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Big Ten Network to present school days this summer

The Big Ten Network announces its school days.

The Big Ten Network will once again have a day dedicated to Rutgers athletics.

With summer in full swing, college athletes around the country are preparing for a few months of rest. However, there will still be plenty of sports content available to keep fans busy, especially on the Big Ten Network. Starting Monday, June 3, the network will feature all 14 Big Ten Conference schools with a dedicated day of programming.

The network will highlight a different Big Ten school every day. Some of the content will include the top moments from the 2023-24 athletic year, including replays of classic games, championship moments, and original programming. There will also be digital programming on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

For Rutgers fans, the day to highlight on calendars is June 13. At 3 p.m., the Network will replay B1G Women’s Soccer: Michigan at Rutgers. Rutgers Day will end with the [autotag]Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl[/autotag] starting at 8:30 p.m., which was the Scarlet Knights’ first bowl win in a decade.

A week weโ€™ll never forget. ๐Ÿ™Œ

From beginning to end, relive the 2024 @bigten baseball tournament. ๐ŸŽฅ#B1GBaseball pic.twitter.com/d2FU1csT2J

โ€” Big Ten Baseball (@B1Gbaseball) May 30, 2024

The fun kicks off with Minnesota Day on June 3, followed by Iowa Day and Illinois.

 

Michigan’s Donovan Edwards featured in cover of EA Sports College Football 25

Donovan Edwards is set to make the cover of EA Sports College Football ’25.

The wait for a college football video game is nearly over with the release of EA Sports College Football 25, set for July 19. A trailer and a few details have already been released, which has increased excitement for the game to hit the shelves. That includes the cover, which will feature a Big Ten star in Michigan’s Donavan Edwards.

For the Wolverines running back, the honor comes as he enters his fourth season in the Michigan backfield. He is expected to see an increase in playing time after Blake Corum was drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He had been one of Michigan’s primary weapons on offense for the last four years.

While Edwards had to split time with Corum, he made the most of his opportunities. In 294 rushing attempts in his career, Edwards has recorded 1.662 rushing yards and found the end zone seven times. His best season came in 2022, when he averaged a career-high 90.1 yards a game.

THE EA SPORTS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 DELUXE EDITION COVER ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

The game comes out on July 19!

(via @EASPORTSCollege) pic.twitter.com/qgdrkpvZhE

โ€” ESPN (@espn) May 16, 2024

 

As Edwards looks to make his mark and help replace Corum’s production, he will be counted on more than ever. However, it is a challenge he has been preparing for.ย 

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Although Edwards is the only Big Ten player on the cover, he will be joined by some of the best players in the country. The cover includes Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado quarterback Sheduer Sanders.

Rutgers women’s lacrosse standout Cassidy Spilis earns another Big Ten honor

Casidy Spilis got a weekly Big Ten lacrosse honor.

During the 2024 season, Rutgers women’s lacrosse star Cassidy Spilis has been a human highlight reel and scoring machine. As a result, she has added some hardware to her trophy case and that continued on Tuesday.

Most recently, the Rutgers standout was named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Week for the sixth time this season.

Last Thursday, Spilis’ impact was on display against Ohio State. She sparked a 6-1 scoring run, which included three of her game-high five goals. During that stretch, she also made history, becoming the program’s all-time points scorer with 269. She finished her day against the Buckeyes with five goals, six draw controls, four ground balls, and two caused turnovers.

Her excellence did not stop there; three days later, she impressed against Vermont. On Sunday, Spilis added four goals and one assist to her resume. She also caused chaos on defense, forcing five turnovers. Regardless of the opponent, she continued to show why she is one of the best at her position.

GOAL NO. 60! Cassidy Spilis is now two points away from the program career record thanks to this player-up goal!

OSU 7, RU 4 pic.twitter.com/1hAyXJqxSc

โ€” Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse (@rutgers_wlax) April 18, 2024

 

Through 68 games, Spilis has put together the best season of her career. She has set career highs in goals with 68 and points with 72. While she has excelled, the Scarlet Knights have been one of the best teams in the Big Ten.ย 

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As Rutgers shifts its focus to the Big Ten tournament, Spilis will be crucial. Tuesday provided a reminder of how important she is and the impact she can make.ย 

Rutgers Swimming: Holly Prasanto Named Second Team All-American

Rutgers diver Holly Prasanto gets a national recognition.

On Wednesday, Rutgers’ Holly Prasanto made headlines. The Sheffield, England native was named a College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) second-team all-American for the 2023-24 season. She is the fifth Rutgers diver to earn First or Second-Team all-America honors.

In her first NCAA appearance, Prasanto advanced to the consolation final after taking ninth in the preliminary round with a score of 285.20. She finished with a score of 299.20, the seventh-highest in Rutgers history.

Her success did not stop there as the talented junior qualified for the 2024 NCAA Swimming & Diving championship with a fourth-place finish. Prasanto recorded a score of 532.15 after 12 dives for Rutgers to send a member of its dive squad to NCAAs for a third straight year.

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Rutgersโ€™ Holly Prasanto was named a Second Team CSCAA All-American for her performance at the 2024 NCAA Championships
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โ€” RU Swimming & Diving (@RUSwimDive) March 27, 2024

 

Additionally, Prasanto has joined a talented group. She is among 245 athletes from 42 institutions that earned All-America honors.

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In her three seasons in Piscataway, Prasanto has made her impact felt with a trio of 1M crowns.

Watch: Michigan State AD Bill Beekman media call about Big Ten fall sports

Michigan State athletic director Bill Beekman hopped on a Zoom call to discuss the fall sports cancellation on Thursday. Watch it here.

With Big Ten fall sports now canceled, fans across the country have thousands of questions about the future of college football, and all college sports, at Big Ten schools, and specifically at Michigan State.

On Thursday, Michigan State athletic director Bill Beekman hopped on a Zoom call to speak with media members to try and answer some of the more burning questions on the mind of fans and media members alike.

You can watch the full video, which was captured and posted by Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press, below:

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READ: Michigan State AD Bill Beekman comments on Big Ten canceling competition through rest of academic year

Michigan State AD Bill Beekman has shared his thoughts on the Big Ten canceling all athletic events due to Coronavirus concerns.

With officials still trying to assess the situation in regards to the COVID-19 Coronavirus global outbreak, both the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments have been canceled, along with all Big Ten athletic competitions through the remainder of the academic year. Michigan State University Athletic Director Bill Beekman shared his thoughts on the situation today.

From Beekman:

“We support the Big Ten’s decision to cancel all competition through the end of the academic year and the moratorium placed on all on- and off-campus recruiting. There’s nothing more important than the health of our student-athletes. While this was an incredibly difficult decision, one that will effectively end the college careers of many student-athletes, their well-being must be our highest priority. I’m incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication shown by our student-athletes throughout the year. We will continue to provide comprehensive support for student-athletes, including academic and athletic training services moving forward.”

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