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Rice University’s women’s basketball team will showcase a Thanksgiving week invitational featuring UT Rio Grande Valley, Lamar and UIC, leveraging a historic 29‑win season and returning star players.
Adelina Martel, a 2026 graduate of Eastwood High School in Edinburg, Texas, will continue her soccer career at UT‑Rio Grande Valley. The Vaqueros, coming off a 6‑10‑2 season in the Southland Conference, will welcome the defender who has scored 15 goals over her junior and senior years. Her former teammate Kaitlyn Duntley praised Martel’s work ethic and growth.
At a luncheon in Lafayette, Louisiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette baseball program celebrated its 2026 season and unveiled a packed 2027 schedule, featuring non‑conference series, Sun Belt matchups and neutral‑site events, while newcomer Drew Markle expressed appreciation for the local support.
Jace Posey, a transfer from TCU, joins UTRGV men’s basketball aiming to lead the Vaqueros to their first NCAA Tournament berth, emphasizing team chemistry and personal legacy.
Freshman guard Anyra Wilson earns Southland Conference all‑academic honors, showcasing a 3.5 GPA and standout performances for Nicholls State.
Northwestern State enters the Southland Conference Tournament with a 25‑24 record, the sixth seed, and a favorable pitching rotation anchored by junior Dylan Marionneaux. Coach Chris Bertrand stresses mental and physical readiness as the team faces a 26‑27 UTRGV squad that topped the league in runs scored.