
VMI Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Schedule with Balanced Non‑Conference Slate
Coach Andrew Wilson announced the 2026‑27 schedule for VMI basketball, revealing a mix of home games, a Texas road trip, and a March tournament in Asheville.
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Coach Andrew Wilson announced the 2026‑27 schedule for VMI basketball, revealing a mix of home games, a Texas road trip, and a March tournament in Asheville.

The Liberty Flames men's basketball program was lauded by the National Association of Basketball Coaches for outstanding academic performance, highlighting both individual achievements and sustained team success.

The East Texas Baptist University baseball team captured its eleventh straight American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award while finishing the season with 40 wins, a third‑place national ranking, and multiple individual accolades.
Florida State will travel to face Boston College on Nov. 7, 2026, in a pivotal matchup that could shape both teams' postseason hopes. The game arrives as Boston College seeks to rebound from a 2-10 season under head coach Bill O'Brien, who has bolstered his roster with key portal additions.

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.

A grassroots effort seeks to christen the Odd Fellows Road bridge over U.S. 460 in Lynchburg with the name of NASCAR pioneer Earl Brooks, a hometown hero celebrated for his racing career and community advocacy.

Hill City FC concludes its first season this weekend in Lynchburg, reflecting on challenges, community support, and plans for improvement.

The upcoming season opens with road contests against Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State, followed by a home debut against Sam Houston, and culminates with a series of high‑profile matchups including the first meeting with WKU.

The former Liberty University forward has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the eighth player from the program to earn an NBA contract and the latest addition to the franchise’s Summer League roster.

Ayva Jordan and Emerson Moore, incoming freshmen for Tennessee, have been selected for U‑19 and U‑18 camps, joining an elite group of prospects ahead of a pivotal summer.

The university revealed its 2026 men's soccer slate, the first under head coach Scott Wells and the program's inaugural season in the Southern Conference, featuring a challenging lineup of exhibition and regular‑season matches.

The Eagles will open the season at home against Florida Gulf Coast University on August 20, host Liberty in September and conclude the regular season with a trio of home games before the Sun Belt Tournament begins in November.

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.

Two freshman pitchers earned NCBWA Freshman All‑American honors, setting new records and helping the Pilots finish 27‑25, the fourth above‑.500 season in five years.

With a perfect run through the double‑elimination bracket and a dominant 6‑2 victory over Liberty, the Georgia Bulldogs are one win away from advancing to the super regionals, a feat that would cap a remarkable May run.

Tennessee announced the appointment of Chris Parker as assistant director of player development, filling the vacancy left by Riley Collins, while the program confronts a wave of departures and new additions through the transfer portal.

The Athens Regional of the NCAA baseball tournament will run from May 29 through June 1, featuring the Georgia Bulldogs as the No. 3 national seed and top seed in the regional. With a 14‑15 recent stretch that includes SEC Tournament and regular‑season titles, Georgia looks to advance to a super regional. Coach Wes Johnson highlighted the strengths of Boston College, Liberty and Long Island, while the double‑elimination format adds stakes to every game.

The Cardinals reveal their 2026 slate, featuring a kickoff at Ohio State, home games against Stony Brook and a road trip to Liberty, with all contests slated for broadcast on ESPN and BTN.

The upcoming season will feature a slate of high‑profile matchups, with kickoff times confirmed for the Blue Raiders and a championship game set for early December.

Inclement weather has delayed the first contest of the NCAA Super Regional series between the University of Lynchburg and East Texas Baptist, moving the start time to 2 p.m. on May 22 at Worthington Field.

The Bulldogs fell 14‑13 after leading 11‑5, while Liberty posted a 10‑4 win; Declan Dahl’s 100‑strikeout milestone adds intrigue to the upcoming showdown.

The Liberty Flames prepare to close their home schedule with a showdown against Wake Forest, reflecting on a record-breaking season and a milestone for head coach Bradley LeCroy.