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Coach Tmack With Back-to-Back CCAC and IBCA Coach of the Year Awards - Zareia Chevre First Team NAIA All-American, Tabetha Jones, Third Team All-American as 2024-25 Jaguars Dominate the CCAC Conference Honors and Championships winning both the regular season and post-season tournament titles in 29-6 Season For the GSU Athletics History Books
Jaguars in Third NAIA National Tournament, Winning First-Ever NAIA Nationals Game vs. Missouri Baptist - Team Has 16-Game Unbeaten Streak in 2024 -
COACH TMACK NAMED IBCA COACH OF YEAR - ALSO CCAC COACH OF YEAR IN 2023-2024 SEASON
Academic Honors - GSU Student-Athletes Shine - 117 of 208 STUDENT-ATHLETES ABOVE 3.0 MAKING Athletic Director Honor Roll
Jaguars Track Program First-Ever Outdoor Meet in 2024 - Q and A with Head Coach John Niendorf and his men's and women's Track/CC teams
JONES SCORES 37 POINTS AT OLIVET NAZARENE BREAKING GSU's WOMEN'S GAME SCORING RECORD OF 36 HELD BY THREE PLAYERS
Men's Soccer To Nationals - 4 Named First Team - All - CCAC - Jaguars' Simon Blaesdahl Named CCAC Freshman of the Year
35-33 Third Set vs. Lakers - The Most Combined Points Ever In a GSU Volleyball Match - Other Team Records Fall in Five-Set Marathon Match At the ARC
MEN'S SOCCER FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR TO CCAC PLAYOFFS - Jaguars host Judson University in Quarterfinals, Saturday 1230 PM at Dowling Park in Hammond, Indiana - GSU on a Nine-Game Unbeaten Streak 8-0-1 with Seven Straight Wins to End the CCAC Regular Season
Welcome New Jaguar Assistant Athletic Director - Chandra Thompson, Alabama Native, Stillman College and Grambling State University Graduate
Over 200 Student-Athletes Compete in 14 Men's, Women's Sports Teams as GSU Athletics Starts 9th Year - Fall Sports Teams Open Practice August 1
Year 11 GovState Athletics - Success On and Off the Courts/Fields For Jaguars Coming Off Three Straight Record-Setting Seasons
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Your Gov State Men’s Soccer Team is back in action TODAY at 1PM — taking on the Saints of Holy Cross College
📍 Location: Sportsplex | Crown Point, IN
The Saints are 3-0 in conference play, so this one’s big. Real big.
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#GSUMensSoccer | #GSUJaguars | #GamedayVibes | #CCACGovState Athletics with five teams in action this weekend, all on the road in the next three days.
Friday, October 3 women's soccer is at Trinity Christian College, 1 PM and women's volleyball plays Friday night at North Park University, 7 PM.
Saturday, Jaguars men's and women's cross country teams are running at the St. Ambrose University Fall Meet in Iowa. Men's soccer is in Joliet playing at St. Francis, 3:30 PM Saturday, Oct. 4.
Women's bowling begins the 2025-26 season competing in Detroit, Michigan Saturday-Sunday in the Midwest Collegiate Tournament.
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www.GSUJaguars.com - livestreams of women's soccer, women's volleyball and men's soccer this weekend.Our women’s volleyball team just came up with a huge conference win. They took down the Indiana Northwest RedHawks 3-1 in front of an energetic crowd in the ARC. The Jaguars hope to keep this momentum rolling as they face Mount Mary on the road this Thursday night.
#GSUJaguarsGovState doubleheader Tuesday, September 30 - CCAC Conference -
Men's soccer hosts Judson University, 1 PM at the Sportsplex in Crown Point, Indiana.
Tonight, GovState women's volleyball vs. IU Northwest, 7 PM in the ARC!
Both livestream - Jaguars YouTube TV www.GSUJaguars.com
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#GSUMenssoccerGovState women's bowling team will start season number three of NAIA Intercollegiate bowling in 2025-26.
The Jaguars open up October 4-5 competing in the Midwest Collegiate tournament in Detroit, Michigan.
#GSUJaguarsYes! GovState women's volleyball team celebrating the 3-1 CCAC Conference winning match Thursday night at the ARC beating St. Ambrose University 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22.
Trenyce Bonner led the way for the Jaguars with a 14 kills, 16 digs, double- double.
Jennifer Barwicka had 11 kills and 6 blocks, Joharis Castillo had 11 kills and setter Alexah Martinez totaled 46 assists in the victory.
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#GSUvolleyGovState men's soccer - pictured - (23) Jose Antonio and (11) Joan Gallardo.
The Jaguars play today. September 24, 5 PM vs. Calumet St. Joseph in a CCAC Conference match in East Chicago, IN at East Chicago Central High School Soccer Field.
GovState is also in action Saturday, September 26 vs. St. Xavier playing at Dowling Park in Hammond, IN, 2 PM kick.
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#GSUjaguarssoccerSaturday is Game Day for GovState women's soccer at St. Xavier in CCAC Conference play, 1 PM at Deaton Field in Chicago.
Livestream at www.GSUJaguars.com
Sunday, September 21, 2 PM GovState men's soccer (14) Pedro Mendez and (11) Joan Gallardo plays at NCAA Division I Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
Livestream link below - GovState at Northern Illinois University, 2 PM CST - NIU All-Access Station -
https://niuhuskies.com/watch/?Live=6394&type=Live
Governors State men's soccer (pre-season #24 NAIA ranked following last year's CCAC Conference championship season and advancing in the NAIA Nationals).
Coach Matt Eggert's Jaguars have already played road games this season at the NAIA's top teams - #4 Cumberlands (KY), #10 Indiana Wesleyan, #16 Marian (IN) and Grace College (IN) #22.
The Jaguars open defense of the 2024 CCAC Conference championship next week playing at Calumet-St. Joseph, Weds, Sept. 24, 5 PM CST, playing at East Chicago Central High School | East Chicago, IN.
Then GovState hosts St. Xavier, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 PM CST. playing at Dowling Park, Hammond, Indiana.
#GSUJaguarsGovState volleyball sweeps Calumet St. Joseph winning in the ARC Tuesday night 25-15, 25-15, 26-16.
Joharis Castillo (6) led the Jaguars with 10 kills and Alexah Martinez had 27 assists for the winners.
Governors State hosts another CCAC Conference match on Thursday night, 7 PM in the ARC vs. Mount Mary (Milwaukee, WI).
Men's and women's soccer teams have road matches on Wednesday - men at Grace (Indiana) 6 PM CST and the women are at Viterbo (Wisconsin), 3 PM CST.
www.GSUJaguars.com
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.GovState women's soccer team won the 2025 season home opener 3-0 Thursday beating Hannibal-LaGrange University (Missouri) at the Sportsplex in Crown Point, Indiana.
The Jaguars scoring was led by Koumba Dembele with two goals and Victoria Salas also scored for the winners (1-1).
GovState is next at Viterbo University, Wednesday, September 17 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, 3PM , in CCAC Conference action.
Catch the game livestream at www.GSUJaguars.com.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's golfer Casey Taylor with a birdie putt Thursday in the 2025 season opening Jaguar Tune-Up Tournament at the University Park Golf Course.
Taylor led GSU in scoring firing an even-par 72 to finish second overall and make the all-tournament team, top five individual finishers.
