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KEMPF’S CAREER-BEST 48 SAVES HELP IRISH TO 2-2 TIE AND SHOOTOUT WIN AT BOWLING GREEN

By John Fineran When it comes time to praise Notre Dame goaltender Nicholas Kempf, first-year hockey coach Brock Sheahan has been his biggest fan most of this long season. Saturday night as Notre Dame made its way back home following its 2-2 tie and 1-0 shootout victory at Bowling Green, Sheahan was quick and to the point in praising his sophomore from Morton Grove, Ill. “Nick played at a very high level tonight,” said Sheahan after Kempf made a career-high 48 saves – 39 in regulation and nine more in overtime – and then stopped six of the eight shots directed his way during the eight-round shootout that followed, a couple of them after he suffered a cut on his right...

RV Bethel Men’s Volleyball sweeps Judson in home opener

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The RV Bethel Pilots (2-0) swept the Judson University Eagles (3-2) in three sets (25-13, 25-16, 25-18) on Saturday afternoon in the Goodman Gymnasium.  Thomas Dunkley led the team in kills with 11, hitting at a 0.529 hitting efficiency for the Bethel offense. The junior added six blocks alongside five digs.  Ling Pak Him was a force behind the service line, coupling two aces with seven kills for the Pilots.  Santana Roybal-Benson led the PIlots in blocks (seven), while McGwire Eigenrauch posted 30 assists.  The Pilots commenced the match with two earned points, gaining an early 2-0 lead with a...

Bethel Women’s basketball earns 93-70 win at RV Taylor

UPLAND, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (15-7, 6-6) defeated the RV Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 6-6) 93-70 in Odle Arena on Saturday afternoon.  The Pilots improve to a fifth place standing in the Crossroads League, tied with the Trojans (6-6), while ranking ahead of sixth place Grace and Mount Vernon Nazarene (tied at 2-10).  Jazmyn Smith served as the leading scorer for the upset win, totaling 29 points in her best performance as a Bethel Pilot. The senior recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds (2-8), and also holds four spots on the Crossroads League Individual Leaderboard, which can be found HERE.  Olivia...

No.10 Bethel MBB outlast No.24 Taylor

UPLAND, Ind. ---The No. 10 Bethel Men's Basketball Team (19-3, 9-3) defeated the No. 24 Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 8-4) on Saturday afternoon in Odle Arena. Luke McBride sank the game-winning three with five seconds left on the clock for the 78-75 victory.  McBride demonstrated similar grit against the Marian University Knights last Saturday, nailing a jumpshot to give the Pilots a 81-80 win at the Physical Education Center.  Austin Cripe led the Pilot offense with 21 points scored, shooting 53.8% from the field (7-13).  Luke McBride (15) and Colin Comer (12) totaled double digits, with McBride leading the team in...

No. 1 Grace MBB fall at Huntington

Offensive woes hand Grace its first loss HUNTINGTON, Ind. - A near-historic winning streak came to an end on Saturday for Grace’s men’s basketball team. The No. 1 Lancers fell in overtime 72-65 at Huntington, snapping Grace’s 21-game winning streak to start the year. The Lancers (21-1, 11-1 Crossroads League) produced their second-best start to a season in program history, second only to a 24-game perfect start in 2023-24. The Lancers suffered their lowest offensive output of the season on Saturday afternoon. Grace’s 65 points mark the fewest points scored this year. Grace’s 36.9-percent shooting performance was also the team’s lowest of the season by over 11 percent....

Holy Cross MBB Comes Up Short Against St. Francis (IL)

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's basketball team battled Saturday evening inside McKenna Arena but ultimately fell to St. Francis (IL), 79-58. The Saints briefly grabbed the early momentum, taking a one-point lead just two minutes into the contest. However, the Fighting Saints responded with a strong offensive showing, shooting an impressive 60.4% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc to build a 41-25 halftime advantage. Holy Cross struggled to find a consistent rhythm offensively, finishing the game at 40% shooting while hitting 4 three-pointers. Despite a more competitive second half, the Saints were unable to overcome the deficit as...

Valpo MBB Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State

Valpo Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State A 10-point halftime deficit in a tough road environment was no match for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team, which secured its third win in the last four games by rallying for a dramatic 76-72 victory over Indiana State on Saturday afternoon in Terre Haute. Five Beacons scored in double figures, including a career performance from freshman Carter Hopoi (Tauranga, New Zealand [Mount Maunganui College NZ]). Valpo is already one win away from matching last year’s Missouri Valley Conference win total.   How It Happened The two teams were even over the first five minutes, but...

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RV Bethel Men’s Volleyball sweeps Judson in home opener

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Bethel University, College Sports, Headlines, Men's Volleyball, NAIA | 0 Comments

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The RV Bethel Pilots (2-0) swept the Judson University Eagles (3-2) in three sets (25-13, 25-16, 25-18) on Saturday afternoon in the Goodman...

