KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Kayak Bass team traveled south to compete in the 2025 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Kissimmee Chain. Campbellsville took to the water, fishing against the pros and also in their collegiate event.

15 anglers from Campbellsville and Carson Newman participated in this inaugural event. Carson Newman edged Campbellsville in team totals, 193.5 inches to 176.5 inches. The Tigers had six competing in the field. 

Jimmy Entwistle finished first for CU, with 165.75 inches. Nate Faulkner Nate Faulkner slotted in third with a total of 154.5 inches. Nate Floyd finished 7th with 142.00". Mason Cheek ended in 8th with 134.25".Bobby Tran rounded out the top 10 with 90.50". Trenton Napier finished 14th with 30.50". 

This is a tournament series of three regular-season events. The next one is on Dale Hollow on April 26-27, then Toledo Bend on Sept. 27-28. Each event's winner qualifies for the Bassmaster Kayak Championship at next year's Bassmaster Classic. 

Head Coach Dustin Jones spoke about the team's success. "The guys worked together selflessly this week. Everyone contributed something, and I'm very proud of that. To get a win in this inaugural event is great for the growth of our program and momentum into the next event which will be right in our back yard at Dale Hollow Lake this April. For now, we will take a few days to celebrate a Tiger getting his birth to the Bassmaster Kayak Championship at the Bassmaster Classic next year, but then it's back to work."