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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Record Participation in NCAA Sports
D3Playbook NOVEMBER 20, 2019 | written by Steve Ulrich your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III
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"More female student-athletes. More male student-athletes. More women’s teams. More men’s teams.
The annual NCAA participation rates study released today shows a record-high number of college students are taking part in NCAA sports. It also reveals colleges and universities continue to expand opportunities for their students to compete.
The number of student-athletes participating in NCAA championship sports across all three divisions climbed to 499,217 in 2018-19, the 17th consecutive year that number has grown. Meanwhile, student-athletes competed on a record-high 19,886 teams during the last school year."
>> Gender Gap: More men than women compete in NCAA championship sports, though the gap did narrow marginally in 2018-19. Men continue to make up 56% of college athletes, compared with women’s 44%.
>> The Bottom Line: In Division III, 58% of the division’s 193,814 student-athletes are men, compared with 42% for women.
(1) Emory (32-2) vs. (8) Clarkson (28-5), 1:30 EST
The defending national champion Eagles are led by senior OH Morgan McKnight (3.36 kills per set) and freshman S Cassie Srb, who is sixth in D-III in set assists (10.97). The Golden Knights turn to senior DS Kate Isaksen (6.13 digs per set) and senior MH Rachel Reusch (3.43 KPS).
(4) Carthage (30-3) vs. (5) Bowdoin (21-7), 4:00
The Lady Red advance to the quarters for the first time since 2015 and is led by senior OH Megan Behrendt (2.95 KPS), the 2019 CCIW Player of the Year. Senior S Ellie LeCount was the regional MVP. The Polar Bears are also back for the first time since 2015. Bowdoin looks to junior OH/RS Caroline Flaharty who is the third player in program history with 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs in a career. Also keep an eye on sophomore MB Cori Gray, who averages 1.25 blocks per set.
(2) Johns Hopkins (32-0) vs. (7) Saint Benedict (26-5), 6:30
The Blue Jays are looking to become just the fourth undefeated team in D-III history. Junior S Natalie Aston, the region's Player of the Year, is ninth in the country in set assists (10.79). Hop tops the nation in team hitting percentage (.313) and is second in opposition hitting (.085). The Bennies provide double-trouble in twins Maddie and Hunter Weiss. Maddie leads D3 in blocks (1.75) and is second in hitting percentage (.418), while Hunter - the region's POY - is 10th in hitting (.399).
(3) Calvin (27-2) vs. (6) Trinity TX (36-4), 9:00
The Knights are led by senior MH Sarah DeVries - the region and MIAA Player of the Year - who is sixth in D3 in hitting (.413), ninth in kills (4.36) and 10th in blocks (1.21). Her mom - Betsy - was the MIAA MVP in 1992. Calvin is third in team hitting (.284). The Tigers look to SCAC MVP Avery Tuggle (3.16 KPS) and sophomore MB Emily Ellis (.416 hitting).
Semifinals: Friday, 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. EST Final: Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
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11-15: Calvin, Chicago, Carleton, Otterbein, Colby. 16-20: RPI, MIT, John Carroll, Emory, Amherst. 21-25: Haverford, Case Western, Bates, St. Olaf, Middlebury. 26-32: St. Lawrence, Berea, Ithaca, St. Thomas MN, UW-Stout, UC Santa Cruz, Oneonta.
Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 is a founder, a doer, a leader, and a philanthropist. Best known as the co-founder of The Home Depot and the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, he has a broad family of businesses as well as a family foundation. Blank also is a member of Babson College’s Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs® and is a proud alumnus who believes in the power of giving back.
In partnership with The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Babson College announced a $50 million grant that will establish the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership. This is the largest grant ever given in the 25-year history of the Blank Family Foundation, and is a transformative investment for the College. The new Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership will be defined by entrepreneurial action and values-based leadership on a global scale.
>> The Bottom Line: “As a world-class leader in business education, Babson College is perfectly positioned to blaze this new path,” says Blank. “I’m continually inspired by Babson students, faculty, and its global alumni network. I’m excited to see how they will continue to change businesses and communities for the better.”
>> Worth Noting: D-III institutions with gifts valued at $50 million or more since July 2018: Johns Hopkins ($1.8 billion), MIT ($350M), Amherst ($50M), Carleton ($50M), Carnegie Mellon ($50M),
6. Comings and Goings
R. Keith Hillkirk announced his plans to retire as chancellor of Penn State Berks.
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