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Indiana’s Zalan S\u00e1rk\u00e1ny Sets NCAA Record in 1,000 Free on the First Night of the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships \u00a0<\/strong> Indiana senior Zal\u00e1n S\u00e1rk\u00e1ny recorded the fastest 1,000-yard freestyle in collegiate swimming history on Wednesday night, splitting an 8:33.10 during his NCAA runner-up performance in the 1,650-yard freestyle. IU now owns the NCAA record in the men’s 1,000 free in addition to Lilly King’s 100-yard breaststroke standard from 2019 (55.73). Texas’ Clark Smith previously held the 1,000-yard free mark with an 8:33.93 in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earning his third consecutive medal in the 1,650 free, S\u00e1rk\u00e1ny dropped over nine seconds from his personal best time to record a Big Ten and program record with a 14:12.20 \u2013 12 hundredths off the previous NCAA record. Florida’s Ahmed Jaouadi won the event in 14:10.03, denying S\u00e1rk\u00e1ny’s bid for a third straight NCAA title. S\u00e1rk\u00e1ny was one of two Hoosiers to reach the podium in the mile, as sophomore\u00a0Luke Whitlock\u00a0placed sixth with a 14:34.30. Indiana ranks tied for first in the team standings after three events thanks to its multiple finishes in the mile as well as from both relays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Great first night for the Hoosiers,” IU head swimming coach\u00a0Ray Looze\u00a0said. “Two outstanding miles by Luke and the Zal\u00e1n \u2013 who set a Big Ten record \u2013 and two fantastic relays. I loved how aggressive we were tonight. We have good momentum for tomorrow morning.” Indiana’s opening night relays set the tone for the week, dropping time and improving on their seeds. In the 200-yard medley relay, IU came into the week as the No. 8 seed with a 1:21.99 but improved with a fourth-place finish and a time of 1:21.12 \u2013 ranking No. 2 in program history. Sophomore\u00a0Miroslav Knedla\u00a0led off with a personal best 20.36, followed by sophomore\u00a0Travis Gulledge’s<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a022.73. Senior\u00a0Owen McDonald\u00a0contributed a 19.77 on the fly leg, and junior\u00a0Mikkel Lee\u00a0brought it home with an 18.26. Indiana closed the night with a sixth-place performance in the 800-yard freestyle relay, finishing with a time of 6:07.66. The Hoosiers kept fairly consistent splits on each leg between junior\u00a0Aaron Shackell\u00a0(1:31.77), McDonald (1:31.64), sophomore\u00a0Raekwon Noel\u00a0(1:32.64) and junior\u00a0Dylan Smiley\u00a0(1:31.61).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butler University Names Ronald Nored as Men’s Basketball Head Coach <\/strong> Ronald Nored, who has built an extensive coaching r\u00e9sum\u00e9 in the NBA for more than a decade, has been hired as the head coach of the men’s basketball program at his alma mater Butler University. Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker made the announcement Wednesday; Nored will be re-introduced to the Butler and Indianapolis communities tomorrow with a noon event at Hinkle Fieldhouse that is open to the public. Nored is a 2012 Butler graduate who helped the Bulldogs to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA national championship game as the starting point guard for coach Brad Stevens and concluded his playing career by earning Academic All-America honors in 2012. Nored has been part of coaching staffs with five NBA franchises, most recently serving as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks for the last three seasons.

“The term ‘dream job’ doesn’t do justice to how I feel about the opportunity to lead the Butler program,” said Nored. “Butler is an incredibly special place. As a player, I poured blood, sweat and tears into this program. No one appreciates both the responsibility and the potential that comes with this position more than me. Passionate fans, Hinkle Fieldhouse, the BIG EAST, storied tradition, a world-class education, a thriving city\u2026 there is incredible momentum at Butler right now and I can’t wait to hit the ground running as we elevate Butler to new heights.” “In a rapidly evolving college basketball landscape, our priority was identifying the absolute best leader to spearhead the future of Butler Basketball. Ronald Nored is that leader,” said Leiendecker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Ron is a relentless worker\u00a0with an elite basketball IQ\u00a0and a proven track record of developing talent at the highest level of basketball. He is the ultimate competitor, and he will cultivate that same quality within his team and staff. He is a gifted relationship builder\u00a0who commands respect through his character and his craft. While he understands the soul of this university, we didn’t hire him for his history here\u2014we hired him for his vision of what we can become and how we will get there. His experience in the NBA provides us with a distinct competitive advantage as we navigate this new era of college basketball. He will attract an elite staff\u00a0and student-athletes and build deep relationships within the Butler and Indianapolis communities. I have total confidence that Ron will put his own fingerprints on this program, set a new standard for our student-athletes, and elevate Butler Basketball to new heights.”