The Jaguars finished second in the team championship to winner Judson University and medalist Riley Coakley - who carded a 1-under 71, on the par 72, 6757 yard University Park course.
Others scores for the Jaguars included Ryan Fontaine 75, Juan Rodriguez 75, Julio Roman 75 and Louis Wappler 85.
GovState is back in action Friday in the 20-team Judson University tournament at Randall Oaks Golf Course.
#GSUJaguarsGovernors State University President Dr. Joyce Ester highlighted the 2025-26 Jaguar Student-Athletes at the Success Kickoff today in the GSU ARC.
Over 300 GovState student-athletes and athletics staff were welcomed by a panel of University departments and campus leaders led by new President Dr. Ester.
The annual Athletics kickoff is organized by Chandra Thompson, GovState Assistant Athletic Director For Compliance and Student Success.
Special thanks to all the GSU staff and department presenters.
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#HaveAGreatHolidayWeekendGovState men's soccer opened the 2025 season with a 2-0 win Friday afternoon over Aquinas (MI) in Lima, Ohio.
Grad student newcomer for the Jaguars Tom Klinnert from Germany scored two goals in the victory and keeper Senior Matias Gallego from Argentina with the shutout win.
The Jaguars (1-0) play again in Ohio Sunday, 12 noon CST start vs. host Northwestern Ohio in the UNOH Classic Tournament.
Catch the livestream Sunday at www.GSUJaguars.com. Click on the 2025 schedule and live video link.
#GSUJaguarsGovState Men's Soccer Head Coach Matt Eggert (left) and assistant coaches Juan Soto and Phibo Arriaga pictured last season at the Crown Point Sportsplex - the 2025 Jaguars are ranked #24 in the NAIA pre-season Top 25 poll released today.
The Jaguars open the 2025 season competing in the UNOH Classic - hosted by Northwestern Ohio playing Friday, 2:30 PM CST vs. Aquinas (MI) and Sunday, 12 noon CST vs. University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima.
#GSUJaguarsGovState 2025 Women's Volleyball team opened season practices this week in preparation for the August 15-16 opener competing in the Ohio Christian University Tournament.
Head Coach Jessica Reyes is in her second season at GSU and the Jaguars home opener is scheduled for September 4, 7 PM in the ARC vs. IU-South Bend to open the CCAC Conference season.
#GSUJaguarsGovState's $3.1 million state-of-the-art Jaguar Soccer Stadium ground breaking ceremony was held June 16 on campus.
(L-women's soccer coach "Kiko" Magana, GovState AD Tony Bates and far right - men's soccer coach Matt Eggert were among the select staff with shovels in the ground.
Core Construction of Illinois has been preparing the soccer facility for use in the upcoming 2025 Governors State University men's and women's soccer seasons.
#GSUJaguarsGovState Summer Volleyball Camp Dates Are Set - week of July 15-20 in the ARC.
Women's Volleyball Camp July 15-17 and the Men's Volleyball Camp July 18-20.
https://www.govst.edu/Women-Volleyball-Summer-Camp-2025/
https://www.govst.edu/Men-Volleyball-Summer-Camp/
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#GSUJaguarsGovState men's and women's track and field teams had some school records performances last weekend at the CCAC Conference meet in Joliet hosted by St. Francis.
GSU Head Coach John Niendorf was very pleased with his teams' showing - Jaguars men's 4th place and the women 6th.
"Conference was exciting to say the least. There were so many gutsy performances, that it really made myself and the coaching staff proud."
"On the men's side Clark Fremouw was All-Conference in the discus, taking 2nd overall in the meet.
Sean O'Brien took 8th place in javelin, scoring a point for the Jaguars. Austin Martin placed 4th and 5th in the triple and long jump, scoring nine points for GSU.
Russell Ward ran 1:58 in the 800 and took 7th place in the meet. Colin O'Brien, a freshman, earned All-Conference honors with his 3rd place finish in the steeple chase. Him and his teammate, Elija Jones, were the first ever GSU athletes to compete in steeple chase at conference.
The men's 4x800 placed 5th overall in the meet. Daniel Wright scored five points for the Jaguars with his 4th place finish in the 400-meter dash. Daniel Zavala beat the previous meet record in the 10k, running a time of 31:38 in the 6.2-mile-long event."
"On the women's side Avery Kittl earned All-Conference with her 2nd place finish in the 10k, running a 40:37. Her running mates, Morgan Pieczynski and Emilia Kadiyala placed 4th and 7th.
"All three of them combined scored fifteen points for the Jaguars. The women's 4x800 team, consisting of Kaylee O'Sullivan, Yahaira Rodriguez, Sydney Bonham, and Krysta Stanko placed 2nd overall in the meet, earning All-Conference accolades. Sydney Bonham placed 7th in the 800 as well. Krysta Stanko placed 4th in the 5k with a time of 18:14, earning herself another personal record for the season.
"Kaylee O'Sullivan helped score as well with her 8th place finish in the 5k. The women's 4x4 also placed 5th overall for the conference."
"Overall, I was very pleased with the effort put out there over the two-day conference meet," said Coach Niendorf.GovState Athletics with a big week ahead to recognize student-athletes and the awesome 2024-25 seasons!
Tuesday, April 22, 4-6 PM in the Hall of Governors the record-setting women's basketball team will be honored for the 29-6 season and run in the NAIA Nationals to the Final 8.
Thursday, April 24, 6:30-9PM, the 2024-25 Jaguars Athletics Sports banquet for all 15 men's and women's teams is set at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Matteson.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's track and field team thrower Clark Fremrouw qualified for the NAIA Nationals next month in the discus.
Fremrouw's 49.33 meters throw last weekend at the ONU Spring Invitational Meet qualified in the discus for the NAIA National meet at Indiana Wesleyan University in May, 2025. GSU's first thrower to qualify in the programs second year of track competition.
The men's and women's Jaguar track teams compete next at Elmhurst April 25 and at Olivet Nazarene University April 26.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's and women's head golf coach Fred Hawkins with Beecher High School signees and current Jaguars Jack Hayhurst (left) and Trevor Stout.
Hayhurst fired a 71 yesterday to lead the Jaguars in the 2025 Spring golf season opener at the St. Francis Spring Invitational in Joliet.
GovState men's golf team is back in action Monday, April 14 at Judson University Spring Tournament, 9 AM start at the Randall Oaks Country Club in Dundee, IL.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's volleyball team captain senior Pedro Castillo (10) (pictured on Senior Day earlier for GSU) registered his 2,000th career kills and assists in the Jaguars 3-0 win Saturday vs. Viterbo. He had 33 assists in the road victory.
Castillo's 2,000 career club leads the Jaguars in the 2025 season (22-6) after two wins at the Olivet Nazarene University Spring Invitational in Bourbonnais, IL.
#GSUJaguarsGovState Nation thanks for all the Jaguars' love for the women's basketball team and the run to the Round of 8 at NAIA Nationals!
Record-setting Jaguars (29-6) this season lost in the Round of 8 tonight in Iowa to #5 Briar Cliff (Iowa) 65-43.
Follow details next week at www.GSUJaguars.com for a celebration on campus for Coach Tmack and the team and the exciting 2024-2025 season!
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-Photo by Ven Sherrod-NAIA National Tournament Round of 16 game tonight for the GovState Jaguars (28-5) women's basketball team vs. #3 Campbellsville, KY, (28-3). 6 PM CST in Sioux City, Iowa.
Check out Round 1 and Round 2 Jaguars' NAIA Nationals tournament wins and photos in the 2025 NAIA National Tournament Digital Guide - www.GSUJaguars.com
Let's GO JAGUARS!
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Livestream game tonight at www.GSUJaguars.comGovState men's volleyball (19-6) in the final home match of the 2025 season Wednesday night, March 19, 7 PM in the ARC! Vs. USHP, St. Louis.
The Jaguars are making the end of the year push to an NAIA at-large Nationals selection (GSU is not a CCAC Conference member in this first season of NAIA varsity competition).
Pictured - (7) Daniel Lopez, (10) Pedro Castillo, (15) Diego Antunez, GSU's top three kill leaders in 2025.
If you can't make out to campus, catch the Livestream - www.GSUjaguars.com.
#GSUjaguarsGovState men's volleyball vs. #5 ranked Cornerstone University (MI) at 1 PM in the ARC, Saturday, March 15.
2025 Jaguars men's volleyball Invitational and tri-match day at GSU.
The Jaguars (17-6) will get a chance for another top ten NAIA ranked team win Saturday vs. Cornerstone. Earlier this season, the Jaguars beat top ten William Penn in five sets.
If you can't make it to campus on Saturday, catch the Livestream at www.GSUJaguars.com
#GSUJaguarsGovState Jaguars women's basketball team left Wednesday and is off to South Dakota!
Pictured at today's send-off from campus, the record-setting Jaguars (26-5) play Friday night, 7:30 PM CST at the NAIA Nationals first round game vs. Arizona Christian (25-5) in Madison, SD.
Check out the 2025 NAIA Nationals Post-Season Gov State Tournament Flip Guide at www.GSUJaguars.com .
Follow www.GSUJaguars.com later in the week for the game Livestream information.
#GSUJaguars.comGovState men's volleyball in Florida lost to Campbellsville, Kentucky 3-1 and GSU (17-5) on the season also beat Viterbo University 3-0 earlier in the day on Friday, March 7.
The Jaguars play St. Thomas University of Florida to wrap up their five-match trip on Saturday, 10 AM CST start.
GovState is back at home in the ARC next Saturday, March 15, check the schedule on GSUJaguars.com.
#GSUJaguars.comGovState women's basketball to play in South Dakota at the NAIA Nationals next week!
The Jaguars (26-5) are a #5 seed and play vs. Arizona Christian (25-5) next
Friday, March 14, 7:30 PM. Tournament information below.
Games at DSU Field House - Dakota State University - Madison, SD.
Game Time -Game Information
March 14
Game 1 - 5:30 p.m. CT
#4 seed- Dakota State (S.D.) vs 13 seed Montana Tech
March 14
Game 2 - 7:30 p.m.
#5 seed Governors State University vs 12 seed Arizona Christian.
Saturday, March 15
2nd Round Game with the two winners playing at - 6 p.m. CT.
Winner of 2nd round game advances to Sweet 16, March 20-25 in Sioux City, Iowa,
#GSUJaguarsCCAC 2025 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS! GovState women's basketball beat St. Francis 70-64, to win the post-season tournament CCAC championship Monday night at the ARC!
GSU (26-5) was paced by Zareia Chevre's double-double 38 points, 11 rebounds in the huge win - women's basketball first-ever CCAC title! GovState also won the conference regular season championship and were the #1 seed for the post-season.
Tha Jaguars next play in the NAIA Nationals later this month, second straight season for Coach Tmack's team to Nationals.
And it was also a Happy Birthday Monday for Coach Tmack!
#GSUJaguarsGovState first-year men's volleyball team continues to shine with a home court sweep over St. Ambrose University Saturday in the ARC winning 25-16, 25-15, 26-24.
The Jaguars (14-4) were led by senior Pedro Castillo with 11 kills, 3 blocks and Diego Artunez 9 kills.
Pedro Oliveira contributed 5 blocks and Lucas Lapa had 27 assists for the winners.
Governors State University plays in Orlando, Florida next week with five matches on the trip March 5-8. Calling all GSU Florida alumni in the Orlando area - come out and see the exciting men's volleyball team.
#GSU JaguarsGovState women's basketball team hosts the CCAC Post-Season Tournament semi-finals at 5:30 PM in the ARC tonight!
GSU (24-5) vs. IU Northwest (26-5) with the winner moving on to the championship game, Monday, March 3.
If you can't make it out to the Governors State University campus for the game - check out the Livestream - www.GSUJaguars.com
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's basketball, CCAC regular season champions and #1 seed in the post-season tournament, beat Viterbo University in the ARC tonight 73-53.
The Jaguars (24-5)-set a new school record for wins in a season breaking last year's mark of 23.
Five GSU players scored in double figures vs. the Vhawks - Tabetha Jones, 14, Cencere McDaniel 12, Kalvina Eubanks and Alayah Sprattling 11 points each and Zareia Chevre 10.
GSU hosts the tournament semi-finals Friday night at 5:30 vs. IU Northwest (23-6) who beat St. Xavier 77-72 at home Wednesday night.
If you can't make it out to the GSU campus Friday, catch the Livestream at www.GSUJaguars.com.
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's basketball CCAC Regular Season Champions!
The Jaguars with more honors Monday with Zareia Chevre named Offensive Player of the Week (40 points and 21 points in two games last week).
Da'Naria Washington Defensive Player of the Week as she shut down the NAIA's scoring leader last week in 96-70 win over IU Northwest.
Catch the CCAC Playoffs in the ARC Wednesday night, 5:30 PM GSU vs. Viterbo University.
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FOUR STRAIGHT. 🐾🔥
Gov State Women’s Volleyball picked up their 4th straight CCAC win, edging out Trinity Christian in a nail-biting 5-set thriller Tuesday night! Final set score -15-13 😤💪
📈 The Jags move to 6-3 in conference play, led by a balanced offensive attack:
🔸 Greta Bochert – 🔥 22 kills, 17 digs
🔸 Alexah Martinez – 🎯 53 assists in the W
🔸 Trenyce Bonner – 💥 15 kills, 11 digs
🔸 Delia McDonald – 💪 12 kills
🔸 Jennifer Barwicka – 👊 10 kills
🔸 Vanessa Segura – 🧱 Team-high 26 digs
📍Next up:
🆚 @ IU South Bend – Thursday, 7 PM CST
🏠 vs. Viterbo – Saturday, 1 PM @ The ARC
#GSUjaguars | #GSUvolley | #CCACGov State women's volleyball team won its third straight CCAC Conference match with a 3-1 win Thursday night vs. Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI.
GSU is now 5-3 in the CCAC and was led by Greta Borchert with a 19 kills, 11 digs double-double.
Alexah Martinez had 38 assists, Vanessa Segura 15 digs and Trenyce Bonner had 11 kills, 8 digs.
Governors State plays next on Friday night, October 3, at North Park University in Chicago, 7 PM.
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#GSUvolleyballGovState women's soccer goalie Valentina Jimenez (0), (Senior, from Bogata, Colombia)
was named CCAC Conference Defensive Player of the Week!
