarasota, Fla. In the fourth, the Rays’ Jonny DeLuca hit a three-run homer to center after Nick Fortes drew a leadoff walk and Ryan Vilade reached on third baseman Weston Wilson’s fielding error. Baltimore, which had notched the game’s first run on Tyler O’Neill’s RBI double, drew even in the fifth on a fielder’s choice marred by second baseman Cooper Kinney’s throwing error that allowed two runs to come home. Honeycutt homered off right-hander Derrick Edington to lift the Orioles. Blue Jays 4, Tigers (ss) 4 Toronto scored in the top of the ninth on two errors sandwiched around a single to forge a tie with host Detroit’s split squad in Lakeland, Fla. The Blue Jays’ Riley Tirotta led off the ninth by reaching on first baseman Josue Briceno’s fielding error and went to third when Eloy Jimenez singled but was thrown out at second. Arjun Nimmala followed by grounding into a fielder’s choice with Tirotta scoring and Nimmala safe at second on shortstop John Peck’s throwing error. Toronto got a big game from leadoff hitter Ernie Clement, who went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, a double and a triple. Jimenez added two hits, including a double. Thayron Liranzo hit a three-run homer for the Tigers in the sixth inning. Red Sox 5, Twins 3 Boston scored four runs in the third inning en route to a 5-0 lead and held off host Minnesota in Fort Myers, Fla. Each team collected eight hits, with the Red Sox getting doubles from Ceddanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell. Jarren Duran was the only Boston player with two hits. The Red Sox used nine pitchers who combined for eight strikeouts with four walks. Luke Keaschall got the Twins on the scoreboard with a two-run double in the fifth. Tanner Schobel hit an RBI single in the eighth. Nine Minnesota pitchers yielded six walks while fanning five. Phillies 5, Tigers (ss) 3 Otto Kemp homered and host Philadelphia never trailed in downing a Detroit split squad in Clearwater, Fla. Alec Bohm was the lone Phillies batter with multiple hits, going 2-for-3 with RBI singles in the third and fifth innings. Kemp slammed his first homer of spring training, a 419-foot solo shot in the fourth. Bryce Harper had his first RBI of the spring on a double. Javier Baez singled home a run in the fourth and Brett Callahan homered in the ninth — a 405-foot shot — for the Tigers. Astros 4, Marlins 1 Taylor Trammell and Anthony Huezo homered as visiting Houston scored all of its runs on extra-base hits to beat Miami in Jupiter, Fla. Walker Janek drove in two with a double in the fourth inning to jump the Astros ahead of the Marlins 2-1. Trammell followed in the fifth with a 353-foot solo shot, and Huezo knocked a 364-foot homer to left center in the eighth. Houston starter Hunter Brown allowed one hit with two strikeouts in two scoreless innings. Miami totaled just five hits, including leadoff batter Jakob Marsee’s double to open the bottom of the first inning. But he was picked off and the next two batters lined out to end the threat. Cardinals 6, Mets 0 Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer, which was all St. Louis pitchers would need in shutting out host New York in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Starter Richard Fitts earned the win with two hits and one strikeout over two innings as seven Cardinals hurlers combined on the eight-hit shutout. They yielded just one walk with six strikeouts. Mets starter Jonah Tong gave up three runs on three hits and one walk with two strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings. Right fielder Carson Benge, one of New York’s top prospects, batted leadoff and went 3-for-3 while the rest of the team totaled five hits. Brewers 13, Giants 12 Brice Turang hit two home runs as Milwaukee emerged victorious in a seven-run comeback against host San Francisco in the highest-scoring bout of spring training in Phoenix. Turang and Jesus Made were the only multi-hit batters for the Brewers, who were down by two runs as they entered the bottom of the ninth. Eddys Leonard and Freddy Zamora recorded one-run singles that set up Greg Jones for the game-winning sacrifice fly. Carlos Rodriguez allowed one run in his two-inning, two-strikeout start. Harrison Bader smacked a three-run home run, Bryce Eldridge hit a two-run homer and Luis Matos hit a solo shot that propelled the Giants to an 8-1 lead. San Francisco had a more consistent day at the plate despite the loss and recorded four more hits. Starter Adrian Houser went two innings with three hits, including Matos’ home run. Reds 3, White Sox 2 Two home runs were all it took for Cincinnati to overcome host Chicago in Glendale, Ariz. Sal Stewart’s solo blast, quickly followed by a two-run homer from JJ Bleday, were enough to seize a victory. Nick Lodolo, who started 28 games for the Reds last season, provided a strong two-inning, two-hit outing that featured four of Cincinnati’s 12 strikeouts. Colson Montgomery’s solo shot in the top of the fourth was the only White Sox sign of life until a Dustin Harris one-run double in the bottom of the ninth. The next two batters struck out swinging to end the game. Jonathan Cannon pitched three clean innings with one strikeout. Padres 7, Angels 3 High-scoring innings in the sixth and eighth lifted host San Diego over Los Angeles in Peoria, Ariz. Newcomer Nick Castellanos and Pablo Reyes scored via walks before the bats ignited, highlighted by a Mason McCoy two-run double in the eighth that pushed the Padres’ lead to four. Michael King allowed one run and two hits in his 2 2/3 innings, with four strikeouts. Los Angeles only scored by way of the deep shot, which began with Christian Moore in the third inning, followed by Jo Adell and Omar Martinez in the seventh. George Klassen pitched a strong two innings with three strikeouts for the Angels, who struck out 14 times at the plate. Rangers 11, Guardians 4 Aaron Zavala hit two home runs as Texas put on an insurmountable offensive performance against host Cleveland in Goodyear, Ariz. Sam Haggerty recorded an RBI for the third game in a row, in a fourth inning that featured two bases-loaded walks and a run-scoring wild pitch. Two-time All-Star Nathan Eovaldi went 2 2/3 innings with a two-hit, four-strikeout stat line. Jose Ramirez hit a home run for the second game in a row, followed by Wuilfredo Antunez and Juan Benjamin’s run-scoring hits in the sixth. Slade Cecconi pitched two scoreless innings and gave up three hits. Mariners 8, Royals 8 Seattle’s Connor Joe blasted a game-tying two-run homer that cemented a draw with host Kansas City in Surprise, Ariz. Seattle totaled three home runs, including a Jakson Reetz three-run bomb and a Brennen Davis solo shot. The Mariners tallied 13 hits, with Davis adding two doubles on a 3-for-3 night. Bryan Woo was pulled after 1 1/3 innings, allowing two hits and one run. Gavin Cross highlighted the Royals’ dugout with a three-run moonshot. Noah Cameron yielded one hit and pitched two strikeouts through two innings. Rockies 14, Cubs 7 Colorado accumulated five home runs to pull away from a near-comeback by host Chicago in Mesa, Ariz. Two deep shots from T.J. Rumfield and one apiece from Mickey Moniak and Ezequiel Tovar in a five-inning span created a 9-0 Colorado lead. Kyle McCann’s two-run homer capped off a 16-hit day for the Rockies. Reliever Antonio Senzatela went three innings with one hit and three strikeouts. The fifth and sixth innings produced all seven runs for Chicago, which brought the Cubs within two. Leonel Espinoza went 2-for-2 at the plate, which included a one-run double. Jameson Taillon made his second start for Chicago, where he allowed three runs for the second time in his two-inning stint. Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 4 Arizona could not overcome a large lead against visiting Los Angeles in Scottsdale, Ariz. While the Dodgers couldn’t find much success at the plate (seven hits), multiple scores on RBI walks and a two-run throwing error lifted Los Angeles to a six-run lead by the seventh inning. Roki Sasaki made his first mound appearance, where he pitched three strikeouts, but allowed three runs through 1 1/3 innings. Pavin Smith, Tim Tawa and Jose Fernandez went yard for Arizona, who had more productive day at bat with 13 hits. Starter Zac Gallen made his first mound appearance as well since re-signing with the team on Feb. 15, and pitched two strikeouts through one inning. Yankees 7, Nationals 0 Six New York pitchers combined on a one-hitter as the Yankees routed Washington in Tampa. Yankees starter Ryan Weathers threw 3 2/3 innings and fanned five. Christian Franklin’s third-inning single produced the lone baserunner off Weathers, but the next batter grounded into a double play. Amed Rosario led off the bottom of the first inning with a homer, and Max Schuemann finished 3-for-3 at the plate with two runs for New York. ======================================================================== INDIANA SPORTS TEAM RELEASES INDIANA PACERS GAME PREVIEW: PACERS VS HORNETS Following a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, the Indiana Pacers (15-44) will shift their focus to the Charlotte Hornets (28-31). The Hornets, winners of two straight road games, are back to full strength after navigating injuries to stars earlier in the season, and are in full pursuit of a postseason appearance. Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel – the fourth overall pick in the NBA draft over the summer – continues an impressive debut season with the Hornets as he averages 19.2 points per game. That mark is good for second in rookie scoring behind the Mavericks’ first overall pick and Knueppel’s teammate last year at Duke, Cooper Flagg (20.4). Knueppel is a critical piece of Charlotte’s attack. He stretches the floor, makes quick reads with the ball, and diversifies a Hornets offense with LaMelo Ball at the helm. Ball’s 7.3 assists per night leads the Hornets on the playmaking front, but Knueppel’s presence in Charlotte’s system has led to a measure of success for the Hornets this season. The Pacers continue to battle injury troubles as Pascal Siakam’s status remains in question following a wrist injury sustained on Sunday against Dallas. “Pascal is going to be out, I don’t know how long,” coach Rick Carlisle said on Tuesday. “…When Khris Middleton took the charge…Pascal hit the ground and hurt his left wrist…We’ll keep an eye on that.” Aside from Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Ivica Zubac are still sidelined for the Pacers as they recover from ankle injuries. Such injuries open up opportunities for players like Kam Jones and Micah Potter, who each recorded new career-highs in scoring on Tuesday in their expanded roles. Jones scored 13 points and six rebounds while Potter recorded 23 points on 9-for-11 shooting against the 76ers. Thursday’s matchup with the Hornets is the third contest in a four-game homestand for the Pacers. Indiana is 0-2 in the homestand with two games remaining before embarking on a four-game West coast road trip that begins in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 4. After Thursday’s meeting with Charlotte, the Pacers will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, March 1, at 5:00 PM ET to wrap up the current homestand. Projected Starters Pacers: G – Andrew Nembhard, G – Kam Jones, F – Ben Sheppard, F – Jarace Walker, C – Jay Huff Hornets: G – LaMelo Ball, G – Kon Knueppel, F – Brandon Miller, F – Miles Bridges, C – Ryan Kalkbrenner Injury Report Pacers: Pascal Siakam – doubtful (left wrist sprain), Tyrese Haliburton – out (right Achilles tendon tear), Aaron Nesmith – out (right ankle sprain), Obi Toppin – out (right foot stress fracture), Johnny Furphy – out (right ACL tear), Ivica Zubac – out (left ankle sprain) Hornets: Liam McNeeley – out (left ankle sprain) Last Meeting Jan. 8, 2026: The Pacers stopped a 13-game losing skid to give coach Rick Carlisle his historic 1,000th win as the Blue and Gold defeated the Hornets, 114-112. Pascal Siakam was the difference for the Pacers in a tightly contested matchup as he scored 33 points and corralled 14 rebounds in the win. T.J. McConnell contributed 23 points and eight assists, and Indiana shot 50 percent from the field. LaMelo Ball came off Charlotte’s bench as he recovered from an injury, but gave the Hornets 33 points as he knocked down seven 3-pointers in the contest. Charlotte committed 17 turnovers, and ultimately couldn’t stop Indiana late despite the Pacers committing 20 total turnovers. The loss marked the Hornets’ second straight loss in their home arena, and Indiana’s first win in a string of three straight victories. Noteworthy The Pacers are 77-56 against the Hornets all-time. Indiana is 2-0 against Charlotte this season. The two teams will meet once more after Thursday’s matchup – April 3 in Charlotte. Indiana is 0-2 on its current homestand with two games remaining — Charlotte on Thursday and Memphis on Sunday. Broadcast Information (Where to Watch and Listen to Pacers Games >>) TV: FanDuel Sports Network – Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host) Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan – Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (sideline reporter/host) ========================================================================= INDY FUEL FUEL HOST HEARTLANDERS ON FRIDAY NIGHT FISHERS- The Fuel will host the Iowa Heartlanders on Friday night to kick off a two-game set against them this weekend. After claiming a dominant 6-3 victory over the Kalamazoo Wings on Tuesday morning, Indy will look to add another win to their point streak. LAST TIME OUT The last time these two teams met was on February 7, when Iowa visited Indy and claimed a 3-1 road victory. Brett Moravec scored the lone Fuel goal that night while Iowa scored a power play and shorthanded goal to give them the victory. STANDINGS TRACKER Despite going 4-0-1-0 over their last five games, the Iowa Heartlanders still sit in last place in the Central division with 39 points. The Fuel come into this game with 55, sitting in third place in the division. They trail the second place Toledo Walleye by nine points and look to inch closer this weekend. ====================================================================== IU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HOOSIERS GRIT OUT WIN AT RUTGERS PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Indiana used a 27-point fourth quarter to get past Rutgers, 79-69, on Wednesday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena. KEY MOMENTS In a quarter of runs, Rutgers (9-19, 1-16 B1G) kicked off the first quarter on an -0 run that led to a 13-3 lead with 5:10 remaining. Indiana (16-13, 5-12 B1G) countered with their own 8-0 run and eventually tied the game at 17-all on a redshirt sophomore guard Lenée Beaumont 3-pointer. The Scarlet Knights used five-straight points to finish off the first with a 22-17 lead. The Hoosiers used a triple by freshman forward Maya Makalusky and a drive at the rim by freshman Nevaeh Caffey to bring the game back to a tie. The two teams would exchange buckets for much of the second quarter, as Rutgers pulled ahead in the final minute to take a 34-30 halftime lead. It was a lead that extended to 10 early in the third quarter before IU came back within striking distance on a pair of Caffey layups and Makalusky 3-pointer. Facing a four-point deficit going to the fourth quarter, Ciezki pulled her team within one, 60-59. It was all part of a 27-point fourth quarter effort where IU shot 60 percent from the field. Senior guard Jerni Kiaku came up with a big and-1 to tie the game at 64-64. After the Scarlet Knights went up on a pair at the line, the Hoosiers started a 10-0 run where they took control with 3:08 remaining. NOTABLE Ciezki led the way with 21 points as one of four players to score in double figures. Makalusky added 19 points while Caffey (14) and Beaumont (12) all finished in double digits. Noyan finished with a career-high 15 rebounds helping IU outrebound Rutgers, 33-24. She pulled down five offensive boards. Beaumont added a team-high four assists. Makalusky and Ciezki each hit four three’s and combined to hit eight of IU’s 11 triples. Indiana improved to 10-6 in the all-time series with Rutgers, winning its seventh-straight game in the series dating back to 2019. UP NEXT The regular season comes to a close on Saturday, Feb. 28 when IU hosts Penn State in a 2 p.m. ET tip. ====================================================================== INDIANA TRACK AND FIELD MEET CENTRAL: IUTF HEADS TO B1G INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana track and field program heads into postseason competition this weekend when they compete in the Big Ten Indoor Championship at the Fall Creek Pavilion in Indianapolis, Ind. The meet is scheduled to start Thursday, February 26, and will conclude on Saturday, February 28. Fans will be able to stream the meet on B1G+.THE MEETB1G Indoor T&F Championship (All Times EST)LiveStats | ScheduleWatch: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3Venue: Fall Creek PavilionCoverage: Follow Indiana T&F at iuhoosiers.com and on social media at @IndianaXCTF THE HOOSIER LINEUP Combined: Pentathlon Max Grangier Sprints and Hurdles: 60-meter hurdles prelims John Colquitt, Tyler Tarter 60-meter prelims Trelee Banks-Rose, Jasiah Rogers Aliyah Johnson 200-meters Trelee Banks-Rose, Novo Onovwerosuoke, Kalen Sargent Ava Olomajeye 400-meters Cameron Mullens Kiera Davis Distance & Mid-Distance: 600-meters D’Angelo Brown, Daquan Tate Amelia Dodds, Veronica Hargrave, Katelyn Henselmeier, Ciana Kepner 800-meters Nico Colchico, Andrew Mangum, Camden Marshall Nola Somers Glenn Mile Matt Kim, Nolan Satterfield Catie McCabe, Lily Myers, Michaela Quinn, Joey Rastrelli 3,000-meters Tony Provenzano Lily Myers Jumps: High Jump Jay Hmurovich, Lee Martin Kaselle Davis, Josie Page, Chayla Rankin, Taylor Schoonveld Long Jump Vince Davero, Alex Smith Elle Knepp Triple Jump Vince Davero Kelly Moran Pole Vault: Lukas Brauc, Tyler Carrel Kailen Kramer Throws: Weight Throw Michael Neuenroth, Nikolaos Sidirenios, Hunter Smith Hannah Alexander Shot Put Seth Brosseau Relays: 4×400-meters Cameron Mullens, Kalen Sargent, Novo Onovwerosuoke, Daquan Tate Kiera Davis, Veronica Hargrave, Amelia Dodds, Ava Olomajeye Distance Medley Nolan Satterfield, Novo