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A record crowd of young athletes gathered in Macomb for a WIU women's basketball skills clinic, reflecting a national rise in the sport's popularity and the team's growing community role.
With returning All-Conference talent, key transfers and the development of sophomore quarterback Jared Lockhart, the Jackson State Tigers are poised to defend their SWAC crown and return to Atlanta for a third straight year.
The Ohio Valley Conference will host its 2026 football media day in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring live interviews, the release of preseason polls and appearances by NFL representative Daniel Van Norton and OVC officiating coordinator Matt Young.
Western Illinois prepares for the 2026 season with a focus on improving the run game, strengthening the offensive and defensive lines, and turning close-game experience into wins.
At the 2026 OVC Football Media Day in Nashville, the University of Tennessee at Martin was selected to finish first in the league’s predicted order, highlighted by a strong returning roster and historic championship pedigree.
After three seasons under a joint brand with the Big South, the Ohio Valley Conference will revert to its historic name and logo for the 2026 football campaign, a move championed by Commissioner Matt Wilson.
The Ohio Valley Conference announces the return of its football identity in 2026, ending a three‑year partnership with the Big South and setting the stage for a refreshed brand and a high‑profile media event.