As his strong play drew more attention from opposing teams, pitchers began to throw around him, choosing to give him a free base rather than allowing him a chance to hit a home run. This lowered scouts’ interest, but it was not Toral’s fault.
Basketball, Profiles, Sports
Senior Erykah Davenport turns to next chapter in career
Now, Davenport is looking to go professional, no matter where that leads her. She was not selected in the WNBA Draft Thursday, April 12, but she is aiming to make a training camp roster or possibly sign a contract to play overseas.
Baseball, Profiles, Sports
Club baseball player uses Division-I experience to excel
Sports aren’t always fair. MacDonagh was cut from the team during the fall of his sophomore year in 2016.
Cross Country/Track and Field, Profiles, Sports
UM track star set goal, sprinted toward it
Every field day, Isaiah Taylor was challenged to race other kids, and each time, he would win. He put his speed on display and went from racing against classmates to racing against the clock in high school.
Profiles, Sports, Tennis
Macedonian-born freshman builds on his tennis prestige in US
Before he could envision himself serving a tennis ball on the red clay at the famous Stade Roland-Garros courts during the Junior French Open, Bojan Jankulovski could recite the capital of every European country by the age of 3.
Basketball, Profiles, Sports
Sophomore Dewan Huell determined to thrive for his hometown
Before games, when his name is announced in the starting lineup, Huell makes his way through the huddle, receiving enthusiastic high-fives from his teammates. Once he reaches the end, senior Ja’Quan Newton places an imaginary crown on Huell’s head – the “King of Miami.”
Baseball, Profiles, Sports
Highly-anticipated freshman intends to prove doubters wrong
As his strong play drew more attention from opposing teams, pitchers began to throw around him, choosing to give him a free base rather than allowing him a chance to hit a home run. This lowered scouts’ interest, but it was not Toral’s fault.
Baseball, Cover, Profiles, Sports
Jim Morris continues legacy for his final year at UM
Morris has become one of the most well-known names in baseball and has inspired players throughout their college and major league journeys.
Basketball, Profiles, Sports
Miami freshman pushes through pain by dedicating every game to late grandmother
When it was time for her first official game at the University of Miami, the freshman guard was absent, and it wasn’t because she was nervous. That same day was her grandmother’s funeral.
Basketball, Profiles, Sports
5-foot-7 freshman guard continues to shatter expectations
Heart over height. It’s a message that 5-foot-7, 160-pound Chris Lykes has tattooed across his chest and a motto he has lived by his entire life. Lykes, a freshman at the University of Miami, was ranked No. 48 as a recruit on the ESPN Top-100 list. Described as an explosive point guard with the ability…
Profiles, Soccer, Sports
UM freshman sets sights on military after college
The University of Miami soccer team finished its season on Oct. 26 with a record that ranked near the bottom of the conference standings, but freshman defender Morgan Asmussen isn’t fazed by the rough season. She’s accustomed to dealing with the difficulties that come with new beginnings. Asmussen was born in Okinawa, Japan, and has…
Baseball, Profiles, Sports
University of Miami baseball fan hasn’t missed home game in 15 years
Are you a dedicated sports fan? Well if you are, you might not be as big of one as Mike Kaffee is for UM baseball. The 20-year Air Force veteran has been to every single Hurricanes home game since 2002, when he bought season tickets.