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Doyle Selected as Finalist for Dick Howser Trophy
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Doyle Selected as Finalist for Dick Howser Trophy

DALLAS – Tennessee ace Liam Doyle added another notch to his impressive list of accolades this season by being named a finalist for the 38th Dick Howser Trophy, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced on Thursday afternoon. Doyle is one of four finalists for this year’s award and is the only pitcher. Three of the nation’s top shortstops…

Lady Vols Add Makenzie Butt, Sophia Knight
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Lady Vols Add Makenzie Butt, Sophia Knight

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off its second trip to the semifinals at the Women’s College World Series in three seasons, the Lady Vols have added All-Mountain West First Team members Makenzie Butt and Sophia Knight as they look to reload heading into 2026. Teammates at Boise State in 2025, Butt and Knight hail from Garden Grove and…