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St. Thomas University's Men's Swimming & Diving Team Wins NAIA National Championship

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The Men's Swimming & Diving team defeated Keiser University 640.5 to 624.5, giving the STU Bobcats not just a national championship, but a victory over a five-time consecutive national champion.

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  • The Men's Swimming & Diving team defeated Keiser University 640.5 to 624.5, giving the STU Bobcats not just a national championship, but a victory over a five-time consecutive national champion.
  • Coming into the 2024 NAIA Men's Swimming & Diving National Championship, the Bobcat Men, only in their fourth year as a program, were projected to lose by 141 points.
  • St. Thomas University's Men's Swimming & Diving Team Wins NAIA National Championship.
  • National Champion, Men's 100-yard Butterfly (47.29) and National Champion, Men's 200-yard Butterfly (1:46.56)
    Nestor Montero, Robert Garden, William Birkett and Daniel Laureyssens, Men's 800-yard Freestyle Relay (6:30.18) National Champion/New NAIA National Record

USSSA Space Coast Complex to Host the 2nd Annual Space Coast Spring Games, the Largest NAIA College Softball Event in the Country

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Sunday, February 25, 2024
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VIERA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The USSSA Space Coast Complex, home of the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) National Headquarters and USSSA Pride Women's Professional Fastpitch team, is ready to welcome players, coaches, fans and media to the second annual Space Coast Spring Games, February 25 through March 22.

Key Points: 
  • The Space Coast Spring Games is the largest NAIA college softball event in the country, and the state-of-the-art USSSA Space Coast Complex is the ideal host venue.
  • With over 100 teams competing from different divisions — twice as many teams as last year — the Space Coast Spring Games is the largest NAIA college softball event in the country, and the state-of-the-art USSSA Space Coast Complex is the ideal host venue.
  • They were the first teams to play at the inaugural Space Coast Spring Games in 2023.
  • "Goshen College is incredibly excited and humbled to be included in this season's Legacy Game at the 2024 USSSA Space Coast Spring Games," says Luke Wagner, Head Coach of Goshen College.

Overland Park, Kansas, Becomes First Home of the College Baseball Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park proudly announce that the College Baseball Hall of Fame will establish its inaugural physical location in Overland Park, Kansas.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park proudly announce that the College Baseball Hall of Fame will establish its inaugural physical location in Overland Park, Kansas.
  • “Bringing a cultural gem such as the College Baseball Hall of Fame to Overland Park will add to our state’s strong array of top-notch tourist attractions and will provide a solid boost to both the local and state economies.”
    Established in 2004 by the College Baseball Foundation, the College Baseball Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating notable accomplishments in college baseball history and inspiring the next generation of players.
  • "Welcoming the College Baseball Hall of Fame to Overland Park marks a historic milestone for our community,” said Warren R. Wilkinson, President & CEO, Visit Overland Park.
  • “I'm excited for the College Baseball Hall of Fame to call Overland Park home and join the community that I love so much.”
    The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park are not alone in this ambitious venture.

THE COLLEGE BASEBALL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2023 COLLEGE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

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  • Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • The class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and administrators – all who have contributed to college baseball history at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
  • “Each year when the College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees are announced, it creates a tremendous level of pride and appreciation for those that have given so much to the college game,” said Craig Ramsey, Chair of the College Baseball Foundation Board of Directors.
  • “Inducting the newest Hall of Fame members and celebrating top performers from this past year will officially close out the achievements of the 2023 season.

Neptune AI Assistant [Naia™] Simplifies Enterprise App Development: A Game-Changer for Developers

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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OSLO, Norway, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptune Software, a leader in no-code/low-code enterprise app development, is thrilled to announce the newest release of its product [Neptune DXP 23] unveiling the groundbreaking AI assistant, Naia , and its profound impact on enterprise app development within the Neptune DX Platform [Neptune DXP].

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptune Software, a leader in no-code/low-code enterprise app development, is thrilled to announce the newest release of its product [Neptune DXP 23] unveiling the groundbreaking AI assistant, Naia , and its profound impact on enterprise app development within the Neptune DX Platform [Neptune DXP].
  • Naia's capabilities are tailored to the unique needs of developers, reducing the time required to master Neptune DXP.
  • Neptune invites developers, technology enthusiasts, and enterprises to read the full blog post to learn more about how Naia – Neptune AI assistant - is reshaping app development within Neptune DXP.
  • Discover how this innovative AI service is making enterprise app development faster, more accessible, and highly efficient.