Bethel Women’s basketball earns 93-70 win at RV Taylor

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

UPLAND, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (15-7, 6-6) defeated the RV Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 6-6) 93-70 in Odle Arena on Saturday afternoon.  The Pilots...

No.10 Bethel MBB outlast No.24 Taylor

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

UPLAND, Ind. ---The No. 10 Bethel Men's Basketball Team (19-3, 9-3) defeated the No. 24 Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 8-4) on Saturday afternoon in Odle...

No. 1 Grace MBB fall at Huntington

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

Offensive woes hand Grace its first loss HUNTINGTON, Ind. - A near-historic winning streak came to an end on Saturday for Grace’s men’s basketball team. The No. 1...

Holy Cross MBB Comes Up Short Against St. Francis (IL)

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College, NAIA | 0 Comments

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's basketball team battled Saturday evening inside McKenna Arena but ultimately fell to St. Francis (IL), 79-58....

Valpo MBB Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

Valpo Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State A 10-point halftime deficit in a tough road environment was no match for the Valparaiso...

Bees Pull Away Late to Defeat IU South Bend

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, NAIA | 0 Comments

Bees Pull Away Late to Defeat IU South Bend   SOUTH BEND — Another home contest slipped away from the Titans Saturday afternoon, falling 80-76 to St. Ambrose...

KEMPF’S CAREER-BEST 48 SAVES HELP IRISH TO 2-2 TIE AND SHOOTOUT WIN AT BOWLING GREEN

by | Feb 1, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

KEMPF’S CAREER-BEST 48 SAVES HELP IRISH TO 2-2 TIE AND SHOOTOUT WIN AT BOWLING GREEN   By John Fineran   When it comes time to praise Notre Dame goaltender...

IRISH SKATERS FIT TO BE TIED 3-3 BY FALCONS, WHO WIN SHOOTOUT

by | Jan 31, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

IRISH SKATERS FIT TO BE TIED 3-3 BY FALCONS, WHO WIN SHOOTOUT   By John Fineran   SOUTH BEND – The last thing Notre Dame hockey coach Brock Sheahan probably...

Valpo Football Well Represented on 2025 PFL Academic Honor Roll

by | Jan 30, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

Valpo Football Well Represented on 2025 PFL Academic Honor Roll The Valparaiso University football program placed 79 individuals on the 2025 Pioneer Football League...

Valpo Football Welcomes Midyear Transfers

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Valpo Football Welcomes Midyear Transfers The Valparaiso University football program has announced the addition of seven midyear transfers who have joined the program...

Messer Repeats as CSC First-Team Academic All-American

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Messer Repeats as CSC First-Team Academic All-American   UPLAND, Ind. – The College Sports Communicators announced its NAIA Football Academic All-Americans...

Valpo Battles Indiana State on Kids Day

by | Jan 30, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

Valpo Battles Indiana State on Kids Day   Playing in front of 500 enthusiastic fifth-graders from Valparaiso Community Schools Thursday in the second annual Kids...

Indiana WBB falls at home to Michigan

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IU Falls To Michigan   BLOOMINGTON, Ind.  –  No. 9 Michigan used a 51.5 percent clip from the floor as it got past Indiana women’s basketball,...

Big Ten Reveals 2026 Big Ten Softball Players to Watch

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Big Ten Reveals 2026 Big Ten Softball Players to Watch First pitch of 2026 season set for February 5 ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference has announced the 2026...

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2025 INDIANA NORTHERN STATE CONFERENCE PREVIEW

BREMEN LIONS (7-5, 3-2 INSC) Head coach and opener: Justin Bogunia (at Churubusco) Key losses: wide receiver-defensive back Ty Graverson and quarterback Silas Laidig. Top returning players: senior defensive lineman Logan Frederickson and senior defensive back Jack Wildauer. GLENN FALCONS (1-8, 0-5 INSC) Head coach and opener: Ron Brown (vs. Boone Grove) Key losses: two-way linemen Myles Cheaton and Joe Overmyer. Top returning players: senior running back Brayden Benwell and senior defensive lineman Ayden Smigielski. JIMTOWN JIMMIES (7-4, 4-1 INSC) Head coach and opener: Cody Vincent (at...

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2025 NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE PREVIEW

CONCORD MINUTEMEN (10-1, 7-0 NLC) Head coach and opener: Craig Koehler (at Elkhart) Key losses: running back-linebacker Jaron Thomas and linebacker Milo Martinez. Top returning players: senior wide receiver Reese Breveard and senior quarterback Bo Brunner. GOSHEN REDHAWKS (0-10, 0-7 NLC) Head coach and opener: Joey Hecklinski (at Fairfield) Key losses: wide receiver-defensive back Gabe Janisse and two-way lineman Aaron Anglemyer. Top returning players: senior linebacker Logan Mishler and junior quarterback Carter Diaz. MISHAWAKA CAVEMEN (11-3, 5-2 NLC) Head coach and opener: Keith Kinder...

