Collegiate athletics: Tennis regionals, football rivalries, and volleyball updates

Various collegiate athletic competitions are underway across the United States. In tennis, the ITA Texas Regional Championship is being held at the Hurd Tennis Center in Waco, featuring participants from Baylor, UTRGV, Tarleton State, and UT Arlington. UTRGV women's tennis successfully placed four athletes in the singles main draw, while Tarleton State enters the tournament following an undefeated singles performance by Marissa Minetti. Additionally, Louisiana Tech tennis is competing in the ITA Southern Regionals at the LSU Tennis Complex in Baton Rouge.

In football, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are set to face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in their 88th meeting, a long-standing in-state rivalry. Louisiana enters the matchup with a 4-1 record.

In volleyball, TCU's women's team, currently ranked No. 8 in the AVCA Taraflex Coaches Poll, is preparing to host Arizona and No. 11 Arizona State. Meanwhile, Baylor defeated Texas Tech in three sets, moving to a 10-5 record.