Onovwerosuoke, D’Angelo Brown, Kalen Sargent Catie McCabe, Kristina Vincic, Veronica Hargrave, Lily Myers ====================================================================== IU SWIMMING NO. 3 HOOSIERS HIT PODIUM IN WEDNESDAY RELAYS MADISON, Wis. – No. 3-ranked Indiana was the only team to reach the podium in both opening night relays at the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships Wednesday (Feb. 25) inside the Soderholm Family Aquatic Center on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. The Hoosiers sit third in the team standings, six points off the lead through two events. “It was a solid start for the Hoosiers this evening,” IU head swimming coach Ray Looze said. We have more work to do, starting with prelims tomorrow.” Indiana opened the meet with a silver medal performance in the 200-yard medley relay, a tenth of a second off Michigan’s 1:21.99. The Hoosiers out-split U-M in three of the four legs, including the anchor, but could not make up the difference from the fly split. Junior Mikkel Lee closed in on the lead with an 18.58 to Michigan sophomore Ole Eidam’s 19.02. The Hoosiers posted a season-best in the 800-yard freestyle relay, going 6:08.90 to place third. It was an even tighter finish in the second race of the night, as Wisconsin took silver by three hundredths. Senior Owen McDonald raced both relays, going third in the medley and second in the freestyle. TEAM SCORES 1. Michigan – 116 2. Ohio State – 114 3. Indiana – 110 4. Wisconsin – 102 5. Northwestern – 100 6. USC – 98 7. Purdue – 96 8. Minnesota – 92 9. Penn State – 40 RESULTS 200 MEDLEY RELAY 2. Miroslav Knedla, Travis Gulledge, Owen McDonald, Mikkel Lee – 1:22.09 800 FREESTYLE RELAY 3. Aaron Shackell, Owen McDonald, Raekwon Noel, Dylan Smiley – 6:08.90 UP NEXT The 2026 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships resume Thursday for day two, the first full day of action. Athletes will compete in the 100 butterfly, 400 IM, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 1-meter diving and 200 freestyle relay with preliminaries beginning at 11 a.m. ET. Finals are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ====================================================================== IU BASEBALL BATS, CLUTCH PITCHING SPARK MIDWEEK SUCCESS CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Behind 15 hits, seven walks and 10 runs, the Indiana Baseball team (3-5, 0-0 B1G) exploded for a big offensive afternoon on Wednesday (Feb. 25) at Hayden Field. The Hoosiers took the lead in the fourth inning and led the rest of the way enroute to a 10-4 win over Xavier (2-6, 0-0 Big East). Nine of the 10 players that got at-bats recorded at least one hit. After two weekends of facing stiff competition, IU’s offense is starting to show the lessons it learned early in the year. Head coach Jeff Mercer has built his team to work long counts, take free bases and drive balls through the middle of the field. It did that and more on Wednesday afternoon, scoring all 10 runs in four-consecutive innings. After an RBI groundout from freshman second baseman Landen Fry in the fourth inning, IU controlled the game the rest of the way. Sophomore first baseman Jake Hanley dropped down to the six hole in the lineup but found the spark he was looking for. He connected on a trio of run-producing base hits, including an RBI double off the wall in right field. He and redshirt junior right fielder Ayden Crouse each recorded three-hit days for the Hoosiers. Sophomore third baseman Will Moore hit an opposite field, two-run blast in the seventh inning for a pair of insurance runs. With a mix of freshmen and seniors working in the game, IU’s pitching staff steadied the ship against a physical Xavier lineup. The seven arms that the Hoosiers used combined for 10 strikeouts and just two walks. Freshman right-handed pitcher Xavier Carrera (W, 1-0) worked a scoreless third before IU took the lead in the fourth. Graduate student right-handed pitcher Gavin Seebold slammed the door with two scoreless innings. Wednesday’s effort was the fourth time (in eight games) that IU has allowed four-or-fewer runs on the mound. The Hoosiers are now 2-0 in midweeks and will be ready to take on Western Kentucky in a four-game series this weekend in Bowling Green. Scoring Recap Bottom Second The hosts got on the board in the first inning on a sacrifice fly from Luke Hammond. Xavier 1, Indiana 0 Top Fourth Jake Hanley began a big inning for the Hoosiers with an RBI single through the left side. An RBI groundout to the pitcher from Landen Fry scored a second run. RBIs from Ayden Crouse (single) and Will Moore (hit-by-pitch) helped IU hang a four spot in the fourth. Indiana 4, Xavier 1 Bottom Fourth The Musketeers trimmed the lead in the fourth when Clay Burdette scored on a wild pitch. Indiana 4, Xavier 2 Top Fifth Hanley doubled off the wall to score Hogan Denny at the beginning of the inning. With two outs, the nine-hole hitter Cole Decker delivered an RBI single. Moore walked with the bases loaded as IU added a third run in the frame. Indiana 7, Xavier 2 Top Sixth Hanley continued his hot day with another RBI single. The hit was his third of the day and his third RBI of the day. Indiana 8, Xavier 2 Bottom Sixth Tommy Townsend came on to pinch hit with runners in scoring position and delivered a two-run double. Indiana 8, Xavier 4 Top Seventh The Hoosiers got those runs right back on a two-run home run from Will Moore. Indiana 10, Xavier 4 Top Hoosier Performers #5 Crouse, Ayden 3-5, R, RBI, BB, SB #34 Hanley, Jake 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B #4 Moore, Will 1-3, HR, R, 4 RBI, 2 BB, HBP Inside the Box Score • The pitching staff did a great job of managing the game. IU struck out 10 batters and walked just two. • The top six guys in IU’s order all recorded hits. In total, nine of 10 players to come to the plate had a hit. • Will Moore recorded IU’s second four-RBI game of the year (Hogan Denny). Notes to Know • Sophomore third baseman Will Moore hit the second home run of his career with a two-run blast in the seventh inning. Moore recorded RBIs on a hit-by-pitch, walk and then on the two-run home run. His four RBIs in the game were a career high. In the process, he extended his reached base streak to 24-straight games. • For the 40th time in the Jeff Mercer era, IU racked up 15 hits in a game. The Hoosiers did it with just four extra-base hits (three doubles, one home run). It is IU’s first game with 15 hits since May 3, 2025 at Abilene Christian (17). IU has won 25-straight games when recording at least 15 base knocks. • Graduate student pitcher Gavin Seebold has now worked three scoreless appearances to begin his final season of college baseball. In total, he’s tossed 8.1 innings of five-hit, no-run action in 2026. He’s racked up eight strikeouts and is allowing opposing batters to hit just .179 on the year. All three of his outings have lasted multiple innings. • As well, redshirt junior pitcher Jacob Vogel has been impactful in his role. He’s thrown three-straight scoreless outings. In Wednesday’s win, he stranded a runner on third base to end the second inning. Since beginning game action in 2024, 27 of 35 Vogel’s career appearances have been scoreless. Up Next The Hoosiers are set for a busy weekend away from home. Head coach Jeff Mercer’s team will play a four-game set on the road against Western Kentucky in Bowling Green. The first game of the series is on Friday (Feb. 27) afternoon. All four games will be carried on the Indiana Sports Radio Network via IUHoosiers.com/Audio. ====================================================================== PURDUE MEN’S BASKETBALL #8 PURDUE HOSTS #13 MICHIGAN STATE IN KEY BIG TEN CLASH GAMEDAY INFORMATION [8 / 8] Purdue (22-5, 12-4) vs. [13 / 13] Michigan State (22-5, 12-4) Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET West Lafayette, Ind. | Mackey Arena (14,876) TELEVISION: NBCSN, Peacock (Brandon Gaudin, Robbie Hummel) RADIO: Purdue Global Radio Network (Rob Blackman, Bobby Riddell) PURDUE’S NUMBERS • Overall: 22-5 | Big Ten: 12-4 • Home: 12-3 | Away: 7-2 | Neutral: 3-0 • Q1: 8-5 | Q2: 4-0 | Q3: 7-0 | Q4: 3-0 • NCAA NET: 6 | KenPom: 7 • Off. Eff.: 2nd | Def. Eff.: 23rd • NCAA SOS: 7 | KenPom SOS: 8 THE SCENE SETTER • Closing out a three-game homestand and the month of February at the same time, the No. 8-ranked Purdue Boilermakers host No. 13-ranked Michigan State on Thursday in Mackey Arena. It will be the second-to-last home game for the Boilermakers, who are coming off a 93-64 win over Indiana and look to remain in the hunt for a top-two seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. • Following the Michigan State battle, Purdue hits the road for games at Ohio State (March 1) and Northwestern (March 4). THE SERIES • Purdue and Michigan State meet for just the 135th meeting in series history, with Purdue owning a 77-57 advantage. • Purdue has won nine of the last 11 meetings with Michigan State, dating to Jan. 27, 2019, a 73-63 Purdue victory. • Purdue has won seven straight home games in Mackey Arena against Michigan State by a combined 89 points. Just two of the games have been decided by single-digits (2024, 2016). • One of the teams has been nationally-ranked in 31 of the last 33 meetings (incl. Thursday) between the two teams (Purdue – 21 times: MSU – 21 times). • Purdue is 5-2 at Mackey Arena against Michigan State when both teams are nationally ranked. • Fletcher Loyer, whose brother Foster played at Michigan State from 2019-21, is 10-of-16 (.625) for his career from 3-point range against Michigan State. NEWS AND NOTES • Looking to end its three-game homestand and February on a high note, the Boilermakers face a big challenge as No. 13 Michigan State visits Mackey Arena for the lone meeting between the two squads. • A win would give Purdue a 6-1 record in February, which would match the Boilermakers’ best mark in the month since the 2016-17 squad went 7-1 (2018-19 team also went 6-1). • Via BartTorvik.com, Purdue owns the fourth-best overall efficiency in the month of February behind Michigan, Florida and Illinois, ranking second offensively and 19th defensively. • Purdue is one of just eight teams in America with at least eight quad-1 victories (Duke – 12; Arizona – 11; Michigan – 10; Purdue – 8; Florida – 8; Kansas – 8; Illinois – 8; Vanderbilt – 8). • Purdue is 19-5 in the first three quads, the fifth-most wins in the first three quads nationally (Michigan – 24; Arizona – 20; Gonzaga – 20; UConn – 20). • Of Purdue’s remaining four games, three of them will be quad-1 contests (Michigan State, Ohio State, Northwestern). The other is right on the cusp of being quad-1 (Wisconsin – 32). • Purdue continues to play one of America’s toughest schedules, owning the eighth-most difficult schedule in America. In the last three seasons, Purdue’s strength of schedule has ranked 8th (2025-26), 8th (2024-25) and 2nd (2023-24). • Purdue ranks in the top 25 nationally in assist / turnover ratio (1st), offensive efficiency (2nd), assists per game (3rd), turnovers per game (10th), field goal percentage (15th), scoring margin (18th), 3-point percentage (20th), rebound margin (21st) and defensive efficiency (23rd). Purdue is one of 11 teams to rank in the top 25 in both off. and def. efficiency. • Purdue has been ranked in 75 straight AP Top 25 polls, the second-longest streak in the country behind Houston (122). Purdue has been in the top 10 in 75 of the last 97 polls. PURDUE, GONZAGA TO TIP OFF 2026-27 SEASON IN LAS VEGAS WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced that Purdue and Gonzaga will open the 2026-27 season at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the Hall of Fame Series Opening Night on Nov. 2, 2026. Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the four-game event today, marking the fourth consecutive year the Hall of Fame Series has been held in Las Vegas following a near sellout in 2025. The Opening Night showcase will feature two marquee men’s matchups as Arizona renews its rivalry with UCLA and Gonzaga faces Purdue in an early-season clash between perennial national championship contenders. The women’s slate includes USC taking on hometown UNLV in a game expected to mark the return of Trojans star JuJu Watkins – the 2024-25 consensus National Player of the Year – following her recovery from a knee injury, with Arizona and Stanford squaring off in the second matchup. All four games will be nationally televised across TNT Sports’ networks and platforms, with additional broadcast details, game times, and credential information to be announced at a later date. Tickets will go on sale in late April. Fans can visit HOFSeries.com for official hotel information, pre-sale details, and event updates. In addition, The John Purdue Club has announced that land-only travel packages — which will include game tickets — will be made available to John Purdue Club members. The John Purdue Club will follow up directly with additional details and information when additional details become available. Consistently among the top-20 teams in the country, Purdue and Gonzaga will meet for sixth time in series history with Purdue owning a 5-0 all-time series lead. The Boilermakers defeated the Bulldogs three times in a two-year span, topping Gonzaga in the Phil Knight Legacy semifinals in Nov. 2022 (84-66), the Maui Invitational quarterfinals in Nov. 2023 (73-63) and in the 2024 Sweet 16 in Detroit (80-68). Purdue also defeated Gonzaga in the 2000 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, played in Albuquerque (75-66). The contest is the third announced game for the Boilermakers for the upcoming season. Purdue will face Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, on a date to be determined and will host Tennessee in Mackey Arena on Dec. 12, 2026. ====================================================================== PURDUE SWIMMING AND DIVING PURDUE MEN RETURN TO MADISON FOR BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS MADISON, Wis. – Purdue Men’s Swimming & Diving opened the Big Ten Championships on Wednesday with a record-setting showing, qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the 200 medley relay while smashing the team benchmark by 0.72 hundredths of a second. The Boilermakers eclipsed their team record that had stood since the 2021 Big Ten Championships. Alex Hotta, Lucas Byrd, Nathaniel Thomas and Jānis Dzirkalis teamed up for a time of 1:23.10 that doubled as an automatic NCAA Championships qualifying standard (A Cut), assuring Purdue of a berth at the national championship meet in Atlanta. The 2022 season marked the last time Purdue qualified relays for NCAAs. Dzirkalis closed the race with an event-best 50 freestyle split of 18.41, the fastest 50 ever by a Boilermaker. Two-time Olympian Nikola Acin’s 18.59 on the anchor leg of the record-setting 200 medley relay at the 2021 Big Ten Championships was the previous benchmark, also helping Purdue achieve an A Cut in the event. Purdue’s 2021 and 2026 200 medley relay quartets each finished fourth at the uber-fast Big Ten Championships. The Boilermakers also posted the second-fastest time (6:22.82) in team history in the 800 free relay Wednesday. Evan Mackesy, Biko Hooper-Haviland, Dylan Burau and Alexander Cole teamed up for the event. Mackesy swam on the 800 relay at Big Tens for the second year in a row, moving from the anchor leg to the leadoff leg this season. In the dive well, Nathaniel Grannis, Tyler Wills and Holden Higbie teamed up to for a victory in the exhibition team diving event. The Purdue men were victorious in team diving at Big Tens for the second time in three years, with Higbie part of both trios. Grannis’ score of 79.20 on his back 3 ½ off 10-meter (207C) was the top-scoring dive of the competition. The Boilermakers were victorious by 20 points. The Purdue men have set at least one relay record at Big Tens in four of the last six seasons dating back to 2021. The Big Ten Championships continue Thursday with swimming prelims at 11 a.m. ET, 1-meter diving prelims at 1 p.m. ET and the finals session at 6 p.m. ET. OPENING NIGHT AT THE 2026 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS (A) – NCAA Automatic Qualifying Time 200 Medley Relay Hotta, Byrd, Thomas & Dzirkalis, 1:23.10 (A) – Finished 4th (52 Points); PURDUE RECORD Dzirkalis’ anchor leg split of 18.41 was fastest 50 free in the event 800 Free Relay Mackesy, Hooper-Haviland, Burau & Cole, 6:22.82 – Finished 8th (44 Points); 2nd Fastest in Team History Team Diving Higbie (3M), Grannis (1M, 10M) & Wills (1M, 10M), 387.40 – Event Winner TEAM SCORES THRU WEDNESDAY 1.) #12 Michigan 116 2.) #11 Ohio State 114 3.) #3 Indiana 110 4.) #24 Wisconsin 102 5.) #19 Northwestern 100 6.) #15 USC 98 7.) Purdue 96 8.) Minnesota 92 9.) Penn State 40 =================================================================== PURDUE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SECOND HALF RALLY COMES UP SHORT IN LOSS TO OREGON WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue women’s basketball team saw its second-half comeback bid fall short in a 71-65 loss on Wednesday night in Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers trailed by 11 at the break, and as many as 15 in the third, but could not complete the rally after cutting the gap to two possessions with two minutes to play. Purdue honored fifth year senior Madison Layden-Zay for her record-breaking career in a postgame ceremony. The Purdue career 3-pointer leader was named the newest Legend of Mackey. Three Boilermakers (12-16, 4-13) finished in double figures, led by Nya Smith’s 20 points for her fourth straight game in double figures. The sophomore matched her season high while hitting three 3-pointers and adding four rebounds and four assists. Lana McCarthy provided 18 of Purdue’s 20 points off the bench. The sophomore was 6-of-9 from the field and 6-of-7 at the line. She tacked on seven rebounds and matched her career high with three assists. Tara Daye narrowly missed a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Purdue finished the game shooting 44.4% from the field and went 5-of-18 from distance. The Boilermakers hammered the glass, finishing plus-13 (40-27) but managed 14 second chance points on 13 offensive rebounds to 14 points on seven second chance opportunities for Oregon (20-10, 8-9). The Boilermakers had to rally out of an early 9-0 hole with seven straight points on a Kiki Smith triple and jumpers from McKenna Layden and McCarthy. Purdue went 6-of-12 from the field in the first quarter as the two sides matched 17-17. Oregon held Purdue to 3-of-10 shooting from the field in the second, outpacing the Boilermakers 22-11 in the frame, including a 9-0 run to end the half and carry a 39-28 lead into the break. Nya Smith tallied five of Purdue’s 13 points in the third, as the Boilermakers pulled one back to trail 51-41 going into the fourth. Purdue stayed within striking distance early in the fourth, despite Oregon opening a 13-point advantage just past the halfway mark. Daye completed an and-one before Nya Smith scored in transition to make it a 65-58 game with 2:45 to play. Purdue pulled within five points with 25 seconds to play but ran out of time to complete the comeback. The Boilermakers finished the night hitting five of their final six shots. Oregon was led by Katie Fiso’s 19 points, as the Ducks shot 44.6% from the floor and 6-of-17 from distance. NOTES • Purdue trails the all-time series 0-2. • Lana McCarthy posted her sixth career game with 10 points, five rebounds and at least one assist, one steal and one block. • Daye finished in double figures for the 19th time this season. • McCarthy reached double figures for the eighth time this campaign and the first since knocking off No. 23 Washington in January. • With five 3-pointers the Boilermakers moved to 204 on the season, becoming the fifth team in school history to reach 200 in a campaign. Four of the five have come under head coach Katie Gearlds. UP NEXT The Boilermakers head into the final game of the regular season on Sunday afternoon with a 3 p.m. ET tip road trip against Northwestern. Purdue needs a win to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis next week. ======================================================================= NOTRE DAME MEN’S HOCKEY NOTRE DAME RETURNS HOME FOR SENIOR WEEKEND AGAINST #5/5 PENN STATE By: Connor Toomey South Bend, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame Hockey team returns to Compton Family Ice Arena this weekend for the final homestand of the regular season against the fifth-ranked Nittany Lions of Penn State University this Friday and Saturday (Feb. 27-28). Friday’s puck drop is scheduled for 7pm as fans are invited to Fan Appreciation Night in Compton, presented by Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka. Early arriving Irish faithful will receive a green beanie hat, while supplies last. Saturday night, the series concludes with Senior Night and Irish Wear Green with puck drop set for 6pm. