Week 2 of the NCAA Division II Volleyball season definitely brought some movement into the polls.
1d ago
Central Washington football will begin Lone Star Conference play as they head to Canyon, Texas to take on the West Texas A&M Buffaloes. CWU began the 2024 season with high hopes, before being unceremoniously knocked off their pedestal by San Diego in week 1.
Harding maintains their grip on the No. 1 overall spot in the Division 2 college football poll, but Grand Valley State and Valdosta have surged to the No. 2 and No. 3 spots in the top 25.
3d ago
A chaotic end to the third quarter led to decisive plays early in the fourth as No. 15 Western Colorado Football picked up a tough win, 26-17, over West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas on Sept. 14.
Sep 15
On any given Saturday, there are hundreds, if not thousands of football games to watch. Well, we're going to give you a few more reasons to watch a few more games.
Sep 14
While the top remains intact, there are several notable changes after week 2 of Division 2 football.
Sep 9
UT Permian Basin raked in the accolades last season, including a Lone Star Conference title as well as multiple All-American and All-Region honors for quarterback Kenny Hrncir, linebacker Hayden Kelly and Dominique Varela. All three graduated, however, but Hrncir and Kelly moved into coaching roles, and will mentor the next men up in their respective positions.
Aug 27
West Texas A&M football, at 3-7=, was by no means a bad team in 2023, though their record may suggest that. What that record truly reflects is the talent and depth of the Lone Star Conference.
Aug 26
Texas A&M-Kingsville has been a member of the Lone Star Conference since 1954. In fact, they've been active members longer than any other team currently in the conference. The Javelinas have a storied football program, garnering 34 conference titles in their history.
Aug 24
A linebacker's role in a defense has evolved with the times in college football, but the position's importance has never changed. Linebackers often function as the eyes of a defense and are often tasked with stuffing the run, but they double as vital pass-rushers and, with the proliferation of pass-heavy offenses, can even function as hybrid defensive backs.
Aug 31, 2022
The smell of softball season is in the air and we’re less than a month away from opening day. While we’re all excited for the return of home runs and farmers’ tans, we’re equally as excited for the return of some serious strikeout leaders in NCAA Division II.
Feb 4, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Coming off the program’s second national title, West Texas A&M University head coach Michael Mook and his staff have been voted by their peers as the 2021 NFCA Division II National Coaching Staff of the Year, the Association announced Tuesday afternoon.
Jun 16, 2021
DENVER, Colo. – Gabriella Valforte's sixth inning go-ahead grand slam lifted the Lady Buffs to a 4-1 victory over No. 24 Biola on Tuesday afternoon to win the 2021 NCAA Division II Softball Championship. Kyra Lair went the distance in the circle as the Lady Buffs won their second national title in program history and first since 2014.Sydney Greeson registered the Lady Buffs first hit of the contest on BU's Paige Austin with a leadoff single to right field in the bottom of the third inning. Pinch runner Malaya Delfin would reach second on a single to center but a double play would end the threat for WT.The Lady Buffs would get runners in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth when Ruby Salzman was hit by a pitch. The redshirt sophomore would reach second on a wild pitch but would be called out at third on a fielder's choice.For the third straight inning, WT put the leadoff runner on in the bottom of the fifth via a single up the middle from Madison Johnson. The freshman would advance to second on a sac bunt from Greeson and move to third on a wild pitch. She was stranded their as BU's Austin recorded two straight outs to keep the game scoreless after five complete.The Eagles would break the deadlock in the top of the sixth inning on Kayla Neff's solo shot that just cleared the fence in left field. WT would rally in the bottom half of the inning with Shanna McBroom reaching on a leadoff single up the middle. Following a pop up to left field from Salzman, Erica Vessels would get hit by a pitch followed by a walk from Alyx Cordell to load the bases for Valforte. The freshman wasted no time to give the Lady Buffs a lead with a grand slam to centerfield on the first pitch of the at-bat.Lair allowed a two out double in the top of the seventh before getting Haley Martinez to ground out to Cordell and secure the Lady Buffs second national title.The Lady Buffs finish the season at 43-12 including wins 21 of their last 23 games after being picked to finish seventh in the LSC Preseason Poll.
Jun 2, 2021
IN-REGION RECORD
May 6, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Thirty student-athletes have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the Year awards. The winners will be announced following the conclusion of the 2021 season.
May 3, 2021