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2025 NORTHERN INDIANA CONFERENCE PREVIEW

ADAMS EAGLES (2-8, 2-5 NIC) Head coach and opener: Frank Karczewski (vs. Culver Academy) Key losses: wide receiver-defensive back Quincy Tootoo and linebacker David Hayo. Top returning players: junior defensive lineman Lamarr Shaw and junior running back-defensive back Carson Bryce. ELKHART LIONS (8-2, 7-0 NIC) Head coach and opener: Travon Curry (vs. Concord) Key losses: defensive lineman Mariyon Dye and running back-linebacker Connor Dow. Top returning players: junior linebacker Kros Jones and senior wide receiver Frankie Willis. MARIAN KNIGHTS (6-6, 4-3 NIC) Head coach and opener: Mike...

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Indiana Recognized as Recipient of Iconic NFF MacArthur Bowl

  The Hoosiers claim the trophy for the first time in school history, concluding their historic season with a dramatic 27-21 win over Miami (FL) in the CFP National Championship. IRVING, TEXAS (Jan. 20, 2026) - The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today recognized No. 1 Indiana (16-0) as the recipient of the 2025 NFF MacArthur Bowl National Championship Trophy following the team's 27-21 victory over No. 10 Miami (FL) (13-3) yesterday in the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Presented by AT&T before a sellout crowd of 67,227 fans at...

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2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONS NEWS CONFERENCE

Click the links below to download a transcript from the 2026 College Football Playoff National Champions News Conference, featuring Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti, Offensive Player of the Game QB Fernando Mendoza, Defensive Player of the Game DL Mikail Kamara, OL Pat Coogan and LB Aiden Fisher. CFP National Championship: Miami vs Indiana   Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Miami, Florida, USA   Hard Rock Stadium Indiana Hoosiers Coach Curt Cignetti Fernando Mendoza Pat Coogan Aiden Fisher Mikail Kamara Champions Press Conference . THE MODERATOR: We are joined by Indiana head...

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No.1 IU outlasts Miami to win the National Championship

Perfection Punctuates National Title   MIAMI -- Sometimes nice guys do finish first. They do so because they care, because they push, because they do what’s expected and then more, on the field and away from spotlights and glory. And then they make history. On Monday night, the spotlight blazed on Indiana beneath a star-filled sky, confetti falling all over the Hard Rock Stadium turf, the Miami Hurricanes beaten 27-21, a 16-0 national title season secured. “It was a hard-fought game,” IU coach Curt Cignetti said. “I give a lot of credit to Miami. It was a real gut check. We found a way....

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2025 INDIANA NORTHERN STATE CONFERENCE PREVIEW

BREMEN LIONS (7-5, 3-2 INSC) Head coach and opener: Justin Bogunia (at Churubusco) Key losses: wide receiver-defensive back Ty Graverson and quarterback Silas Laidig. Top returning players: senior defensive lineman Logan Frederickson and senior defensive back Jack Wildauer. GLENN FALCONS (1-8, 0-5 INSC) Head coach and opener: Ron Brown (vs. Boone Grove) Key losses: two-way linemen Myles Cheaton and Joe Overmyer. Top returning players: senior running back Brayden Benwell and senior defensive lineman Ayden Smigielski. JIMTOWN JIMMIES (7-4, 4-1 INSC) Head coach and opener: Cody Vincent (at...

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2025 NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE PREVIEW

CONCORD MINUTEMEN (10-1, 7-0 NLC) Head coach and opener: Craig Koehler (at Elkhart) Key losses: running back-linebacker Jaron Thomas and linebacker Milo Martinez. Top returning players: senior wide receiver Reese Breveard and senior quarterback Bo Brunner. GOSHEN REDHAWKS (0-10, 0-7 NLC) Head coach and opener: Joey Hecklinski (at Fairfield) Key losses: wide receiver-defensive back Gabe Janisse and two-way lineman Aaron Anglemyer. Top returning players: senior linebacker Logan Mishler and junior quarterback Carter Diaz. MISHAWAKA CAVEMEN (11-3, 5-2 NLC) Head coach and opener: Keith Kinder...

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2025 NORTHERN INDIANA CONFERENCE PREVIEW

ADAMS EAGLES (2-8, 2-5 NIC) Head coach and opener: Frank Karczewski (vs. Culver Academy) Key losses: wide receiver-defensive back Quincy Tootoo and linebacker David Hayo. Top returning players: junior defensive lineman Lamarr Shaw and junior running back-defensive back Carson Bryce. ELKHART LIONS (8-2, 7-0 NIC) Head coach and opener: Travon Curry (vs. Concord) Key losses: defensive lineman Mariyon Dye and running back-linebacker Connor Dow. Top returning players: junior linebacker Kros Jones and senior wide receiver Frankie Willis. MARIAN KNIGHTS (6-6, 4-3 NIC) Head coach and opener: Mike...

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