Jimenez had two shutouts last week as GSU tied IU Northwest 0-0 and beat CCSJ with Valentina registering six saves in a 3-0 Jaguars victory.
Women's soccer next plays at Trinity Christian, 1 PM, Friday, October 3 in Palos Heights, IL.
Livestream at www.GSUJaguars.com
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#GSUwomenssoccerGovState men's golf team finished first place winning the Trinity Christian Trolls Fall Classic Monday!
The Jaguars won the team title playing at Water's Edge Golf Course in Alsip, IL.
GSU's Casey Taylor was the tournament medalist firing a two-under par 70, to pace Coach Fred Hawkins' winning golfers.
Other GovState golfers included - T3 Julio Roman 76, T9 Zach Hickman 81, and Juan Rodriguez 81.
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#GSUGolfGovState men's soccer home game today, Sept. 27, 2 PM at Dowling Park in Hammond, Indiana.
The Jaguars vs. Saint Xavier - CCAC Conference match at Dowling Park.
If you can't make it out to the game, catch the livestream - www.GSUjaguars.com
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#GSUmenssoccerGame Day For Women's Volleyball - 7 PM tonight, September 25 - vs. St. Ambrose University in the GSU ARC - CCAC Conference volleyball match for the Jaguars!
GovState Women's Volleyball Shop Is Ready! Support Jaguars Women's Volleyball
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#GSUVolleyJaguars women's soccer tonight at IU-Northwest, 7:30 PM playing in East Chicago, Indiana - East Chicago Central Soccer Field.
Livestream of the CCAC Conference match at www.GSUJaguars.com
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#GSUjaguarsoccerGovState men's and women's cross country teams are running Friday, September 19, in the Olivet Nazarene University Fall Invitational Meet - 530 pm at Aspen Ridge Golf Course in Bourbonnais.
The Jaguars are coming off the heels of the St. Francis meet to open the season, with the women's team taking first place and the men's second.
GSU Head Coach John Niendorf looks forward to today's meet for his teams.
"I am eager to see how the men and women compete today. Olivet will be hosting conference this year and today we will get a preview of the conference course that we will run on this November."
"This will be the first 8k for the men and 6k for the women that we will run this year. It is always a big adjustment for the freshman running these distances, since they're usually used to running 3-mile races in high school. It will be interesting to see how the young runners on the team adapt to the distance. Overall, there will be some excellent teams at this meet and I think this will be a nice opportunity to show what kind of team we have today," said Coach Niendorf.
#GSUJaguarsGovState Athletics this week Game Day opens tonight with women's volleyball vs. Calumet-St. Joseph, 7 PM in the ARC!
The Jaguars have home volleyball matches Tuesday and Thursday this week both at 7 PM, CCAC matches - Thursday, September 18 vs. new conference member Mt. Mary of Milwaukee.
Livestream at www.GSUjaguars.com
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GovState men's soccer opens the 2025 home season Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1 PM at the Sportsplex in Crown Point, Indiana - the Jaguars will be hosting Briar Cliff University (Iowa).
GSU women's soccer team - season home opener will be Thursday, 1 pm hosting Hannibal-LaGrange University (Missouri), at the Sportsplex.
If you can't make it out to the Sportsplex, catch both games on livestream - www.GSUJaguars.com
#GSUJaguarsGovState cross country teams dominated the St. Francis Twilight Meet last Friday and today earned CCAC Conference Runners of the Week awards.
Freshman Sophia Flowers and Sophomore Samuel Rocio were named the CCAC Conference Runners of the Week!
Flowers won the women's 5K race last week and led the Jaguars to the women's team title beating nine teams for the meet win.
Rocio was second in the men's 5K race and the Jaguar men's team placed second in the Twilight Meet to open the 2025 cross country season.
#GSUJaguarsGovState Athletics Fall sports teams are in action starting today and competing all four days of the Labor Day holiday weekend on the road.
Friday Aug. 29, at 6 pm is the men's and women's cross country teams season opener running in Channahon, IL at the St. Francis Invitational meet against some ot the top CC teams in the Midwest.
#24 ranked GSU men's soccer (1-1) is playing two top ten teams this weekend - at #10 Indiana Wesleyan Saturday and vs. #4 Cumberlands (KY) Monday in Ohio. Catch both games live stream at www.GSUJaguars.com .
GovState women's soccer team opens the season Sunday competing at St. Mary's College in Indiana.
#GSUJaguarsGovState volleyball beats Briar Cliff (Iowa) 25-23, 16-25, 30-28, 25-21 Friday at the Siouxland Invitational Tournament in South Dakota!
The Jaguars were led by double-doubles from (17) Greta Bochert 17 kills-13 digs, (1) Trenyce Bonner 13 kills-12 digs, and (4) Alexah Martinez 29 assists-16 digs.
GovState plays later today in the tournament - 4:30 PM CST, vs. Mayville State (ND) - live stream of the match on Ballertv.com -
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's volleyball team opened the 2025 season competing in the Huntington, Indiana Classic Tournament with two matches Friday and two matches Saturday.
Follow the final stats and box scores team schedule at www.GSUJaguars.com.
The Jaguars 2025 home opener will be September 4 in the ARC in CCAC Conference action vs. Indiana South Bend, 7 p.m.
#GSUJaguarsGovState Coed ESports Team In Season #1 in 2025-26! Jaguars ESports Head Coach Kareem Badr comments on the new Jaguars "Arena" that completed construction this Summer in the ARC.
"The Governors State University Esports Arena is the heart of our competitive gaming program and a hub for student engagement."
"Our facility features both a competitive room and a practice room, giving our players the space to train and compete in titles like VALORANT, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We currently support multiple teams across the NECC, ECAC, NACE, and CFGC, with plans to continue expanding our roster as student interest grows."
"What makes our arena special is that it isn’t just about high-performance PCs and top-tier competition—it’s a community space. Our upcoming ‘Echoes of Greatness’ initiative will fill the arena with our program’s history, achievements, and player highlights, creating an environment that inspires every student who walks through our doors.
This arena represents the growth of esports at GSU and our commitment to building a competitive yet inclusive program," said Coach Badr.
#GSUJaguarsGovernors State University Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art $3.1 Million Soccer Stadium
University Park, IL - Governors State University is pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art soccer stadium, scheduled for Monday, June 16th at 1:30 PM.
The $3.1 million facility will provide the GovState soccer programs with a premier venue to compete and train, enhancing the university's athletic programs and contributing to the campus's growth and development. Phase one of the soccer-only facility is set to be completed in time for the fall 2025 season and includes a FIFA rated turf playing surface, team shelters, scoreboard, and fan seating.
"This new soccer stadium will be a game-changer for our university and our community," said Tony Bates, Athletic Director. "We're excited to break ground on this state-of-the-art facility, which will provide our student-athletes with top-notch training and competition opportunities."
The project was championed by the late President Dr. Cheryl Green, whose vision for enhancing GSU's athletic programs and facilities has come to fruition through this groundbreaking initiative.
Date: Monday, June 16th
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Governors State University Outdoor Sports Facility Entrance (Near West Lot 2)
#GSUJaguarsGovState Track Stars -Krysta Stanko and Clark Fremouw competed at the NAIA Nationals in Indiana May 22-24.