GEORGETOWN TIGERS MAKE A STATEMENT ON NEW MATRIX HELIX TURF BY HELLAS IN THEIR SEASON OPENER

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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GEORGETOWN, Ky., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgetown College made a bold statement on their new Matrix Helix® synthetic turf field at Toyota Stadium, kicking off the 2023 football season with a 76-0 victory over Kentucky Christian.

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  • GEORGETOWN, Ky., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgetown College made a bold statement on their new Matrix Helix® synthetic turf field at Toyota Stadium, kicking off the 2023 football season with a 76-0 victory over Kentucky Christian.
  • In addition to football, the Georgetown men's and women's soccer, and women's lacrosse teams, as well as Lexington Sport Club are also playing on this top-of-the-line turf system from Hellas.
  • Matrix Helix turf systems are ideal for multi-purpose fields.
  • The Georgetown Tigers Head Football Coach, Chris Oliver, is excited for the season, the Tigers with an overwhelming win for their opener, are off to a great start.

Simmons Bank Championship to debut on PGA TOUR Champions in 2024

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new PGA TOUR Champions tournament, the Simmons Bank Championship will debut in October 2024. The competition will be held annually at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas. A five-year agreement establishing the event was announced today at the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, with Simmons First National Corporation Executive Chairman George Makris, PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady and Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in attendance. To download photos from the announcement, please click here.

Key Points: 
  • and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new PGA TOUR Champions tournament, the Simmons Bank Championship will debut in October 2024.
  • "We are ecstatic to announce the addition of the Simmons Bank Championship to the PGA TOUR Champions schedule," said PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady.
  • "Simmons Bank has been a tremendous title sponsor on the Korn Ferry Tour and we are thrilled to have them join PGA TOUR Champions to sponsor one of our playoff events.
  • The Simmons Bank Championship will be managed and operated by Pro Links Sports, a nationally recognized sports marketing and event management firm that assists in running several PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions tournaments.

Westcliff University Athletic Department Enters Five-Year Partnership With BSN SPORTS and Nike

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, is proud to announce it has entered into a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN SPORTS.

Key Points: 
  • Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, is proud to announce it has entered into a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN SPORTS.
  • This partnership makes BSN SPORTS Westcliff University Athletics' official provider of apparel, uniforms and other equipment needs for all 28 of Westcliff’s varsity sports, and 11 academy teams (developmental program), as well as event sponsorship.
  • This partnership comes in the wake of Westcliff Athletics’ impressive performance in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) over the last two years.
  • We are very excited to be the athletic supplier for Westcliff and help impact their growing athletic program.”
    To learn more about Westcliff University Athletics, visit https://www.westcliffathletics.com .

Westmont Athletics Advances to Year Two in NCAA DII Process

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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“The move to the NCAA marks a monumental moment for our athletic programs and the Westmont College community,” said Robert Ruiz, Westmont athletic director.

Key Points: 
  • “The move to the NCAA marks a monumental moment for our athletic programs and the Westmont College community,” said Robert Ruiz, Westmont athletic director.
  • The Warriors, who won’t be eligible to participate in DII national postseason competition through 2024-25, anticipate competing in postseason play in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
  • Anyone associated with Westmont athletics can look back at the last 80 years and see the history of success.
  • If the past—as they say—is a way to judge the future, Westmont and its NCAA athletics programs will rise to the challenge.

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® nominees are…

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Yet, that’s how 136 Good Works Team nominees invest their time and that’s why their coaches recommended them for the 2023 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team.®

Key Points: 
  • Yet, that’s how 136 Good Works Team nominees invest their time and that’s why their coaches recommended them for the 2023 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team.®
    "I’m impressed and inspired by these young men because they’re incredible athletes and amazing human beings,” said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner and 2009 Good Works Team member.
  • After the final team members are announced in September, fans can vote for this year’s Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com/allstate.
  • “The AFCA proudly stands alongside Allstate and each of these players’ families and communities to applaud their inspirational work.”
    Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football.
  • The 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees are: