‘Cross that bridge next year’: Malzahn focused on UCF camp, not realignment

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 7, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

In the past week, the future of college athletics changed in a quick and dramatic direction. Pac-12 members Oregon and Washington announced their plans to join the Big Ten next year while Arizona, Utah and Arizona State finalized their move with Colorado to the Big 12 Conference. For UCF coach Gus Malzahn, it was just another week of football practice. “I’m coaching my team,” Malzahn said Sunday when asked about the recent additions to the Big 12. “You wake up and there’s something new.” It’s unclear what the future holds for the remaining Pac-12 schools — Oregon State, Washington State, Stanford...

Hurricanes star Yohandy Morales picked on first night of MLB draft

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 10, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

One of the top hitters in Hurricanes history is likely headed to the pros. The Washington Nationals picked Miami third baseman Yohandy Morales with the 40th pick in the MLB draft on Sunday night. He is the first of several UM players likely to be selected this year. “(He) turned out to be one of our all-time great players,” former Miami coach Gino DiMare said. “Clutch player. He’s just a great, great teammate that the players looked up to.” Morales, a Miami Braddock High alumnus, will likely receive a large signing bonus to persuade him from returning to Miami for his senior year. The slot...

Hurricanes land commitment from four-star tight end Elija Lofton

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 16, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Hurricanes spent last weekend wooing potential recruits, and it is paying dividends. Four-star tight end Elija Lofton, who visited Miami last weekend, picked the Hurricanes on Thursday night, announcing his decision on 247Sports’ YouTube channel. He is the second player to go to Coral Gables last weekend and commit soon after, joining linebacker Cameron Pruitt. Lofton, who is listed as the No. 17 tight end and No. 342 player in the 2024 class by 247Sports’ composite rankings, chose Miami over offers from Arizona State, Texas and Washington, among others. Lofton, who is listed at 6-2 and...

Hurricanes add three-star prospect Cameron Pruitt to 2024 class

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 11, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Hurricanes are hosting numerous big-time recruits this weekend, and one decided the time was right to commit to Miami. Three-star Cameron Pruitt, who has played safety and linebacker, committed to the Hurricanes on Saturday night, announcing his decision on Twitter. “Thanks to my mama and the people who supported me through my journey,” Pruitt wrote on Twitter, “but I’m committing to the U!” Pruitt is rated a three-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is listed as the No. 48 safety and No. 498 player in the 2024 class. Pruitt, who is listed at 6-3 and 187 pounds, racked up...

Hurricanes drop regional game to Texas, putting season in jeopardy

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 4, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

CORAL GABLES — The Hurricanes dug an early hole for themselves on Saturday night, and they could not climb out of it. Now their season is in jeopardy. No. 1 seed Miami (41-20) fell behind No. 2 seed Texas (40-20) 4-0 in the first three innings and could only push across a solitary run, dropping its first regional game at Mark Light Field. The Hurricanes now need to win three straight games to keep their season alive. Sophomore Karson Ligon struggled in his start Saturday night. Dylan Campell put the Longhorns on the board quickly, smashing a two-run homer to open the scoring in the first inning....

Hurricanes roll to win over Maine in first NCAA regional game

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on June 3, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

CORAL GABLES — The Hurricanes’ bats came alive in their first game of regional play. Miami (41-19) jumped out to a seven-run lead in the second and never looked back, burying Maine (32-20) 9-1 in the first game of the Coral Gables regional at Mark Light Field on Friday night. “Our talk before the game was try to get out in front early,” Miami coach Gino DiMare said. “Couldn’t script it any better.” The Hurricanes, who entered the postseason seventh in the nation with 112 home runs, hit three more homers Friday. Left fielder Edgardo Villegas got the Hurricanes off to a quick start, driving a...

UM fumbles 5-3 lead in seventh inning as Clemson rolls to ACC baseball title

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 29, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

DURHAM, N.C. — Riley Bertram homered for the first time this season — a go-ahead three-run shot in an eight-run seventh inning — and Clemson rallied to beat Miami 11-5 in the championship game of the ACC Tournament on Sunday for the Tigers 16th-straight win. No. 3 seed Clemson (43-17) had run-scoring singles from Caden Grice and Riley Bertram in the bottom of the first inning to grab a 2-0 lead. Leadoff hitter Cam Cannarella homered with two outs in the second to push the lead to 3-0. Miami, seeded fourth, chipped away with two runs in the top of the third. Dominic Pitelli led off with a double...

South Carolina eliminates UCF softball, sets up regional final vs. FSU

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 21, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

TALLAHASSEE — The South Carolina softball team used a 5-run fifth inning and scored 4 more in the seventh Saturday night to beat UCF 10-1 and secure a spot in Sunday’s NCAA Tallahassee Regional Final against No. 3 Florida State at the Seminole Softball Complex. The Gamecocks led 1-0 after stealing home in the second inning and took advantage of costly errors made by the Knights in the fifth to take control of the game. With the bases loaded and one run already scored in the inning, South Carolina’s Aaliyah White singled up the middle with two outs. As runners rounded the bases, an errant throw...

UCF, FSU softball capture wins to open NCAA Tallahassee Regional

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 20, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Sports, UCF Knights.

TALLAHASSEE — Chloe Evans did a little bit of everything for UCF softball Friday night. The junior transfer from Minnesota went 2-for-4 with a double and a triple while helping the Knights capture a critical first win, 6-1, against South Carolina in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional at the Seminole Softball Complex. “It doesn’t matter who’s pitching or how hot they are, she’s a tough out,” UCF coach Cindy Ball-Malone said about Evans. “She’ll just keep knocking on their door until something goes through and then when they try to make an adjustment, she does something else.” The Knights (40-19) struck...

UCF softball headed to Tallahassee NCAA regional hosted by FSU

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on May 15, 2023. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

After capturing a second straight American Athletic Conference tournament championship over the weekend, UCF softball is heading to the Tallahassee Regional in the NCAA tournament, it was announced Sunday night. The Knights will head north later this week to the NCAA regional that’s hosted by the national No. 3 seed Florida State. They’ll be joined by South Carolina and Marist in the regional. The NCAA tournament appearance is the 10th in program history and the third straight under coach Cindy Ball-Malone. UCF softball players, including AAC pitcher of the year Sarah Willis, center, celebrate...

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