
ESPN Unveils 2026 SEC/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge Schedule
The fourth‑annual challenge highlights marquee matchups such as South Carolina versus Duke and Texas versus Louisville, and builds on a 27% surge in viewership from the previous year.
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The fourth‑annual challenge highlights marquee matchups such as South Carolina versus Duke and Texas versus Louisville, and builds on a 27% surge in viewership from the previous year.

The Big Ten announced the 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, revealing a home lineup packed with recent tournament teams and a road slate that includes a showdown with defending national champion UCLA.

Duke and Florida meet again in the ACC/SEC Challenge, a rematch that highlights a tough non‑conference schedule for the Blue Devils.

The Florida Gators will host Duke on December 1, 2026, in a much‑anticipated ACC‑SEC Challenge game, part of a demanding non‑conference schedule that also includes a Las Vegas tournament against top‑ranked opponents.

The Gators and Blue Devils meet again after a nail‑biting finish last year, with both squads entering the game ranked among the nation's elite.

Duke enters the 2026‑27 season with a talented roster, led by center Patrick Ngongba, whose health and development will shape the team’s title aspirations.

Elon University announced the appointment of Zeke Petrou, a 2026 graduate from Durham, to lead video analysis and support the coaching staff with data‑driven insights.

Duke University announced the addition of KJ Conklin as assistant coach and Alexander Powell as executive director of basketball, signaling a strategic blend of on‑court development and data‑driven management.

Ohio State has added four transfers ranked in the top 100 by The Athletic, including linebacker Christian Alliegro, safety Terry Moore, defensive tackle James Smith, and safety Earl Little Jr., each bringing experience and talent to the program.

The NBA Draft deadline has passed, revealing a shift as mid‑to‑late first‑round prospects weigh staying in college for multimillion‑dollar NIL agreements over early professional entry.

Holly Springs captured its inaugural girls soccer state title on Saturday, edging Weddington 2-1 in a contest that hinged on a 48th‑minute strike by Gabby Barbee and a decisive MVP showing from Sorin Smith.

The Jaguars clinched the 2026 N.C. 4A championship with a solitary goal, finishing the season undefeated in conference play.
A rain‑shortened tie earlier this season has set the stage for a high‑stakes showdown between UNC and ECU in the NCAA Regional, where pitching depth and historic edge could decide the winner.

Hickory High School's girls soccer team captured its inaugural state title in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 5A final, defeating Dixon 2-0 with goals from Stephanie Zulueta and Piper Jillings, who was named MVP.

The Blue Devils’ double championship has been marked with official rings, and a limited run will be handed out to ticket buyers before a June 15 ordering deadline.

The Wolves secured a decisive 3‑0 win over Summit Charter, highlighted by Lucy Poitras’s three goals and a historic first state championship for the school.

The University of California, Berkeley, has unveiled its 2026‑27 Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball schedule, featuring key home matchups and high‑profile road games.

The Atlantic Coast Conference released the full conference schedule Thursday, outlining Louisville's opponents, home‑and‑home series and out‑of‑conference events.
Kyle Busch died on May 21 after a battle with bacterial pneumonia that escalated into sepsis, leaving behind his wife Samantha and their two children.

After a three‑year stint at Farleigh Dickinson, Tom Kiely rejoins the Mocs as assistant coach, bringing his experience in player development and recruiting to Dan Earl’s roster.

In a dramatic finish at Winston-Salem, the Weddington Warriors secured a 2-0 victory over top-seeded R.J. Reynolds, setting up a much-anticipated state title clash with Holly Springs.

The crash that killed a 15‑year‑old cyclist in Durham, North Carolina, has thrust the family of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski into the spotlight as his grandson confronts serious criminal charges.

Rivers Knight, a 3‑star forward from Durham, North Carolina, pledged to Purdue in September. With a deep roster of experienced big men, his path to playing time will depend on development, potential redshirting, and the coaching staff's lineup decisions.

Joseph Batista Savarino, grandson of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, is facing serious criminal charges after a deadly crash in Durham that claimed the life of a 15‑year‑old cyclist.