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The annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will take place on Dec. 6 at Springfield’s MassMutual Center, featuring a historic matchup that highlights the city’s deep roots in the sport.
The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will feature Wake Forest versus UMass on Dec. 6 in Springfield, Mass., reviving a series that stands tied at 1‑1 and highlighting the fifth‑year tenure of UMass coach Frank Martin.
Northern Michigan University’s Wildcats hockey team launches its 50th anniversary season with a home series against Miami University, marking the start of a year-long celebration of the program’s rich history and future ambitions.
The university revealed a full season of 34 games, including 26 CCHA matchups and 16 home contests, with the season opening against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and culminating in the NCAA Tournament’s Frozen Four in Washington, D.C.
Holly Daigle’s hiring at Winthrop High follows a decorated coaching career at Cony, while Cony prepares to appoint Jenny Evans and Skowhegan faces an open head‑coach vacancy.