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as this year’s senior class will be honored in an on-ice celebration, while fans can enjoy a green t-shirt & pom-pom giveaway. As the Irish get set to host Penn State, the programs will meet for the 46th and 47th time in their all-time history. The two squads will write the final chapter of their 2025-26 regular season story after previously clashing with one another back in January at Pegula Ice Arena. Notre Dame aims to even the series at home following two hard fought contests that went in favor of the Nittany Lions in Happy Valley earlier this year. A series that began in the 1983-84 season, Notre Dame looks to build upon their all-time record against Penn State where the Irish hold a record of 24-14-7. At Compton, Notre Dame owns a tally of 15 wins, six losses, and one tie in the series. In their previous matchup, sophomore defenseman Jimmy Jurcev set a new career high for assists in a game with two. Graduate forward Sutter Muzzatti also recorded a multi-point outing with a goal and an assist in the contest. Additionally, junior captain Danny Nelson recorded assists in both bouts back in January. The Irish return home after a mid-week series with the Michigan State Spartans. In the contest, Notre Dame battled back and forth with MSU until a power play late in the second frame put the Spartans ahead to ultimately take the victory. Freshman forward Dashel Oliver recorded his first collegiate goal in the game one matchup after a pass from Carter Slaggert set up the early equalizer in the game. As Notre Dame laces up for their final homestand of the 2025-26 season, the Irish set their sights on closing out their time in Compton with the strong play that they have carried with them over the past month. As they wrap up this season finale with Penn State, Notre Dame enters senior weekend primed to add another exhilarating chapter to their 43 year old strife with the Nittany Lions. SERIES OVERVIEW Opponent: Penn State (Feb. 27-28) Location: South Bend, Ind. Schedule: Fri. 7:00 PM | Sat. 6:00 PM TV/Streaming: Peacock Live Stats: FightingIrish.com Radio: fightingirish.com/radioaffiliates/ Game Notes: Notre Dame ====================================================================== NOTRE DAME WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HIDALGO EARNS SECOND USBWA TEAM OF THE WEEK HONOR INDIANAPOLIS – For the second time this season, Hannah Hidalgo has been named to the USBWA National Team of the Week following her stellar play in two Fighting Irish victories over the last week. Hidalgo joins teammate Cassandre Prosper as the only two ACC players to be named a USBWA National Player of the Week twice this season. Hannah Hidalgo averaged 28.5 points, 7.0 steals, 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two wins for the Fighting Irish this past week. The guard nearly recorded a triple double in Notre Dame’s win over SMU, finishing with 31 points, 11 steals, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Hidalgo now has eight games of 30 or more points on the season, and is the only player in the ACC to accomplish the feat. Her 11-steal performance gives her four games this season of double-digit steals, the most in the league and country. Earlier in the week, Hidalgo scored a game-high 26 points in the win at Wake Forest to go along with 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Hidalgo is just one of two players with 15 games with at least 25 points scored in the contest and the only to do so in the ACC. Hidalgo and the Irish return home to Purcell Pavilion for their final home game of the regular season as they welcome Syracuse on Senior Night for a 7 p.m. ET tip on Thursday, Feb. 26. The game will be streamed on ACCNX. IRISH HOST SYRACUSE FOR SENIOR NIGHT SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame (18-9, 10-6) will close out its regular season home slate on Thursday night, as the Irish host Syracuse (21-6, 11-5) at Purcell Pavilion. Tyler Reidy, Molly O’Malley and Jack Rinaldi will be on the call for the ACCNX contest at 7 p.m. NOTES Notre Dame is coming off of its third consecutive victory, downing SMU in Dallas, 88-63. Hannah Hidalgo led the way with 31 points, 11 steals and 9 rebounds, while Iyana Moore added 20 points after going 4-8 from beyond the arc. Hidalgo continues to lead the ACC in scoring (24.9) and the nation in steals (5.6). She is the only player in the country to rank in the top 15 nationally in both points and steals or blocks. On Monday, Hidalgo was named ACC Player of the Week for the sixth time this year and the 12th time in her career. No other ACC player has earned the honor more than once this season. Hidalgo also earned her second USBWA National Player of the Week honor this week as well after averaging 28.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 steals and 3.5 assists in two games last week. Moore leads the ACC in conference play with a three-point shooting percentage of 45.9 and 3.2 made triples per game. She is shooting 40.1 percent from deep on the year as well. The Irish have won their last three games by an average of 20.3 points. Sixteen of Notre Dame’s 18 wins this season have been by double-digits. One of Notre Dame’s most frequent opponents, the Irish are 40-6 all-time against Syracuse, including 19-1 at home. ===================================================================== BUTLER WBB ANNA WYPYCH AND SANIYA JACKSON COMBINE FOR 40, BUTLER DEFEATS DEPAUL 71-64 CHICAGO, Ill. – Butler defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 71-64 on Wednesday evening in Chicago. Saniya Jackson recorded her second double-double of her career and her second against DePaul this season with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Anna Wypych poured in a career-high 21 points in the contest marking her third-consecutive game scoring in double figures. With the win, Butler improves to 11-18 on the year and 5-14 in BIG EAST play while DePaul slides to 7-23 overall and 4-15 in league play. BULLDOG HIGHLIGHTS Saniya Jackson was spectacular against the Blue Demons, recording her second double-double of the season, with 19 points and 14 rebounds in the contest. Jackson added one assist and one steal to her stat line. Anna Wypych recorded a career-high 21 points on 6-for-12 shooting. Lily Zeinstra rounded out the Bulldogs in double figures with 13 points in the contest. Saniya Jackson led the squad on the glass, pulling down a game-high 14 rebounds. Mallory Miller paced the offense, dishing out a career-high seven assists in the contest. Miller added seven points and six rebounds and recorded a block in the contest. Butler shot 25-for-49 (51%) from the field and shot 7-for-17 (41.2%) from behind the arc. BU forced 13 DePaul turnovers. DEPAUL HIGHLIGHTS Michelle Ojo led a quartet of Blue Demons in double figures with 13 points. Meg Newman (12), Natiah Nelson (11) and Devin Hagemann (10) rounded out the Blue Demons in double figures. Newman and Ojo led the squad on the glass, pulling down five rebounds apiece. Nelson paced the offense with four assists in the game. DePaul shot 24-for-63 (38.1%) from the floor and shot 3-for-14 (21.4%) from beyond the arc. HOW IT HAPPENED Both sides traded buckets to open the game as DePaul jumped out to an early 10-9 lead at the halfway mark of the first quarter. The first continued to be back and forth as neither side was able to pull away. Butler finished the first holding the narrow 19-17 lead. DePaul started the scoring in the second as both sides continued to go back and forth as the Blue Demons held the slim 25-23 advantage at the halfway mark of the second frame. DePaul was able to make back-to-back shots late in the quarter giving the Blue Demons their largest lead of the game at four (30-26). DePaul took the 34-30 lead into the half. Butler held DePaul scoreless for the first 2:40 of the second half as the Dawgs were able to cut the deficit to one (37-36) at the seven minute mark. The Dawgs strung together a 8-2 run to erase the deficit, as BU held the 44-41 advantage at the 3:48 mark of the quarter. Butler took the 50-43 lead into the final quarter of action. Butler began to pull away at the start of the fourth as the Bulldog lead grew to as many as 10 (53-43) early in the frame. DePaul strung together an 8-0 run as the home side cut the Butler lead to two with just over six minutes left. Wypych converted three-point play with just over two minutes left as the Butler lead stood at five (63-58). The Dawgs were able to fend off the Blue Demons comeback efforts, securing the 71-64 victory at the final whistle. UP NEXT The Bulldogs will be back in action on Sunday, March 1, as Butler will conclude the regular season with an afternoon contest against Seton Hall. Butler will also celebrate senior day on Sunday prior to the game starting. The game will be broadcast live on Peacock. ===================================================================== BUTLER MBB BUTLER FALLS AT VILLANOVA, 82-73, WEDNESDAY NIGHT Villanova hit 10 three-pointers to capture an 82-73 win over visiting Butler Wednesday night at Finneran Pavilion in Philadelphia. Butler put five players in double figures but wasn’t able to match the Wildcats’ offensive efficiency. With the win, Villanova improves to 22-6 overall and 13-4 in BIG EAST play. The loss snaps Butler’s two-game winning streak as the Bulldogs fall to 15-14 (6-12 BIG EAST). HOW IT HAPPENED: Villanova held a slim 27-24 lead with 3:31 remaining in the first half but made seven of their final eight attempts from the field over the first half to end the first 20 minutes on a 15-4 run for a 42-28 halftime lead. The Bulldogs scored the first seven points of the second half to cut Villanova’s halftime lead in half (to 42-35) less than two minutes into the half. Another Butler run would cut the Villanova advantage to a single point (55-54) with 9:00 to play. After the teams traded baskets, eight straight points by Devin Askew returned the Wildcat lead to double figures at 67-57, forcing a Butler timeout with six minutes remaining. Butler was never able to trim the lead to less than six over the remainder of the game; Villanova iced the contest by making all eight free throw attempts over the final 95 seconds of the game. TIP-INS: Villanova attempted 32 three-pointers, making 10. The Wildcats shot 49 percent overall from the field. Acaden Lewis led Villanova with 20 points and Bryce Lindsay added 19. Michael Ajayi led the Bulldogs with 17 points and nine rebounds. Yohan Traore came off the bench to score 15 points. Finley Bizjack (12), Jamie Kaiser Jr. (11) and Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (10) also registered double figures for Butler. After committing only six turnovers in each of the last two games, Butler turned the ball over 14 times Wednesday night. Butler attempted only 13 three-pointers, making three for the second consecutive game. Butler held a 38-28 rebounding advantage. Butler has out-rebounded 20 of its 29 opponents this season. The Bulldogs got to the free throw line 27 times, making 22. Entering the game, Butler was attempting 25.8 free throws per contest, which was 17th nationally. This was the second match-up between the two teams this season as Villanova took an 85-67 win over Butler Jan. 3 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. UP NEXT: The Bulldogs have the weekend off before closing out the home portion of the schedule Wednesday, March 4, hosting Creighton. ====================================================================== IU INDY WBB WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO PHOENIX ON THE ROAD GREEN BAY – IU Indy dropped a hard-fought 72-61 decision at Green Bay on Wednesday night (Feb. 25) at the Kress Events Center. Nevaeh Foster led with 17 points while Hailey Smith added 12. Green Bay came out strong, shooting 62.5 percent in the opening quarter to build an early double-digit lead. The Jaguars struggled to find a rhythm offensively, connecting on just 3-of-14 shots in the period. A late three from Foster trimmed the deficit, but IU Indy trailed 21-8 after one. IU Indy responded with one of its most efficient stretches of the night, shooting 50 percent from the field and 60 percent from beyond the arc in the second quarter. Back-to-back threes helped the Jaguars cut the margin to single digits, and a bucket in the closing seconds made it a 30-27 game at halftime. The Jaguars continued their surge after the break, hitting 57.1 percent from the floor and knocking down five three-pointers in the period. A late triple gave IU Indy its first lead of the game, part of a 21-point quarter that erased the halftime deficit. Green Bay answered at the free throw line in the final seconds, sending the teams into the fourth quarter tied at 48-48. Green Bay regained control in the final stanza, shooting 88.9 percent from the field in the fourth. The Jaguars were limited to 5-of-14 shooting in the quarter, and the Phoenix used a late run and perfect free throw shooting (13-for-13 for the game) to pull away for the 72-61 final. Foster led the way with 17 points, knocking down 5-of-7 from three-point range. Hailey Smith added 12 points on an efficient 5-of-7 shooting night, while Olivia Smith contributed six points, five assists and four steals. Kamara Mills provided a spark off the bench with eight points, including a pair of key third-quarter three-pointers, as IU Indy finished with nine made threes and 20 bench points. IU Indy will close the regular season on Saturday, February 28, as they travel to Milwaukee. ====================================================================== BALL STATE SWIMMING SHADDY’S GOLD LEADS MEN’S S&D ON DAY ONE OF MVC CHAMPIONSHIPS EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Ball State men’s swimming and diving team captured three medals, led by Zach Shaddy’s gold on the 1-meter board, on day one of the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. Shaddy’s gold-winning score of 360.15 inside the Evansville Deaconess Aquatic Center broke a 35-year-old Ball State record set by Dave Keener in 1991 (344.25). The historic mark also bested the previous MVC record of 343.70 set by UIC’s Nolan Harrison in 2025. The medal collection continued as sophomore AJ Friend set a program record of his own, tying Miami (OH)’s Duncan Salmen for bronze in the 50 freestyle (19.87). Friend also led off the bronze-medal 200 freestyle relay team which included Benjamin Clarkston, George Patterson and Jacob Siewers (1:19.83). The unit’s finishing time ties its third-best program mark, which the men set at House of Champions earlier this season (Nov. 20). The freshman Patterson made the most of his first appearance at the big stage, accompanying his relay medal with his third individual program record this season with a time of 1:46.80 in the 200 individual medley. After the first day of competition Wednesday evening, Ball State is placed fifth with 268.5 points. The Cardinals trail behind UIC (294), Southern Illinois (326), Missouri State (420.5) and Miami (OH) (490). The men’s team continues to day two of the MVC Championships tomorrow with prelims beginning at 11:30 a.m. and finals starting at 6:30 p.m. Events will be streamed on the MVC YouTube channel. Ball State Results on Day 1 of the MVC Championships WEDNESDAY EVENING FINALS RESULTS 200 Freestyle Relay | Program Record – 1:18.88 by Chaye, Garberick, Siewers, Pheifer in 2024 3rd – AJ Friend, Benjamin Clarkston, George Patterson, Jacob Siewers – 1:19.83 – Tied third in program history 500 Freestyle | Program Record – 4:27.13 by George Patterson in 2025 12th – Malcolm Slater – 4:29.55 21st – Dominick Perkowski – 4:34.49 200 IM | Program Record – 1:49.31 by Joe Morris in 2015 17th – George Patterson – 1:46.80 – program record 18th – Ike Ruszowski – 1:50.89 – fifth in program history 50 Freestyle | Program Record – 19.89 by Owen Chaye on Two Occasions 3rd – AJ Friend – 19.87 – program record 11th – Jacob Siewers – 20.48 1-Meter Diving | Program Record – 344.25 by Dave Keener in 1991 1st – Zach Shaddy – 360.15 – program & conference record 10th – Porter Brovont – 303.10 14th – Ryan Farmer – 268.50 15th – Mitchell Mauck – 259.55 400 Medley Relay | Program Record – 3:10.53 by Pheifer, Garberick, Handshoe, Chaye in 2024 4th – William Raches, Aidan Biddle, AJ Friend, Jacob Siewers – 3:11.95 – second in program history WEDNESDAY MORNING PRELIMS RESULTS 500 Freestyle | Program Record – 4:27.13 by George Patterson in 2025 11th – Malcolm Slater – 4:29.05 – Advances to B Final 20th – Dominick Perkowski – 4:39.09 27th – Seth Blossom – 4:36.80 32nd – Henry Ko – 4:42.46 33rd – Tommy Brunner – 4:42.85 EX – Kenny Reed – 4:49.19 200 IM | Program Record – 1:49.31 by Joe Morris in 2015 17th – Ike Ruszkowski – 1:51.42 18th – George Patterson – 1:51.77 22nd – Nathan Harper – 1:52.92 26th – Luke Pryor – 1:54.39 27th – Max Kruglov – 1:54.67 50 Freestyle | Program Record – 19.89 by Owen Chaye on Two Occasions 2nd – AJ Friend – 19.92 – Advances to A Final 10th – Jacob Siewers – 20.41 – Advances to B Final 18th – Benjamin Clarkston – 20.77 31st – Aidan Biddle – 21.59 EX – Mason Young – 21.03 EX – Zack Vervlied – 21.10 EX – Colin Walrond – 21.35 1-Meter Diving | Program Record – 344.25 by Dave Keener in 1991 3rd – Zach Shaddy – 306.00 – Advances to A Final 10th – Porter Brovont – 267.10 – Advances to B Final 14th – Ryan Farmer – 249.05 – Advances to B Final 16th – Mitchell Mauck – 243.05 – Advances to B Final 19th – Emilio Perez – 229.80 WOMEN’S S&D EARN FIRST MEDAL ON DAY ONE OF MAC CHAMPIONSHIPS AKRON, Ohio – The Ball State women’s swimming and diving program opened the Mid-American Conference Championships Wednesday evening with two strong performances in relay action. The Cardinals opened the four-day meet with a silver medal finish in the 200 medley relay. The squad of Ava Butterfield, Addie Beasley, Anna Keen and Payton Kelly combined for a new program standard of 1:37.58. The women bested the program’s previous best time of 1:39.56, which was set at the MAC Championships last year (Feb. 26). The women ended day one inside the Oliver J. Ocasek Natatorium with a sixth-place finish in the 800 freestyle relay, with Reagan Graves, Alexa Von Holtz, Milagros Amione and Butterfield banding together for a time of 7:22.82. The team’s finishing mark sits third in the Cardinals’ top ten times. At the end of day one of the MAC Championships, Ball State is currently placed fourth in the nine-team field with 60 points. The Cardinals trail behind Ohio in third (62), Buffalo in second (64) and host Akron who sees the lead with 80 points. Individual competition begins tomorrow with prelims beginning at 10 a.m. and finals at 6 p.m. Action throughout the next three days will be streamed on ESPN+. Ball State Results on Day 1 of the MAC Championships WEDNESDAY EVENING FINAL RESULTS 200 Medley Relay | Program Record – 1:39.56 by Newkirk, Wright, Keen, Kelly in 2025 2nd – Ava Butterfield, Addie Beasley, Anna Keen, Payton Kelly – 1:37.58 – program record 800 Freestyle Relay | Program Record – 7:21.87 by Kelly, Amione, Holtz, Graves in 2025 6th – Reagan Graves, Alexa Von Holtz, Milagros Amione, Ava Butterfield – 7:22.82 – third in program history ====================================================================== BALL STATE WBB WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DOMINATES AKRON 88–55 TO COMPLETE REGULAR SEASON SWEEP MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State women’s basketball team (23–6, 14–2 MAC) delivered a commanding performance Wednesday night, defeating the Akron Zips (7-21, 4-11 MAC) 88–55 at Worthen Arena. The victory secures a regular-season sweep over Akron and keeps the Cardinals firmly in the hunt for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular-season title. Five Cardinals finished in double figures, powered by Tessa Towers’ game-high 19 points and 10 rebounds—her ninth double-double of the season. Aniss Tagayi achieved her first career double-double with 18 points and 11 boards, while Grace Kingery and Zhen Verburgt chipped in 11 points each. Karsyn Norman rounded out the balanced scoring effort with 10 points, and Alba Caballero anchored the defense with a career-best 12 rebounds. Ball State wasted no time seizing the momentum in this crucial MAC showdown, eager to move past a recent loss on the road. The Cardinals ignited a 6-0 opening run sparked by an Tagayi fast-break layup and back-to-back scores from Towers. Although Akron fought back to narrow the gap, Towers took charge once more, securing a 17-12 lead for Ball State by the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals ignited the second quarter with a 10-3 run, highlighted by a slick post move from Towers. With additional contributions from Kingery and Verburgt, the Cardinals maintained a double-digit cushion throughout the period. Driven by their league-leading defense, they stifled Akron’s offensive rhythm and headed into halftime with a commanding 42-26 lead. Following the halftime break, Ball State maintained its double-digit advantage through a balanced offensive attack and tenacious defensive play. The Cardinals extended their lead to as many as 21 points on two occasions, eventually heading into the final 10 minutes with a commanding 65-44 lead over the Zips. Ball State’s victory over Akron was a wire-to-wire performance defined by its interior strength. Ten different Cardinals contributed to the scoreboard, with over half the team’s points coming from the paint. By winning the rebounding battle and controlling the glass, Ball State maintained its hold on second place heading into the final two games of the regular season. The Ball State women’s basketball team will close out the home portion of its regular season on Saturday against Ohio at 1 pm ET in Worthen Arena. Prior to the contest the Cardinals will say farewell to its lone senior Bree Salenbien. ======================================================================== INDIANA STATE BASEBALL INDIANA STATE SPLITS THE MIDWEEK SERIES WITH 5-4 WIN OVER FGCU ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT FORT MYERS, Fla. – Indiana State struck early in Wednesday night’s game against Florida Gulf Coast and the Sycamore pitching staff held off a late FGCU rally in securing the 5-4 win at Swanson Stadium to split the midweek series against the Eagles. The Sycamores (4-5) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning highlighted by a Carter Beck RBI double and Jeremy Martinez sacrifice fly. The Sycamores took advantage of a pair of FGCU (8-1) miscues to add to the lead, before Emil Estrella drove in the final run on a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning scoring Caden Miller. The pitching staff took over from there as Breyllin Suriel worked 4.1 innings allowing seven hits and three runs while striking out two, before turning it over to the Indiana State bullpen. Colby Morse (1-0) went 1.2 innings allowing five hits and a run, before Justin Hoff and Spencer Johnsen (S, 1) worked 3.0 scoreless innings late in securing the Indiana State win and handing FGCU its first loss of the 2026 season. Emil Estrella had two of Indiana State’s seven hits in the game and the senior right fielder added a stolen base forcing an errant throw that allowed Andrew Ortiz to score on the play to highlight the Indiana State offense. Carter Beck, Weston Fulk, and Ortiz all doubled with Ortiz scoring two runs and drawing three walks from the leadoff spot in the Indiana State lineup. Justin Hoff entered the game in the bottom of the seventh inning against FGCU with the Eagles rallying late following Jeremy Comer’s RBI single in cutting the Indiana State lead down to 5-4. With two on, none out, Hoff responded by striking out his first batter and getting two more quick outs to shut down the FGCU rally. After Hoff ran into trouble in the bottom of the eighth, Johnsen entered and recorded a trio of quick outs to leave two FGCU runners stranded. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth and two Eagles on base, the Sycamore left-hander responded by striking out FGCU’s Cole Lasher to end the contest and pick up his first save of the season. Wilfred Gonzalez led the FGCU offense with four of the team’s 15 hits in the game on Wednesday night. Gonzalez, Lasher, Evan Dempsey, and Jon Embury all doubled, while Comer added a home run in the loss. Logan Baisley (0-1) took the loss on the mound allowing two hits and three runs over the first inning. Logan Eisenbarth, Hyatt Richardson, Levent Eldem, and Ashton Pocol went the remaining 8.0 innings in the contest in relief. How They Scored Indiana State struck for three runs in the top of the first to secure the early lead over FGCU. Carter Beck doubled home Andrew Ortiz for the first run, before Emil Estrella crossed the plate on a wild pitch to make it 2-0. Jeremy Martinez’s sacrifice fly to right made it a 3-0 Sycamore lead as Beck touched home. The Sycamores added to the lead in the second inning using speed on the bases as Emil Estrella swiped second with the throw sailing wide, allowing Andrew Ortiz to come home on the play and making it a 4-0 lead. FGCU scored in the bottom of the second as Jeremy Comer connected on a solo home run to right field to cut the deficit to 4-1. The lead was 4-2 in the bottom of the third as Jon Embury singled home Evan Dempsey to halve the Sycamore advantage. Indiana State plated its final run in the top of the fourth inning as Emil Estrella connected on a sacrifice fly to right center allowing Caden Miller to score on the play and make it a 5-2 lead. FGCU responded with a run in the bottom of the fourth with Cole Lasher’s RBI single scoring Wilfred Gonzalez to make it a 5-3 game. The Eagles plated their final run in the bottom of the seventh on Jeremy Comer’s RBI single through the right side of the infield scoring Jon Embury to provide the final 5-4 margin. News and Notes Carter Beck extended his hitting streak to eight consecutive games following his RBI double in the top of the first inning and extended his on-base streak to 14 consecutive games dating back to the last year. He finished 1-for-3 from the plate on Wednesday evening. Weston Fulk made his 2026 Indiana State debut in the lineup on Wednesday night, while Justin Hoff made his debut out of the bullpen in the contest. Up Next Indiana State is back in action on Friday night in Nassau, Bahamas as the Sycamores take on Penn State in Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. ET and will be carried live on FloCollege. ======================================================================= INDIANA STATE SOFTBALL INDIANA STATE PREPARES FOR THREE-GAME STRETCH AT LINDENWOOD TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State continues its early-season tournament stretch this weekend as the Sycamores travel to the Lindenwood Tournament, where they will face Green Bay, Lindenwood, and Western Illinois. Indiana State enters the weekend looking to build momentum after a competitive slate at the Memphis tournament. The Sycamores picked up strong performances against Morehead State and Northern Illinois, showing offensive balance and timely hitting while continuing to rely on steady pitching in the circle. ISU was tested against Kentucky in the tournament finale, gaining valuable experience against an SEC opponent that will help prepare the group for the remainder of non-conference play. Throughout the Memphis weekend, Indiana State showcased depth in the lineup. Morgan Goodrich continued to set the tone at the top of the order, applying pressure with her speed and ability to reach base, while multiple Sycamores contributed timely hits to drive in runs. The offense generated scoring opportunities in key innings and demonstrated the ability to capitalize on opponent miscues. In the circle, freshman Caylee Gaytan remained a steady presence, logging important innings and continuing her strong start to the 2026 season. Her command and ability to generate strikeouts have helped anchor the pitching staff, while the Sycamores have also received valuable relief appearances as they manage a busy tournament schedule. This weekend’s tournament in St. Charles provides another opportunity for Indiana State to continue sharpening its approach before conference play approaches. Green Bay brings a disciplined lineup, Lindenwood will look to defend its home field, and Western Illinois presents a familiar regional matchup that always carries added intensity. Indiana State will aim to carry the lessons learned in Memphis into a productive weekend at Lindenwood as the Sycamores continue to fine-tune both sides of the ball during the early portion of the season. ====================================================================== INDIANA STATE MBB MEN’S BASKETBALL DROPS MIDWEEK CONTEST AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CARBONDALE, Ill. – Indiana State men’s basketball fell on Wednesday night to Southern Illinois, 66-55. Indiana State was led in scoring by Xavier Hall with 13 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field, adding in four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Ian Scott and Derek Vorst scored nine points apiece. Scott chipped in four rebounds, three assists, and a pair of steals, while Vorst secured eight rebounds. Enel St. Bernard tied for the game high in rebounds with nine, and tallied four blocks. Indiana State jumped out to a 10-2 lead to open the game, with four straight baskets from four different Sycamores. The Sycamores then built to a 15-6 lead with 13:43 left to play in the first half. The Salukis took control with a 22-0 over the next seven minutes as Indiana State went 0-fior-6 from the field with six turnovers. In the last 6:47, both teams combined to shoot 7-for-22 from the field as the half ended at an even 8-8. Southern Illinois took a 36-23 lead into the halftime break. The second-half scoring was fairly even, as Southern Illinois outscored Indiana State only 15-11 through the first 10 1/2 minutes of the second half. At the 8:30 mark, SIU claimed its first 20-point advantage, 54-34. Following that lead through the rest of the game, the Sycamores outscored the Salukis 21-12 with nine points from Derek Vorst. Southern Illinois went on to claim the 66-55 victory. News & Notes The Sycamores grabbed 39 rebounds, the most since recording 41 against Evansville on January 10. With four blocks tonight, it’s the third time in the last eight games Enel St. Bernard has finished with 3+ blocks. He has 6+ rebounds in 10 of the last 12 games, including in seven-straight games. Tonight marked the third game this season where neither team shot above 40% from the field (37.5% for Indiana State, 39.1% for SIU). Louisiana Tech on November 19 (33.3% vs. 28.8%). SIUE on November 10 (36.7% vs. 34.4%). The Sycamores’ 37.5% ties for the fourth lowest this season. Tonight’s team total of 55 points ties for the eighth-lowest total dating back through the 2016-17 season. Up Next Indiana State returns to Hulman Center on Sunday, March 1 for Senior Day, hosting UIC. Indiana State Basketball will recognize four student-athletes (Xavier Hall, Markus Harding, Ian Scott, Sterling Young) and three team managers (Damian Delgado, Christopher Spillman, Ryusei Sugimoto). The game begins at 1 p.m. ET with Senior Day recognition to begin at 12:40pm. ====================================================================== INDIANA STATE SWIMMING CUMMINGS CLAIMS 500 FREE TITLE, SYCAMORES ON PODIUM THREE TIMES TO OPEN MVC CHAMPIONSHIPS EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Grace Cummings recorded the win in the 500-yard Freestyle and the Sycamores set two school records and recorded three podium finishes as Indiana State opened up the Missouri Valley Swimming and Diving Championships on Wednesday inside the Deaconess Aquatic Center. Cummings, seeded second in the 500-yard Freestyle event following her morning swim, took the early lead in the evening’s A-Finals and pulled away from the field in her first conference individual title. Cummings finished in 4:45.98 to break the Indiana State record of 4:46.65 set by Claire Parsons earlier this season at the Miami Invitational on her way to winning the event by nearly 2.5 seconds over UIC’s Madison Helmick. The Sycamores added a new school record in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay in the team’s second-place finish in the event, while Kaleigh Kelley placed third overall in the 50-yard Freestyle to highlight the opening day. Wednesday Evening Recap Indiana State opened up the evening with a school record in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay as Kaleigh Kelley, Raine Boles, Erin Cummins, and Kalli Agapios finished on the podium with a time of 1:30.69. Their time topped last season’s mark of 1:30.81 set at the MVC Championships as the Sycamores placed second overall in the field. Grace Cummings picked up the Sycamores’ first individual championship in the pool in the 500-yard Freestyle as the Kent, England freshman broke the school record in the event. Cummings went out in 4:45.98 to win the event by nearly three seconds in claiming the win. Claire Parsons (4:52.93) and Erin Cummins (4:54.18) finished fourth and sixth overall in the event while competing in the A-Finals. Maria Saldana Riebeling won the B-Finals flight with a time of 4:51.55 to lead Haley Halsall (4:56.82) and Peyton Heagy (5:00.33) in the field. Anna Asplund finished 18th in 5:01.85. Ali Pearson was the lone Sycamore in the 200-yard IM field with the graduate student placing seventh overall in the A-Finals. Pearson went out in 2:05.04 to place seventh overall in the field. Kaleigh Kelley was just off her Indiana State school record pace in the 50-yard Freestyle event with a time of 22.88 to finish third overall in the field. Raine Boles placed 12th in 23.24, while Kalli Agapios (23.87) and Sahara Visscher (24.33) took on the C-Finals field. Indiana State wrapped up the first evening in the 400-yard Medley Relay where the group of Sahara Visscher, Ali