Jaguars Head Men's-Women's Track and Field Coach John Niendorf talks about Stanko finishing 15th at Nationals in the 1500 race on Thursday, May 22.
"I was so impressed with Krysta for, not only making it to Nationals, but for finishing 15th in the country. Krysta was the first athlete to make it Nationals on women's side for our young track and field program. She ran up against the best in the country in the 1500-meter race and made her University proud. Krysta Stanko has done everything the right way and worked so hard to get to this point. What makes it even more impressive is that Krysta is just a sophomore and has a lot left ahead of her. I can't wait to see the continued growth of this young athlete."
GovState thrower Clark Fremouw, Jaguar graduate student, placed 21st in the discus competition at NAIA Nationals held at Indiana Wesleyan University.
"Clark Fremouw really impressed me this season with his dedication to his craft. He gave it everything he had this season and finishing 21st in the country in discus is no small feat. He was the first male athlete in GSU history to make it to Nationals in Track and Field.
I am so proud of Clark and everything that he has accomplished this season. He has contributed so much to this team and his character is next to none. I cannot wait to see what he does next year!," said Coach Niendorf about Clark's frecord-setting throwing season at GovState.
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's track Krysta Stanko (16/296) pictured running earlier this track season will be one of the favorites for CCAC Conference honors this Friday-Saturday.
The 2025 Men's-Women's Outdoor Track and Field CCAC Championship meet is hosted by St. Francis in Joliet, IL Friday-Saturday May 2-3.
#GSUJaguarsCongratulations to GovState Head Women's Basketball Coach Tonishea Mack - selected the 2024-25 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association - (IBCA) NAIA Women's Basketball Coach of the Year - back-to-back years winning the IBCA award for Tmack.
Governors State University had a historic 2024-25 season with a 29-6 record, winning both the regular season and post-season tournament CCAC Conference championships.
The Jaguars won three NAIA National Tournament games advancing to the Final 8 at Nationals in Sioux City, Iowa.
Design by Coach Darren Green and photos by Ven Sherrod.
#GSUJaguarsCongratulations to GovState men's volleyball team winning today 3-1 at Judson University to finish the 2025 regular season with a 23-6 record!
GSU's first-year NAIA program was outstanding all season with wins over two top -five ranked programs at the time of the match wins (William Penn and Cornerstone wins).
The Jaguars, ranked #17 in the NAIA top 15 rankings and receiving votes each poll. GSU will now wait later this month to see if they earn an NAIA National Tournament bid (12 teams will be selected).
#GSUJaguarsPictured L-R - Morgan Pieczynski, Avery Kittl, Yahaira Rodriguez, and Sophie Hummitsch - GovState women's track team competing last weekend at the Chicagoland Meet at Elmhurst University, Langhorst Field.
GSU's top placing individuals included a second place finish in the men's discus from Clark Fremouw and Krysta Stanko, 4th place in the 5K beating out the top runners from D1 schools DePaul and Northern Illinois.
Catch the GSU men's and women's track teams in action this Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. competing in the Tiger Open Meet at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's and women's outdoor track 2025 season opener is Friday, March 28 in St. Louis, Missouri
The Jaguars are competing in the 2025 Distance Carnival Meet hosted by Washington University, 1:30 PM start on the WU campus.
This is year #2 of outdoor track NAIA competition for Governors State University.
Next GSU track teams will be at the April 3-5 Chicagoland Invitational in Elmhurst, Illinois.
#GSUJaguars** Update - GovState (29-5) to play Briar Cliff (Iowa) -(29-5) in NAIA Quarterfinals - Saturday, March 22, 8 PM CST ** - GO JAGUARS!!
Jaguars Nation in Iowa! - Celebrating the win Friday night with the GSU fans!
GovState women's basketball to the Final 8! The Jaguars (29-5) beat #3 Campbellsville, KY (28-4) 59-52 in the NAIA National Round of 16 Friday night in Sioux City, Iowa.
Clutch free throws down the stretch by Kalvina Eubanks and Cencere McDaniel won it for the Jaguars.
Follow all NAIA Nationals coverage and Livestream of games on www.GSUJaguars.com
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- Photo by Ven Sherrod -GovState women's bowling team Olivia Daujatas was named a second-team NAIA All-American for the 2024-25 season!
Congratulations to Olivia and GSU Head Women's Bowling Coach Melanie McDaniel who led the team to a 13th ranked finish in the NAIA in the programs 2nd season of competition.
2024-25 NAIA WOMEN'S BOWLING ALL-AMERICANS
First Team
Brooke Salzman, Mount Mercy (Iowa)
Brianna Rogers, Pikeville (Ky.)
Emily Newbauer, Viterbo (Wis.)
Kristina Catoe, Pikeville (Ky.)
Rachel Moore, Culver-Stockton (Mo.)
Second Team
Jaelle Hamman, Mount Mercy (Iowa)
Yumi Yuzuriha, SCAD Savannah (Ga.)
Olivia Daujatas, Governors State (Ill.)
Nada Nawwarah Abdul Jalil, Mount Mercy (Iowa)
Kayla Tafanelli, Spring Arbor (Mich.)
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's basketball wins 2nd round game at NAIA Nationals Saturday beating #8 ranked Dakota State University (SD) 75-69 to advance to the Sweet 16 National Finals March 20-25 in Sioux City, Iowa!
Coach Tmack and the Jaguars pictured after Saturday's exciting win in South Dakota.
Zareia Chevre had a 28 points, 12 rebounds double-double, Da'Naria Washington had 10 assists and 7 rebounds and Tabetha Jones scored 21 points, 5 assists to lead Governors State University (28-5 this season) - 8 straight wins for GSU heading into the Sweet 16 next week.
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's basketball wins in South Dakota and advances at the NAIA Nationals!
The Jaguars (27-5) pictured at courtside - after tonight's 74-53 first round game victory over Arizona Christian (25-6).
GSU raced out to a 20-2 lead and led 26-6 after the first quarter and 48-19 at halftime.
Tabetha Jones led the team in scoring with 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners.
Zareia Chevre had a double-double with 13 points, 13 rebounds and Kalvina Eubanks had 12 points, 7 rebounds for GovState.
The Jaguars next play host school Dakota State University (25-4) in the second round, 6 PM , CST Saturday March 15. With the winner advancing to the National Finals, Sweet 16 in Sioux City, Iowa March 20-25.
#GSUJaguars - catch the Livestream link for the game Saturday night at www.GSUJaguars.comGovState women's basketball to the 2025 NAIA Nationals! First round game is Friday, March 14, 7:30 PM CST vs. Arizona Christian in Madison, South Dakota. Hosted by Dakota State University (SD)
See the the post-season digital NAIA Nationals tournament guide at www.GSUJaguars.com coming later this week.
And get the Livestream link for the NAIA tournament games, if GSU wins they play in the second round Saturday, March 15, 6 PM CST.
#GSUJaguars.comGovState women's bowling update for the weekend competing at the the USBC Intercollegiate Sectionals (post season).
Governors State is ranked 19th (USBC)
and ranked 13th (NAIA).
The Jaguars compete this weekend in Addison, IL for the USBC individual sectionals and team sectionals.
All varsity girls, Jenna Ritchie, Samantha Mann, Katie Strache, Olivia Daujatas, Cameryn Landers, Haley Leuze and Kahlen Ranson compete Friday, March 7th at 3:30 to qualify for USBC ISC nationals.
