
Nick Pappas Named to All‑America Third Team as Bentley Eyes Super Regional Hosting
Senior hitter Nick Pappas receives All‑America Third Team honors, setting single‑season records while Bentley prepares to host Molloy in the NCAA DII Super Regional.
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Senior hitter Nick Pappas receives All‑America Third Team honors, setting single‑season records while Bentley prepares to host Molloy in the NCAA DII Super Regional.

UMass Lowell announces the hiring of Nick Schmidt, a seasoned assistant with extensive high school and collegiate experience, to join head coach Pat Duquette’s staff for the upcoming season.

The Eagles, seeded fourth, will face fifth‑seeded Miami in a matchup that could propel them to the semifinals.

With his contract talks stalled and a potential hometown discount on the table, Alex Tuch weighs his future as the Sabres aim for a deep playoff run.

Coach Dan Hurley has scheduled a preseason exhibition game against Purdue on Oct. 24, a rematch of the 2024 national championship, as part of a challenging nonconference schedule that also includes Michigan, Duke, Illinois, Virginia, Kansas, Ohio State and Arizona.
Anquan Boldin Jr., a 6‑4 guard with three seasons of college experience, announced his verbal commitment to Stonehill College for the 2026‑27 season, continuing a family legacy that spans football and basketball.

University of Massachusetts announced the addition of forward Max Curran, a 6‑3, 187‑pound playmaker drafted by Colorado and a former WHL standout, as part of a promising freshman class.

Virginia Tech will face Seton Hall in the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off on November 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena, continuing a tradition of early-season marquee matchups.

Harvard's women's ice hockey program announced its newest cohort, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of four fresh talents set to join the squad.

Former Syracuse guard Kyle Cuffe Jr. is transferring to St. John's, where he will reunite with his father's alma mater and help the program continue its recent streak of 30‑win seasons.

The Tufts University baseball team concluded its season in the NCAA Tournament Regional, dropping two close contests to Claremont‑Mudd‑Scripps and Kean University while finishing with a 31‑11 overall record.

Kean University baseball defeats Mitchell and Tufts, eyes regional championship.

The Boston College Eagles concluded their regular season with a 15-2 loss to No. 3 Georgia Tech, establishing a new attendance high and finishing the year with a program-best 36 victories and a 17-13 ACC record, setting the stage for the upcoming ACC Tournament in Charlotte.

The regional high school has appointed veteran assistants Liane Dixon and Zeke Vought as head coaches for field hockey and football, respectively, bringing fresh vision and community focus to the fall athletic slate.

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club revealed that the 2026‑27 season will debut on Saturday, October 17, 2026, continuing its tradition of affordable family entertainment and community service in downtown Worcester.