Pearson, Raine Boles, and Kaleigh Kelley went 3:41.36 to place fourth overall in the field. Wednesday Evening Results 200-yard Freestyle Relay: 2nd – Kaleigh Kelley, Raine Boles, Erin Cummins, Kalli Agapios (1:30.69 – Indiana State School Record) 500-yard Freestyle: MVC Champion – Grace Cummings (4:45.98); Claire Parsons (4:52.93, 4th), Erin Cummins (4:54.18, 6th), Maria Saldana Riebeling (4:51.55, 9th), Haley Halsall (4:56.82, 11th), Peyton Heagy (5:00.33, 16th), Anna Asplund (5:01.85, 18th) 200-yard IM: 7th – Ali Pearson (2:05.04) 50-yard Freestyle: 3rd – Kaleigh Kelley (22.88); Raine Boles (23.24, 12th), Kalli Agapios (23.87, 19th), Sahara Visscher (24.33, 24th) 400-yard Medley Relay: 4th – Sahara Visscher, Ali Pearson, Raine Boles, Kaleigh Kelley (3:41.36) Wednesday Morning Recap Indiana State opened up the 2026 Missouri Valley Swimming and Diving Championship by claiming nearly one third of the 24-woman field in the evening’s 500-yard Freestyle Finals. The Sycamores placed three in the A-Finals, three in the B-Finals, and one in the C-Finals as all seven Indiana State swimmers advanced to the evening session. Grace Cummings (4:51.12), Erin Cummins (4:52.80), and Claire Parsons (4:54.56) finished second, third, and fourth respectively in the morning’s prelim to secure their spot in the A-Finals. Maria Saldana Riebeling (4:56.58) is the leader in the B-Finals after placing ninth in the prelims, where she will be joined by Peyton Heagy (4:59.53, 13th), and Haley Halsall (5:00.22, 15th). Anna Asplund will lead the C-Finals after placing 17th in the field in 5:03.51. Ali Pearson will be Indiana State’s lone representative in the evening’s finals in the 200-yard IM as the graduate student placed eighth overall in the field with a time of 2:04.00 to advance in the A-Finals. Jenna Nave (2:09.63), Sara Keefe (2:11.96), Ella Moustgaard (2:06.76), and Elle Santucci (2:09.39) also competed over the morning session. Four more Sycamores advanced to the evening’s finals as Kaleigh Kelley, Raine Boles, Kalli Agapios, and Sahara Visscher will take on the field in the 50-yard Freestyle after the morning’s prelim session. Kelley advanced to the A-Finals after placing fourth overall in the field with a time of 23.13. Boles will represent the Sycamores in the B-Finals after going 23.39 to finish 12th, while Agapios (23.91) and Visscher (23.96) finished 19th and 21st respectively. Sophia Diaz (24.50), Allie Barasch (24.14), Rachel Stutz (24.23), and Kate Reeves (24.81) also competed in the event for the Sycamores in the morning. Morning Finals Qualifiers 500-yard Freestyle: A-Finals – Grace Cummings (4:51.12), Erin Cummins (4:52.80), Claire Parsons (4:54.56); B-Finals – Maria Saldana Riebeling (4:56.58), Peyton Heagy (4:59.53), Haley Halsall (5:00.22); C-Finals – Anna Asplund (5:03.51); 200-yard IM: A-Finals – Ali Pearson (2:04.00); 50-yard Freestyle: A-Finals – Kaleigh Kelley (23.13); B-Finals – Raine Boles (23.39); C-Finals – Kalli Agapios (23.91), Sahara Visscher (23.96)); Up Next The Indiana State swimming and diving continues the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships inside the Deaconess Aquatic Center over February 25-28 in Evansville, Ind. ======================================================================= PURDUE FT. WAYNE TRACK AND FIELD #HLTF INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS NEXT FOR MASTODON T&F FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne track and field programs cap off their indoor season at Youngstown State for the Horizon League Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend (Feb. 28 – March 1).Horizon League Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsWhen: February 28 – March 1Where: Youngstown, Ohio | Watson and Tressel Training SiteLive Results:LinkSchedule:LinkWatch:Saturday (2:55 PM) | Sunday (12:55 PM) Women’s Entrees: Faith Allen (3000m, 5000m), Kynzlei Bassett (3000m, 5000m), Francesca Carlo (SP, WT), Emery Carrico (SP), Makenna Dommer (WT), Ava Genovese (Mile, 3000m, DMR), Aubrey Haas (Pent.), McKayla Henry (SP, WT), Haylee Hile (3000m, DMR), Bella Hodges (800m, 4x400m, DMR), Diana Hodges (800m, 4x400m, DMR), Lillian Hurd (200m, 400m, 4x400m), Lena James (200m, 4x400m), Harmony Johnson (60m, 200m), Bethany Lockridge (800m, 4x40m), Amelie Mach (60mH, 4x400m, DMR), Ava McAlexander (Pent.), Madeline McClerren (200m, 400m, 4x400m, DMR), Ava Milligan (5000m), Faith Norris (Mile, DMR), Kaymin Phillips (60mH), Kaylee Rogaczewski (LJ, TJ), Sanayah Ruffin (400m, 4x400m), Nori Silva (3000m, 5000m), Ali Sparks (Sp, WT), Riley Tate (Mile, 3000m, DMR), Scout Warner (HJ), Amanda Williams (3000m, 5000m), Martia Williams (LJ, TJ), Aniya Young (60m, 200m) and Ellie Zagel (SP, WT) Men’s Entrees: Darius Atkins (60m), Josiah Bird (Sp, WT), Tyler Bowman (SP, WT), Aston Brann (200m, 4x400m), Hunter Crew (WT), Michael Drohosky (HJ), Sam Dunnett (Mile, 3000m, DMR), Ambrose English (400m, 4x400m), Alex Evans (LJ), Colten Gasson (3000m, 5000m), Boden Genovese (Mile, DMR), Dalyn Givens (PV), Troy Golden (800m, 4x400m, DMR), Tyler Hess (Hep.), Aaron Hoffer (800m, 4x400m, DMR), Denton Jacobs (SP, WT), Owen Kaufman (Sp, WT), Braydn Livingston (800m, 4x400m, DMR), Luca Merita (Hep.), Brevin Miller (Sp), Noah Morris (200m, 4x400m), Tristen Newsome (60m), Max Parciak (SP), Marcus Ridge (3000m, 5000m), Andrew Roman (PV), Joshua Roper (DMR), Sawyer Ruminer (PV), Kale Seymour (800m, 4x400m, DMR), Reagan Shaver (400m, 4x400m), Jaylin Springer (60m), Jack Strong (Mile, 3000m, DMR) and Kaleb Tucker (60mH). What to Watch Several Mastodon athletes currently hold top-three times in the Horizon League standings, set previously this season. Below is the list of athletes and when they will be competing for championships in their individual events: – Lillian Hurd is entered into the 200 meter dash (Sunday – 2:25 PM) and 400 meter dash (Sunday – 1:50 PM). The sophomore holds the fastest times in the Horizon League for both events this season. – Sam Dunnett holds the fastest mile time in the HL this season and will compete on Sunday at 1 PM. – The Mastodons’ women’s 4×400 meter relay squad holds the fastest time on the season and will close out the Horizon League Indoor Championships at 3:45 PM on Sunday. – Ali Sparks is second in the league for both shot put and weight throw this season. The Senior will compete in the weight throw at 2:30 PM on Saturday and the shot put at 11 AM on Sunday. – Noah Morris has the third fastest HL times for the 60 meter dash and 200 meter dash this year. The sophomore will run in the 60 meter dash, final at 1:55 PM on Sunday, and the 200 meter dash, final at 2:20 PM on Sunday, preliminary rounds on Saturday – Kaleb Tucker is third in Horizon League standings in the 60 meter hurdles. He will run in the preliminary round at 3 PM on Saturday, the final will be at 1:30 PM on Sunday. – Bella Hodges holds the third fastest 800 meters time in the league. The senior will compete in the 800 meters preliminary round on Saturday, the final will be at 2:10 on Sunday. – Dalyn Givens has the third highest pole vault height in the HL this season. The freshman will compete on Saturday at noon. – The ‘Dons’ men’s 4×400 meter relay team is third in Horizon League times this year and will compete at 3:30 PM on Sunday. 2025 Indoor Championships (Women) Purdue Fort Wayne’s women’s track and field team capped off last year’s indoor season with their best Horizon League finish in program history, keeping the runner-up trophy on campus after three days of hosting in the Lutheran Health Fieldhouse. Director Aaron Combs was named Horizon League Indoor Track and Field Women’s Coach of the Year. The Mastodons claimed both Horizon League Freshman of the Year awards, Lillian Hurd (Running) and Amelie Mach (Field). The ‘Dons boasted five event champions: Ali Sparks (weight throw and shot put), Hurd (400 meters), Jordan Yanders (60 meters hurdles) and 4×400 meter relay (Sanayah Ruffin, Mach, Marissa Van De Weg, Hurd). 2025 Indoor Championships (Men) Purdue Fort Wayne’s men’s track and field team tied their best team finish at the 2025 Horizon League Indoor Championships, finishing fourth for the second season in a row. The Mastodons had three event champions while hosting in the Lutheran Health Fieldhouse. ‘Dons of the Week The ‘Dons earned their first Horizon League Runner of the Week award on January 27, Sam Dunnett and Lillian Hurd swept both the men’s and women’s runner of the week selections. Dunnett went on to claim the following week’s award on February 3, along with Ali Sparks winning Purdue Fort Wayne’s first Horizon League Field Athlete of the Week award of the season. Hurd collected her second Horizon League Runner of the Week selection on February 17 after breaking three school records the previous weekend. Women’s Last Time Out The Purdue Fort Wayne women’s track and field team traveled to GVSU’s Big Meet (Feb. 13-14). Lillian Hurd broke two individual school records at the meet, along with the 4×400 meter relay record. She began with the 400 meter dash, running a time of 54.61, and returned to the track to break the 200 meter dash school record in 24.11. Both times sit at first in the Horizon League. The sophomore was also part of the 4×400 relay squad, including Sanayah Ruffin, Amelie Mach, Lena James and Hurd, that broke their own school record. The relay team finished in a time of 3:45.54 for first in league competition. Ali Sparks threw the HL’s second best weight throw mark of the year at 17.88m. Bella Hodges ran the Horizon League’s third fastest 800 meters time at GVSU, finishing in 2:14.11. Men’s Last Time Out Purdue Fort Wayne men’s track and field program took on the GVSU Big Meet (Feb. 13-14). Troy Golden was the first Mastodon to break the 600 meters school record today with a 1:22.34, besting Aaron Hoffer’s time set earlier this year. The senior’s mark stood only for several minutes, when Kale Seymour finished with a time of 1:22.22 in the following heat. Freshman Dalyn Givens cleared a personal record pole vault mark of 4.75 meters, the third highest in the HL this season. #HLTF Indoor Preseason Polls The Mastodon women’s team earned 76 points in the polls, behind Youngstown State (98) and Milwaukee (90). The Penguins took eight first place votes, leaving two for the Panthers. The Mastodon men tallied 42 points in the polls. Youngstown State (63) and Milwaukee (57) owned the top of the men’s preseason polls as well, the Penguins took seven of the eight first place votes. Broken Record Tracker Men – Kaleb Tucker at Meyo Invitational (Jan. 31): 60 meter hurdles – 8.03 – Kaleb Tucker at Crossroads of America (Jan. 23): 60 meter hurdles – 8.04 – Reagan Shaver at Blue-Gold Invitational (Dec. 5): 500 meters – 1:03.47 – Kale Seymour at GVSU Big Meet (Feb. 13): 600 meters – 1:22.22 – Troy Golden at GVSU Big Meet (Feb. 13): 600 meters – 1:22.34 – Aaron Hoffer at Meyo Invitational (Jan. 30): 600 meters – 1:22.41 – Braydn Livingston at Blue-Gold Invitational (Dec. 5): 1000 meters – 2:32.07 – Sam Dunnett at David Henry Valentine Invitational (Feb. 13): 4:00.90 – Sam Dunnett at Meyo Invitational (Jan. 31): Mile – 4:02.23 – Sam Dunnett at Notre Dame Invitational (Jan. 24): Mile – 4:04.76 – Sam Dunnett at Notre Dame Invitational (Jan. 24): 3000 meters – 8:19.26 – Josiah Bird at Blue-Gold Invitational (Dec. 5): Shot Put – 15.91 meters – Josiah Bird at Notre Dame Invitational (Jan. 24): Weight Throw – 17.18 meters Women – Lillian Hurd at GVSU Big Meet (Feb. 13): 200 meters – 24.11 – Lillian Hurd at Crossroads of America (Jan. 23): 200 meters – 24.56 – Lillian Hurd at Blue-Gold Invitational (Dec. 5): 300 meters – 39.32 – Lillian Hurd at GVSU Big Meet (Feb. 13): 400 meters – 54.61 – Lillian Hurd at Meyo Invitational (Jan. 31): 400 meters – 55.23 – Sanayah Ruffin at Blue-Gold Invitational (Dec. 5): 500 meters 1:15.83 – Riley Tate at Mastodon Invitational (Jan. 17): 1000 meters – 3:00.70 – Sanayah Ruffin, Amelie Mach, Lena James and Lillian Hurd at GVSU Big Meet (Feb. 13): 4×400 meter relay – 3:45.54 – Sanayah Ruffin, Amelie Mach, Lena James and Lillian Hurd at Meyo Invitational (Jan. 31): 4×400 meter relay – 3:46.78 ======================================================================= PURDUE FT. WAYNE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL NO. 20 PURDUE FORT WAYNE TAKES ON NO. 10 BALL STATE FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne men’s volleyball team will travel to No. 10 Ball State on Friday (Feb. 27) for a single-match weekend.Game Day InformationWho: No. 10 Ball StateWhen: Friday, February 27 | 7 PMWhere: Muncie, Ind. | Worthen ArenaWatch:LinkLive Stats:LinkGame Notes:MIVA | Purdue Fort Wayne Know Your Foes No. 10 Ball State is 13-2 more than halfway through the season, 5-1 in MIVA play. The Cardinals have only lost to UCLA and Ohio State. Ball State will take on Tusculum on Thursday (Feb. 26) before seeing the Mastodons. The Cardinals rank third in the nation in kills per set (13.63) and hitting percentage (.381) this season, and fifth in assists per set (12.41). Ball State is second in MIVA play in points per set (17.08) and hitting percentage (.333). Lucas Machado was named AVCA National Collegiate Player of the Week (Feb. 17) and MIVA Defensive Player of the Week (Feb. 3). The junior setter is sixth nationally in assists per set with 10.45 on the season. Victor Scherer also earned a MIVA Defensive Player of the Week selection on February 17. Patrick Rogers earned a MIVA Offensive Player of the Week (Jan. 27) earlier this season. Louis Ryan (4.06) and Rogers (3.80) are fourth and fifth in MIVA play for points per set, respectively. Series Histories The ‘Dons trail in the series history with Ball State 84-34. The teams split their meetings last season, each team winning on their home court. Logan Muir led Purdue Fort Wayne to a 3-1 win in the last meeting, finishing with 19 kills and three service aces. ‘Dons This Season The Mastodons are 8-4 halfway through their season, 3-2 in MIVA play. Purdue Fort Wayne owns wins over (RV) NJIT, No. 20 Charleston and No. 12 McKendree, while suffering three of their four losses to ranked opponents: No. 12 CSUN, No. 13 Lindenwood and No. 13 Ohio State. Hunter Hopkins ranks seventh in the nation in assists per set (10.42), third in the MIVA during association play (10.65). Logan Muir is eighth nationally in points per set (4.60), first in MIVA play with 5.50. The Junior also leads the MIVA in kills per set (4.57) and service aces per set (0.64), along with third in hitting percentage (.398). The ‘Dons rank second in the MIVA in service aces per set (1.59) and third in opponent kills per set (11.24) during association play. Blocked By Fozzy! Kaden Fosdick was selected as the MIVA’s Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday (Feb.10). The junior aided the Mastodons to a 2-0 weekend and into a four match win streak. Fosdick rejected a total of 12 attacks against Northern Kentucky (Feb. 6) and Daemen (Feb. 8) for an average of 2.00 blocks per set, best in the MIVA for the week. The Wisconsin native had seven blocks and a dig during Purdue Fort Wayne’s first MIVA victory over the Norse. Fosdick had another five blocks in the victory over the Wildcats. Last Time Out Purdue Fort Wayne collected their first win at Northern Kentucky, coming in three sets (28-26, 25-23, 27-25), on Thursday night (Feb. 19). Logan Muir (16), Owen Banner (13) and Carlo Huisden (11) all finished with double-digit kills. Hunter Hopkins notched 44 assists in the win. Andrew Mayer dug out six attacks in the three sets. The Mastodons lost in straight sets at No. 13 Ohio State (25-22, 25-23, 25-15) on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 21). Carlo Huisden nearly reached a double-double in the match, hitting 10 kills and notching eight digs. Logan Muir led the Mastodons with 11 kills. Hunter Hopkins finished with 29 assists. ‘Dons In Five Purdue Fort Wayne is 4-1 this season in five-set matches, all at home, only losing the season opener to Missouri S&T. The Mastodons have beaten (RV) NJIT, Maryville, Daemen and No. 12 McKendree in the fifth set this year. Preseason All-MIVA Logan Muir was selected for the Preseason All-MIVA Team on December 15. Muir was named to the 2025 All-MIVA Second Team following last season. The Junior led the Mastodons in points (464.5), kills (391) and service aces (41) last year. He was second in the MIVA in kills per set (4.39), aces per set (0.41) and points per set (5.19) during conference play. Muir’s 5.09 points per set ranked fifth in the nation. The California native also was 10th in the MIVA in hitting percentage with .299. Muir recorded double-digit kills in 19 of the ‘Dons’ 26 matches. He hit a career-high 23 kills in three sets at McKendree, the third most in the program’s rally scoring era. ===================================================================== PURDUE WBB MASTODON WBB TOPS MILWAUKEE 71-52 IN ROAD VICTORY MILWAUKEE – With Horizon League postseason seeding on the line, Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball locked down Milwaukee to leave the Cream City with a 71-52 victory over the Panthers on Wednesday (Feb. 25). The Mastodons took a four-point lead into the halftime break, but blew the game open in the third quarter. The ‘Dons outscored the Panthers 23-9 in the third thanks to eight points from Jordan Reid, and a bucket from each of Lauren Lee, Destiny Macharia, Ella Riggs, Lili Krasovec and Hillary Offing. No basket was more entertaining than the final shot of the third quarter. The Mastodons drew up a play for Riggs, but she lost control of the ball and was forced back toward midcourt. The redshirt-junior hoisted up a prayer that barely grazed the rim and fell in. From there, the Mastodons offense rolled. They were 6-of-12 from the floor in the fourth quarter for a total second half of 15-of-29 (51.7 percent). The visitors expanded the lead out to as many as 24. Alana Nelson led all scorers with 17 points and added a team-high eight rebounds. Riggs scored 11, her most against a Division I foe since November. Reid added 10 points, six rebounds, three steals and two assists. The Mastodons led for 32:47. With the win, the Mastodons moved to 17-12, 11-8, guaranteeing a winning record in league play for the third season in a row. Milwaukee fell to 8-22, 4-15 in the Horizon League. Purdue Fort Wayne will return home for its Senior Day