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Business builds community through decade-long support of ʳɫÊÓƵ State athletics

January 22, 2026

For Jay Cunningham, owner of Superior Plumbing in ʳɫÊÓƵ, providing sponsorship of school athletics programs is a fundamental part of building the community. The way he sees it, the gifts he and Superior Plumbing have given to ʳɫÊÓƵ for more than a decade are a key part of his business.

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Mickey Dunn Stadium roars to life this spring

January 14, 2026

When Owls shortstop Shamaar McDuffie laces up his spikes for the ʳɫÊÓƵ baseball team this spring, he will be among the first players to set foot inside Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field. Named for alumnus Mickey Dunn ’18, who provided the lead gift in its development, the new facility sits on the site of the former Fred Stillwell Stadium and cuts an impressive figure with expanded seating capacity and improved amenities.

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Student-athlete graduates, makes history for ʳɫÊÓƵ football

December 12, 2025

Fall semester has been nothing short of amazing on the field and in the classroom for ʳɫÊÓƵ Owls running back Coleman Bennett. On the field he posted more than 1,000 total yards from scrimmage and scored seven touchdowns, to help drive the Owls to the Conference USA championship and the program’s first postseason bowl. In the classroom he was named to the Conference USA Football All-Academic Team. Now he will wrap up the semester graduating with his Master of Public Administration (MPA) on Dec. 16 with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

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Volleyball star makes her mark at ʳɫÊÓƵ State on and off the court

September 25, 2025

On a recent morning at VyStar Arena at ʳɫÊÓƵ Convocation Center, the arena staff started laying down the volleyball floor when a singing voice cut through the noise. Pushing a bicycle through a nearby hallway, ʳɫÊÓƵ volleyball player Manu Johnsen announced her presence that morning in song, much the way as she has made her presence known at the Owls’ home arena and on campus. On the court, Johnsen will finish her volleyball career this fall as an all-timer for the Owls. The senior is a four-time all-conference selection and an academic all-conference selection as well. She has also represented her home country of Denmark in both beach and indoor volleyball.

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ʳɫÊÓƵ State coach Jerry Mack embraces relationships, community as ʳɫÊÓƵ football enters new era

August 28, 2025

A common thread runs through Jerry Mack’s comments when he discusses his new role as ʳɫÊÓƵ’s head football coach. Whether he is talking about his vision for ʳɫÊÓƵ football, the appeal of coaching the Owls, or the importance of community support, Mack typically comes back to one subject – people.

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ʳɫÊÓƵ State, Walens Family Announce Fifth Third Stadium Field Naming Partnership

August 19, 2025

ʳɫÊÓƵ State athletics is proud to announce that the field at Fifth Third Stadium, home of the Owls' football, soccer and lacrosse programs, will be named Walens Family Field in recognition of a transformative $4 million philanthropic gift from Dave and Donna Walens.

ʳɫÊÓƵ State and VyStar Credit Union announce partnership and arena naming

August 12, 2025

The ʳɫÊÓƵ Athletics Association and VyStar Credit Union have announced a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights of the arena that houses the Owls basketball programs and women's volleyball team. The new VyStar Arena will serve as a symbol of shared values and a space where school pride, progress and connection come together.

ʳɫÊÓƵ State men's team wins Conference USA Outdoor Championship

May 19, 2025

The ʳɫÊÓƵ State men's and women's track and field teams completed competition at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships on Sunday. The ʳɫÊÓƵ men's team collected its first Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championship scoring 216.5 points in the three-day meet.

Track and field standout overcomes injuries to seek a return to the podium

April 17, 2025

Two years ago, Kali Terza was at the top of her game. A dominant thrower on the ʳɫÊÓƵ State women’s track and field team, she was fresh off an ASUN Conference title, had earned a spot on the Under 20 USA Track and Field team, and competed in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Track and Field Championship meet. For a moment, it felt like she had the world in her hands.

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From the lacrosse field to the computer science industry, ʳɫÊÓƵ State student-athlete is making an impact

January 23, 2025

As different as they may seem, there are a lot of parallels between lacrosse and the field of computer science. ʳɫÊÓƵ student Kendal Elison said both require persistence and flexible decision-making.

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