
Kennesaw State Adds Eight New Players to Defend Conference USA Crown
The Owls have signed five transfers and three high‑school recruits, including standout prospects from Kentucky and Georgia, while retaining key contributors.
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The Owls have signed five transfers and three high‑school recruits, including standout prospects from Kentucky and Georgia, while retaining key contributors.
Coach Rick Barnes announced the addition of VCU graduate transfer Christian Fermin, highlighting his leadership, defensive versatility, and offensive skill set. With 14 of 15 scholarship spots filled, the move positions Tennessee as a contender for a national championship.

Kennesaw State baseball clinched the No. 7 seed in the Conference USA tournament with a 12-6 triumph over Missouri State, highlighted by senior performances from Trenton Lyons, Shamaar McDuffie and Cooper Williams.

On Senior Day, the Owls rallied past Missouri State 12-6, clinching the seventh seed and delivering a memorable performance for the graduating class.

VCU’s standout big man Christian Fermin has chosen the University of Tennessee, citing personal attention from Coach Rick Barnes and a chance to contribute to a team projected as a top‑15 contender.

An 8‑1 win over Liberty University clinched a Conference USA tournament spot for Middle Tennessee, with Horn delivering seven shutout innings and Clapp driving the offense.

Tennessee has added VCU transfer Christian Fermin to its top‑ranked transfer portal class, bringing size, shot‑blocking and a familiar teammate connection to the Volunteers.
Christian Fermin's recent commitment on May 14 adds a seasoned big man to Tennessee's lineup, completing a frontcourt that now includes seven transfers, four high‑school signees and top recruit Chris Washington Jr.
Kansas State coaches spotlight key players — from Elijah Hill’s pass‑rush potential to Avery Johnson’s backup battle — as the team fine‑tunes its roster ahead of the fall.

Senior Taeg Gollert was named Conference USA Hitter of the Week after a sweeping series against New Mexico State that featured three home runs, 10 RBIs and multiple program records.