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A penalty kick in the 13th minute set Washington State on course, but South Florida’s Maya Hindson equalized before the Cougars pulled ahead. Despite a spirited comeback attempt, the Bulls fell 4-1, with coach Chris Brown’s third‑season squad now set to host UCF.
An analysis of recent championship trends, postseason performance, and conference comparisons reveals why the Big Ten holds the top spot in the 2026 rankings.
The Wildcats will play 32 games next season, including marquee road matchups against Kansas, Indiana and North Carolina, while a new NCAA rule permits the expanded schedule.
The South Florida women's soccer team opened its 2026 campaign with a 5-1 defeat on the road against Gonzaga, a result that underscored the challenges facing a program still finding its footing.
ESPN Events will debut a rotating men’s college basketball showcase in Columbus, Ohio, beginning November 29, 2026, featuring marquee matchups from the Atlantic 10 and American Athletic conferences.
The University of Memphis basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, featuring a home‑and‑home series with Grand Canyon University, an early‑season clash with Baylor, and a neutral‑site opener against Iowa State in Sioux Falls. The lineup reflects Coach Bryce Drew’s intent to test his squad against top competition as it aims to extend its recent March Madness streak.
Appalachian State athletics director Doug Gillin has been appointed to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, succeeding Dr. Bryan Maggard, as the CFP prepares for its 2027 championship in Las Vegas.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham's football program is entering a pivotal 2026 season, with fall practice already underway under first‑year head coach Alex Mortensen. Quarterback Ryder Burton is back after a standout year, while new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham aims to rebuild a struggling defense.
Wichita State has extended head men’s basketball coach Paul Mills’ contract through 2031, recognizing a three‑year run of steady improvement, back‑to‑back postseason appearances, and a culture that blends winning with academic excellence.
The American Athletic Conference’s preseason watch list highlights Isabella Gutiérrez, Caitlen-Star Dolan Boodram and AJ Mayock, whose performances helped East Carolina secure a seventh‑place preseason ranking and set the stage for a promising 2026 campaign.
Coach Paul Mills’ contract was renewed through 2031 after a 24‑win season and an NIT quarterfinal run, cementing a trajectory that has seen the program climb to second place in the American Athletic Conference
Rocco Haeufgloeckner, a senior mechanical engineering major at Temple University, has been named the American Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year, highlighting his outstanding performance on the field and in the classroom.
Three Temple University players are highlighted for their 2025 achievements, signaling a promising future for the program.
Three UNT standouts are highlighted on the American Athletic Conference's 2026 women's soccer preseason watch list, underscoring the program's rising momentum heading into the upcoming season.
The league’s coaches have named Memphis the preseason favorite, citing its recent championship pedigree and a watch list packed with 2025 award winners.
UAB will bring back 22 players from a 32‑26 season, including All‑AAC standouts John Paul Head and Kevin Hall Jr., and a pitching staff anchored by Brendan Conner.
Oregon State’s men’s soccer program is preparing for its inaugural exhibition match of the 2026 campaign, featuring a revamped defensive lineup that blends experienced returnees with promising newcomers.
Veteran coach Greg McMahon joins the Gators as special teams analyst, bringing decades of collegiate and NFL experience, a roster of standout new players, and a philosophy centered on organization and communication.
The University of South Florida announces its 2026 women's soccer schedule, featuring 17 matches, a home opener against UCF, key conference games, and ticket sales details.
The latest Big 12 rankings highlight Utah's top spot, while the conference's deep history showcases legendary programs, standout players and influential figures across the league.
A coalition of eight conferences, led by the ACC and guided by an experienced referee, aims to create a clear pathway for officials to advance through leagues and ensure high‑quality officiating in women’s college basketball.
A coalition of major collegiate conferences, spearheaded by the ACC and overseen by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, is forging a coordinated pathway to improve the quality and consistency of women’s basketball refereeing.
Eight Division I conferences unite under a new officiating alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh to elevate women’s college basketball standards.
The Atlantic Coast Conference, together with several major collegiate conferences, has announced a collaborative officiating alliance headed by veteran referee Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, promising a structured development pipeline for women’s basketball officials.