State volleyball roundup: Hawley, Mayer Lutheran repeat as champs

Class 2A Hawley defended its Class 2A title in dramatic fashion Saturday in St. Paul, rallying from a two-set deficit to top Chatfield in five sets: 20-25, 21-25, 25-17, 25-16, 15-8. The champions responded as such when backed into a corner, dominating play over each of the final three sets. Katie Vetter had 15 kills [.].

Grambling State upsets Jackson State in compelling Las Vegas showdown

In a game that was worthy of the huge Las Vegas stage, Grambling State pulled off a huge 26-24 upset over the defending SWAC Champion Jackson State Tigers. Grambling has struggled mightily this season, while Jackson State has consistently been the best team in HBCU football. Heading into the game, many HBCU fans and football [.] The post Grambling State upsets Jackson State in compelling Las Vegas showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

St. Thomas opens new on-campus arena for hockey and basketball

The St. Thomas women’s hockey team knew Friday was going to be a big-picture day as it prepared to host the Providence Friars in the inaugural event at Anderson Arena, St. Thomas’ new on-campus home for hockey and basketball. Then the details took a little shine off a special day. In a game that will [.].