contest on Saturday (Feb. 28) when Green Bay comes to town. Prior to the game, the Mastodons will honor Lee, Nelson and Reid for their six-year college basketball careers. ======================================================================= PURDUE FT. WAYNE MBB HADNOT HITS 600-POINT MARK; ‘DONS FALL TO WRIGHT STATE FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne fell 74-70 to Wright State on Wednesday (Feb. 25) at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. It was the final regular season home game for the Mastodons. Corey Hadnot II finished with 26 points, a career-high eight assists, four steals and three rebounds. He went over the 600-point mark for scoring in 2025-26 in the contest. It is just the ninth time in program history a player has reached 600 points in a season. He now sits seventh all-time for single-season scoring in program history at 622. He also reached 232 field goals on the season, fourth for a single season in program history. Only Bruce Roland (279 in 1987-88), Bryson Scott (247 in 2017-18) and Rickie Smith (242 in 1980-81) have more field goals in a season than Hadnot this year. The ‘Dons led for more than seven minutes in the contest on Wednesday, but it all came in the first half. Wright State finished the opening half on a 15-2 run after the Mastodons grabbed their largest lead of the game at 24-16 with 5:55 remaining in the period. Purdue Fort Wayne cut the deficit to five points at the 8:17 and 7:04 marks of the second half. It was a four-point game at 67-63 with 59 seconds remaining but the Raiders made enough plays down the stretch to get the victory. Solomon Callaghan had 24 points for Wright State. The Raiders shot 43.5 percent (27-of-62). Purdue Fort Wayne finished at 39.7 percent (23-of-58). DeAndre Craig Jr. added 19 points. Darius Duffy finished with 10 points and six rebounds. Wright State improves to 19-11 (14-5 Horizon League) with the win and clinched the top seed in the Horizon League postseason. Purdue Fort Wayne falls to 16-14 (10-9 Horizon League) with the loss. The Mastodons will conclude the regular season on Saturday (Feb. 28) at IU Indy. The ‘Dons will have much at stake on Saturday. The No. 5 seed, which means a home game in the league tournament, is reachable for the Mastodons dependent on other outcomes. ====================================================================== EVANSVILLE SWIMMING MULTIPLE ACES SET PR’S IN OPENING DAY OF MVC CHAMPIONSHIPS EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Wednesday’s opening day of the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships saw multiple University of Evansville swimmers record personal records. Wednesday Results Jadyn Dauphinais had a stellar outing in the 50-free prelims. She advanced to the finals with a PR of 23.98 to take 22nd. She took 23rd in the finals registering a 24.04. In the men’s 50-free, it was Sammy McCall advancing to the finals with an effort of 20.81. He took 19th. McCall took 20th in the finals registering a time of 20.87. His prelim time of 20.81 was his top collegiate performance and marked the 8th-fastest time in the UE record book. Chris Rector made the finals of the 200-IM race. He took 23rd in the prelims posting a time of 1:53.35. He swam a 1:51.88 in the finals to take 22nd. It was also his PR and was the 6th-fastest time in program history. Jadyn Dauphinais, Claire Mewbourne, Evelyn Chin, and Grace Moody combined to swim a 3:47.80 in the 400-Medley Relay. Their time was just over a second off the school record. Moody set her low time in the 50-free swim-off. She took third with a time of 23.62. Her time marked the 9th-fastest time in school history. After recording a score of 284.55 in the 1-meter dive prelims to take 8th, Levi McKinney improved a spot in the finals. With a 275.55, he finished in 7th. ======================================================================= SOUTHERN INDIANA SWIMMING AND DIVING SWIMMING AND DIVING HAS FIVE ATHLETES NAMED TO ALL-SUMMIT LEAGUE EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Swimming and Diving had five athletes named to the All-Summit League team Wednesday morning following their outstanding performances at the Summit League Swimming and Diving Championships last week. To earn All-Summit League honors, athletes had to place in the top three of their respective events at the conference championship meet. Both teams finished sixth overall in the Summit League standings. The men’s team recorded a program-best 275 points across the four-day competition, while the women’s team totaled 252.5 points. For the women’s team, sophomore Anna Bunnell secured her place with an impressive performance in the one-meter diving event. She led the women’s squad, finishing third in both the preliminary and final rounds. Bunnell posted a preliminary score of 243.85 before improving to 253.45 in the finals. On the men’s side, juniors George Blake and Nathan Deputy, along with senior Lane Pollock, were chosen following their strong showing in the team diving event. The trio secured a third-place finish with a combined score of 301.90. Their performance delivered an impressive 32 points for the Eagles Junior Sam Smith earned his selection after capturing the title in the 200 butterfly. He set a program record with a time of 1:47.77, marking the program’s first-ever event win at the Summit League Championship and adding 20 points to the team’s total. WHAT’S NEXT Next up for the Eagles is the NCAA Zones Diving Competition, where Deputy and Pollock will compete on March 9th through 11th. For more information on what’s to come fans can follow USI Athletics on Facebook, Instagram, and X, as well as online at usiscreamingeagles.com. ===================================================================== SOUTHERN INDIANA TRACK APPLEGATE SCORES TWO PODIUM FINISHES, EAGLES 8TH AT OVC MEET LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Sophomore Addison Applegate carded a pair of podium finishes Wednesday to lead University of Southern Indiana Women’s Track & Field to an eighth-place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships. Applegate was third in the mile before posting a second-place finish in the 3,000 meters as the Screaming Eagles finished with 27 team points. As a team, the Screaming Eagles had six different runners earn points during the two-day event. In addition to scoring a total of 14 points in the mile and 3,000 meters, Applegate helped USI’s distance medley relay team to a fourth-place finish Tuesday night. The team also consisted of sophomores Lauryn Speicher and Abrielle Richard as well as freshman Lilyanna Blais. Richard also scored a sixth-place finish in the 800 meters Wednesday, while freshman Mackenzi Thomas was fifth in the mile. USI’s first point of the meet came Tuesday evening when sophomore Cordelia Hoover raced to an eighth-place showing in the 5,000 meters. The Screaming Eagles are scheduled to open the outdoor season March 26-27 with the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Jim Vargo Invitational March 28 in Louisville. NOLAN WINS TWICE AS USI MEN FINISH 4TH AT OVC CHAMPIONSHIPS LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Junior Alex Nolan won gold in both the 3,000 and 5,000 meters to lead University of Southern Indiana Men’s Track & Field to a fourth-place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Championships. Nolan began the two-day event by successfully defending his title in the 5,000 meters Tuesday evening. He finished the race in 14 minutes, 11.89 seconds, nearly 37 seconds faster than that of the second-place finisher. On Wednesday, Nolan concluded the OVC Indoor Championships with a first-place finish in the 3,000 meters, edging out teammate Layden Wagoner by just 1.55 seconds. Wagoner was second in the 3,000 meters after finishing third in the 5,000 meters Tuesday evening. He crossed the finish line in the 5,000 with just one shoe. USI, which finished the meet with 66 points, had a total of six podium finishes and three individual titles. Freshman Kraedyn Young won the mile a day after helping the Screaming Eagles’ distance medley relay team to a second-place finish. Young, who finished the mile 4:09.84, ran the anchor leg on the DMR and erased a wide gap to get USI to within 1.43 seconds of the winning time. Joining Young on the DMR were juniors Cole Hess and Tyler Zimmerman as well as sophomore Griffen Wheeler. Hess and Wheeler also posted scoring performances in the 800 meters and the mile. Hess finished fifth in the 800, while Wheeler was sixth in the mile. Senior Dominick Beine and junior Landen Swiney also scored for USI, which ended the opening day in second place with a team score of 31 points. Beine and Swiney were fifth and sixth, respectively, in the 5000 meters as USI placed four runners in the top six of the competition. The Screaming Eagles are scheduled to open the outdoor season March 26-27 with the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Jim Vargo Invitational March 28 in Louisville. ====================================================================== SOUTHERN INDIANA BASEBALL USI DROPS ROAD TRIP OPENER TO SLU, 3-1 ST. LOUIS, Mo. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball dropped its road trip opener at Saint Louis, 3-1, Wednesday afternoon at the Billikens Sports Center in St. Louis, Missouri. USI is 6-3 after the first two weeks of the season, while SLU goes to 1-8. The Screaming Eagles got on the scoreboard first with a tally in the second inning when senior shortstop Clayton Slack scored on a squeeze play by junior designated hitter Collin Senior. Slack had moved into scoring position after singling and moving to third on a single by senior catcher Micajah Wall. The Billikens would even the score, 1-1, with a tally in the bottom of the fourth. Following a scoreless fifth and sixth, the Billikens jumped into the lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh. The Screaming Eagles left seven runners on in the final five innings and had a runner thrown out at the plate in the sixth. On the mound, freshman righthander Levin East took the loss in relief. East (1-1) allowed two runs on four hits in 2.1 innings of work. USI sophomore right-hander Ean DiPasquale started and got a no-decision for the Screaming Eagles. DiPasquale went three innings, blanking the Billikens on two hits and a walk. He also struck out four batters. Up Next for the Screaming Eagles: North Alabama is 6-3 after losing at Samford Tuesday on the road. The Lions took the only meeting from the Screaming Eagles, 13-7, in a neutral site game in Mobile, Alabama, during the 2024 season. ===================================================================== VALPO BASEBALL VALPO BASEBALL HEADS TO ALABAMA STATE THIS WEEKEND Valparaiso (3-4, 0-0 MVC) at Alabama State (5-3, 0-0 SWAC) Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex (500) | Montgomery, Ala. Friday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. CT – RHP Adam Guazzo Saturday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. CT – RHP Connor Lockwood Sunday, March 1, 1 p.m. – RHP Nick Baffa Next Up in Valpo Baseball: The Valparaiso University baseball team will look to assemble a second straight winning weekend and extend a two-game winning streak as the Beacons head to Montgomery, Ala. for a three-game weekend series against Alabama State to close out the month of February and begin the month of March. Last Time Out: The Beacons enjoyed a winning weekend in South Carolina, rebounding from a 15-9 setback on Friday at Wofford by beating USC Upstate 10-5 on Saturday and Presbyterian 21-9 on Sunday. The Presbyterian victory marked the team’s highest hit total since 2016 and highest road run total since 2005. The offense scored nine runs or more in all three games over the weekend. Following the Beacons: All three games will air on SWAC TV with Graham Dunn calling the play-by-play. For links to live video stats, visit ValpoAthletics.com. For in-game updates, follow @ValpoBaseball on X. Head Coach Brian Schmack: Brian Schmack (215-375) is in his 13th season in charge of the program. He ranks third in program history in seasons coached and games coached as he coached his 500th game on March 17, 2024 at Campbell. On April 19, 2024 vs. Missouri State, he became the third head coach in program history to secure his 200th win. Schmack, a member of the 2003 Detroit Tigers, served as pitching coach/associate head coach at Valpo for seven seasons prior to his promotion. Series Notes: Valpo is 4-7 all-time against Alabama State, most recently splitting a season-opening series to begin the 2024 campaign with 8-2 and 8-1 wins and 16-5 and 9-1 losses. The two teams also split two games in 2020, the final two games before the COVID-19 pandemic paused life as we know it. Valpo is 3-3 against Alabama State during the Schmack Era. Player of the Week Honors Redshirt freshman Javin Gauthier posted a slash line of .667/.765/1.083 in three games this past week in South Carolina, earning Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week honors following his big performance. Valpo has earned two MVC weekly awards already this year, as Cal Schembra was named the MVC Freshman of the Week after the opening week of the season. Gauthier racked up eight hits including three for extra bases and his first collegiate home run to help Valpo take two of three in South Carolina. He totaled 13 bases, scored six runs and drove in eight while also drawing five walks and posting a perfect fielding percentage on the left side of Valpo’s infield, splitting time between third and short. The left-handed hitting infielder had multiple hits in all three games over the weekend, and was listed at No. 33 on D1Baseball.com’s Top 100 hitters of the week, the second straight week a Beacon earned a place on that list. Gauthier became Valpo’s first MVC Player of the Week since Jake Skrine on April 17, 2023. He joined Skrine, Sam Shaikin, Kaleb Hannahs and Nolan Tucker as Valpo players who have won MVC Player of the Week awards since the team joined the MVC. Bringing the Bats Valpo posted 21 runs on 20 hits in a high-scoring Feb. 22 win at Presbyterian. This marked the second time in a nine-game span dating back to last season that Valpo surpassed 20 runs, as the squad put up 24 on May 16, 2025 vs. Southern Illinois. This marked the team’s highest run total in a road game since May 8, 2005, a 21-1 victory over Oakland. The team’s 20 hits against the Blue Hose were its most since May 13, 2016 at Youngstown State (21). Leading the Way As a team, the Beacons are hitting a league-best .313, ranked 50th nationally. Valpo has 17 doubles on the season (2.43 per game), leading the league and ranking 37th nationally. The Beacons have worked 40 walks, the second most in The Valley. The squad’s on-base percentage of .431 also leads the league and ranks 48th nationally. The team’s 61 runs (51st nationally) and 75 hits (53rd nationally) also lead the league. Valpo’s 8.7 runs per game lead the MVC and rank 45th nationally. Valpo has five triples on the season, the fourth most nationally and most in the MVC. Javin Gauthier ranks second in the league and 25th nationally in batting average at .526. He also ranks second in the league in slugging percentage at .842. Cal Schembra’s 12 hits are the second-most in the league and 79th-most in the country. He leads the league and ranks 46th nationwide with 12 RBIs on the young season. Other Notes Wrapping Up Feb. 20-22: Wofford 15, Valpo 9; Valpo 10, USC Upstate 5; Valpo 21, Presbyterian 9 On Friday, Valpo played a Wofford team that won 33 games last season and reached an NCAA Regional after winning the Big South Conference. Valpo committed five errors, which would have tied for the team’s most in a game last season. Eight of Wofford’s 15 runs were unearned against the Valpo team ERA. Cal Schembra had three RBIs including his first collegiate triple on Friday. Connor Lockwood earned the win on Saturday, allowing no earned runs while scattering six hits and walking none over seven innings in his first decision of the season. Javin Gauthier had his second straight multi-hit game on Saturday, this time recording three hits and four RBIs while spanking his first collegiate home run. Valpo totaled double figures in the hit column in all three games this weekend and has done so in four of the last five games. On Sunday at PC, Michael Kuska became the first Valpo player with two triples in a game since Angel DiFederico on Feb. 25, 2021 at Alabama A&M. Kuska’s six RBIs were the most by a Valpo player since Case Sullivan on May 16, 2025 vs. Southern Illinois. Six Beacons had multi-hit games on Sunday including Gauthier and Schembra with three apiece. The team had nine extra-base hits and drew 11 walks on Sunday. The team has double-figure walk totals in three of its first seven games, and the 11 against the Blue Hose marked a season high. The six doubles at PC were the team’s most since May 16, 2025 vs. Southern Illinois (also six) and the three triples were the team’s most since Feb. 25, 2022 at Alabama A&M (also three). Valpo has scored at least nine runs in three straight games and four of its last five. On the pitching side, redshirt senior Justin Bultemeier worked two scoreless innings and Dalton Swinehart tossed a shutout frame. They helped the Beacons hold the Blue Hose to one run over the final four innings on a tough day to pitch. Cole Lockwood scored five runs in Sunday’s game, the first Valpo player to do so since Nate Palace on March 3, 2016 against Western Carolina (6). Approaching 200: Valpo starting pitcher Connor Lockwood enters this weekend with 197 career strikeouts. He needs three to hit the 200 milestone. In the Other Dugout – Alabama State Off to a strong start after taking two of three from Eastern Kentucky on the opening weekend, incurring a narrow 2-1 midweek loss to Alabama and going 3-0 at the Andre Dawson Classic in Vero Beach, Fla. before falling 10-5 at UAB on Tuesday. Picked to finish third in the SWAC Preseason Poll. Won 31 games last season including a 21-9 conference record. Under the direction of head coach Jose Vazquez, who is in his 10th season leading the program. ==================================================================== VALPO MEN’S BASKETBALL PETTEIGREW HITS GAME-WINNER IN CLOSING SECONDS TO LIFT VALPO TO THRILLING WIN OVER DRAKE It