GSU team bowls 64 baker games over Saturday and Sunday, top 4 teams at the end of qualifying earn their ticket to USBC ITC Nationals.
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's basketball March Madness continues today with the CCAC Conference announcing the 2024-25 All-CCAC award winners.
Coach Tmack was named CCAC Women's Coach of the Year for the second straight season! The Jaguars are 26-5 and heading to the NAIA Nationals later in March.
Jaguars' Tabetha Jones and Zareia "Z" Chevre ware named to the First-Team All-CCAC honors squad. GSU's Cencere McDaniel was named second team and Da'Naria Washington earned honorable mention awards.
Next up for GovState is the NAIA selection show on Thursday, 6 PM, March 6 to see the Nationals Tournament location, opponent and date of the first round game. Watch the show in the Jaguars' Den with the team and coaches, 5PM to 8 PM.
Follow all the updates and NAIA Nationals information at GSUJaguars.com
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Thanks to Ven Sherrod for the awesome photography all-season long and at last night's championship game!GovState women's basketball Black Out Game for the 2025 CCAC Basketball Championship vs. St. Francis - Monday, 5:30 PM, March 3 in the ARC!
All GSU fans to wear black and cheer on the Jaguars!
GovState (25-5) the #1 seed and regular season CCAC champions take on the St. Francis Saints (24-6).
If you can't make it out to the GSU campus, catch the Livestream of the championship game - www.GSUJaguars.com
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's basketball in the CCAC Conference Championship game tonight vs. #1 seed St. Francis Saints in Joliet, 7 PM!!
A ticket to the NAIA Nationals is on the line for the Jaguars - if GSU beats the Saints they keep dancing in March Madness!
If you can't make out to the game, catch the livestream of the championship matchup at: https://www.youtube.com/@usffightingsaints/streams
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's basketball still dancing baby! - GSU wins in the CCAC Conference semi-finals, beating Calumet College - St. Joseph 72-67 in Indiana.
(30) Tyrell Isom scored 18 points to lead 4 starters in double figures and GSU hit clutch free throws down the stretch for the road win at CCSJ.
GSU's Vincent Davis with a solid double-double scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and guards Isaiah Tolbert 12, and Javon Johnson 10 points for the winners.
Jaguars (15-15) are now in the CCAC championship game Saturday at top seed Saint Francis in Joliet. Game time 7PM.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's basketball wins in OT Tuesday night 104-101 - beating IU Northwest in the first round of the CCAC Conference playoffs!
(3) Javon Johnson scored 28 points to lead the Jaguars and all five starters scored in double figures for the winners.
GSU (14-15) next plays in the CCAC post-season tournament semi-finals Thursday on road at CCSJ, 6 PM CST in Whiting, Indiana.
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🏐 JAGUARS. GET. IT. DONE. 🐾
Big shoutout to Greta Bochert and Alexah Martinez for earning CCAC Player of the Week honors after leading GSU Volleyball to a 2-1 week!
🔥 Greta dropped 19 kills in each of her three matches last week (yeah, you read that right) and added 10+ digs every time. Oh—and a .514 hitting percentage to round it out.
🎯 Alexah stayed consistent with 10 assists per set over 12 sets, setting the tone and keeping the offense rolling all week long.
Let’s hear it for your Attacker of the Week and Setter of the Week!
📍Next up: The Jags are on the road tonight at 7 PM to face conference rival Trinity Christian in Palos Heights. Let’s bring the energy and keep this momentum going!
#GSUJaguars | #GSUVolley | #CCACGovState women's volleyball team - GameDay - at Mount Mary University tonight, October 2, 6 PM in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pictured (L-R) (21) Vanessa Segura, (6) Joharis Castillo, (24) Delia MacDonald , (2) Virginia Flores, (11) Mia Barr.
CCAC Conference volleyball tonight and GovState has won four of the last five CCAC matches.
GSU is at North Park University, Chicago, 7PM, Friday, October 3 in non-conference play.
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#GSUvolleyGovState men's golf team wins Trinity Christian Fall Classic Tournament - September 29 - Ryan Fontaine -center-holding championship trophy), was medalist, shooting a two-under 70.
The Jaguars won the team title playing at Water's Edge Golf Course in Alsip, IL.
GSU's Ryan Fontaine was the tournament medalist firing a two-under par 70, to pace Coach Fred Hawkins' winning golfers.
Other GovState golfers included - T3 Julio Roman 76, T9 Zach Hickman 81, and Juan Rodriguez 81.
#GSUJaguarsGovState coed ESports team lists the schedule for the upcoming week ahead Sept. 28-Oct. 4 - competing Tues, Weds, Thursday.
The Jaguars notched victory number two of the season last week in a forfeit win over UNC Greensboro.
Scan the QRcode in this post to watch the livestreams of GovState ESports live from the Jaguar "Arena" - in the ARC.
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's soccer beat Calumet-St. Joseph 3-0 on Friday in a CCAC Conference home match at the Sportsplex in Crown Point, Indiana.
(10) Ana Rodrigues had a goal and two assists, (22) Koumba Dembele scored her third goal of the season and (0) goalie Valentina Jimenez had a six-save shutout to pace the winners.
2nd-year Jaguars Head Coach Kiko Magana is also pictured with (4) Victoria Salas and (26) Corayma Vilchis.
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#gsuwomenssoccer(15) Lexani Gaines scored three goals and Zaid Sibaai two markers to lead GovState to a 6-0 win Wednesday night vs. CCSJ to open defense of the CCAC Conference title.
Mattia Motzo also scored a goal for Governors State who next play Saturday, September 26, 2 PM vs. St. Xavier at Dowling Park in Hammond, Indiana.
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's volleyball tonight at St. Francis, September 23, 7 PM in Joliet, IL in a CCAC Conference match.
If you can't make it to St. Francis, catch the livestream - www.GSUJaguars.com
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#GSUVolleyballGovState women's volleyball won the second CCAC match of the week beating Mount Marty (WI) Thursday night 3-0 in the ARC!
GSU was led by Delia MacDonald with 10 kills and 4 blocks in the conference win.
Alexah Martinez and Brooke Hallman had 11 assists each and Greta Bochert totaled 8 kills, 9 digs and 2 blocks for the winners.
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#GSUVolleyballGovState coed ESports team opened the first season of collegiate competition last week losing three "map" events to regional ESports collegiate teams ("map" in ESports = a game).
Another busy week ahead with map competitions for Coach Kareem Bdar's team on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Scan the QR code for the livestream of GovState ESports.
Follow the 2025-26 schedule of GSU Esports on www.GSUJaguars.com.
#GSUJaguarsGovState volleyball - Black Out Game in the GSU ARC - Tuesday night, 7 PM, September 9 - CCAC home opener vs. Trinity Christian! All Jaguars wear black!
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#GSUvolleyballGovState women's cross country team won the team title over 9 teams and GSU freshman Sophia Flowers was the individual women's meet winner in the season opener St. Francis Twilight Meet Friday night in Channahon, IL.
GovState top five women's runners at the Twilight meet: Sophia Flowers 1st, Krysta Stanko 4th, Avery Kittl 5th, Kaylee O'Sullivan 7th, Sophie Hummitsch 13th.
