
Mary Mueth’s Preseason Honor Sets Tone for Catamounts’ 2026 Campaign
Western Carolina’s women’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a fourth‑place preseason poll finish and Mary Mueth’s continued defensive excellence.
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Western Carolina’s women’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a fourth‑place preseason poll finish and Mary Mueth’s continued defensive excellence.

Appalachian State will host Virginia Tech in a three‑year series beginning in 2027‑28, marking the first home game against a power conference opponent since 2017 and featuring former Watauga High School star Kate Sears.

The Hoyas will begin the 2026 campaign on the road, traveling across several states before returning to Kehoe Field for a series of key home matchups, highlighted by a senior-led attack from Christy Banks.

At a luncheon in Lafayette, Louisiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette baseball program celebrated its 2026 season and unveiled a packed 2027 schedule, featuring non‑conference series, Sun Belt matchups and neutral‑site events, while newcomer Drew Markle expressed appreciation for the local support.

Head coach Pete Cuadrado unveiled a 19‑match fall schedule that blends early home fixtures, road tests against Power‑Five opponents, and a full slate of Sun Belt Conference play culminating in the conference championship in Foley, Ala.

A wave of moves sees former Purdue graduate assistants Carson Barrett and Isaiah Thompson assume new coaching roles, while the Boilermakers announce fresh graduate assistants ahead of another promising season.

The Mountaineers announced the hiring of Carson Barrett, a seasoned recruiter and strategist, to bolster their coaching staff for the 2026‑27 season.

The Mountaineers reveal a 2026 slate that blends free‑admission home contests, ACC rivalries and a road trip across the Midwest, aiming to build on a historic season that broke into the national Top 20.

Appalachian State’s football program has sold out season tickets for the fifth straight year, with Kidd Brewer Stadium ranked among the nation’s top venues and a $100 million annual economic impact.

The Lancers will open at home against Queens, face a string of regional rivals, and navigate a demanding conference stretch before concluding the season with a home match against Bucknell and the MAC tournament.

The university announced a 2026 schedule that includes two exhibition matches, 18 regular‑season games and a CAA championship run, highlighting key returning players such as Hailey Longwell and Ava Chuderewicz.

The university revealed the 2026 home slate at Kidd Brewer Stadium, listing matchups against Maine, Charlotte, Old Dominion, James Madison, Georgia State and ULM, while outlining a ticket‑sale timeline and pricing details.

Three Appalachian State field hockey players receive College Sports Communicators Academic All‑District accolades, highlighting a blend of on‑field impact and scholarly distinction.

Old Dominion's women's soccer team has released its 2026 slate, featuring seven home contests, a tough non‑conference slate and a Sun Belt schedule that includes matchups against Duke, Virginia Tech and a host of conference powerhouses.
With Mississippi State yet to win a home conference game since 2022, the Tigers enter Week 4 as favorites, but the Bulldogs' new talent adds a layer of uncertainty.

Head coach Tamara Durante announces the hiring of Bridgette Street and Emma Hilton, bringing extensive playing and coaching experience to the Spartans' field hockey program.

Troy University's women's soccer program has unveiled its 2026 campaign, featuring 18 matches that blend non-conference road trips with a robust Sun Belt Conference schedule.

The Mountaineers' 2026 slate features early‑season home openers on ESPN+, prime‑time road matchups on ESPN2 and ESPNU, and a full slate of games designed to showcase the program's growth under second‑year head coach Dowell Loggains.

Texas State edged App State 6-5, Louisiana topped Coastal Carolina 12-11, and Southern Miss slipped past Georgia State 7-6, each by a single run, as the tournament heads into its next round.