Nored’s NBA coaching career began in 2013 when Stevens brought him to the Boston Celtics organization, first as an assistant coach with the Maine Celtics of the NBA G-League and then as a member of the Celtics coaching staff, focusing on player development and scouting, during the 2014-15 season.
In addition to spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks under coach Quin Snyder, Nored spent two seasons as a member of Rick Carlisle’s staff with the Indiana Pacers (2021-23) and three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets under head coach James Borrego (2018-21). Nored served as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets’ G-League team, the Long Island Nets, for two seasons (2016-18). His experience also includes the 2015-16 season as an assistant coach at Northern Kentucky University and his first head coach position at Brownsburg (Ind.) High School in 2012-13, immediately following his graduation from Butler.

“We are excited to welcome Ron, Danielle and their family back to Butler,” said Butler President\u00a0James M. Danko. “Ron is a shining example of a Bulldog who was built at Butler while also positively impacting others and the university during his time as an undergrad. His talent and work ethic have allowed him to be successful on the greatest basketball stage in the world, working alongside the best athletes and coaches in the sport. I can’t wait to see the impact that Ron can have on his alma mater and our basketball program in this leadership role.”

As a student-athlete at Butler, Nored helped the Bulldogs to two NCAA national championship game appearances, three NCAA Tournaments and 109 wins during his four-year playing career. He is Butler’s career leader in games played (143) and postseason games played (16). He was twice named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year as his 207 career steals still rank first in Butler program history. His 497 career assists are third in program history. As a senior during the 2011-12 season, Nored earned Academic All-America second-team honors and Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award first-team All-American recognition. Nored’s classmates voted him as the freshman class president at Butler during his first year on campus. Nored graduated from Butler in 2012 with a degree in Early\/Middle Childhood Education. He and his wife, Danielle, have four children: Avery, Kai, Jude, and Campbell.

