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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.