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Michigan State's field hockey team begins its 2026 campaign with a 2‑0 road sweep, highlighted by shutouts from goalkeeper Lola Munoz de Verger and a three‑goal performance by forward Bianca Pizano, and prepares for high‑stakes matchups against ranked opponents Miami and Louisville.
The Crusaders lost their opening road game 35-10 at Colgate, with key performances from Ty Curran and David Lynch, and now prepare for an FBS showdown against Miami University.
The Crusaders open the 2026 season at home against Lehigh on August 29, featuring key returning players, impact transfers, and a schedule that blends Patriot League matchups with FBS opponents.
The Penguins will meet the RedHawks for the first time in nearly three decades on Aug. 30, aiming to add a new chapter to a series that last ended in an 8‑2 defeat.
The Hoosiers open the 2025 season against No.10 Miami (Ohio) and No.18 Louisville, aiming to build on consecutive nine‑win seasons and a roster dotted with preseason watch‑list honorees.
The Mid‑American Conference released its 2026 preseason poll, positioning Miami RedHawks as favorites with 81 points and nine first‑place votes, while UMass and Appalachian State follow.
Youngstown State’s women’s soccer team kicks off its home schedule against Eastern Kentucky on August 23, with ESPN+ streaming the match as the Penguins look to build on early-season momentum.
Miami's men's basketball team concluded the 2025-26 regular season with a perfect 31-0 record, securing a program-record 32nd win in an overtime thriller over Ohio University and marking the 1500th victory in Miami Athletics history.
The Wildcats are set to begin their 50th‑anniversary campaign with a roster boost of six transfers and eight freshmen, highlighted by experienced forwards and defensemen and promising newcomers.
Morehead State Soccer Eagles defeated Brescia (Ky.) 2-0 in a dominant home performance, with Olivia Lowe and Kennedy Harmon scoring their first collegiate goals.
The university announced an 11‑game schedule that opens with home games against Cleary College and Rochester Christian, includes a trip to Madison, and sets up a series of road tests against Big Ten and Mid‑American opponents.
Miami University has renewed the contracts of basketball coach Jai Lucas and football coach Mario Cristobal after both led their teams to notable postseason successes, underscoring a period of growth for the athletic program.
The Minutewomen open the season on the road at Akron on Jan. 2, 2026, and will play a full MAC schedule that culminates with a home game against Bowling Green on March 6. The announcement comes after a 23‑6 campaign that marked the program’s first 20‑win season since 2022‑23.
Miami RedHawks bolster a 2026 receiving corps led by Braylon Isom and Lynel Billups‑Williams, aiming to capture the MAC Championship with new transfers, standout practice performances, and veteran leadership.
Brian Smiley’s renewed contract through 2032 reflects Miami University’s confidence in a program that has captured back‑to‑back MAC titles, set new win records, and earned national academic accolades.
With only four returning starters, the Miami Redhawks’ offensive line is undergoing a transformation, driven by new additions and a focus on individual development under coaches James Patton and Chuck Martin.
The Mastodons will host Western Michigan on August 5 as both programs showcase key players, fresh talent and coaching changes while building on a five‑game winning streak against the Broncos.
Single‑game tickets go on sale July 29 for donors and season ticket holders, and July 30 for the general public, with prices starting at $18 and a suite of season‑ticket packages available.
With health cleared for Alex McPherson, a revamped punting unit led by Hudson Kaak, and fresh faces in the return game, Auburn’s special teams are poised for both challenge and opportunity in the upcoming season.
The Milwaukee Panthers concluded a challenging 12‑20 season with a first‑round exit, prompting a wave of transfers and a fresh influx of talent ahead of next year’s campaign.
The 2026 college football season opens with a much‑anticipated showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Western Michigan, a game that pits a dominant Big Ten program against a MAC champion riding a ten‑win streak.
Max Bollman, a senior defensive lineman from Big Rapids, Michigan, has pledged to join Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, after a standout season in both football and golf.
An inside look at how USA Hockey’s player development camps have become a cornerstone of the nation’s recent international triumphs.
Fenwick High School's championship football team begins its new campaign against Joliet Catholic, driven by standout Jake Thies, who has committed to the University of Iowa and aims to elevate the program to new heights.