Mohegan – The Connecticut Sun announced Austin Kelly as the organization’s newest assistant coach on Friday. Kelly joins new Sun assistants Briann January and Abi Olajuwon under head coach Stephanie White for the 2023 season.

“I’m excited to add Austin Kelly to our staff," White said in a release. "Austin is a young, energetic coach who has a great eye for the game, player development and terrific rapport with players. He’s a brilliant X’s and O’s mind that fits perfectly into how we want to play and where the game is going.”

Kelly is currently in his second season as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Texas Arlington women’s basketball team. Prior to that he spent two seasons at Vanderbilt as the director of recruiting, working under Sun coach White. Kelly also served as the graduate assistant for Georgia Tech women’s basketball team for the 2018-19 season.

"I am beyond excited to join the Connecticut Sun family under the leadership of Stephanie White," Kelly said in a release. "Getting an opportunity to coach in the WNBA and contribute to the growth of the next generation of athletes has always been a dream of mine. It is a humbling experience to embark on, and I can't wait to work with our players and build on the Connecticut Sun legacy."

Kelly graduated from Duke University in 2011, where he was a three-year starter at wide receiver. He also played a season of basketball at Georgia Southwestern in 2012-13 and spent five years coaching at Kell and South Cobb High School prior to his collegiate coaching career.

The Sun open their season on May 19 at the Indiana Fever.

College baseball

• Mitchell College opened New England Collegiate Conference play by sweeping a doubleheader against New England College, winning 7-0 in the opener and 16-1 in the second game.

Ryan Solimine went the distance for the win in Game 1, striking out 11 with one walk. Old Lyme’s Eddie Kaftan earned the win in the second game, allowing one run over five innings.

The Mariners (10-3) have won five straight. Dougie DelaCruz of Uncasville led the Game 1 attack, going 3-for-3 with four RBI. DelaCruz had a two-run triple, RBI single and a sacrifice fly.

n the second game Matt Falk was 5-for-5 with seven RBI, a homer and scored four runs. New London’s Lelo Martinez was 3-for-3 with three RBI and DelaCruz had two more hits.

New London Babe Ruth

• The league will be holding registration for 13-15 year-olds on Monday, March 27 at the New London Senior Center’s library from 6-7 p.m.

The league is for residents of New London and surrounding towns. Players must bring proof of residency and their birth certificate. The league is also looking for volunteers. For questions call Anna at (860) 705-3244.