Elon Women’s Soccer Aims to Defend CAA Crown After Preseason Top Spot
Elon University's women's soccer team captured the CAA South preseason poll with 62 points, the highest in the conference, and will open the season against VCU.
Aug 11, 2026
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Mary Mueth’s Preseason Honor Sets Tone for Catamounts’ 2026 Campaign
Western Carolina’s women’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a fourth‑place preseason poll finish and Mary Mueth’s continued defensive excellence.
Aug 10, 2026
A.J. Clark Joins Appalachian State Basketball Staff
A.J. Clark, a Western Alamance alumnus, has been hired as an assistant coach at Appalachian State University, bringing extensive playing and coaching experience back to his home state.
Aug 6, 2026
UNC Wilmington Baseball Secures Seventh Straight ABCA Academic Excellence Award
UNC Wilmington’s baseball program has been recognized for the seventh consecutive season and eighth overall with the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, highlighting its dual commitment to athletic and scholarly excellence.
Jul 28, 2026
Five Wilmington-Area Running Backs Poised to Shine in 2026
A look at five high school football running backs from the Wilmington region whose 2025 performances set the stage for breakout 2026 seasons.
Jul 28, 2026
UNCW Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Schedule
The Seahawks will play 15 home and 15 road contests, opening with an exhibition at NC State before a Nov. 3 showdown against Barton. Key nonconference matchups and a March championship in Washington, D.C., highlight the upcoming season.
Jul 26, 2026
UNCW Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Conference Schedule
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has released its men's basketball conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting 20 home games, a holiday classic, and a path toward the CAA Championship in Washington, D.C.
Jul 26, 2026
Brad Brownell’s Clemson Tigers Eye Another Deep Run as Roster Shifts
Clemson’s basketball program under Brad Brownell has turned overlooked talent into tournament contenders, but injuries and departures pose new challenges as the Tigers aim to protect their Elite Eight pedigree.
Jul 25, 2026
Troy Melton’s Breakout and the Ripple Effects Across Baseball
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton has posted a 1.80 ERA and a 3.86 FIP over nine starts since returning from elbow inflammation, showcasing a dramatically improved cutter. His resurgence coincides with notable performances from prospects, overseas moves, and the passing of baseball legends.
Jul 25, 2026
Fans Can Vote for 2026 Wilmington-Area Wide Receiver of the Year
The upcoming 2026 North Carolina high school football season will start on August 21, with official practices allowed from July 30. In the Wilmington region, returning wide receiver stars are drawing attention, and fans are invited to vote for the preseason wide receiver of the year until July 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Jul 24, 2026
UNCW Teams Earn CAA Academic Excellence Awards
UNCW's men's basketball, men's soccer and women's soccer teams received the Coastal Athletic Association's Academic Excellence Awards, highlighting a department‑wide record GPA of 3.571 across 19 varsity programs.
Jul 24, 2026
UNC Wilmington Pitchers Selected in 2026 MLB Draft
Three UNC Wilmington baseball players were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft, highlighting the program’s continued pipeline to the majors.
Jul 13, 2026
Roman Tubner Joins Louisville Women’s Basketball Staff After Tennessee Exit
Roman Tubner, who was dismissed from Tennessee in April, is set to bolster the Louisville women's basketball staff, reuniting with former teammate Deniya Prawl and adding depth to head coach Kim Caldwell's roster.
Jul 10, 2026
Bus Carrying Douglas Byrd Football Team Overturns in Leland, North Carolina
A school bus transporting members of the Douglas Byrd High School football team overturned on a ramp near Leland on July 8, injuring four occupants. Emergency responders used a second bus to evacuate the remaining 29 passengers, and investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Jul 9, 2026
Former UNCW Star Donovan Newby Returns as Director of Player Personnel
Donovan Newby, a standout guard for UNCW’s men’s basketball team, is back on staff as the director of player personnel, bringing his on‑court experience and deep ties to the program to a front‑office role.
Jul 1, 2026
Freshman Pitcher Trey Williford Secures Second-Team All-America Honors
Trey Williford, a freshman at UNC Wilmington, earned Second-Team Freshman All-America recognition from Baseball America after a dominant rookie season that included a 7-2 record, 3.34 ERA and a program-record 89 strikeouts.
Jun 25, 2026
Wilmington’s 2026 High School Football Preview: 10 Games to Watch
The upcoming season opens on August 21 with a slate of marquee matchups, from historic county rivalries to conference openers, highlighting the excitement surrounding the NCHSAA's new classification structure.
Jun 25, 2026
UNCW Opens 2026 Soccer Season Ticket Sales
UNCW begins selling 2026 soccer season tickets, offering combo bundles, youth pricing and free weekend entry for jersey‑clad children, with schedules and contact info available online.
Jun 24, 2026
Rowan County Edges Wilmington Post 10 Red 13-12 in Thrilling Doubleheader Opener
Rowan County rallied from a 4‑1 deficit, powered by Luke Ponczka’s pitching and hitting, to defeat Wilmington Post 10 Red 13‑12 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Jun 21, 2026
Former Hurricanes Defenseman Hopes Stanley Cup Triumph Fuels Hockey Growth in Wilmington
Former Carolina Hurricanes player Bobby Sanguinetti believes the team's recent Stanley Cup victory can motivate youngsters in Wilmington to take up hockey and support the proposed arena project that could bring a minor league franchise to the area.
Jun 20, 2026
Alva Hägerström Commits to UNCW Women’s Basketball for 2026‑27
Freshman guard Alva Hägerström signs with UNCW women's basketball, bringing Swedish championship experience and a playmaking vision to the 2026‑27 roster.
Jun 19, 2026
Georgia Southern Announces 2026 Men’s Soccer Schedule
The Eagles will open the season at home against Florida Gulf Coast University on August 20, host Liberty in September and conclude the regular season with a trio of home games before the Sun Belt Tournament begins in November.
Jun 19, 2026
UNCW Men’s Soccer Announces 2026 Schedule with NCAA Tournament Matchups
The Seahawks will open the season on the road, host a home opener against Georgia Southern and play a slate that includes seven home matches at UNCW Soccer Stadium.
Jun 18, 2026
UNCW Women’s Soccer Unveils 2026 Schedule with Ambitious Non‑Conference Slate
The university announced a 2026 schedule that includes two exhibition matches, 18 regular‑season games and a CAA championship run, highlighting key returning players such as Hailey Longwell and Ava Chuderewicz.
Jun 18, 2026