was another topsy-turvy ride on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center, reminiscent of so many games that took place in that building this season and perfectly exemplifying the season as a whole for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team. Visiting Drake started on a 9-0 run, but it was the host Beacons who scored the final seven points of the night, the last three of which came on a game-winning 3-pointer by freshman JT Pettigrew (Lisle, Ill. / Bolingbrook) with 2.1 seconds remaining. One last desperation heave by the Bulldogs was off the mark as the buzzer sounded, finalizing a 74-71 victory, clinching Valpo’s first winning season in league play since joining the Missouri Valley Conference in 2017, securing the team’s fourth straight victory and bringing the curtain down on the home slate in victorious fashion. Head coach Roger Powell Jr. addressed the crowd after the game along with his five-member senior class, and those seniors were also recognized as part of a pregame Senior Night Ceremony. A large student section coupled with strong community support turned out to soak up the excitement on another special night at the ARC. How It Happened Drake started hot, opening the game on a 9-0 run. Valpo fought back with four straight including a made 3 by Brody Whitaker (Greencastle, Ind. / Greencastle [University of Indianapolis / Marian]) with 7:34 left in the half. The Bulldogs pushed the advantage back to nine, but Justus McNair (Joliet, Ill. / Joliet West) knocked down a much-needed 3 at the 12:35 mark to get the Beacons back to within six, then Rakim Chaney (Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Auburn [212 Sports Academy]) joined the 3-point party to make it 15-12. Valpo’s first lead came on another Chaney triple that occurred right after Owen Dease (Evansville, Ind. / Evansville Reitz [Texas A&M Corpus Christi]) had hit a 3 to reduce the Drake lead to one. The Chaney trey made it 28-26 Valpo with 5:37 on the clock, and later a layup by Dease put Valpo up four. Drake battled back into the lead, but a traditional 3-point play by Whitaker to close the first-half scoring shrunk the lead to one with Drake up 37-36 at the intermission. Valpo drained eight of its 15 3-point attempts in the first half, but went just 3-of-10 from inside the arc. The two teams exchanged leads and the score was within one possession for the first eight minutes of the second half, until a Drake 3 pushed the Bulldog lead to four at 56-52 with 11:53 remaining. Drake stretched the lead to five with 7:14 to go and seven with 6:34 remaining. Whitaker hit a 3 at the 6:13 mark to reduce the lead to four, but the Bulldogs went back up six on two more occasions including with under four minutes remaining. After two free throws by Pettigrew, Shon Tupuola’s (Brownsburg, Ind. / Brownsburg [Saint Mary-of-the-Woods]) hook shot cut the lead to two with three minutes to play, and later another Tupuola basket tied the game at 71 with 1:15 left. Pettigrew had a big steal with 49 seconds left, but missed the front end of a one-and-one. Drake turned it over again with 28 ticks remaining, giving Valpo a chance to hold for the last shot of regulation in a tied game. The Beacons played it out rather than calling a timeout, and their last-second look was a topside 3 from Pettigrew on a Whitaker assist that cleared the net with 2.1 seconds remaining. A half-court heave at the buzzer was off the mark, and the Beacons rejoiced in celebration. Drake missed seven of its final eight shots and Valpo made each of its last three, finishing the game on a 7-0 run. Inside the Game Valpo owns a four-game winning streak, the program’s longest since a five gamer during the 2018-2019 campaign. Valpo has tied for the longest winning streak in league play since joining the Missouri Valley Conference, matching the 2018-2019 team, which started 4-0 in Valley play. Valpo has clinched a winning Missouri Valley Conference record and secured the team’s highest winning percentage in league play since joining The Valley. The Beacons improved to 6-1 in the last seven games and 9-3 in the last 12. Valpo has a stretch with six wins in a seven-game span in conference play for the first time since joining the Missouri Valley Conference. Head coach Roger Powell Jr.’s team has clinched a winning season. On Wednesday night, Valpo earned a 17th regular-season victory, the program’s highest regular-season win total (not counting conference tournament) since 2016-2017, the program’s final Horizon League season and most recent regular-season conference title. The Brown & Gold finished with a 13-4 home record this season, the team’s highest home win total since 2016-17. The Beacons secured a season sweep of Drake for the second time since joining The Valley and the first time since Year 1 in the league in 2017-2018. Valpo has had an affinity for playing – and often winning – close games, as 10 of the team’s last 11 contests have been decided by single figures. Valpo’s last eight wins have been decided by seven points or fewer. All 11 Valley victories have been decided by 10 points or fewer. Pettigrew had Valpo’s first game-winner in the final five seconds since All Wright on Feb. 19, 2025 vs. Missouri State. This marked Valpo’s 25th game-winner in the final five seconds since the start of the 1992-1993 season. Pettigrew scored in double figures for the sixth straight game, finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds. This marked his 10th straight game with at least five boards. He also dished out four assists, his fourth straight game with multiple. Whitaker and Chaney shared the team lead with 17 points apiece. Whitaker was 6-of-8 from the field and swished four of his five 3-point attempts on his senior night. He has made at least three 3s in three of his last four games. Chaney turned in his third straight double-figure performance and fifth in the last six games. This tied for his second-highest scoring output in league play behind only 20 in the first matchup with the Bulldogs. Tupuola had seven rebounds, his fourth straight game with at least five. Drake led by as many as nine and held the lead for 30 minutes, 30 seconds, while Valpo led when it counted but was in front for only 5 minutes, 31 seconds. The contest featured 11 ties and six lead changes. The Beacons buried a dozen 3s, tied for a season high with the Jan. 13 game at Belmont. Valpo was 14-of-17 at the free-throw line for 82.4 percent, the team’s highest free-throw percentage in a game since Jan. 1 at Southern Illinois. Whitaker, Dease, Isaiah Barnes, Kyonte Thomas and Joe Vick were the five seniors celebrated on Wednesday along with managers Jojo David and Jam McClellan. =================================================================== VALPO SWIMMING RELAY RECORD HIGHLIGHTS FIRST DAY OF MVC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Valpo men’s swimming team broke the program record in the 200 free relay Wednesday evening, highlighting the opening day of competition for the Beacon men and women at the 2026 MVC Championships in Evansville, Ind. How It Happened The Beacon men kicked off the evening session with a record swim of 1:23.24 in the 200 free relay from Luke Snider (Germantown, Tenn./Memphis University School), Isaac Dinari (Houston, Texas/Memorial), Ben Mettler (Sussex, Wis./Hamilton) and Anthony Martin (Bartlett, Ill./Bartlett). Valpo surpassed the previous record by 15-hundredths of a second, while Snider’s leadoff leg of 21.04 improved upon his sixth-fastest time in program history in the 50 free. The women were just two-hundredths of a second from their school record in the same event, as Una Dizdarevic (Bloomingdale, Ill./Lake Park), Bri Keese (Brighton, Colo./Brighton), Faith Bargwell (Grand Rapids, Mich./Rockford) and Audrey Morgan (Villa Park, Ill./Willowbrook) covered the distance in 1:35.55. Valpo had five swimmers qualify for individual event finals Wednesday, including four on the men’s side — two of which came in the 200 IM. Jackson Oostman (Aurora, Ill./Marmion Academy) posted a time of 1:51.86 in the finals to place 21st, while Gabe Vasquez (Houston, Texas/Memorial) — whose prelim time of 1:52.53 moved him up to second in program history in the event — finished 23rd with a time of 1:52.75. Dinari touched the wall in 21.14 in the finals of the 50 free to finish in 23rd position, while Gabriel Corkran (Avondale Estates, Ga./Druid Hills) finished 24th in the 500 free, swimming a finals time of 4:36.25 after qualifying with a prelim time of 4:34.45. On the women’s side, Morgan claimed 21st place in the 500 free. She qualified for the finals with a prelim time of 5:07.53, and shaved nearly three seconds off that mark with a finals time of 5:04.65 — setting her PR by 1.38 seconds and moving up to third place in program history in the event. Majo Suarez de la Fuente (Mexico City, Mexico/ITESM Preparatoria Tec Campus Santa Fe [Bethel]) improved upon her seventh-fastest time in program history in the 200 IM with a prelim swim of 2:12.47, while Keese had a time-trial swim of 27.02 in the 50 fly to move into ninth all-time at Valpo in that event. Keese also was the fastest Beacon in the prelims of the 50 free, covering it in 24.16. The Beacons ended the night with another pair of strong relay swims. Sophie Schoch (Medina, Ohio/Medina), Natalie Eaton (Tulsa, Okla./Jenks), Kailyn Benoit (Sussex, Wis./Hamilton) and Morgan combined to record a time of 3:53.98 in the 400 medley relay, improving upon their third-best time in program history, while Schoch’s 100 back leadoff leg of 58.16 moved her up to third all-time at Valpo in that event. The men’s 400 medley relay quartet of Caleb Smesko (Green, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit), Carson Parker (Silver Lake, Ind./Tippecanoe Valley), Asa Sadowsky (Green Bay, Wis./Bay Port [Milwaukee]) and Martin swam the second-fastest 400 medley relay in program history with a time of 3:21.55. The Valpo men sit in eighth place after the first day of competition with 99 points, while the women are in ninth place with 84 points. Next Up Valpo continues the 2026 MVC Championships on Thursday with the second of four days of action. Prelims start at 10:30 a.m. and finals at 5:30 p.m. ======================================================================= UINDY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HOUNDS WRAP REGULAR SEASON UP WITH TWO MORE GLVC CONTESTS at Truman (15-11)Thursday // February 266:30 p.m. ET // Kirksville, MOWatch | Live Stats | Listenvs. Quincy (13-12)Saturday // February 281 p.m. ET // Indianapolis, INWatch | Live Stats | Listen | Tickets The Greyhounds will cap its 2025-26 regular season with two final GLVC contests against two teams vying for the final spot in the 2025-26 GLVC Championship Tournament. First UIndy will head out west to Kirksville, MO to take on Truman on Thursday Feb. 26, and then will head back home for senior day at Nicoson Hall against Quincy on Saturday Feb. 28. UIndy will graduate seven seniors and a graduate student on Saturday including; Amyrah Sapenter, Graycie Poe, and Patricia Chikamba who continue to pace the Hounds’ squad in scoring this season. While the likes of; Halie Gilbert, Jaelynne Murray, Kylah Lawson, Linoi Biton, Queen Baker and Ruby Garner will also all be recognized at Saturday’s game as well. Truman The Bulldogs are lead by seventh year man, Theo Dean, who leads one of the fastest paced units in the GLVC, averaging 71.1 points per game which is third in the conference. Along with the high volume of scoring, Truman is also one of the best teams in assist/turnover ratio in the GLVC, ranking third at 1.10, while also boasting one of the best turnover margins (3.28), which is good enough for second. Emajin McCallop leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 15 points per game, ranking seventh in the conference. Morgan Miller is the only other Bulldog in double figures scoring average for the season, but have seven players in total averaging at least seven points per game. Quincy The Hawks, led by first year coach Ali Schwagmeyer-Belger, sit at 13-12 and right on the bubble of the GLVC Tournament field. It’s a tale of two stories on both sides of the ball, as they shoot the ball at a GLVC high, .336 clip, but the Hawks rank near the bottom in the GLVC in opponent three-point percentage, .319. Katey Flynn leads the charge for the Hawks on the offensive side, averaging 12 points per game. She dropped 32 points and seven boards against Ursuline earlier this season. Hayven Harden is the other double digit scorer with 10.8 points for Quincy, and is a presence down low, swatting at least 24 shots this season. ===================================================================== MARIAN WOMEN’S LAX ELLA GRACE GIEDD LEADS KNIGHTS IN SEASON OPENING WIN Georgetown, Ky. – The Marian women’s lacrosse team opened its 2026 campaign this evening with a BLANK – BLANK win over (RV) Georgetown. After the win, the Knights open up their season with a 1-0 record. Georgetown College struck first in the opening two minutes, taking its only lead of the game. Esbeydi Montes quickly followed up two minutes later, tying the game up 1-1 early in the first quarter. Skyler O’Leary was able to take the lead for Marian with a goal a minute later. The Knights controlled the majority of the quarter, scoring three more goals from Sydney Hartman, Alex Dean, and Ella Grace Giedd to take the four-goal lead. The Tigers were able to strike once more with 11 seconds remaining in the quarter and decrease Marian’s lead to 5-2. Giedd opened up the second quarter with a quick goal off of Taleah Nool’s pass to increase the lead back to four. While the Knights were man-down, Hartman struck again off of a free possession shot, increasing Marian’s lead once again. Georgetown quickly followed up with a goal a minute later, bringing the score 7-3 in favor of Marian. Each team continued to go back-and-forth with Ruby Mason striking for the Knights, but Delaney Koles was able to take charge and finish off the quarter with a goal, increasing the margin 9-4. Out of the half, Marian continued to roll past Georgetown with a trio of goals from Nool, Giedd, and Dean, increasing the lead to eight. The Tigers attempted to push back with a goal, but Koles was able to quickly counter. Marian maintained possession for the remainder of the quarter, forcing three turnovers from Georgetown and continuing their 13-5 lead. Marian played lights out in the final quarter, recording five more goals from Nool, Giedd, and Montes, with Taleah Nool tallying a pair. The Knights’ defense continued to keep Georgetown from scoring, forcing eight more turnovers and only allowing one shot, which was saved by Aniyah Jones. Ella Grace Giedd led the Knights in goals with four while also tacking on an assist. Giedd also led the team in ground ball recoveries with five and tallied three caused turnovers for the evening. Taleah Nool wasn’t far behind in the matchup, recording a hat-trick and leading the team in assists with three. Sydney Hartman, Alex Dean, Esbeydi Montes, and Delaney Koles all recorded a brace in the matchup as well. Deal led the Knights in caused turnovers with five, as well as tallied four ground balls. Rylie Boezeman led the team in draw controls while also recording two ground balls. In goal, Aniyah Jones played all 60 minutes, gaining her first start and win as a Knight. Jones recorded three saves in the game and only allowed five goals. Marian will be back in action on Saturday as they travel down to Williamsburg, Ky., to take on the No. 2 Patriots with the first draw set for 1 PM. ====================================================================== MARIAN MEN’S TENNIS MARIAN FALLS AT NO. 7 CUMBERLANDS 4-3 Wiiliamsburg, Ky. – The Marian men’s tennis team fell in a tight battle Wednesday afternoon, as seventh-ranked University of the Cumberlands outlasted the Knights 4-3. Marian drops to an overall record of 4-3 on the season after the loss. Marian started the match strong, winning the doubles point as the Knights earned victories at No. 1 and No. 2. James Ashworth and Mateo Guerin started play strong with a 6-3 win at No. 1, while at No. 2, Marcos Ramos Cabrera and Jan Bartolome were able to clinch the first point with their 6-4 victory. Marian’s other doubles pair was Marc Soriano and Iyan Cresens, who went unfinished in their match, trailing 6-5. In singles, the first completed match went in favor of the Patriots, as Bogdan Precupsecu lost in straight sets 6-3, 6-0. Mateo Guerin rebounded the team score and put Marian back in front 2-1, as he was able to secure a 6-3, 7-5 win in his match at No. 2 singles. The win gave Marian a 2-1 match lead, but the Cumberlands would rally, winning the next two matches with victories at one and three singles. Ashworth went unsuccessful in a three-set match, going down 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, while Soriano also lost in three sets, falling 6-1, 5-7, 6-2. Marian would tie the match again as Juan Garcia-Tunon was able to secure a 7-5, 7-6 (4) win at No. 6 singles, leveling the score 3-3 with one match remaining. In the battle at No. 4 singles, Marcos Ramos Cabrera was unable to secure the win and give the Knights an upset victory, as he fell 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1. Marian will return to play on Monday, March 2, as the team begins a five-match week during spring break. Marian will play a pair of Crossroads League matches on its trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, playing Spring Arbor Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. ==================================================================== SMALL INDIANA COLLEGE SPORTS WEB SITES UINDY ATHLETICS: https://athletics.uindy.edu/ MARIAN ATHLETICS: https://muknights.com/ INDIANA WESLEYAN ATHLETICS: https://iwuwildcats.com/ EARLHAM ATHLETICS: https://goearlham.com/ WABASH ATHLETICS: https://sports.wabash.edu/ FRANKLIN ATHLETICS: https://franklingrizzlies.com/ ROSE-HULMAN ATHLETICS: https://athletics.rose-hulman.edu/ ANDERSON ATHLETICS: https://athletics.anderson.edu/landing/index TRINE ATHLETICS: https://trinethunder.com/landing/index BETHEL ATHLETICS: https://bupilots.com/ DEPAUW ATHLETICS: https://depauwtigers.com/ HANOVER ATHLETICS: https://athletics.hanover.edu/ MANCHESTER ATHLETICS: https://muspartans.com/ HUNTINGTON ATHLETICS: https://www.huathletics.com/ OAKLAND CITY ATHLETICS: https://gomightyoaks.com/index.aspx ST. FRANCIS ATHLETICS: https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/landing/index IU KOKOMO ATHLETICS: https://iukcougars.com/ IU EAST ATHLETICS: https://www.iueredwolves.com/ IU SOUTH BEND ATHLETICS: https://iusbtitans.com/ PURDUE NORTHWEST ATHLETICS: https://pnwathletics.com/ INDIANA TECH ATHLETICS: https://indianatechwarriors.com/index.aspx GRACE COLLEGE ATHLETICS: https://gclancers.com/ ST. MARY OF THE WOODS ATHLETICS: https://smwcathletics.com/ GOSHEN COLLEGE ATHLETICS: https://goleafs.net/ HOLY CROSS ATHLETICS: https://www.hcsaints.com/index.php TAYLOR ATHLETICS: https://www.taylortrojans.com/ VINCENNES ATHLETICS: https://govutrailblazers.com/landing/index ================================================= “SPORTS EXTRA” TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY 1911 General Taylor acquires the rights to a parcel of land known as the Dana Lands, a property once owned by a leader of the Sons of Liberty named Francis Dana, at a public auction for $120,000. The Red Sox minority owner’s acquisition will become Fenway Park, the team’s new home, 1914 In London, the White Sox edge the Giants, 5-4, in 10 innings in the final contest of their World Tour. Chicago won 24 and lost 20 against New York, with two games ending in ties during their five-month global journey that included stops in Japan, Australia, and Egypt. 