Author: Prince Owo Blo

Mississippi State EcoCAR Team Shines in National Electric Vehicle Competition Mississippi State University’s EcoCAR team has once again demonstrated engineering excellence by earning multiple first-place awards and a top-10 finish in the national EcoCAR EV Challenge. The competition, held across Yuma, Arizona, and San Diego, California, brings together some of the brightest collegiate minds in the U.S. to tackle real-world challenges in electric vehicle innovation and sustainable automotive technology. The EcoCAR EV Challenge is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors, and MathWorks, and it encourages students to design and implement advanced EV technologies focused on…

Mississippi State Gears Up for Tallahassee Regional in NCAA Baseball Tournament The Mississippi State Bulldogs are headed to the Tallahassee Regional as part of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, where they’ll face stiff competition — including a red-hot Northeastern team riding a 27-game winning streak. The regional, hosted by Florida State, promises high-stakes matchups and fierce competition as teams vie for a spot in the Super Regionals. Mississippi State enters the regional with a 34-21 record, showcasing a well-balanced roster that combines offensive power with solid pitching depth. The Bulldogs’ offense is led by standout hitter Ace Reese,…

Carter Starocci Begins MMA Training at American Top Team Following Historic NCAA Career Fresh off becoming the first-ever five-time NCAA wrestling champion, Carter Starocci has wasted no time in taking the next step in his athletic journey — training for a career in mixed martial arts (MMA). The former Penn State standout has officially joined American Top Team (ATT) in Florida, one of the world’s premier MMA gyms, known for producing UFC champions and elite-level fighters. Starocci’s move comes as no surprise to those who’ve followed his career. With a relentless work ethic, elite grappling, and unmatched mental…

Penn State Clinches Big Ten Regular Season Wrestling Title with Unbeaten Conference Run The Penn State Nittany Lions added another accolade to their historic wrestling program by securing the 2025 Big Ten Regular Season Championship, finishing with a perfect 8-0 record in conference dual meets. The title was clinched with a decisive 29-9 victory over Illinois, capping off a season marked by dominance, consistency, and depth across all weight classes. Under the leadership of head coach Cael Sanderson, the Nittany Lions have continued their remarkable run of success, with this being their 11th Big Ten regular season title…

Penn State Sends Full Squad to NCAA Championships with Four Top Seeds The Penn State Nittany Lions continue their reign as college wrestling’s gold standard, heading into the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships with all 10 starters qualified and four earning No. 1 seeds in their respective weight classes. The championship tournament, set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, features Penn State as the overwhelming favorite after a dominant showing at the Big Ten Championships. Leading the charge for the Nittany Lions are top-seeded wrestlers Luke Lilledahl (125 lbs), Tyler Kasak (157 lbs), Mitchell Mesenbrink (165 lbs), and Carter…

Carter Starocci Becomes First Wrestler in NCAA History to Win Five National Titles In a moment that will go down in collegiate wrestling history, Penn State’s Carter Starocci cemented his legacy by becoming the first-ever five-time NCAA wrestling champion. The historic feat was achieved at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships, where Starocci claimed the 184-pound title, adding to his previous four crowns at 174 pounds. Starocci’s unprecedented accomplishment was made possible by an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic — a rule change that allowed a rare fifth postseason appearance. But…

Penn State Dominates 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championship with Historic Team and Individual Titles The Penn State Nittany Lions once again asserted their dominance over collegiate wrestling, capturing the 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championship with a record-setting 181.5 team points — the highest in program history at the conference tournament. This title marks the ninth Big Ten championship under the leadership of legendary head coach Cael Sanderson. Held at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the tournament saw five Penn State wrestlers take home individual championships, tying the school record for most individual Big Ten titles in…

Alabama Football Reveals 2025 SEC Opponents in First Year of Expanded Conference As the Southeastern Conference (SEC) prepares for its first season with 16 teams in 2025, including the addition of Texas and Oklahoma, the league has released its much-anticipated opponent schedule — and the Alabama Crimson Tide now know who they’ll face in this new-look conference slate. The 2025 season will feature no divisional format and an eight-game SEC schedule, with the top two teams advancing to the SEC Championship Game. For Alabama, it’s a challenging but compelling mix of old rivals and fresh storylines. Here…

Tide Tight End Ty Lockwood Expected to Transfer to Boston College As Alabama football reshapes under new head coach Kalen DeBoer, roster turnover remains a central storyline — and one former top recruit is reportedly on his way out. Tight end Ty Lockwood, once a four-star prospect, is expected to transfer to Boston College, where he would reunite with former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien. Lockwood, who signed with Alabama as part of the 2023 recruiting class, entered the program with high expectations. A versatile pass-catching tight end out of Tennessee, he initially committed to Ohio State…

Five Crimson Tide Players Named to Athlon Sports Preseason All-America Team The Alabama Crimson Tide may be entering a new era under head coach Kalen DeBoer, but the team’s elite talent pipeline continues to earn national recognition. Athlon Sports has named five Alabama players to its 2024 Preseason All-American Team, showcasing the strength of the Tide’s offensive line, special teams, and quarterback depth. Leading the list are Parker Brailsford and Tyler Booker, both named to the First Team Offense as standout guards. Their selection affirms Alabama’s dominance in the trenches and sets high expectations for the Tide’s offensive…