GSU's men's team placed 2nd in the meet with head coach John Niendorf's combined teams placing top runners in 10 of the overall runners to open the 2025 season.
GSU top five men's finishers Friday night: Samuel Rocio 2nd, Daniel Zavala 7th, Colin O'Brien 9th, Ian French 10th, Omar Mohamed 11th.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's soccer, ranked #24 in the NAIA rankings, and the defending CCAC Conference regular season and tournament champions - dominated week one awards by the conference.
Jaguar players Matias Gallego (Sr. GK, Argentina) and grad student F Tom Klinnert (Germany) -were named defensive and offensive players of the week by the CCAC Conference.
Gallego had a shutout and Klinnert scored both goals in the 2-0 opening match win of the 2025 season vs. Aquinas (MI) played in Lima, Ohio.
The Jaguars (1-1) battle two NAIA top ten teams this week at #10 Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday and vs. #4 Cumberlands (KY) on Monday, September 1.
Catch both games live stream this weekend on www.GSUJaguars.com.
#GSUJaguarsYear 11 For GovState Jaguars Athletics - Coming off Three Record-Setting Years in the CCAC Conference - Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball Seasons Underway For 2025-26! Season Home Openers -Sept. 4.
2024-25 All-CCAC GSU Award Winners
Krysta Stanko (WCC) – All-Conference Team
Daniel Zavala (MCC) – All-Conference Team
Samuel Rocio (MCC) – All-Conference Team
Clark Fremouw (MTrack) – All-Conference Team
Krysta Stankow (WTrack) – All-Conference Team
Tyrell Isom (MBB) – Honorable Mention
Da'Naria Washington (WBB) – Honorable Mention
Cencere McDaniel (WBB) – Second Team
Tabetha Jones (WBB) – First Team
Zareia Chevre (WBB) – First Team
Tonishea Mack (WBB) – CCAC Coach of the Year
Women's Basketball Team – CCAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions - NAIA Nationals Final 8
Alexander Judd (MSOC) – First Team
Javier Losa (MSOC) – First Team
Diego Camerena (MSOC) – First Team
Raul Garcia (MSOC) – First Team
Andrea Croce (MSOC) – First Team
Rafael Silverio (MSOC) – Second Team
Marcal Salom Chandre (MSOC) – Second Team
Rafael Silverio (MSOC) – Second Team
Andrea Croce (MSOC) – CCAC Player of the Year
Rafael Silverio (MSOC) – CCAC Newcomer of the Year
Men's Soccer Team – CCAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions-NAIA Nationals 3rd time in 4 years
NAIA All-Americans 2024-25
Andrea Croce (MSOC) – 2024 NAIA All-American – Third team
Tabetha Jones (WBB) – 2024-25 NAIA All-American – Third Team
Zareia Chevre (WBB) – 2024-25 NAIA All-American – First Team
Olivia Daujatas (WBowling) – 2024-25 NAIA All-American – Second Team
Jenna Ritchie (WBowling) 2024-25 NCBCA – All-Rookie Team
– Note – Women's Bowling (ranked 13th in NAIA in 2024-25, and Men's Volleyball -first season 2025-23-6 record - (not in CCAC this first year and CCAC doesn't have bowling as a conference sport).
#GSUJaguarsGovState 2024-25 Record-Setting Academics For Jaguars - Success Both On and Off The Fields & Courts!
The milestone 10th year of GovState Jaguar Athletics in 2024-25 was a huge success with two teams (Men's Soccer and Women's Basketball) earning CCAC Conference double-double championships and NAIA National Tournament success and four teams (Women's Bowling, Men's Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball) all earning top 25 votes and team recognition during the regular seasons.
GovState Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bates and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Success Chandra Thompson, released the GSU teams totals and academic records for the recently completed 2024-25 academic year.
*Total: 143/211 = 68% of our student athletes completed the 2024-2025 school year with a 3.0 gpa or higher. 0.05% increase compared to the 2023-2024 school year. (both school records).
#GSUJaguarsGovState Athletics adds women's softball for 2026-27! New Head Softball Coach Tori Keilman pictured with Jaguars' Athletic Director Tony Bates.
Governors State University Athletic Director Tony Bates announced this week the starting of Jaguars women's softball program to be the 16th NAIA competitive team - effective in the 2026-27 school year.
"We are excited and pleased for Coach Tori (Keilman), who played and coached at St. Xavier to be our head coach of Jaguars women's softball. She will do a fantastic job for us recruiting and building a team that will start in 2026-27 and compete in the CCAC (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference),"said Coach Bates.
Keilman, an Indiana native, coached at St. Xavier last season, 16-0, CCAC Champions and was the 24th ranked team in the NAIA, the Cougars were 37-8, and played in the NAIA Nationals (Oregon Regional)
"I am excited and blessed to be here," said Coach Keilman. "And to be part of a unique situation starting up the Jaguars softball program. I know what it takes to build a college softball program and my top priorities are recruiting pitchers and shortstops."
#GSUJauguarsGovernors State University Athletic Director Tony Bates announced information on the Jaguars' Soccer Turf Field - construction this Summer across the University Parkway from the ARC - (Athletic Recreation Center) - Building A. Groundbreaking ceremony is Monday, June 16, 1:30 PM.
The new soccer turf field work looks to be completed in time for the upcoming 2025 men's and women's NAIA season in the CCAC Conference beginning in August, 2025. Construction to be done by Core Construction of Illinois.
GovState men's soccer was the 2024 CCAC regular season and playoff tournament champion winning the conference double of titles and NAIA National Tournament bid, GSU's third national tournament selection in 6 years of the program under Head Coach Matt Eggert. Both the GovState men's team and women's team of 2nd year head Coach "Kiko" Magana will play and practice on the new turf field.
#GSUJaguarsGov State men's and women's golf teams participated in a community service project earlier in May at the Monee, IL Provision Market, assisting Pastor Dave Short at the market.
GSU Head Coach Fred Hawkins (far left) pictured with his teams at Provision Market.
#GSUJaguarsGovState Athletics Seniors pictured Thursday night, April 24 at the Matteson Convention Center - 2024-25 GSU Athletics Banquet.
All 15 men's and women's athletic teams were honored and follow all the teams awards at www.GSUJaguars.com
#GSUJaguarsJaguars Finish Regular Season 23-6 in First NAIA Season - Await Decision Later This Month on April 22 for NAIA National Tournament Selection.
GSU's first-year NAIA program was outstanding all season with wins over two top -five ranked programs at the time of the match wins (William Penn and Cornerstone wins).
The Jaguars, ranked #17 in the NAIA top 15 rankings and receiving votes each poll. GSU will now wait later this month to see if they earn an NAIA National Tournament bid (12 teams will be selected).
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's volleyball team with its final regular season match of the 2025 season today competing at Judson University, 1 PM match in Elgin, IL.
Governors State is 22-6 this season, the first NAIA season on competition for the Jaguars and they are receiving votes each week in the NAIA national Top 15 poll (#17 ranked).
#GSUJaguarsThe record-setting GovState women's basketball team (29-6), and NAIA Nationals Round of 8 - keeps winning awards and honors today - Zareia Chevre (St. Paul, Minnesota) "Z" was named first team NAIA All-American!
A huge feat, first-ever first-team selection in GSU's 10-year history of athletics and women's basketball.