Nored’s Coaching Career
2026-pres. \u2013 Butler University, Head Coach
2023-26 \u2013 Atlanta Hawks, Assistant Coach
2021-23 \u2013 Indiana Pacers, Assistant Coach
2018-21 \u2013 Charlotte Hornets, Assistant Coach
2016-18 \u2013 Long Island Nets (Brooklyn Nets G-League Team), Head Coach
2015-16 \u2013 Northern Kentucky University, Assistant Coach
2014-15 \u2013 Boston Celtics, Assistant Coach\/Player Development
2013-14 \u2013 Maine Red Claws (Boston Celtics G-League Team), Assistant Coach
2012-13 \u2013 Brownsburg (Ind.) High School, Head Coach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana University Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season at Raleigh Relays <\/strong> The Indiana track and field program looks to open their outdoor season as they head to Raleigh, N.C. for the Raleigh Relays, hosted by N.C. State. The three-day meet will start Thursday, March 26, and will conclude on Saturday, March 28. The meet will be broadcast to the ACCNX for fans to watch. The Hoosiers will be competing in their first meet of the outdoor season, featuring their throwers and distance groups. Indiana has entered 29 athletes across a combined 14 events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE HOOSIER LINEUP- Distance & Mid-Distance: 1,500-meters-Ellia Hayes, Jessica Hegedus, Catie McCabe, Lily Myers, Maddie Rocchio, Matt Kim, Aidan Lord, Andrew Mangum. 3,000-meter Steeplechase-Michaela Quinn, Joey Rastrelli, Alayna Todnem, Caden Click, Garrett Hicks, Cole Raymond, Nolan Satterfield 5,000-meters-Jessica Hegedus, Ava Jarrell, Claire Overfelt, Katelyn Winton. 10,000-meters Claire Overfelt, Dylon Nalley. Throws Hammer Throw-Hannah Alexander, Bridget Beyer, Michael Neuenroth, Nikolaos Sidirenios Shot Put-Emma Gardner, Makayla Hunter, Seth Brosseau, Caleb Smith Discus-Hannah Alexander, Emma Gardner, Seth Brosseau, Caleb Smith Javelin-Dalton Boisseau, Rocklan Boisseau <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clutch Hitting Powers Taylor Trojans Softball to Split with Saint Francis<\/strong> Taylor split a doubleheader with Saint Francis (11-7, 7-3 CL) on Tuesday, taking the opener 8-4, before falling in the night 4-3 at Gudakunst Field. The Trojans used opportunistic hitting in the opener, scoring six runs with two outs in the victory. 13 hits were spread throughout the lineup as eight Trojans recorded a base knock. Lizzy Sinders and Grace Mullins each collected three hits, as Sinders crossed the plate three times and Mullins drove in a pair with a bases loaded single in the first. TU had an early 2-0 lead in the opener after Mullins\u2019 two-RBI single in the first frame opened the scoring. Sinders kept a potent Cougar offense at bay until the third. The Cougars got a runner on to begin the inning and a drive to right center looked primed to halve the deficit, but a terrific relay from Mullins to Bella Browning to Otis Messer nabbed the runner at the plate. Saint Francis was able to halve to deficit one batter later, but TU kept the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two quick outs in the bottom of the inning did not phase the Trojan offense as Kaylee Larkin followed with a walk to begin the rally. Mullins singled to get two on base before Ava Everman line single to left which the outfielder misplayed and allowed the first run of the inning to score. Messer continued the two-out rally with an opposite-field single to drive in two more and increase the lead to 5-1. Taylor stretched the lead to 7-1 in the fourth as Browning and Larkin delivered two-out RBI hits. The Cougars managed a pair of solo home runs to claw back into the game, but Sinders (5-4) held down the lineup in a complete game victory. The freshman fanned eight batters and walked just one in another terrific performance inside the circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nightcap saw Taylor drop a heartbreaker 4-3, with the tying run just 60 feet away in the final inning. Saint Francis used its power to take a 2-0 lead in the second as Kortney Surber rocketed a two-run home run and one of four long balls the Cougars hit on Tuesday. The two-out hitting continued for the Trojans though as Standridge ripped a two-out double to drive in Everman and scored on a double steal with Lizzy Sinders as the ball got away from the Cougar infield. An unearned run in the top of the third gave the road team the lead back, and they extended it in the sixth as Abby Robakowski launched her second home run of the day and eighth of the season for a two-run lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor\u2019s bats went cold through the middle innings but came alive in the seventh as they tried to mount a rally. Standridge led off with a single and Jayci Kitchen had her second hit of the game with a beautifully placed bunt to get runners on the corners with one out. A quick groundout plated Standridge and saw Kitchen end on third, but the game harmlessly ended on another groundout to leave the tying run stranded. Kaylyn Applegate was phenomenal out of the bullpen for TU, firing four innings and allowing just one hit, the home run to Robakowski, and retiring the other 12 batters she faced. It was the best outing for the Freshman as she pounded the zone and continually induced weak contact from the Saint Francis bats. Taylor (12-12, 7-5 CL) continues Crossroads League action on Friday, March 27th against cross-county rival RV Indiana Wesleyan (15-7, 8-2 CL). The doubleheader is set to begin at 3:00 pm in Marion, Indiana.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor<\/strong> Trojans Women’s Tennis Drop Home Match to #RV Grace<\/strong> Taylor competed at several spots in the lineup against receiving-votes Grace but fell 7-0 in Crossroads League women’s tennis action Tuesday afternoon at Taylor Tennis Complex. Taylor (4-8, 0-2 CL) resumed league play against a second consecutive ranked opponent after facing No. 23 Bethel on Saturday. Grace (6-9, 2-0 CL) claimed all three doubles flights and swept singles play to start conference action 2-0. Sophomore Ellie Schaufelberger and freshman Delaney Dahl put together Taylor’s best doubles effort at No. 2, falling 6-3 to Landry Schrock and Shannon Brumbaugh. At No. 1, sophomore Maddy Fuqua and freshman Anna Stone fell 6-1 to Faith Valentine and Jimena Ramirez, while Evy Danemayer and Gracie Frazier dropped a 6-0 decision at No. 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dahl gave the Trojans their most competitive singles match of the afternoon at No. 6, pushing Lauren Harris to 6-4 in the first set before Harris pulled away 6-0 in the second. Danemayer and Stone each posted 6-2, 6-2 results at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, keeping their matches tighter than much of the lineup against Brumbaugh and Schrock. Fuqua, who entered the day with a team-best 7-3 singles record, fell 6-1, 6-0 to Ramirez at No. 1. Jillian Darby dropped a 6-1, 6-0 decision to Valentine at No. 2, and Schaufelberger fell 6-0, 6-2 to Molli Runestad at No. 3. Taylor returns to action Saturday when it hosts Goshen at 11 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor University Softball Announces a Pair of Softball Schedule Changes <\/strong> Taylor softball announced a pair of schedule changes as storms roll through the area in the next week. A road matchup against RV Indiana Wesleyan (15-7, 8-2 CL) was moved from Friday to Thursday at 3:00 pm while next week\u2019s doubleheader against Goshen (9-15, 3-9 CL) was shifted from Tuesday, March 31st to Monday, March 30th at 3:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor<\/strong> Trojans-Bethel Pilots Baseball Series Opener Moved to 1 PM Friday<\/strong> Friday’s series-opening doubleheader between No. 3 Taylor and Bethel has been moved to a 1 p.m. first pitch at Winterholter Field. Saturday’s doubleheader between the Trojans and Pilots remains scheduled for 1 p.m. For the latest schedule updates, visit TaylorTrojans.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Indiana’s Zalan S\u00e1rk\u00e1ny Sets NCAA Record in 1,000 Free on the First Night of the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships \u00a0 Indiana senior Zal\u00e1n S\u00e1rk\u00e1ny recorded the fastest 1,000-yard freestyle in collegiate swimming history on Wednesday night, splitting an 8:33.10 during his NCAA runner-up performance in the 1,650-yard freestyle. IU now owns the NCAA …<\/p>\n

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