1935 Babe Ruth is granted his release by the Yankees, allowing the aging superstar to play for the Braves. The 39-year-old outfielder hit 659 home runs and batted .349 during his 15-year tenure with New York. 1943 The Phillies hire future Hall of Famer Bucky Harris to manage the club. The veteran skipper, who compiles a 39-54 record, will be fired by the team’s new owner, Bill Cox, at the end of July and replaced by Freddie Fitzsimmons. 1952 Don Newcombe, who posted a 56-28 record his first three years with the Dodgers, will miss the next two seasons when he is sworn into the Army to serve in the Korean War. The 26-year-old right-hander struggles upon his return in 1954 but returns to form the following season with a 20-5 record, helping the team capture their only world championship while playing in Brooklyn. 1957 The Giants trade right-hander Hoyt Wilhelm to the Cardinals for their former All-Star first baseman/outfielder Whitey Lockman. The knuckleballer will win only one of five decisions for the Redbirds before being selected off waivers by Cleveland in September, with New York’s newest infielder spending two seasons with his old club, hitting .246 in 225 games over that span. 1989 A California court throws out the $12-million breach-of-contract suit brought against Wade Boggs by Margo Adams. During their four-year association, the former Miss Anaheim claimed the Red Sox third baseman had promised her a salary and expenses. 1991 The Veterans Committee select Bill Veeck, considered the P.T. Barnum of baseball due to the imaginative innovations he put in place as the owner of the Indians (1946-50), Browns (1951-53), and White Sox (1959-61, 1975-80), for induction into the Hall of Fame. ‘Sport Shirt Bill’ integrated the American League by signing Larry Doby to play for the Tribe and assembled the 1948 World Champion Indians, a team that drew more than 2.6 million fans, setting an attendance record that lasted over three decades. 1992 Red Sox owner Jean Yawkey dies at 83 after suffering a stroke. The JRY Trust, headed by the club’s CEO John Harrington, inherits her interest in the team, selling the team to John Henry and an investor group in 2002. 2004 At Harry Caray’s restaurant in Chicago with hundreds of onlookers, including a man covered in ivy, singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Michael Lantieri blows up the foul ball made famous by Steve Bartman in the 2003 NLCS. The Oscar Award-winner, a die-hard Cubs fan who has worked on similar special effects in Jurassic Park and Back to the Future, executes the infamous ball’s demise. 2005 Atlanta Braves’ hurler Mike Hampton and his wife offer a $25,000 reward for the safe return of Jessica Marie Lunsford. The nine-year-old, who disappeared from her Florida bedroom four days ago, is in the same grade as one of the Hamptons’ two sons at Homosassa Elementary School. 2006 “He’s an idiot. He’s selfish. That’s why we don’t miss him. And we’ve held it in for far too long.” – KENNY WILLIAMS, White Sox general manager, reacting to his former player’s negative comments. Frustrated with the latest comments from former employee Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams responds by calling his former superstar selfish and an idiot. The former MVP, who signed with the A’s in January, has been very vocal about feeling unappreciated and mistreated by Chicago after spending 16 years with the organization. 2009 Tim Lincecum (18-5, 2.62) signs a $650,000, one-year deal with the Giants. The 24-year-old right-hander, last season’s National League’s Cy Young Award recipient, fanned a big league-leading 265 batters while yielding 182 hits in 227 innings. 2019 Nolan Arenado becomes baseball’s highest-paid position player annually, making $33.5 million per season after signing an eight-year, $260-million extension with the Rockies. Last month, the 27-year-old third baseman set an arbitration record, receiving a $26 million award in a one-year deal with Colorado. ========================================================================= TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY On February 26 in … 1839 – Jem Mason riding on Lottery horse wins first Grand National Steeplechase (Britain). 1887 – George Lohmann takes first 8-wicket haul in Test Crickets, 8-35 at Sydney Cricket Ground. 1893 – Einar Halvorsen skates world record 500 metre (48 seconds). 1918 – Stands at Hong Kong Jockey Club collapse and burn, killing 604. 1930 – West Indies make first Test Cricket win, by 289 runs over England. 1935 – New York Yankees release Babe Ruth, he signs with Boston Braves. 1938 – Rie Van Veen swims world record 200 metre free-style (2:24.6). 1938 – US female Figure Skating championship won by Joan Tozzer. 1938 – US male Figure Skating championship won by Robin Lee. 1941 – Two fighters unable to continue slugfest, referee declares double knockout. 1956 – Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Sarasota Golf Open. 1960 – USA’s David Jenkins wins the Olympics Gold for men’s figure skating. 1962 – Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 67 points vs New York Jets. 1964 – Boxer Cassius Clay announces he is changing his name to Muhammad Ali. 1973 – Triple Crown horse Secretariat bought for a record US$5.7 million. 1978 – Nancy Lopez wins LPGA Bent Tree Golf Classic. 1980 – R Hadlee scores Test Cricket century versus Roberts, Garner, Holding, Croft. 1981 – Boston Bruins and Minnesota North Stars play most penalty-filled NHL game-406 minutes total. 1982 – Test Cricket debut of Martin Crowe, versus Australia Wellington, run out 9. 1986 – Evert van Benthem wins 14th Frisian 11-Cities skating race (6:55:16). 1987 – NBA’s Michael Jordan’s 58 points is a Chicago Bulls’ record. 1987 – Washington Bullets block 20 Indiana Pacers shots tying NBA regulation game record. 1988 – Christa Rotherburger (German Democratic Republic) skates ladies world record 1000 metre (1:17.65). 1989 – Betsy King wins LPGA Women’s Kemper Golf Open/Helene Curtis Pro-Am. 1989 – California court throws out most of Margo Adams’s US$12 million breach-of-contract suit against Boston Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs. 1989 – New York Yankees announce that Tom Seaver is their new TV sportscaster. 1991 – Asanka Gurusinha scores twin Test Cricket tons versus New Zealand (119 and 102). 1991 – Bill Veeck and Tony Lazzeri are elected to Baseball Hall of Fame. 1991 – New York-New Jersey Knights (WLAF) players first come together. 1993 – Allan Border beats Gavaskar’s record for most Test Cricket runs 10,123. 1994 – NHL’s Saint Louis Blues beat Ottawa Senators 11-1. 1998 – Steven M Gluckstern completes sale of New York Islanders. 2022 – At crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA, NHL regular season game: Los Angeles Kings beats New York Islanders by score 5-2. 2022 – At SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA, NHL regular season game: Boston Bruins beats San Jose Sharks by score 3-1. 2022 – At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, NHL regular season game: Colorado Avalanche beats Vegas Golden Knights by score 3-2. 2022 – At Scotiabank Saddledrome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, NHL regular season game: Calgary Flames beats Minnesota Wild by score 7-3. 2022 – At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, USA, NHL regular season game: Toronto Maple Leafs beats Detroit Red Wings by score 10-7. 2022 – At Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, NHL regular season game: Tampa Bay Lightning beats Nashville Predators by score 3-2. 2022 – At Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, NHL regular season game: Montreal Canadiens beats Ottawa Senators by score 2-1. 2022 – At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, NHL regular season game: Pittsburgh Penguins beats New York Rangers by score 1-0. 2022 – At Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, NHL regular season game: Philadelphia Flyers beats Washington Capitals by score 2-1. 2022 – At FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, USA, NHL regular season game: Edmonton Oilers beats Florida Panthers by score 4-3. Births of sports figures on February 26 1887 – Birth of Grover Cleveland Alexander; Hall of Fame baseball pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs). 1916 – Birth of Ross Gregory; cricket player (Australian batsman 1936-37, died in WWII). 1918 – Birth of Edwin Charles Roe AKA The Preacher; baseball pitcher (Brooklyn Dodgers). 1919 – Birth of Hendrika Mastenbroek; 100 metre/400 metre freestyle swimmer (Olympics-gold-1936). 1920 – Birth of A W [Rie] Kuiper-Mastenbroek in Netherlands; swimmer (Olympics-3 gold-1936). 1922 – Birth of Bill Johnston; cricket pace bowler (mighty Australian lefty post-war). 1928 – Birth of Everton Weekes; West Indian cricket player (one of the three W’s). 1934 – Birth of Ron Gaunt; cricket player (Australian fast bowler late 50s early 60s). 1941 – Birth of Keith Thomson; cricket player (batted in two Tests New Zealand versus India 1968). 1946 – Birth of Bobby “Bingo” Smith; NBA star (Cleveland Cavaliers). 1957 – Birth of Connie Carpenter-Phinney in Madison, Wisconsin, USA; 79k cyclist (Olympics-gold-1984). 1957 – Birth of Keena Rothhammer; American 800-metre freestyle swimmer (Olympics-gold-1972). 1962 – Birth of Sheila Cornell in Encino, Florida, USA; softball infielder (Olympics-gold-1996). 1965 – Birth of Donald Narcisse; Canadian Football League receiver (Saskatchewan Roughriders). 1965 – Birth of Matt Jackson in Birmingham, Michigan, USA; Canadian Tour golfer (1994 Payless). 1966 – Birth of Wesley Walls; NFL tight end (Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints). 1967 – Birth of David Howard in Sarasota, Florida, USA; infielder (Kansas City Royals). 1967 – Birth of Roman Fortin; NFL center (Atlanta Falcons). 1967 – Birth of Scott Service; US baseball pitcher (Cincinnati Reds). 1968 – Birth of Brendan Rogers; Canadian Football League linebacker (Toronto Argonauts). 1968 – Birth of Chris Green; NFL safety (Buffalo Bills). 1968 – Birth of J T Snow in Long Beach, California, USA; infielder (New York Yankees, California Angels). 1968 – Birth of Leif Rohlin in Vasteras, Sweden; NHL defenseman (Vancouver Canucks). 1968 – Birth of René Groen; soccer player (SC Heerenveen). 1969 – Birth of Brandon Wilson; US baseball infielder (Chicago White Sox). 1970 – Birth of Ben Maruquin in Ventura, California, USA; field hockey sweeper (Olympics-1996). 1970 – Birth of Sasha Danilovic; NBA guard (Miami Heat). 1971 – Birth of Rick Lyle; defensive end/defensive tackle (New York Jets). 1972 – Birth of Clint McDaniel; NBA guard (Sacramento Kings). 1972 – Birth of Scott Turner; NFL cornerback/safety (Washington Redskins). 1973 – Birth of Jenny Thompson in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA; 400 metre freestyle (Olympics-gold-1992, 1996). 1973 – Birth of Marshall Faulk; NFL running back (Indianapolis Colts). 1974 – Birth of Ron Fox; soccer player (Willem II). 1975 – Birth of Cindy Werley in Allentown, Pennsylvania; field hockey forward/midfielder (Olympics-1996). 1975 – Birth of Mike Wilson Brampton; NHL defenseman (Buffalo Sabres). 1977 – Birth of Tim Thomas; NBA forward (Philadelphia 76ers). Deaths of sports figures on February 26 1971 – Edward van der Merwe, cricket keeper (South Africa in two Tests in 1930s), dies. 1990 – Leslie Ames, cricket player (47 Tests, 2434 runs 8 centuries), dies. 1992 – Gerrit Schulte “Crazy Cyclist”, Dutch 6-days bicyclist, dies at age 76. 1992 – Jean R Yawkey, baseball team owner (Boston Red Sox), dies of a stroke at age 83. ================================================= TV SPORTS TODAY Thursday, 2/26/26 MLB SPRING TRAININGTIME ETTVAtlanta Braves vs New York Yankees1:05pmMLBNCleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners3:10pmMLBNNBA REGULAR SEASONTIME ETTVMiami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers7:00pmNBCS-PHIFanDuel Sports SunCharlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers7:00pmFanDuel Sports INDFanDuel Sports CHASan Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets7:30pmYESFanDuel Sports SWWashington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks7:30pmFanDuel Sports ATLMNMTHouston Rockets vs Orlando Magic7:30pmSCHNPrimePortland Trail Blazers vs Chicago Bulls8:00pmRip CityCHSNSacramento Kings vs Dallas 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Hampton11:00amMNMT2Bethune-Cookman at Grambling State5:00pmSWAC TVNew Hampshire at Binghamton6:00pmESPN+Bryant at UMBC6:00pmESPN+Maine at UAlbany6:30pmESPN+Temple at Florida Atlantic7:00pmESPN2High Point at Presbyterian7:00pmESPNUDelaware at Jacksonville State7:00pmCBSSNCampbell at Drexel7:00pmNBCS-PHI+Northeastern at William & Mary7:00pmMASNElon at Towson7:00pmWBAL-DT2North Carolina A&T at UNCW7:00pmWITN-DT2Fairleigh Dickinson at Le Moyne7:00pmNEC Front RowNew Haven at Wagner7:00pmNEC Front RowSaint Francis U at Stonehill7:00pmNEC Front RowMercyhurst at Central Connecticut7:00pmNEC Front RowStetson at Jacksonville7:00pmESPN+Liberty at Kennesaw State7:00pmESPN+UNCG at Chattanooga7:00pmESPN+FGCU at North Florida7:00pmESPN+Winthrop at Charleston Southern7:00pmESPN+USC Upstate at Radford7:00pmESPN+UMass Lowell at Vermont7:00pmESPN+UNC Asheville at Gardner-Webb7:00pmESPN+Chicago State at LIU7:00pmESPN+Stony Brook at Monmouth7:00pmFloCollegeUTEP at Middle Tennessee7:30pmESPN+NM State at 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Beach State at Cal Poly10:00pmESPN+UC Irvine at CSUN10:00pmESPN+CSU Bakersfield at UC San Diego10:00pmESPN+GOLFTIME ETTVPGA Tour: Cognizant Classic2:00pmGOLFLPGA Tour: Women’s World Championship8:30pmGOLFSOCCERTIME ETTVUEFA Europa League: Stuttgart vs Celtic12:45pmCBSSNParamount+UEFA Europa League: Crvena Zvezda vs Lille12:45pmParamount+UEFA Europa League: Ferencváros vs Ludogorets12:45pmParamount+UEFA Europa League: Viktoria Plzeň vs Panathinaikos12:45pmParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: Samsunspor vs Škendija 7912:45pmCBSSNParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: Rijeka vs Omonia Nicosia12:45pmParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: Fiorentina vs Jagiellonia Białystok12:45pmParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: Celje vs Drita12:45pmParamount+UEFA Europa League: Celta de Vigo vs PAOK3:00pmParamount+UEFA Europa League: Genk vs Dinamo Zagreb3:00pmCBSSNParamount+UEFA Europa League: Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahçe3:00pmParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: AZ vs Noah3:00pmParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: Crystal Palace vs Zrinjski3:00pmParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: Lausanne Sport vs Sigma Olomouc3:00pmParamount+UEFA Europa Conference League: Lech Poznań vs KuPS3:00pmParamount+ Friday, 2/27/2026 MLB SPRING TRAININGTIME ETTVMiami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies1:05pmMLBNLos Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants3:05pmMLBNArizona Diamondbacks vs Seattle Mariners8:10pmMLBNNBA REGULAR SEASONTIME ETTVCleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons7:00pmESPNFanDuel Sports DEtFanDuel Sports OhioBrooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics7:30pmYESNBCS-BOSNew York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks8:00pmMSGFanDuel Sports MILMemphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks8:30pmFanDuel Sports MEMKFAADenver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder9:30pmESPNALTFanDuel Sports OKCNHL REGULAR SEASONTIME ETTVVegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals7:00pmScrippsMNMTBuffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers7:00pmMSG-BUFScrippsMinnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth9:00pmFanDuel Sports NorthUtah16Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks10:00pmSNVictory+MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALLTIME ETTVYale at Cornell6:00pmESPNUMiami (OH) at Western Michigan6:00pmCBSSNBrown at Columbia6:00pmSNYQuinnipiac at Niagara6:30pmESPN+Dayton at George Washington7:00pmESPN2Merrimack at Canisius7:00pmESPN+ULM at Troy7:00pmESPN+Manhattan at Saint Peter’s7:00pmESPN+Mount St. Mary’s at Sacred Heart7:00pmESPN+Siena at Fairfield7:00pmESPN+Harvard at Princeton7:00pmESPN+Dartmouth at Penn7:00pmESPN+Rider at Iona7:00pmESPN+Old Dominion at Georgia State7:30pmESPN+Michigan at Illinois8:00pmFOXAkron at Kent State8:00pmESPNUCoastal Carolina at James Madison8:00pmESPN+App State at Texas State8:00pmESPN+Louisiana at Arkansas State8:30pmESPN+Southern Miss at South Alabama8:30pmESPN+Georgia Southern at Marshall9:00pmESPN2GOLFTIME ETTVPGA Tour: Cognizant Classic2:00pmGOLFLPGA Tour: LPGA Thailand8:30pmGOLFSOCCERTIME ETTVBundesliga: Augsburg vs Köln2:30pmESPN+Ligue 1: Strasbourg vs Lens2:45pmbeIN SportsfuboTVSerie A: Parma 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