And the awards continue with GSU's Tabetha Jones (Chicago, IL) being named 3rd-team NAIA All-American!
Congratulations "Z" and "Tab"!
#GSUJaguarsCongratulations Pedro Castillo! GovState men's volleyball senior to reach the milestone 2,000 career club!
Pedro has 1,128 career assists and 861 career kills in his college career at CCSJ and GovState - with his 11th kill or assist Saturday 2 PM vs. Viterbo at the Olivet Nazarene University Spring Invitational - he reaches 2,000!
GovState is 20-6 on the season and #18 in the NAIA rankings shooting for an NAIA Nationals at-large tournament bid next month. The first-year NAIA program at GSU is not a CCAC Conference member until year two in 2026.
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's basketball to the Final 8! The Jaguars (29-5) beat #3 Campbellsville, KY (28-4) 59-52 in the NAIA National Round of 16 Friday night in Sioux City, Iowa.
Clutch free throws down the stretch by Kalvina Eubanks and Cencere McDaniel won it for the Jaguars.
More game details later and GSU will play Saturday in the Final 8, game time TBA. Follow all NAIA Nationals coverage and Livestream of games on www.GSUJaguars.com
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's volleyball won the final home match of the 2025 season beating USHP, St. Louis 3-0 at the ARC.
(7) Daniel Lopez led the Jaguars (20-6) with a double-double 14 kills, 10 digs. (10) Senior Pedro Castillo in is final home college match had 9 kills, 23 assists and 6 digs for the winners.
(15) Diego Antunez had 13 kills, 7 digs and 3 blocks.
GSU, in year one of NAIA men's volleyball competition, is receiving votes in the top 15 poll and will seek an at-large bid to Nationals next month.
The Jaguars next play March 29 at the Olivet Nazarene University Spring Invitational.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's volleyball beat #5 Cornerstone (MI) Saturday 3-1 in the Jaguar Volleyball Tri-Match Invitational!
The Jaguars (pictured celebrating after Saturday's win over Cornerstone) - won two matches Saturday to win the tournament and are now 19-6 on the 2025 season.
Governors State University end its home portion of the schedule Wednesday night, 7 PM in the ARC vs. USHP Pharmacy of St. Louis.Game Day Friday, March 14, 7:30 PM in South Dakota!
GovState Jaguars (26-5) vs. Arizona Christian (25-5) in Madison, South Dakota.
Click on www.GSUJaguars.com and the women's basketball schedule and scroll down to get the NAIA Tournament Livestream link for the Nationals First Round game- 7:30 PM CST.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's volleyball had a successful five-match trip to Florida this week. The Jaguars were 3-2 on the trip and are now 17-6 overall in 2025.
Governors State next plays at home with a tri-match event on Saturday, March 15 in the ARC.
#5 ranked Cornerstone University (MI) will take on the Jaguars at 1 PM to open the day of matches at GSU.
Jamestown (ND) will play Cornerstone at 3 PM and then GovState vs. Jamestown in the finale at 5 PM.
Catch all the GSU men's volleyball Livestreams at www.GSUJaguars.com.
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#gsuvolleyballGovState men's volleyball wins two matches in Florida on Thursday and are now 16-4 on the season!
The Jaguars swept Warner 3-0 in the opening match. Then had a five-set battle with nationally ranked Webber International (FL) with the Jaguars winning set five with a decisive 15-5 margin.
GovState plays two more matches Friday and one Saturday in Fla. on the southern trip.
Catch all the Jaguars matches on Livestream - Thesundigitalnetwork.com
#GSUJaguarsGovState women's basketball March Madness continues today with the CCAC Conference announcing the 2024-25 All-CCAC award winners.
Coach Tmack was named CCAC Women's Coach of the Year for the second straight season! The Jaguars are 26-5 and heading to the NAIA Nationals later in March.
Jaguars' Tabetha Jones and Zareia "Z" Chevre ware named to the First-Team All-CCAC honors squad. GSU's Da'Naria Washington earned honorable mention awards.
Next up for GovState is the NAIA selection show on Thursday, 6 PM, March 6 to see the Nationals Tournament location, opponent and date of the first round game.
Follow all the updates and NAIA Nationals information at GSUJaguars.com
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Thanks to Ven Sherrod for the awesome photography all-season long and at last night's championship game!A big second half comeback fell short for the Jaguars and #1 seed St. Francis Saints held on to win the CCAC Conference Tournament men's championship at home in Joliet 73-63.
(12) Vincent Davis had a double-double to lead Gov State with 20 points, 11 rebounds.
GSU was down 59-41 with nine minutes to play and made a 17-4 run to within five points.
The Fighting Saints pulled away late for their first CCAC Championship since the 2018-19 season.
GSU basketball fans now get ready for the women's CCAC post-season tournament championship game, Monday night, March 3, 530 PM in the ARC - #1 seed GovState (25-5) vs. St. Francis Saints (24-6).
GSU fans - Black Out Game Monday and wear black to the ARC!
#GSUJaguarsAnother big night for GovState women's basketball with the #1 seed Jaguars (25-5) beating IU Northwest 77-67 to advance to the CCAC Championship game Monday night in the ARC!
(10) Zareia Chevre scored her 1,000th career point in the win and led the Jaguars with 21 points as "Z" becomes GSU's 6th all-time career 1,000 point scorer.
(20) Tabetha Jones scored 19 points, dished out 9 assists and had 8 rebounds in the win.
Cencere McDaniel had 14 points and 9 rebounds and Kalvina Eubanks scored in double figures with 10 points.
GovState will host the 2025 CCAC Post-Season Tournament championship game Monday Night as we pack the ARC, March 3, 5:30 PM tipoff.
BLACK OUT GAME MONDAY in the ARC - 5:30 PM vs. St. Francis - (All GSU fans wear black)!!
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's basketball team has advanced to the CCAC Conference post-season tournament semi-finals tonight and play at CCSJ, 7 PM CST in Whiting, Indiana.
GSU won 104-101 in OT on Tuesday night at IU Northwest and CCSJ won on the road too, beating St. Xavier 73-70 at the Shannon Center.
If you can't make it the Calumet College - St. Joseph campus, catch the Livestream link at
https://www.jedtv.com/calumet-college.html/ - there is a fee to watch the CCSJ Athletics livestream.
#GSUJaguarsGovState men's basketball team plays tonight in the CCAC Conference playoffs competing at IU Northwest in Gary, Indiana, 7 PM CST start.
The Jaguars are led by scoring leaders Vincent Davis (12), Tyrell Isom (30) and Isaiah Tolbert (0) and GSU will play the IU Northwest RedHawks (22-6, 13-1 record at home in 2024-25).
CCAC Men's Conference Playoffs Schedule Tonight:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Game #1: No. 8 seed St. Ambrose (15-12) at No. 1 seed St. Francis (22-5) --- 7 pm CT
Game #2: No. 5 seed Olivet Nazarene (15-13) at No. 4 seed Indiana South Bend (17-11) --- 6 pm CT
Game #3: No. 7 seed Governors State (13-15) at No. 2 seed Indiana Northwest (22-6) --- 7 pm CT
Game #4: No. 6 seed Calumet St. Joseph (15-12) at No. 3 seed Saint Xavier (19-9) --- 7 pm CT
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