Pittsburgh showcase

PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh women’s volleyball team knocked off No. 7 Arizona State, 25-21, 25-18, 25-16, in the State Farm Showcase on Monday night.

Pittsburgh freshman Abbey Emch, who was an All-Ohioan at Crestview High School, had one block and made two attacks.

The match was played in front of 5,382 fans at PPG Paints Arena.

The Panthers improve to 2-2 and will host Pepperdine at 7 p.m. Friday.

Libb sparks Mount Union

ZOAR — The University of Mount Union’s men’s golf team won the Wooster Gatorade Collegiate at Zoar Village Golf Course on Sunday afternoon.

The Purple Raiders finished with a team score of 593, which was seven strokes ahead of second-place John Carroll and Wooster in the 11-team tournament. The Purple Raiders shot a 295 on Saturday and a 298 on Sunday.

Mount Union junior Brian Myers from Wadsworth was the medalist with a 5-under-par 139 (71-68).

Mount Union freshman Jase Libb from West Branch and Austin Mariani from Badger tied for 17th with 7-over 151s.

The Purple Raiders return to action Sept. 8 for the first round of the Malone Fall Classic at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton.

Won’t be long for Wolstein Center

CLEVELAND — Cleveland State University is advancing discussions to transform the site of its aging Wolstein Center, with the Board of Trustees approving negotiations this week with the United Soccer League (USL) to redevelop the venue into a professional soccer stadium and mixed-use district.

The move represents a symbolic and practical shift away from the 1991-era arena, long considered costly to maintain. Officials have expressed that its outdated infrastructure and high expenses have limited its continued use. A university-issued request for developer proposals earlier this year called for concepts ranging from adaptive reuse to full demolition of the facility, with the vision tied to a broader $650 million, 10-year campus modernization plan.

CSU President Laura Bloomberg said the endeavor goes beyond creating a sports venue. “This project is about more than a new stadium,” she said, emphasizing its role in revitalizing the campus district and deepening community engagement.

If talks with the USL progress as anticipated, construction could begin in two to three years, though details on funding and design remain in flux. The proposed redevelopment aims to introduce both professional men’s and women’s soccer to Cleveland while activating the broader campus district through mixed-use enhancements.

The Wolstein Center has been the longtime home to CSU’s basketball teams, hosting both sporting and cultural events. Under the master plan, basketball operations would move to a smaller, modern facility, while the arena site transitions to a “Partnership District” combining academic, residential, and commercial uses connected to the heart of the university’s vision.