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A 15‑7 defeat left Virginia Baseball staring at elimination. With Southern Miss looming as a formidable underdog opponent, the Cavaliers must lean on a revitalized pitching staff and a potent offense to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Nebraska's athletic director Troy Dannen has extended head coach Matt Rhule's contract, emphasizing stability, while USC's Lincoln Riley eyes a 2026 national title and Penn State appoints Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin.
With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
After a strong 21‑5 start, the Cavaliers slipped to 15‑16 but now face a tough regional bracket, with pitching ace Henry Zatkowski and inconsistent performances from Kyle Johnson and John Paone shaping their chances.
The Hilltoppers will open the 2026 season with three road games, face Georgia, Indiana and New Mexico State, and conclude the year with the CUSA Championship on Dec. 4, all televised across CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, ESPN Platforms and ESPN2.
The Mississippi State University athletes join a competitive training camp in Cary, North Carolina, battling for a place on the USA Baseball team that will head to the World Championship.
The Volunteers open their NCAA Tournament run against East Carolina in Chapel Hill, with senior pitcher Evan Blanco leading the charge on the mound.
The Patriots announce an 18‑match fall schedule, highlighted by 11 home games at George Mason Stadium and a series of regional rivalries aimed at postseason contention.
Donovan Johnson Sr., a former University of Virginia football player, succumbed to leukemia after a nine‑month fight. His former coach Marques Hagans and the broader Cavaliers community have paid tribute to his joy, loyalty and lasting impact.
Huntingdon College announced Carson Long as its new head men's basketball coach, highlighting his ODAC championship pedigree and recent player accolades.
Ten programs aim to rebound in 2026‑27 by leveraging the transfer portal, key transfers and coaching changes are highlighted.
UCLA’s top seeding and automatic bid headline a tournament field that also includes Oregon, Nebraska and USC, with the College World Series set for mid‑June in Omaha.
VCU enters the Chapel Hill Regional as a dangerous No.4 seed, boasting a top‑tier RPI, a dominant pitching duo and a relentless base‑stealing attack, yet faces defensive gaps and a modest slugging percentage.
Virginia athletics unveiled the 2026 football theme dates, revealing a home opener against Norfolk State on Sept. 11 and a slate of six home games at Scott Stadium, along with ticket deposit details and a premium tailgating partnership with REVELxp.
Freshman Alex Caywood is named Region 6 Rookie of the Year and earns Second Team All‑Region, while senior Nathan DeWitte secures First Team All‑Region honors. Their performances help the Generals finish 21‑14‑1 and return to the ODAC Tournament.
The sixth annual HSFA Academic All‑America team highlights Virginia’s top scholar‑athletes, recognized for excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
Florida's recent commitments from top prospects across Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Virginia illustrate a decisive shift from regional to national recruiting, driven by Coach Jon Sumrall's staff.
The Patriots finished the season with 30 wins, but a 14‑4 loss to Saint Joseph's in the A‑10 Tournament ended their run, highlighted by a dominant pitching performance from Cole Fehrman.
James Madison University has locked in a 2028 road game at Virginia and moved its series with North Carolina to a 2031 season‑opener, reviving historic rivalries that have seen the Dukes dominate in recent years.
James Madison University has added a 2028 game against Virginia, reshaping its schedule and setting up a future showdown with North Carolina. Recent wins over ACC rivals and a looming 2031 series highlight the program's momentum as it prepares for a 2026 season opener under head coach Billy Napier.
The Cosby Titans secured a decisive 16-4 win against Manchester, highlighted by Tyler Tapscott’s grand slam and Blake LaMattina’s clutch relief outing, pushing their unbeaten run to ten games.
Two‑time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died at age 41 after a severe illness, leaving his family, teammates and the sport mourning a legacy that spanned decades and multiple Virginia tracks.
The top-seeded Saint Joseph's baseball team opened the 2026 Atlantic 10 Championship with a 17-9 loss to fifth-seeded Rhode Island, highlighted by a late seven-run burst that sealed the defeat.
Lehigh University has appointed Corey Mayer as its new head coach for the women's field hockey program, a move that leverages extensive playing and coaching experience to build a competitive, culture‑driven team.