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The UNC Asheville baseball program mourns the loss of Philip Mullinax, a Flat Rock native who pitched for the Bulldogs in 1989 and 1990 and left a lasting legacy on and off the mound.
Cooper Ingle entered the majors as the designated hitter for the Guardians, becoming the 74th former Clemson player to appear in a big‑league game.
After a standout season at Triple‑A Columbus, the Guardians are set to promote Cooper Ingle, a 2023 fourth‑round draft pick, for a weekend series against the Seattle Mariners.
The University of Memphis men’s soccer team has unveiled its fall 2026 schedule, highlighting exhibitions, key matchups, and the upcoming American Conference Tournament.
At a summer camp in Asheville, North Carolina, a group of budding soccer players watched the U.S. Men’s National Team face Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking excitement and a desire to emulate the stars they admire.
The Blue Devils face a pivotal year as they aim to repeat as ACC champions, with new transfers and emerging talent stepping into key roles.
The Blue Raiders announce the addition of Justin Levine, a coach whose five‑year tenure at UNC Asheville produced championship seasons and an NCAA Tournament berth, as an assistant for the 2026‑27 campaign.
The Citizen-Times and Times-News have unveiled the 2026 All-Western North Carolina girls soccer teams, celebrating standout players, defensive standouts, and Coach of the Year Melissa Villars-Nitsche.
May 2026 saw several Houston Astros prospects flash potential while others faced setbacks, shaping the outlook of the organization's developing talent.
The USC Upstate baseball team clinched its second consecutive Big South Championship, moving the title game to North Carolina and delivering a decisive 8‑1 win that guarantees an NCAA Tournament appearance.
The Citizen Times and Times-News unveil their top 10 quarterback rankings for the upcoming 2026 Western North Carolina high school football season, highlighting players who combined statistical dominance with leadership that shaped their teams’ fortunes.
The Spartans clinched their second straight Big South title, a feat that positions them for the NCAA Tournament and underscores a dominant season under Coach Kane Sweeney.
The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament will feature 29 automatic qualifiers across a series of conference tournaments running from May 9 to May 24, culminating in a May 25 selection show on ESPN2.
Inclement weather forces the Big South Baseball Championship to move to Gardner‑Webb University in North Carolina. Saturday’s matchups and Sunday’s championship will be streamed on ESPN+, while admission remains free.
A weather delay has altered the lineup for the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship, with Game 4 set to resume on May 22 and the tournament’s later contests re‑timed to accommodate forecasted storms.
The city of Asheville will simultaneously host the NAIA track and field nationals and the NCAA Division II baseball championship, events expected to bring $2 million in ticket revenue and boost hotels, restaurants, and retail businesses.
A sudden storm interrupted the baseball matchup between High Point University and Charleston Southern University in Asheville, North Carolina, pausing play after the first inning and rescheduling the game for Friday, May 22.
The 2026 Big South Baseball Championship will see Game 3 between Radford and Longwood resume at 9 a.m. after a weather delay, with other matchups scheduled and updates available on the conference’s social channels.
The Spartans defeated Longwood 11-8 in the Big South Tournament opener, pushing their winning streak to four games and marking their sixth consecutive 30‑win season.
The USC Upstate Spartans defeated Longwood University 11-8 in the opening game of the Big South Baseball Championship, highlighted by Trey Bentley’s career‑day grand slam and a strong pitching effort from Chris Torres.
The Spartans, seeded third, open the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship on May 20 against Longwood, aiming for a second straight title and an NCAA Tournament berth.
The 2026 season ended May 15, the earliest in years, with no Western North Carolina team reaching the regional finals. Reynolds topped the local effort, while a ten‑team top‑10 list highlights standout performances.
High Point University’s baseball team earned the top seed in the Big South Championship, setting up a May 20‑23 tournament at HomeTrust Park in Asheville, N.C., with a chance at a second crown in three years.
High Point University’s baseball team captured the top seed with a 17‑7 regular‑season record, aiming for its second Big South crown in three years as the tournament moves to Asheville and will be streamed on ESPN+.