Alan Rubenstein

Chicago, United States

Freelance Writer at FanSided

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Arizona loses third consecutive game in series opener to Utah

4 days ago | zonazealots.com | Alan Rubenstein

Arizona lost its third consecutive game on Friday to Utah in the opener of a three-game series in Tucson. Arizona's hopes for hosting an NCAA Tournament regional are fading after the Wildcats lost their third straight game to Utah on Friday night. Big XII last-place Utah scored three runs in the first inning and never trailed to earn the win. Utah entered the weekend 18-25 overall, 5-19 in the Big XII and 1-11 on the road.
Miami's 10-game ACC winning ends in opening game of series at Virginia

4 days ago | caneswarning.com | Alan Rubenstein

Virginia ended Miami's six-game winning streak overall and 10 consecutive victories in the ACC with a win on Friday night in Charlottesville. Miami could not get much going offensively in a 6-1 loss at Virginia on Friday night. The loss ended Miami's 10-game ACC winning streak and six consecutive wins overall. Virginia starting pitcher Jay Woolfork stymied Miami offensively in six stellar innings.
Arizona rallies from 2-run deficit beating Iowa State in Big XII Tournament semis

4 days ago | zonazealots.com | Alan Rubenstein

Arizona rallied from a multi-run deficit for the second consecutive day to advance to the Big XII Tournament championship game. Sydney Stewart hit a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to put Arizona in front to stay as the Wildcats beat Iowa State X-X in the Big XII Tournament Semifinals on Friday in Oklahoma City. Arizona advances to play top seed Texas Tech, who eliminated Arizona State 18-0 in the other semifinal.
Miami legends continue lobbying for 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell

4 days ago | caneswarning.com | Alan Rubenstein

Add Miami legends Vernon Carey Sr. and Jarrett Payton to the list of former Hurricanes lobbying for five-star Jackson Cantwell ahead of his May 13 commitment announcement. Shortly after Miami legend Bryant McKinnie posted to X telling the top prospect in the 2026 class, Jackson Cantwell, that playing for the Hurricanes was the best decision he ever made, fellow football alums Jarrett Payton and Vernon Carey Sr. gave their pitch ahead of the five-star recruit's May 13 commitment announcement.
Will Howard reveals Miami's transfer pitch and why he signed with Ohio State

5 days ago | caneswarning.com | Alan Rubenstein

Quarterback Will Howard discussed his recruitment as a transfer from Kansas State during the 2024 portal, the pitch from Miami and why he signed with Ohio State. Will Howard, who led Ohio State to a national championship in the 2024 season, appeared on the Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger podcast and discussed his recruitment with Miami as a transfer from Kansas State and why he chose Ohio State.
Arizona tries to end losing streak versus Utah: Series info, pitching matchups, TV

5 days ago | zonazealots.com | Alan Rubenstein

Arizona will attempt to end its two-game losing streak when it hosts Utah in a three-game series beginning on Friday night. Arizona plays its final home games of the 2025 regular season when it hosts Utah for a three-game series beginning on Friday night. The Wildcats enter the weekend with a two-game losing streak. Arizona needs to stack wins versus Big XII last-place Utah and Houston next weekend to have a chance to host a regional.
Miami at Virginia for key 3-game series: Game times, pitching match-ups and TV

5 days ago | caneswarning.com | Alan Rubenstein

Miami travels to Virginia with a 10-game ACC winning streak and six consecutive wins overall. Miami takes their 10-game ACC winning streak and six consecutive wins overall to Virginia for a three-game series this weekend. Virginia enters the weekend with two consecutive ACC wins and victories in seven of their last eight overall. Miami has played themselves into the NCAA Tournament, and there has been some discussion that the Hurricanes are on the cusp of hosting a regional.
Devyn Netz leads Arizona comeback over UCF in Big XII Tournament quarterfinals

5 days ago | zonazealots.com | Alan Rubenstein

Devyn Netz got the game-winning hit, and Arizona had rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Central in the Big XII Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. Devyn Netz had the game-winning two-run single in the bottom of the fifth and pitched 5.1 innings as Arizona rallied from a three-run deficit for a 4-3 win over Central Florida in the Big XII Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday in Oklahoma City.
Shelton Henderson named freshman to watch during 2025-26 season

6 days ago | caneswarning.com | Alan Rubenstein

Miami forward Shelton Henderson was named one of eight freshmen to watch during the 2025-26 season by Cameron Salerno of CBS Sports. Miami forward Shelton Henderson is included by Cameron Salerno of CBS Sports with "Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa headline eight freshmen to watch during the 2025-26 college basketball season." Henderson flipped from Duke to Miami after Jai Lucas was hired by the Hurricanes. Salerno used the 247Sports rankings to help compile his list.
Miami legend Bryant McKinnie reaches out to top 2026 prospect Jackson Cantwell

6 days ago | caneswarning.com | Alan Rubenstein

Former Miami All-American and National Champion Bryant McKinnie reached out to 2026 top prospect Bryant McKinnie in an X post on Thursday morning. In a post on X on Thursday morning, former Miami All-American Bryant McKinnie stated to the top 2026 prospect Jackson Cantwell "Choosing the University of Miami was the best decision I’ve ever made—it fulfilled a lifelong dream.