DIII Approves Day Off Between Semifinals and Championship

 

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Field Hockey Semifinals: Friday, Nov. 18, 12 and 3 p.m. Final: Sunday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Soccer (M) Semifinals: Thursday, Dec. 1, 1 and 4 p.m. Final: Saturday, Dec., 3, Noon Soccer (W) Semifinals: Friday, Dec. 2, 1 and 4 p.m. Final: Sunday, Dec. 4, Noon Volleyball (W) Quarterfinals: Wednesday, Nov. 16, TBA Semifinals: Thursday, Nov. 17, TBA Final: Saturday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. A MESSAGE FROM HUDL/BLUEFRAME TECHNOLOGY     Ready to stream like a pro this season? With Hudl (formerly BlueFrame), powerful broadcasting tools meet the advanced capture capabilities of Hudl Focus, bringing your program unmatched opportunities to generate revenue and connect with your fans. Plus, you get the flexibility to select the streaming option that makes the most sense for your school. 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Parents, for the most part, foot the bill, which can reach tens of thousands of dollars a year." >> Between The Lines: "Fencing, along with these other sports, may get another hard look, as the Supreme Court prepares to hear two affirmative action cases against Harvard and the University of North Carolina, both to be heard on Oct. 31. The lawsuits, filed by Students for Fair Admissions, could well determine whether colleges can consider race in admissions in an effort to balance their classes." >> Of Note: "“Preferences for athletes in niche sports would seem to be one of the first items on the chopping block,” said Justin Driver, a Yale Law School professor. 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NCAA Braces For Landmark CTE Trial by Jeff Tracy, Axios A potentially landmark CTE trial began Friday in Los Angeles, when opening statements were heard in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by former USC linebacker Matt Gee's widow. >> Why It Matters: "This is just the second wrongful death lawsuit brought against the NCAA by a college football player to go to trial, and it could be the first to reach a jury." >> Field Awareness: Gee, a former USC linebacker, died in 2018 with the original cause listed as the toxic effects of drugs and alcohol. His wife donated his brain to Boston University which diagnosed him with CTE. 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