Travis Owen has stepped down as the head coach at Division II Minnesota-Crookston, the school announced this week. Owen just completed his third season leading the Golden Eagles, collecting a 29-83 overall record during his tenure. The program also posted an 8-50 record in conference play during that same period. In a statement posted to social media following the announcement of his resignation, Owen wrote, “I want to thank all the student athletes who trusted me to help get them better… who were on board and bought into out program… bought into doing things the right way, and the UMC…
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TRENDING NOW: NCAA TRANSFER TRACKER / COLLEGE COACHING TRACKER Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain issued a statement about the Golden Eagles’ softball program to a local media outlet. McClain’s statement comes just a few days after two players entered the NCAA’s transfer portal, including pitching standout Karsen Pierce. The pair’s departure marked the 10th and 11th players to depart the USM program since the start of the 2021 season. In a statement released to and reported by Andrew Abadie of Pine Belt Sports, McClain said, “We are aware of some issues and concerns regarding the softball program. As we often do in…
Instant replay is all the rage during the SEC tournament, and LSU head coach Beth Torina made the first successful coach’s challenge on Wednesday afternoon. There are fourteen scenarios that can be challenged to utilize replay; here’s a breakdown of exactly what those situations are. Under the experimental rule, head coaches have two challenges each at their disposal. Challenges are “use it and lose it.” From the sixth inning onward, a replay can be initiated at an umpire’s discretion. Torina’s successful challenge on Wednesday fell under item #9 on the list of reviewable plays, obstruction or interference at any base.…
Yesterday, we updated you on the health of South Carolina’s Cayla Drotar following a play at first base in the Gamecocks’ game against Auburn on Tuesday. Now, an update has also been provided on the other player involved in that incident, Auburn first baseman Justus Perry. Perry was receiving a throw from across the diamond in an attempt to double-off Drotar when the play happened. As Drotar dove back towards first base, her legs came back over her head in a lopsided fashion and her cleat made contact with Perry. A super senior, Perry immediately went to the ground but…
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Team Canada announced on Wednesday the 15-member roster that will suit up for the national program at the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer. There are few surprises on the roster. Long-time Team Canada member Lauren Bay Regula officially will make her Olympic comeback as she was named to the roster. She is the only member of the Canadian roster to have played in multiple Olympic Games ahead of Tokyo; Regula starred in the circle for Team Canada in both the 2004 and 2008 Games. Joining Regula in the Canadian pitching corps are Danielle Lawrie, Jenna Caira, and Sara Groenewegen. The…
Idaho State head coach Cristal Brown has resigned from her position. Brown spent just the 2020 and 2021 seasons as the Bengals’ head coach after being hired in the summer of 2019. She led the Bengals to a 7-14 record during the abbreviated 2020 campaign, and guided the program to a 12-27 record and a 5-11 conference showing in 2021. “I appreciate the last two years leading ISU softball and am proud of the areas that I was able to impact in a positive way,” Brown said in a school release. “I look forward to supporting the team going forward…
UPDATE 5/12/21: According to South Carolina SID Patrick Osborne, Drotar will be present with the Gamecocks at Rhoads Stadium for their game against LSU on Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY: A health update has been provided from South Carolina on the health of super senior Cayla Drotar. Drotar was involved in a collision at first base during the Gamecocks’ SEC tournament game against Auburn on Tuesday afternoon. While diving back to first base, Drotar suffered an injury and remained on the ground for several minutes. After several minutes, Drotar was strapped to a back board, including a neck brace, and was later taken…
This page will be frequently updated throughout Conference Tournament week with insights on how wins, losses, and upsets will affect the eventual tournament Bracket. SATURDAY BUBBLE – Of the 21 non-Power 5 conference tournaments this week, eleven were won by the tournament’s #1 seed. Teams like Villanova, George Washington, and Liberty all won their tournaments, limiting the impact of the infamous “stolen bid” possibility. Manhattan, as the #6 seed in the MAAC, was the lowest seed from any league to advance to the NCAA tournament. BIG 10 – Northwestern lost to Nebraska on Saturday in a 5-4 final score. The Wildcats won…
The ASun Conference, reflecting the ever-changing state of college athletics in the current times, changed their conference championship format to a 2-week affair, with the Quarterfinal round taking place this past weekend. The league was split into two divisions for the 2021 season, the North and South portions of the conference. For the tournament, Liberty earned the #1 overall seed in the North Division and Florida Gulf Coast earned the similar seeding in the South Division. Divisional standings were used to determine solely seeding for the opening round, which also functioned as the tournament quarterfinals. In the North Division, the…